Dimmers (either by themselves, or as part of a complete dimming system), switches, and controls can be a complicated topic. Let Del Mar Designs help you navigate through this topic. Electrical Basics You really don't think about ...
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Studio Roosegaarde's new light installation uses huge interactive LED light pillars and ?cricket sounds to bring forth a zen-like feeling in the midst of Amsterdam's Hotelschool courtyard. This light and sound installation?encourages ...
Electroluminescent wire or EL wire has many uses including art. EL wire is a thin copper wire that is coated in a phosphor that glows when an alternating current is applied to it. Ian Hobson took to an experimental exploration of the tree ...
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Tobias Tostesen has changed the way many see LEGO's, in fact his LEGO chandelier displayed at this year's Milan Design Week shines with so much more than light. Made from 8,000 transparent LEGO's that stretch from the?floor-to-ceiling, this ...
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As more and more councils look for ways to reduce their spending, South Gloucestershire Council has announced that Oldbury and Olveston will be joining its night-time lighting switch-off in a bid to slash the areas' operational costs. The ...
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1.Choose a Bulb Style Choose a bulb with a base that matches your light fixture. Tube, circline and some compact fluorescent (CFL) bulbs have pin bases. Linear tubes are labeled with a designation code that indicates tube diameter. ...
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Recessed lighting fixtures are light fixtures that are installed in the ceiling to provide task, accent, ambient, and wall washing lighting effects. They aren't as decorative or expensive as chandeliers or pendants, and aren't quite as ...
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Installing an appropriate lighting scheme in your bathroom can make a world of difference when it comes to everyday activities such as shaving, applying makeup and brushing your teeth. Since each bathroom is different, there are a variety ...
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Design school is an exciting place, so much to do, so much to see and so much to create. Johanna Paulsson is no exception. Her studies in the field of furniture, product and spatial design has inspired this lovely lighting piece Lamp. ...
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Clouds are light a fluffy, sometimes translucent; so what would be the best medium to demonstrate the light and fluffy appearance of clouds…hmmm. Maybe feathers? White and fluffy feathers! The design studio Nosigner has created the ...
Inspired by the lunar occurance Supermoon, the Japan based product and graphic designer Nosigner (aka Eisuke Tachikawa) created a lifelike LED moon to remind you of the moon even when it is not out. The Moon lamp exhibits ...
Close to ceiling lights are a good choice for general purpose lighting in a hallway, closet, or smaller room. Close to Ceiling Lights come in many finishes and designs, from basic (and copied) designs to close mount crystal lights. We have ...
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WHITEvoid’s FLUIDIC light / art installation uses both the elements of light and moving sculpture to express and entice it viewers. Designed by the Berlin based design studio WHITEvoid for Hyundai’s Advanced Design Center, ...
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Have you ever sat down outdoors to do a bit of work and after completing a few papers you set them down in a pile and whoosh! The wind sweeps down and carries them off. With no appreciation of the hard work you have put into it, the wind ...
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Spring cleaning isn’t just about cleaning out closets; it’s also a great time to start an EE routine around the home! Based on March data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration, the average U.S. household will spend ...