Outdoor Lighting Plan

What is LED Outdoor Lighting Design?

An outdoor lighting design is a process and service that creates a visual report. It details a physical outdoor location or area (either from a CAD drawing or a Google Maps download). Then it’s imported into specific lighting plan software. The software provides the ability to add LED lighting fixtures at different locations. We can add poles to large areas, or mount fixtures on the exterior of buildings.

It then calculates light levels, balance, and light distribution using our LED outdoor lighting fixtures. The result is a lighting project report for the customer that represents the visual outdoor lighting solutions.

What is a Outdoor Lighting Layout Calculator?

An outdoor lighting calculator is a quick and simple tool. It shows how LED outdoor fixtures might look by adding or changing out lights. It shows light levels (foot candles) but often fails to display or calculate light balance. A better approach is to go with an outdoor lighting design. This professional lighting plan software provides detailed visual reporting. It will show proper light levels, light balance, and light locations.

What are the Best Practices for Selecting LED Outdoor Lighting Fixtures for Different Applications?

The problem with selecting a light from a list of products is that you might not understand how the light will perform in your outdoor area. It may have the wrong optics package or beam angle.

Creating a lighting plan will solve that problem. The lighting plan will help select the best fixture for the outdoor application. It will find the lights that provide the right lighting (foot candles) and provide balanced lighting across the entire space.

Can LED Outdoor Lighting Enhance Safety and Security in Outdoor Commercial and Industrial Applications?

Yes. LED outdoor lighting provides bright, high-quality lighting. They are instant on, and instant off, so they provide light at the moment they are needed. They work perfectly with motion sensors and photocells. The are extremely reliable and require no bulb or ballast replacements.

What Should You Consider for LED Lights Used for Large Outdoor Areas Like Sports Fields or Parking Lots?

There are two main considerations in the design of large outdoor areas.

The first is light level or footcandles. This is the value that tells us how bright the area should be. Sports fields will be significantly brighter than parking lots.

The second is light balance. This is a representation of the evenness of the lighting. The more even the lighting is, the better the outdoor experience.

Can LED Outdoor Lighting be Integrated with Lighting Controls?

Yes. Many of our lights can be equipped with motion sensors and photocells. This allows the lights to provide lighting only when its needed.