CONNECTING THE DOTS USING VISUAL DIRECTION
CONNECTING THE DOTS... Visual Direction is the idea of creating a safe passage throughout your yard. Whether the intended illuminating space spans an area as simple as the street to the front door or the back door leading to the fire pit, proper lighting makes it safe and easy to traverse. When creating Visual Direction, a common error is the placement of path lights. Often times they are placed in way that look like an airport runway and ultimately leave the surrounding landscape hidden in the darkness. Proper design strategy begins with prioritizing your visual objectives. This will
properly pinpoint your most desired destinations and hangout spots within the yard. To achieve your perfect lighting portrait, you will master a technique used in lighting, called Layering. Layering is the concept of incorporating various levels of lighting together. This layering effect helps create & navigate the traffic through the walkway, without creating the look of an airport runway at night. By placing a taller light 8 – 12 feet away, you will create a larger spread of light, keeping lights out of harm’s way, and will prevent the fixture from being the star of the show.
There are many things that will ruin a lighting portrait including:
‣‣Glare ‣‣Hotspots ‣‣Fixture Failure
