Landscape & Hardscape Design-Build

Landscape & Hardscape Design-Build - Jan 2012

Insert 113 on page 21 focal points engage the viewer and encourage them to take a closer look Explore perspectives Review each angle of the property Lighting may look good from one perspective but not from another Dont forget to consider the point of view of those inside the home a poorly placed spotlight can create an unpleasant blinding light Focus should be given to creating a continuous experience from each viewpoint Show balance and symmetry Lighting should be proportional across the various areas of the property It is useful to locate symmetrical components in the different landscape areas such as corresponding bushes and in structural components such as columns and windows The overall goal is for the amount of illumination within and across the different areas to be symmetrical Control quality and direction Quality refers to the light spread and shape Select fixtures that set a specific mood such as broad beams and soft edges or narrow beams with hard edges Direction simply refers to the direction in which the light projects such as down lighting and up lighting Choosing and installing landscape lighting is far more than simply illuminating a property Along with precise light placement and key design principles choosing the right landscape lighting system is key Scott Holland is president and CEO of i lighting LLC He is an inventor F A A Maintenance Inspector and pilot Scott invented and patented i lightings LED plug A into B deck stair and landscape lighting system JANUARY 2012 I Landscape Hardscape Design Build 15