By Webster’s definition: Light is the electromagnetic
radiation that has wavelength in the range from about 3,900 to about 7,700
angstroms and that may be perceived by the unaided, normal human eye. Brightness is the eye’s perception of the
electromagnetic radiation. Light is a
source of illumination.
Either definition implies the scientific production of light as
well as the human perception of light.
Lighting
design is the application of quantity and type of light to ones home
or office. Lighting design should be
used to illuminate and enhance space.
Light itself is important but the effects of light are of greater
importance.
Lighting
Control is the automation of light to create a variety of light levels and
scenes to provide the greatest flexibility and therefore maximize the value of
the investment in home or office environment.
PEMBA
combines knowledge of electrical components and fixtures, lamp technology,
construction, interior design, lighting control, flow theory and optimization
to develop a lighting design which enhances your home or office, and matches
the lifestyle and personality of the owner or resident.
Each home or office is
different. PEMBA strives to enhance
architectural and decorative features as well as ensure that the quantity and
quality of light meet the needs of the occupants.
The lighting design process begins by meeting with you the
customer and identifying the theme for the entire site and each area. We strive to enhance those unique features
you are trying to achieve by taking on your construction or renovation
project.
PEMBA converts your preferences and requirements as well as the
physical aspects of the building structure into a lighting plan. We provide you a list of fixtures, cut
sheets, a detailed list of fixtures for each room and a digitized plan for your
records. We will add the lighting plan
layer to your electronic plans if they are available.
For all lighting designs PEMBA prefers to also provide the
fixtures. This is not in any way a
requirement. The level of PEMBA design
support remains no matter the source of materials. However, it is our experience that because of lack of
understanding other suppliers may substitute fixtures and lamps and affect the
overall quality of the design.
If you utilize PEMBA for your lighting design, PEMBA will
provide you the fixtures at the limited agreed upon markup from the
manufacturer’s prices. We want our
work to SHINE and we want you to be pleased with the end product.
For large areas, PEMBA recommends the use of a lighting control system. The system provides the greatest flexibility without the need to have unsightly switches all over your walls.
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