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The Carbon Footprint of a Luminaire: Are we Fixating on the Wrong Bit?
The commercial lighting industry talks a lot about sustainability. And that’s a good thing. The problem is, however, where we are spending our effort. Mount Lighting share the truth about the carbon footprint of Luminaire in their recent blog post.
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How to Tell if Lighting Design is an Afterthought
Lighting design can make or break a space. It shapes how we see, how we feel, how we move. And yet, so often, it’s an afterthought. Popped in at the end. Ticked off a checklist. Done. But when lighting is an afterthought, the space suffers. Read more in Mount Lighting's break down of the key signs that lighting design isn't being given the attention it deserves.
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Beyond the Blueprint 3D Design & BIM in Practice
At Clerkenwell Design Week 2025, Ryan Wigham (Associate Director at Bimstore) joined Miles Cantley (Innovation Director at Mount Lighting) and Bethan Hellings (Head of Design at Avent Interiors) for a BIM-focused panel discussion. Taking place at the Mount Lighting Design Studio, the discussion ranged from 3D design and BIM in practice, to how we conceptualise and create spaces.
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Mount Lighting's Avent Interiors Showroom, Bristol
This Mount Lighting project case study is focused on Avent Interiors showroom in Bristol. Read here to find out more about how Mount Lighting have upgraded their Bristol showroom, creating a space that inspires and comforts clients.
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What Does 3D Design Really Mean for Lighting Design?
At Mount Lighting, they feel that a high-quality lighting design is more than just a product selection, it’s about precise coordination, visualisation, and a seamless integration. While many projects still rely on 2D drawings, there’s a shift towards 3D lighting design and BIM for lighting design as industry standards evolve.
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Unified Glare Rating (UGR): Why Is It So Important?
Excessive glare holds the potential to disrupt concentration and strain the eyes, potentially amounting to welfare issues and an overall decline in productivity and well-being. To address the issue of glare, the concept of Unified Glare Rating (UGR) has emerged as a valuable metric in the field of commercial lighting design, and it is a crucial consideration when creating a lighting design for working environments.
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Creating Workspaces That Work: The Mount Lighting Way
Mount Lighting transforms workspaces with expertly designed, productivity-boosting lighting solutions that adapt seamlessly to every environment. From initial design to final fit-out, they collaborate closely with project teams to deliver lighting that looks great and performs reliably.
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How Can Acoustic Lighting Help You Achieve the WELL Building Standard Certification?
Mount Lighting recently collaborated with AllSfär, the acoustic solutions specialists, to create Tranquila, the acoustic lighting range that can help to satisfy the WELL Building Standard™ performance criteria. This range of acoustic lighting is unique due to the collaborative aspect of the project. Their partnership with AllSfär concluded with a range of customisable, high-quality products manufactured in the UK that will benefit Architects, Designers, Specifiers and, most importantly, workspace occupiers.
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Mount Lighting: A green, efficient and sustainable choice for commercial lighting
As American lighting regulations and legislation catch up, the switch to LED lighting was a “lightbulb moment” for global governments in the mid to late 2000s. But what makes LED lights greener, more efficient, and more sustainable than other forms of lighting? Find out more in this informative lighting article brought to you by our friends at Mount Lighting.