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This guide is based on information gathered from the ies ‘the lighting handbook’ 10th edition
It is highly recommended that all lighting professionals refer to the full ies guide when specifying lighting projects.
The ies illuminance selector is a powerful search tool developed to provide fast access to critical lighting criteria from over 25 different tables published in ansi/ies recommended practice standards. Discover the ideal lumens needed to light your space with our comprehensive guide The ies lighting recommendations are a set of standards designed to guide how much light should illuminate an object or surface to achieve comfortable, effective, and visually appealing lighting. Darksky and the illuminating engineering society jointly published the five principles for responsible outdoor lighting to prevent and reduce light pollution through the proper application of quality outdoor electric lighting.
