Lighting consultants support the design and planning of lighting in and around a space, building or environment. They take into account the wishes and guidelines of the customer and look at the people and tasks that are carried out in the space. This way, you as a customer always get the best and most suitable lighting.

What does a lighting consultant do?

A lighting consultant is an expert in the field of designing and planning lighting solutions in different environments. Lighting consultants have different tasks and responsibilities such as analyzing lighting needs, designing lighting plans and advising on energy-efficient lighting.

The benefits of working with a lighting consultant

There are many advantages to hiring a lighting consultant. Below we highlight three advantages.

Professional design

Lighting consultants are experts in creating lighting plans that are both functional and beautiful. The result? A perfect combination of atmosphere and functionality that makes your guests or customers feel immediately at ease in the space.

Energy efficiency and cost savings

Lighting consultants can advise you on energy-efficient lighting solutions. This will lighten your wallet by lowering your energy bills. Your ecological footprint will also be a lot smaller. Who wouldn't want that, right?

Custom solutions

By working with a lighting consultant, you will always receive customized advice. The lighting consultant knows which light is most suitable for each space.

This is how a lighting consultant works: step by step

How does a lighting consultant work? We will explain it to you step by step below!

Step 1: What is the budget and what is the goal?

First, the lighting consultant agrees on the budget together with the client. The budget is important to know because it determines what is and is not possible. The goals of the lighting plan are then determined. What atmosphere should the space have and what is the purpose of the space? For example, a restaurant needs different lighting than an operating room or a company hall.

Step 2: Type of lighting

The type of lighting is then determined. Each type of lighting has a different function and creates a different atmosphere. Do you choose pendant lamps, floor lamps or wall lamps? And what should the colour temperature of the lighting be? Do you want bright or not bright light? Together we will discuss the possibilities.

Step 3: Light calculation

After this it is time to calculate the lighting parameters within a space. This helps to determine the number of luminaires needed to produce a certain light intensity by means of various methods and formulas. The standards from the Arbowet are used during the calculations. This NEN standard states what the minimum amount of light in a space must be according to the Arbo guidelines.

Step 4: Choosing the lighting products

Finally: the choice of the lighting products. Together you make this final choice. And tadaa! Your space is perfectly lit.

Firefly's lighting consultants

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