When floor lighting, the floor surface can be illuminated with direct light from downlights or from floodlights positioned on the sides. Floor washlights particularly emphasise the floor surface and its physical make-up.

Due to their asymmetric light distribution, floor washlights provide grazing light illumination of the floor. They ensure a high degree of visual comfort thanks to their low mounting height. A soft beam gradient reduces the contrast with the suroundings. The elimination of glare from downlights is determined by the cut-off angle.


Floor

Applications

ERCO

Floor washlighting for:
- driveways
- pathways
- public squares

Preferred luminaire groups:
- downlights
- floor washlights
- bollard luminaires
- mast luminaires

ERCO, Lüdenscheid

Eberbach monastery, Eltville

Private residence, Berlin

Private residence, Palamos

Guide
The comprehensive Guide provides suggested solutions for different lighting tasks.

Basics

Perception as the basis for lighting design

Designing with light

Light makes objects visible and influences the mood of a room

Indoor lighting

Principles and methods of indoor lighting

Outdoor lighting

Principles and methods for outdoor lighting

Lighting control

Dynamic lighting effects and optimisation of energy usage

Lighting technology

Lamp and luminaire technology

Simulation and calculation

Methods, data and examples for visualisation

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