November 2005
Two remarkable exhibition centres have recently opened in South Africa, these are the Visitor's Centre at SALT in Sutherland and the 'Interpretation Centre Complex' at Mohales Gate in the area known as 'The Cradle of Humakind.'
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Visual ergonomics: a closer look
Christopher Samuelson, Architectural Products
Recent research shows that proper investment in a high quality lighting system leads to greater happinbess and comfort among employees
Gateway to the stars
Pam Newham
JM Miszewski designed the lighting for the Visitors' Centre at one of South Africa's proudest achievements, SALT. The centre uses light to attempt to give expression to the magniture of space.
Designing vertical illuminance: external areas
External illuminance serves to provide orientation and safety; scenic illumination and spatial understanding
High-intensity discharge versus fluorescent for high-bay lighting
An examination of the T-Bay fluorescent luminaire, designed to replace conventional HID lighting in industrial applications
CFL harmonisation: a balancing act
Mia Andric
CFLs are of the most widely promoted and recognised energy conservation technologies. This article overviews the possibility of internationally recognised manufacturing standards and labelling programmes
Understanding residential lighting
Peter ROmaniello, Conceptual Lighting
The author offers a ten-step guide to those lighting practitioners about to take the plunge into the residential market
