Photometric Plans

How We Use Photometric Plans Photometric plans are a part of many services we do at Resource Lighting + Controls. Specifiers and designers work to ensure the lighting on every project meets the intended goals and photometrics takes the guesswork out of that process. We spoke with Jeremy Day, Director of Sales Engineering for Lumenpulse…

Insects In Troffer Lighting

Insects in Troffer Lighting? It can be a frustrating problem. Insects are attracted to light and if there’s an entry point, they will find their way in.   Understanding the Problem and Cause of Insects in Light Fixtures “We often see specifications for center basket troffers that do not have Light Traps. Troffers without lens…

Bethel Library Lighting Design

Bethel High School Library Lighting Design Bethel High School library has a new lighting design and the results are stunning! The library benefits from large atrium windows that allows natural light to spill into the space. While natural light is always desirable, it can create harsh shadows as seen in the before images. Note how…

Eco-Friendly Exterior Lighting

Understanding the Environmental Impact of Exterior Lighting Have you ever noticed moths circling lights at night? They may mistake it for moonlight. Most insects trapped in this cycle die from exhaustion or are eaten by predators. Sadly, we’re losing insects at an alarm rate. The world’s insect population has declined by 40% and 1/3 of…

IES Footcandle Guide

Footcandles are the most common unit of measure used by lighting professionals to calculate light levels in businesses and outdoor spaces. A footcandle is designed as the illuminance on a one square foot surface from a uniform source of light. The Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) recommends footcandle levels to ensure both safety and adequate lighting…