Lumato Blog - Acoustic Lighting

What is Acoustic Lighting?

What is Acoustic Lighting? Simply put, acoustic lighting combines sound absorption properties with the standard functions of lighting fixtures. Acoustic lighting fixtures use sound-absorbing materials, such as foam or fiber, to reduce noise reflections and reverberations in a space; acoustic lighting fixtures are designed to provide illumination and sound reduction. Too loud or too quiet?…

Lumato Blog - Architectural Linear Lighting

What is Architectural Linear Lighting?

What is Architectural Linear Lighting? Architectural linear lighting is a type of lighting that uses extended, narrow light sources to create a linear beam of light. These fixtures are typically made of metal or plastic and can be mounted on walls, ceilings, or floors. Architectural linear lighting is often used in commercial and industrial settings…

Lumato Blog - Batwing Distribution

Avoid Lighting Hotspots with Batwing Distribution

Avoid Lighting Hotspots with Batwing Distribution Batwing distribution in lighting is a type of light distribution that creates an even, uniform light output across a wide beam angle. The name “batwing” comes from the shape of the light-intensity profile, which resembles the wings of a bat. Batwing distribution is achieved using a particular type of…

What Is Linear Lighting?

What is Linear Lighting?

What is Linear Lighting? Simply put, linear lighting comprises a single or collection of long, thin light fixtures. The shape and size of today’s linear fixtures resulted from fluorescent lighting tubes that became a popular new light source over seventy years ago. Most linear light fixtures utilize light-emitting diodes (LEDs) instead of fluorescent tubes. Linear…