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Daylight – is artificial just as good as natural?

We report on the importance of daylight, its colour, dynamics, spectral composition and how daylight is artificially produced. But what do people actually need?

Efficiency of LEDs: The highest luminous efficacy of a white LED

The efficiency of lamps has increased considerably in recent years with the use of white LEDs in the field of architectural lighting. Retailers claim that we can expect a gigantic leap forward in luminous efficacy. Such claims cannot be taken seriously. What does luminous efficacy depend on and how efficient can a white LED actually be?

No glare from artificial light: What is behind the UGR method

What is the UGR value? Where is it required and used? We also inform you about the limits of the tabular method that determines the UGR value. And why is the UGR value given as a number in the luminaire data sheet?

Get in touch with the right contact at your favorite brand

Since DIALux evo 10.1, you can use the orange button to send requests to manufacturers directly from your lighting design project. Now we have activated a whole range of other brands that offer this service for you.

Ligman relies on DIALux evo for the lighting design of the LANTERN Building

On the way into the city from Bangkok's main Suvarnabhumi Airport, an exceptionally illuminated office building, the LANTERN Building, catches your eye. Now, the headquarters of LIGMAN company has been given an even more radiant effect thanks to a new lighting design. The lighting designer explains how he created the design with DIALux evo.

New development for the upcoming GLDF format

GLDF is an open, free format that can be used across the entire lighting industry and meets the latest BIM process requirements. Manufacturers, planners and even software manufacturers will benefit from this new format.

DIALux evo 10.1: Work even easier with luminaires and brands

With DIALux evo 10.1 we want to make working with luminaires and brands even easier for you. And introduce you to a new inquiry service with manufacturers.

Now available for download – DIALux evo 10

The time has come – with DIALux evo 10 the latest version of our lighting design software is available for download free of charge.

Find and filter your favorite products even faster

Filter and find your favorite products even faster. We have significantly simplified visibility and access to brands for lighting designers. In addition, there will also be revised filter functions and designs for your luminaire list.