Lighting in landscape Flashcards
Lighting
The play of light and shadow on walls creates a beautiful visual appeal.There are multiple techniques that can help create the effect you want.
Lighting up pathways, walkways and garden edgesis both functional and appealing, making walking safer and beautiful. Depending on your application, you may need different technique
lighting techniques
WALL-WASH LIGHTINGThis technique delivers a subtle, low amount of light to a wide area, up close to the structure, with minimal hot-spots and density.
GRAZING
Utilize this technique to add depth and dimension to stucco, brick, stonework or architectural features of a home or building.
IN-GROUND LIGHTING
Deliver light to permanent and semi-permanent installations such as sidewalks, large mature trees, walls and flagpoles.
XERISCAPE LIGHTING
Cacti, grasses and the stone used in xeriscape designs benefit from lower lumen illumination than traditional landscaping.
PATH & SPREAD LIGHTING
Illuminate sidewalks, stone pathways and lawn walkways while adding a hint of intrigue to boulders and plant beds. Spread lighting uses a path light inside a landscape bed to illuminate the plantings.
SHADOWING
This technique directs the eye to the textures, shapes and height differences of items in plant beds, adding depth and ambiance.
SILHOUETTE LIGHTING
Draw attention to an interesting shape by lighting a vertical surface behind the object to accent that unique shape.
HARDSCAPE LIGHTING
Highlight stone features, retaining walls, outdoor kitchens, steps, handrails, benches and more.
MIRROR LIGHTING
Create dream-like water scenes by strategically lighting background areas around bodies of water that then reflect the landscape off the water.
MOON LIGHTING
Placing a fixture high in a tree catches the details of branches and leaves, emulating the look of moonlight.
UNDERWATER LIGHTINGEnhance and highlight flowing water in waterfalls, streams and fountains, creating a magical mirroring effect on still waters.
DECK & PATIO LIGHTINGAccentuate the beauty and details of decks, patios, outdoor kitchens, steps, handrails and other vertical features.
up lighting and down lighting
DOWNLIGHTING
Downlighting makes a space inviting and delightful for social gatherings. It creates a special experience without the lighting itself being obvious. Downlighting can be installed on structures, such as pergolas or gazebos
