The Recouvrance lift bridge is one of the longest and highest in Europe and has recently undergone modernisation to welcome a tram line as part of the development of Brest’s transport infrastructure.

LEC have helped to redefine this stunning and iconic transport link by installing an innovative illuminated handrail and artistic colour changing light bars.

A technical and architectural inspiration, this project showcases what can be done when you engage the right partners in your project

We will be exclusively revealing a brand new product that is set to revolutionise exterior lighting at the Institute of Lighting Professionals Lightscene exhibition in Glasgow.

A true breakthrough in it's patented design and performance, this is an event not to be missed!

Click for more information on the exhibition and seminar stream.

The exterior lighting market is changing rapidly and LEDs are a huge driving factor behind this change. Clearly, discharge lighting still has its place but with ongoing LED development, it is only a matter of time before discharge lighting will become obsolete.

But as with all leading-edge technologies, choosing a moment to release a static product offering is troublesome, especially in the construction industry with such long gestation times.

How can we ensure our end-product is as dynamic as the cutting-edge LED manufacturers output?

The issues of light pollution are incredibly emotive and pertinent, we regularly hear the resounding negativity of terms such as sky glow (shown left over Europe,) light trespass and energy waste.

What can we do as lighting designers and manufacturers to combat this?

How do we as lighting designers and manufacturers help to reduce the opportunity for crime and antisocial behaviour, give more confidence to the general public and, where offences do occur, ensure a higher chance of capture and conviction?

This article discusses best practice and lighting standards to help you design out crime in your projects.

With the current focus on sustainability and energy use high on today’s agenda, it seems timely to holistically consider the issues affecting the carbon footprint of street lighting.

Is manufacturing, delivery or the operation of the light the key to the equation?

This article discusses the life cycle analysis and importance of each element.

Woodhouse’s LED partners LEC, have collaboratively developed a range of submersible luminaires.

The products were originally conceived to fulfil the specific project brief in Lyon and have shown up to 43 times less energy consumption than their predecessors and can now be specified for submersible projects in the UK.

The lighting industry is undergoing a fundamental change with the advent of LEDs. Visit any lighting exhibition or read the lighting press and it is full of companies promoting LED luminaires; it is almost as if the traditional discharge lamp and luminaire no longer exists. However, this article discusses the fact that discharge lighting still has its place and LED technology may not be suitable for all applications.

DDA Guidance Part 6: This post covers the impact of the DDA on lighting design.

Good lighting in the transport and pedestrian environment is important from several points of view: personal security, safety, the ability to see signs and instructions. People with visual impairments require clarity from a lighting system - reflection, glare, shadows and large variations in lighting levels generate visual confusion and, in some cases, discomfort.

With recent increases in the cost of electrical energy, and current budget cuts, local authority decision makers have been pushed to review their policy on street lighting in order to minimise the impact of rising energy costs. This article discusses the methods and effectiveness of techniques to save energy