Journal · Page 2
Notes on linear light.
Specification guides, detailing advice and project insight from The Light Engineers.
Guides, page 2
Refurbishment · 5 min
Surface-mounted linear lighting for exposed ceilings and refurbishments
How to use surface-mounted linear LED lighting on exposed concrete, CLT and refurbishment projects where there is no ceiling void.
Sustainability · 5 min
Specifying UK-made linear lighting
Why architects and clients are specifying UK-manufactured linear LED lighting, and what the Made in Britain mark means for your project.
Sectors · 6 min
Linear lighting for open-plan offices: a design guide
How to design linear LED lighting for open-plan offices: layouts, glare control, LG7 targets, controls and flexibility for changing desk plans.
Sectors · 5 min
Lighting boardrooms and meeting rooms with linear LED
How to light boardrooms and meeting rooms with linear LED: feature pendants, video-call lighting, scene control and colour rendering.
Sectors · 5 min
Linear lighting for hospitality, restaurants and bars
How linear LED lighting creates atmosphere in hospitality: warm colour temperatures, dimming, feature shapes and high colour rendering.
Sectors · 5 min
Linear LED lighting for retail and showrooms
How to use linear LED lighting in retail stores and showrooms to guide customers, show products accurately and reinforce brand identity.
Sectors · 5 min
Linear lighting for healthcare corridors and clinical spaces
Linear LED lighting for healthcare corridors and clinical spaces: uniformity, glare control, cleanability, emergency lighting and night modes.
Workplace · 5 min
Cat A vs Cat B fit-out: what it means for your lighting
The difference between Cat A and Cat B office fit-outs, and how to plan linear LED lighting so it works for both landlord and tenant.
Specification · 7 min
How to read a linear LED datasheet
A plain-English guide to the numbers on a linear LED datasheet: lumens, watts, efficacy, CCT, CRI, UGR, IP rating, lifetime and dimming.
Specification · 5 min
Lumens per metre and efficacy: sizing linear lighting
How to use lumens per metre and lm/W efficacy to size and compare linear LED lighting for offices and commercial interiors.
Specification · 5 min
Microprismatic vs opal diffusers: which should you choose?
The difference between opal and microprismatic diffusers on linear LED lighting, and how each affects glare, efficiency and appearance.
Design · 5 min
Designing reception and lobby lighting with linear LED
How to use linear LED lighting in receptions and lobbies to create a strong first impression, guide visitors and highlight branding.
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