There are a variety of lighting techniques that in combination create a beautiful and
secure environment for anyone. For each technique there are fixtures that work better
than others. Here are some techniques and the fixtures that best create the desired
effects.
secure environment for anyone. For each technique there are fixtures that work better
than others. Here are some techniques and the fixtures that best create the desired
effects.
Silhouetting
Displays a dark image of the subject by lighting a vertical surface
directly behind the subject. Effective to show shape but does not
show the color or texture of subject.
Choose a subject that is close to a wall and place the fixture out of
sight behind the subject. Flood beam spreads work best.
Fixtures: IL336-A, IUL516-H, BL5016, RS-20, LVBAS/CSC.
Displays a dark image of the subject by lighting a vertical surface
directly behind the subject. Effective to show shape but does not
show the color or texture of subject.
Choose a subject that is close to a wall and place the fixture out of
sight behind the subject. Flood beam spreads work best.
Fixtures: IL336-A, IUL516-H, BL5016, RS-20, LVBAS/CSC.
Shadowing
Creates a shadow on a vertical surface by placing the fixture
directly in front of the subject.
The closer the light fixture to the subject, the larger the shadow.
General-purpose lamps create a better effect.
Fixtures: BL756, SI-20.
Creates a shadow on a vertical surface by placing the fixture
directly in front of the subject.
The closer the light fixture to the subject, the larger the shadow.
General-purpose lamps create a better effect.
Fixtures: BL756, SI-20.
Tree up lighting
Up lighting from base of tree. If flowers are on the outside of the
canopy or foliage is dense, fixtures must be placed outside of the
drip line. If flowers are allover branches or foliage is light, fixtures
can be placed under the tree close to the trunk. The addition of a
pale blue or mercury vapor lens adds a subtle moonlight color to
the trees.
Fixtures: IL116G-H, IL336-A, BL5016, RS-20, LVBAS/CSC.
Up lighting from base of tree. If flowers are on the outside of the
canopy or foliage is dense, fixtures must be placed outside of the
drip line. If flowers are allover branches or foliage is light, fixtures
can be placed under the tree close to the trunk. The addition of a
pale blue or mercury vapor lens adds a subtle moonlight color to
the trees.
Fixtures: IL116G-H, IL336-A, BL5016, RS-20, LVBAS/CSC.
Tree down lighting
Downlighting from within the tree. Use with smaller ornamental
trees to cast light around the base or through the tree with the
fixture. Add a pale blue or mercury vapor lens to create a
moonlight effect
Fixtures: BL5016, LVBAS/GS12
Downlighting from within the tree. Use with smaller ornamental
trees to cast light around the base or through the tree with the
fixture. Add a pale blue or mercury vapor lens to create a
moonlight effect
Fixtures: BL5016, LVBAS/GS12
Step and deck
Lights high traffic areas. Consider placing fixtures under built-in
benches for a clean, inconspicuous look. All changes in elevation
in the landscape such as steps or terraces should be illuminated
for safety.
Fixtures: DAL1, RL13A, SL17, SL08, SL18H, K15063
Lights high traffic areas. Consider placing fixtures under built-in
benches for a clean, inconspicuous look. All changes in elevation
in the landscape such as steps or terraces should be illuminated
for safety.
Fixtures: DAL1, RL13A, SL17, SL08, SL18H, K15063
Path lighting
Creates symmetrical patterns of light for illuminating walkways and
steps. Use in open area where plant growth will not interfere with
light distribution. Avoid the runway look by staggering spacing.
Fixtures: MUL4-G, TUL1-G, AL01, K15339, K15443.
**These are just some of our favorites. Please refer to our low
voltage path lights in our on-line catalog for more options.**
Creates symmetrical patterns of light for illuminating walkways and
steps. Use in open area where plant growth will not interfere with
light distribution. Avoid the runway look by staggering spacing.
Fixtures: MUL4-G, TUL1-G, AL01, K15339, K15443.
**These are just some of our favorites. Please refer to our low
voltage path lights in our on-line catalog for more options.**
Grazing
Enhances texture of a vertical surface by placing a fixture directly
against the surface and aiming the beam directly up or down. Try
grazing on brick or stone walls. It is not effective on siding, due to
the shadows caused by the siding not being a flat surface. Wide
floods work best. Fixtures should be placed 6-8" from wall, aimed
straight up.
Fixtures: IL336-A, BL5016, IL116G-H
Enhances texture of a vertical surface by placing a fixture directly
against the surface and aiming the beam directly up or down. Try
grazing on brick or stone walls. It is not effective on siding, due to
the shadows caused by the siding not being a flat surface. Wide
floods work best. Fixtures should be placed 6-8" from wall, aimed
straight up.
Fixtures: IL336-A, BL5016, IL116G-H
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| Photos courtesy of Hadco's Low Voltage Installation Guide. |