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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Custom Low Voltage BBQ Light

Posted on August 9, 2010 by outdoorlightingofcolorado

One of the advantages of being a part of a large national/international lighting company is the ability to design, build and install custom low voltage lighting fixtures for specific applications. For this recent installation, a custom BBQ light with an all-weather switch provides this homeowner a convenient and energy-efficient way to grill after dark.

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Runway Lighting is for Airplanes

Posted on May 22, 2010 by outdoorlightingofcolorado

Runway lighting should never be used to illuminate a driveway or walkway. Runway lighting is for airplanes! The proper way to light driveways and walkways is explained in this blog.

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Landscape Lighting, Foxes and Bears! Oh My!

Posted on April 1, 2010 by outdoorlightingofcolorado

Outdoor lighting projects in Colorado are truly unique with beautiful vistas and the chance to see amazing wildlife.

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New Commercial Website Is Live

Posted on February 3, 2010 by outdoorlightingofcolorado

In the early ’90s, Outdoor Lighting Perspectives (OLP) revolutionized the design, delivery/installation, and maintenance of residential landscape/architectural lighting. Almost all landscape lighting prior to that time was installed by electricians or by do-it-yourselfers with basic lighting kits – and the fixtures and low voltage transformers were purchased through local electrical/lighting supply houses/distributors. It was not [...]

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