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Landscape Lighting Design

The main tasks of landscape lighting are to ensure the safety of the adjacent territory, increase the comfort of living and the aesthetics of the landscape. Lighting should be designed so that in the evening you can comfortably be on the adjacent territory, move around it safely and, if necessary, perform any work. 

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What a landscape lighting project should include

A landscape lighting project is a detailed lighting plan for an external area that includes the following elements:

  1. A site analysis - evaluates the landscape features, relief, vegetation, architectural objects, and functional areas to determine lighting needs.
  2. Functional requirements - define the lighting goals and objectives - creating a safe environment, emphasizing architectural details, providing a comfortable atmosphere, etc.
  3. Selection of lighting types (general, accent, decorative, road, etc.) depending on functional requirements and aesthetic preferences.
  4. Determining the locations of luminaires to achieve optimal illumination of the area, architectural elements and vegetation.
  5. Developing a luminaire connection diagram, selecting and using energy-efficient and durable light sources.
  6. Activating a lighting control system (motion sensors, timers, dimmers, etc.) to save energy and improve ease of use.
  7. Ensuring lighting safety, preventing glare, protecting against overheating and developing a system maintenance plan.
  8. Estimating the cost of a landscape lighting project, drawing up a budget and work schedule.
  9. Creating 3D lighting visualizations to clearly present the concept to clients and customers. 10. Preparation of technical documentation, drawings, specifications and installation instructions for the project.

Stages of Landscape Lighting Design

  1. Information collection and analysis. At this stage, the designer collects information about the territory, its features, functional requirements, structure and architectural objects. An analysis of the relief, vegetation, access to electricity and other factors affecting lighting is carried out.
  2. Concept development. Based on the collected information and analysis, a lighting concept is created, which determines the general approach to lighting the territory, the choice of lighting types, the placement of lamps and the creation of an atmosphere.
  3. Project creation. The designer develops a detailed lighting project, including plans for the location of the luminaires, specifications of their characteristics, connection diagrams, illumination calculations and other technical documents.
  4. Visualization. To clearly present the lighting concept to the customer and the client, visualizations, 3D models or sketches are created, allowing you to evaluate the appearance of the lighting system.
  5. Documentation preparation. After the project is approved, the designer prepares a full set of technical documentation, including drawings, specifications, installation and maintenance instructions.
  6. Project approval. After the project is approved by the Customer, it is necessary to obtain the necessary permits from state approval agencies.

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Legal documents that are taken into account when creating a landscape lighting project

The installation of lighting for a territory requires the need to perform design work; this stage of project implementation allows you to avoid mistakes and unnecessary expenses when installing lighting equipment, as well as have a clear idea of ​​how the lighting will look before installing the equipment. A landscape lighting project defines the types of lighting fixtures, their location, light intensity, color temperature, and other parameters to achieve the optimal aesthetic and functional result.

When creating a landscape lighting project, it is necessary to take into account a number of legal documents, regulations and standards. Some of them include:

  1. The Urban Development Code of the Russian Federation - determines the procedure for planning a territory, including lighting of public spaces.
  2. GOST 12.2.033-2005 “Electrical safety. Protection against electric shock. General requirements for the selection and operation of electrical installations”. This standard sets requirements for ensuring safety when using electrical installations, including landscape lighting systems.
  3. Energy saving standards and environmental standards - aimed at increasing the energy efficiency of lighting systems and reducing the negative impact on the environment.
  4. Sanitary norms and rules SanPiN - contain requirements for lighting public places to ensure the safety and comfort of visitors. Sanitary rules and regulations that may indirectly affect outdoor landscape lighting include:
  • SanPiN 2.2.4.548-96 "Hygienic requirements for the microclimate of industrial premises".
  • SanPiN 2.2.4.1190-03 "Hygienic requirements for the microclimate of residential and public buildings".
  • SanPiN 2.2.4.1294-03 "Hygienic requirements for organizing meals for employees of enterprises, institutions and organizations".

Building codes and regulations SNiP - establish requirements for the lighting of buildings and structures, as well as for the organization of power supply. There are several regulatory documents that can regulate landscape lighting. The most significant of them are:

  • SNiP 23-05-95 “Lighting and Ventilation”. This SNiP contains requirements for lighting of premises and territories, including landscape lighting.
  • SNiP 23-01-99 “Occupational Safety in Construction”. This document establishes general requirements for ensuring occupational safety at construction sites, including safety requirements during installation and operation of lighting systems, including landscape lighting.

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Types of landscape lighting

Pouring
Suitable if you need to highlight the entire building. For uniform illumination of the facade, we use white light of different shades (from cold to warm). Perfect for landmarks.
Background
Suitable for free-standing buildings, structures, architectural elements. Powerful spotlights snatch the object from the darkness: the building seems to emerge from the void, attracting the attention of passers-by.
Dynamic
A lighting solution that allows you to change the appearance of buildings depending on the weather, event or time of day. We use programmable LED lights.
Accent
Accent lighting is designed to highlight architectural elements: columns, window openings, moldings. We use soft, diffused light from narrow-beam LED spotlights.

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A landscape lighting project is a document that is developed to create an effective and beautiful lighting system for an external area, such as parks, squares, gardens, squares and other objects. The purpose of such a project is to ensure the safety of visitors, emphasize architectural details and landscape design, and create an atmosphere of coziness and comfort.

Ordering a landscape lighting design is an important stage in the implementation of the entire project. The lighting company Fossa Electric provides turnkey services and takes on all stages of making your dream come true. You can order a project by contacting our managers by phone or through the feedback form on the website.

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