Explore eight guides written to help you prepare an informed project brief. Each article includes a primary source for further reading. Product suitability and performance remain specific to the proposed configuration and site.
Energy-efficient outdoor lighting starts with the brief
Reducing unnecessary energy demand starts before a product is selected. Define the lighting task, then consider the equipment and operating schedule together.
Read article →RENEWABLE ENERGYHow renewable solar energy supports outdoor lighting
Solar-powered lighting brings energy generation into the lighting system itself. Understanding that relationship helps turn an early sustainability idea into a useful project conversation.
Read article →LED LIGHTINGChoosing LED outdoor lighting: look beyond the label
An LED label is a starting point, not a lighting design. The useful questions concern the fitting, the way it distributes light and its suitability for the intended setting.
Read article →BATTERY STORAGEBattery storage and the after-dark lighting requirement
The timing of solar generation and the timing of outdoor lighting demand are different. Storage is part of the conversation that connects the two.
Read article →SITE ASSESSMENTSolar siting and shade: what to record before design
A useful solar lighting enquiry includes more than a pin on a map. The surroundings of the proposed panel position help establish what the design discussion needs to investigate.
Read article →LIGHTING CONTROLSLighting controls: match operation to actual use
A control strategy should reflect the way a place is used. Start by describing that use before choosing timers, sensors or a connected control arrangement.
Read article →RESPONSIBLE DESIGNResponsible night lighting: purpose, placement and restraint
A useful lighting scheme considers the areas that need illumination and the areas that do not. The surrounding night-time environment belongs in the brief.
Read article →PROJECT PLANNINGPreparing an outdoor lighting project brief
A clear brief helps a design discussion move from an idea to a set of questions that can be assessed. Collect information about the site, its use and its surroundings before focusing on a product.
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