Lighting simulation

Lighting simulation plays a crucial role in any new or refurbished lighting project. It allows designers and clients to visualize how light will perform in a space before installation, ensuring the right levels of brightness, uniformity, and comfort.

By using advanced software, simulations help identify potential issues, optimize fixture placement, and confirm compliance with lighting standards. This predictive approach reduces guesswork, improves design accuracy, and supports better decision-making—ultimately saving time, costs, and ensuring a successful lighting outcome.

Key points

Here are the key points typically covered in a lighting simulation project:

  • Visualizing Light Distribution
    Helps predict how light will spread in a space, ensuring uniformity and avoiding dark spots or glare.
  • Accurate Illuminance Calculations
    Provides precise lux level data to ensure lighting meets the functional needs of the space.
  • Design Validation Before Installation
    Allows stakeholders to see and adjust the design virtually, reducing costly post-installation changes.
  • Standards Compliance
    Verifies that the lighting design meets local and international codes (e.g., EN 12464, ASHRAE, LEED).
  • Fixture and Placement Optimization
    Identifies the most effective types and positions of luminaires for performance and efficiency.
  • Energy Efficiency Analysis
    Assesses lighting power density (LPD) and overall energy consumption to support sustainability goals.
  • Support for Smart Lighting Integration
    Simulates control strategies like dimming, daylight harvesting, and motion sensing.
  • Cost Reduction
    Reduces over-lighting or under-lighting risks, avoiding unnecessary expenses or rework.
  • Improved Aesthetics and Visual Comfort
    Ensures lighting enhances the architecture and user experience with the right balance of function and design.
  • Clear Communication Tool
    Facilitates client and stakeholder understanding with visual and data-rich outputs.