INSIGHTS

Guest Post by Steffan Town Planning

We’ve had great experience working with the guys over at Steffan Town Planning and we thought we’d share their top subdivision project management process with you. Check out their guest post below.

Sustainable building – imagine, for a moment...

This is the full version of the Sustainability Live Awards keynote speech as delivered by architect Mahalath Halperin on 7th November, 2019 at The Star, Sydney.

Spicers Retreats Sustainability Initiatives

One of our favourite clients, Spicers Retreats, is leading the pack in sustainable accommodation.

Secure funding for your LED Project

Our guide to Australian government rebates

Our Pick for Reducing Glare with LED Lights: Brightgreen D700+

Light glare is a significant problem, causing eye strain in offices, ugly lighting in high end homes, and safety hazards in warehouses.

LED sensor lights: the perfect solution for low use areas

LED sensor lights are an ideal option for exterior lighting and other low use areas.

Choosing the wrong LED batten light increases maintenance costs

LED lights last longer, so we put less thought into what happens when they fail. But if they don’t have replaceable parts, they can be very expensive to fix. High-quality modular LED batten lights are a great example of how to save money by ensuring your lighting comes with replaceable parts, rather than trying to save upfront cost on cheap alternatives.

Creating warmth with a dimmer switch: Brightgreen Night Shift

The new “dim-to-warm” LED technology provided by Brightgreen Night Shift smoothly transitions to a warmer colour temperature when the light is dimmed, creating a relaxing atmosphere for your home or business.

Austep Tree Planting

Thanks to our clients, Austep has planted over 1,500 native trees and counting.

A short history of lighting

Sitting gleefully around his campfire, early man revelled in his discovery of how to control fire and thus light. His nights were no longer dark and cold, but filled with the mesmerising flame.

Improving the environmental profile of LED lighting

Taking it a step further…

How to dispose of fluorescent lighting when upgrading to LED tube lights

When you are retrofitting your business by replacing fluorescent lighting with LED tube lights, you have to dispose of the waste.

LED Embodied Emissions vs power savings

Do the power savings of LEDs outweigh embodied emissions?

5 design tips to reduce your lighting bill

How to achieve less watts per meter but retain good lux levels.

5 tips to achieve the same effect with less lights

How to reduce the number of lighting fixtures you need.

The benefits of using LED lighting

The benefits of LED lighting… By now most people understand the many benefits of LED lighting. But being LED enthusiasts we thought we’d list some of the best features.