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Light in Layers: How Spaces Gain Rhythm and Depth
Layered light is an interior design technique using multiple light sources—ambient (general), task (focused), and accent (highlighting)—to create depth, functionality, and atmosphere, moving beyond flat, single-source lighting for a versatile, dynamic, and inviting space. It combines overhead, mid-level (lamps), and...
Stop Reading the Full Code: What GC‘s Actually Need to Care About
National Resources These three sites cover most GC lighting code questions nationwide: ICC – Code Adoption Maps(Find which IECC version each state adopts):https://www.iccsafe.org/adoptions/ U.S. DOE – Building Energy Codes (Confirm adoption paths: IECC vs ASHRAE 90.1):https://www.energycodes.gov/state-portal California Energy Commission (CEC) –...
Common Lighting Certifications in the U.S.
A Practical Guide to Safety, Compliance, and What Really Matters When buying or specifying lighting products in the United States, certifications matter - but they are often misunderstood. Many people assume that certifications define the quality of a light fixture....










