Journal · Page 2
Notes on suspended light.
Specification guides, detailing advice and project insight from The Light Engineers.
Guides, page 2
Design · 5 min
Suspended lighting for high ceilings and atria
High ceilings and atria need higher-output pendants, longer drops and careful glare control to bring light down to occupants while keeping the volume feeling bright.
Design · 4 min
Feature pendants for receptions and lobbies
A feature pendant over the desk or waiting area gives a reception instant identity, combined with wall and accent lighting for a balanced first impression.
Design · 4 min
Cylinder pendants: accent and feature lighting
Cylinder pendants like Dee and Nile 60 give focused or 360° light for accent, clusters and feature lighting in retail, hospitality and offices.
Specification · 4 min
Glare and UGR with suspended lighting
Suspended lighting glare depends on optics, brightness and drop height; aim for UGR 19 or lower in offices and confirm with a room calculation.
Compliance · 5 min
CIBSE LG7 and suspended lighting
CIBSE LG7 asks office designers to consider ceiling and wall brightness, not just desk light, and direct/indirect suspended lighting is one of the easiest ways to meet it.
Controls · 4 min
Controls for suspended lighting
Suspended lighting is typically controlled with DALI or Casambi, enabling dimming, scenes, daylight dimming, presence detection and separate up and down light control.
Compliance · 4 min
Emergency lighting in suspended schemes
Suspended linear schemes can include integrated emergency modules, keeping ceilings tidy while meeting BS 5266-1 escape lighting requirements.
Design · 4 min
Black, white or custom: choosing pendant finishes
Black pendants make a bold design statement, white pendants blend into light ceilings, and custom RAL finishes match joinery, metalwork or brand colours.
Specification · 4 min
Spacing and layout for linear pendants
Pendant spacing depends on output, distribution, drop height and target illuminance; plan rows parallel to windows and desks and confirm with a lighting calculation.
Specification · 4 min
Colour temperature for pendant lighting
Use 2700K to 3000K pendants for hospitality and homes, 3000K to 3500K for retail and receptions, and 3500K to 4000K for offices and education.
Specification · 4 min
Colour rendering for pendant lighting
Specify CRI 80 for general office pendants and CRI 90+ for retail, hospitality and client-facing spaces where colour accuracy matters.
Design · 4 min
Slim pendant lighting for contemporary interiors
Slim pendants, such as the 24 mm deep Talla Slim circular pendant, give a refined, minimal look while delivering efficient, low-glare light.
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