Outdoor Lighting Again Ranked in Top 5 by 2012 Landscape Architecture Trends Survey

Posted on May 29, 2012 by outdoorlightingofcolorado

While it’s certainly no surprise to those of us here at Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Colorado, a recent survey of residential landscape architects has again ranked landscape and outdoor lighting as one of the top 5 trends for outdoor living features. In the 2012 Residential Landscape Architecture Trends survey conducted by the American Society of [...]

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What Is the Proper Way to Illuminate a U.S. Flag?

Posted on May 26, 2012 by outdoorlightingofcolorado

 As Memorial Day 2012 approaches, it is once again a time to remember and honor those men and women who gave their lives while serving their country. We all owe a debt of gratitude to the fallen who helped preserve the liberty and freedom we still enjoy today. Many homeowners like to honor all military [...]

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Do People Actually Light Up Their Chimneys?

Posted on May 19, 2012 by outdoorlightingofcolorado

Well, believe it or not – they do and for good reason. Most landscape and architectural lighting professionals tend to develop their list of favorite things to light up, and for us it has been residential chimneys. Many custom home builders in the Denver market (Suderman Homes, Bond General Contractors, etc.) have also taken chimney [...]

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To Zone, Or Not to Zone… Important Landscape Lighting Design Question

Posted on April 28, 2012 by outdoorlightingofcolorado

One of the first questions a landscape lighting designer or contractor must ask a client is how they intend to use their outdoor space – and what the primary motivation is for them to be adding this new lighting. One of the mistakes that inexperienced lighting designers make is to assume how the client will be using [...]

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How Does Ambient Lighting Affect the Design of Landscape and Architectural Lighting?

Posted on August 18, 2011 by outdoorlightingofcolorado

Any good outdoor landscape lighting or architectural lighting design must first consider the effects of any existing ambient lighting on the site. This article explains the steps that a lighting designer must follow to achieve the desired lighting effect.

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Landscape Architects Select Lighting as Top Outdoor Living Feature for 2011

Posted on March 2, 2011 by outdoorlightingofcolorado

The recently published survey by the American Society of Landscape Architects indicated that residential landscape architects selected lighting as the top design feature to be included in outdoor living spaces for 2011.

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Garden Lighting Looks Great 365 Days a Year

Posted on January 22, 2011 by outdoorlightingofcolorado

Gardens and garden lighting are meant to be enjoyed 365 days a year. Mother nature provides an ever-changing palette of colors and hues that are accentuated by well designed garden lighting.

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Colorado Garden and Home Show Is Less Than a Month Away

Posted on January 18, 2011 by outdoorlightingofcolorado

The 52nd annual Colorado Garden and Home Show is less than a month away. So plan on visiting with Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Colorado to see the latest in outdoor landscape/architectural lighting, lighting control automation for energy savings and convenience, garden lighting, LED lighting fixtures, and do-it-yourself high-quality, customized lighting packages for the hands-on homeowner. [...]

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What Is the Best Lighting Design for Outdoor Steps?

Posted on January 11, 2011 by outdoorlightingofcolorado

The proper lighting design and illumination of outdoor steps is critically important in preventing falls and injuries. Downlighting or sconce lighting is the preferred design method to ensure that all of the steps are fully illuminated and any dark spots eliminated.

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How can you enjoy Christmas lighting without all of the hassles?

Posted on November 26, 2010 by outdoorlightingofcolorado

Professional lighting companies can provide complete turnkey Christmas and holiday lighting packages including design, installation, take down and storage services. This way homeowners and business owners can enjoy the lights while avoiding all of the hassle as well as risking life and limb by climbing ladders.

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