May 2009
Regular Features
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Features
Electric ballasts: the inside story
In part one of this two part article, our regular columnist Brian Rowell explains just how electronic control gear saves energy
Lighting Japanese cuisine: look belies labour
The eye-catching 'origami' fitting on the ceiling of the One&Only's Nobu restaurant in Cape Town is a striking example of how the final result of a project gives no indication at all of the effort that went into it.
More than just flicking a switch
Michelle Anderson, design director at Switch Interior Architectural Design, explains why it is so important for lighting to be part of the design process from the outset.
Green light for the Greenways Hotel
Efficient lighting: things are not as they appear to be
Bruce Waddell of Lighting Inovations warns us to beware of companies that claim energy savings for their products based on the fact that they look like those of their competition.
Curosity and Scepticism
Howard M Brandston has more than 50 years of experience in lighting design. This article, which argues that curiosity and scepticism are the hallmark of great design, is an excerpt from his latest book, LEARNING TO SEE: A matter of light.
Philips team sup with the State Heritage
Lighting - the essential ingredient
Osram LEDs are used to light up the ceiling of the Orient in Trafford Centre.
