To help home builders and lighting industry professionals adapt to California's 2005 Title 25 energy code that went into effect October 1, 2005, the California Lighting Technology Center (CLTC), ...

The comprehensive "Residential Lighting Design Guide" is now available free from the National Lighting Bureau (NLB). Developed by the UC Davis California Lighting Technology Center (CLTC), the guide ...

Layered lighting plans in kitchens and baths enhance health, safety and comfort. Lighting is too often an afterthought in home improvement projects. And that’s to the detriment of the room and, ...

The simplest things can make or break the design of a room. You might have beautiful furniture, art and flooring, but if the ambience still feels off, lighting is the likely culprit. Light inside our ...

A new guidebook developed by the California Lighting Technology Center at UC Davis will help homebuilders come up to speed on major changes to the state's 2005 Title 24 residential energy code that ...

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Ever walked into a room and felt instantly relaxed? Or entered a space and become overwhelmed with an inexplicable sense of anxiety? According to expert David Gray, it's probably because of the ...

When it comes to energy efficiency, the easiest way to start cutting down your monthly bill is through your home’s lighting. By making simple changes to the types of bulbs you’re using, you can be ...

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