WHAT PART TO LIGHT?
One of the first considerations is to know what to light. It is not essential to light up the whole facade. The designer must focus on lighting up the areas of the façade that can create the most impact. For this, identify the main viewpoints. The areas of façade that have the least viewing hurdles like other buildings and trees, might be the right choice. This is because it will provide maximum impact for the viewers.
If the roof is paved with tiles, small spotlights can be installed at the cornice to cast light upwards, or small spotlights can be set up along the ridge to cast light downwards, which not only shows the structural beauty of traditional roofs, but also reflects the roof Alice silhouette. It is also possible to outline the roof to depict the essence of the unique shape of the roof.
Similarly, the ridge and other details of the roof can also use small fiber optic lamps for local key performance.
Take the house as the main lighting object
Although the roof form of ancient Chinese buildings is exquisite, the lighting method of "not illuminating the roof, only illuminating the bucket and the roof under the roof in the direction of the buried light" can be used, and the effect of pursuing exquisite silhouette silhouettes is more Chinese traditional The implicit beauty of architectural art.
When deciding the place of façade, you have to consider factors like are there any water bodies or peripheral lighting? This will help in choosing the right place on the facade for lighting. You must choose a dark place for installing lights and it must also be away from the street lighting. Besides this, you must also keep in mind that the facade light should not cause glare for the viewers.
The style of the facade should be focused on. It will help in deciding which windows, sunshades, columns, etc. to light.
HOW TO ILLUMINATE THE FAÇADE?
Another essential consideration is how to light the façade. First, you must understand the intent of illuminating the facade. It will help make an informed decision regarding lighting like what style of lighting will suffice or what mood you want to create.
When deciding how to light the facade of the building, you must consider what type of people it caters and what the building is known for. Also, you must focus on whether the building is a point of attraction or a landmark.
Another thing to pay attention to is the type of building. If the building is an office, it can have an extensive range style. A hotel or restaurant can be made more welcoming using the facades lighting and a retail space must have a celebrative style of lighting.
Since the façade lighting will accentuate the elements of the facade, it is advised to pay attention to the patterns, balance, mood, contrast, and unique style of the space.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
There are some other things that you must focus on. Depending on the lighting project, some considerations are important than others.
Position of lights
Keep in mind the height of the building
Pay attention to the material, color, texture, and reflectance of the facade
Focus on the weight of the lights
Width of the building
Consider the lighting of the surrounding area
Keep in mind to avoid pollution
Type of facade
Type of facade lighting
The technique of lighting – flooding, washing, direct view, grazing, and many more.
Hence, facade lighting needs a sensitive and focused approach to improve the appearance of the building. It can enhance the appeal of the surrounding area. We hope this guide will help you choose the best building facades lighting.
