Basic Outdoor Lighting Techniques
The basic lighting techniques shown below will assist in the selection of the appropriate type fixture to illuminate a particular area or highlight objects of interest.
PATH AND WALKWAY LIGHTINGPath and walkway lighting is one of the most important functions of low level lighting. These landscape lighting fixtures should cast a symmetrical light pattern and be mounted at a low enough level as not to be a glare to the eyes and direct visitors where to walk and highlight plants and shrubberies along the walkway. |
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SPREAD (or Flood) LIGHTINGSpread lighting uses a low-level landscape lighting to illuminate groundcover, low shrubberies and garden walkways with a smooth, uniform, non-glare pattern. Enhance an ornamental pond with our outdoor lighting underwater light. |
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SECURITY LIGHTINGSecurity lighting is achieved by placing strategically located outdoor wall light fixtures and landscape lighting at key locations around the premises to deter would-be intruders and to add a more dramatic nighttime depth of field apprearance to the premises. Spot lights, flood lights, security wall sconces are one of the most and effective ways to prevent crime. |
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SILHOUETTE LIGHTINGSilhouetting or back lighting adds a dramatic effect when outdoor spotlights are projected onto a wall or flat vertical surface from directly behind an interesting object or and exceptionally shaped plant or shrubbery. The outdoor lighting should be concealed on the ground directly behind the object being silhouetted. This type of landscape lighting achieves special effects and subtle architectural integration. |
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SHADOW LIGHTINGShadowing creates mystique and is very similar to silhouetting. Shadowing is created by placing the light source in front of an object, projecting an image onto a wall or other flat vertical surface. As the outdoor spotlight comes closer to the object the throw of the shadow pattern become greater. |
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SPOT LIGHTINGSpotlighting is used to project a beam of light onto interesting objects such as statuaries, trees, buildings or shrubberies. The lighting should not be overpowering but rather subtle and used in conjunction with other lighting. Mounting over head outdoor spotlights on patio structures or eaves minimizes glare. |
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