Lighting

London, UK -- St. Bride’s Church -- often called the ‘journalists church’ due to its location on London’s famous Fleet Street -- has taken delivery of some 50 ETC Source Four® fixtures as part of a refurbishment to replace worn-out lighting at the revered house of worship. St Bride’s Church on Fleet Street, London, UK. Photo by Bruce Kirk, Light Perceptions ...

The Shrine of St. Bernadette  An Architect’s “Enlightening” Case for Renovation by Brian Cassidy, AIA Renovating a building originally designed to be a temporary place of worship into a permanent one might sound like a big challenge. But thanks to proper planning and cooperation between the architect, building committee, contractor and other important constituents, it was also an extremely ...

Don’t Be Dim!  The right light is more important than you think By RaeAnn Slaybaugh Try this: Teach your Sunday School outside on the next bright, sunny day. Or conduct Bible study on the lawn under the blue sky this week. When you do, if it seems like moods are lighter and interest levels are peaked, it’s no coincidence. ...

A Brighter Idea  Retrofitting Your Existing System Cuts Costs, Gives More Light-Level Control Want to improve your church lighting? Have multiple light levels at your disposal? Reduce your overall lighting costs? Then we’ve got news for you! In the past, fluorescent lamps have not been amenable to much control, but all that has changed with Ambience, an eight-lamp fixture ...

Guiding Lights  Models of excellence in church illumination By RaeAnn Slaybaugh More so than in most public spaces, church lighting can be tricky. Too little and no one can read their Bibles. Too much and worshippers are reminded of their dentist's offices--not a calming thought for anyone. For worship spaces, designers know the best lighting schemes create an aura ...