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Each of the three basic types of light sources — incandescent, fluorescent, and HID — has its own particular applications and advantages. The proper selection of a lamp type will ultimately depend on ...

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The latest energy codes allow about 20% less wattage for lighting than they did just three years ago, and in order to get rebates or LEED ratings, lighting must use even fewer watts. Long gone are the ...

The simplest things can make or break the design of a room. You might have beautiful furniture, art and flooring, but if the ambience still feels off, lighting is the likely culprit. Light inside our ...