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Ceiling and wall-mounted downlights

Light

Ceiling and wall-mounted downlights are defined first and foremost by their type of mounting and not by their light characteristics. They are available with narrow-beam, wide-beam, symmetrical or asymmetric light distribution. Some luminaires can be positioned either on the wall or on the ceiling.

Criteria for ceiling and wall-mounted downlights
- choice of lamp determines light colour, functional life, efficiency, light intensity
- uniformity: optimised reflector for even illumination of areas
- cut-off angle increases visual comfort and limits glare and light pollution

Ceiling and wall-mounted downlights

Luminaires

Facade luminaires

Facade luminaires are offered with narrow-beam, wide-beam, symmetrical or asymmetric light distribution. The light can be distributed either via a single-sided or double-sided light aperture.

Wall-mounted downlights

Wall-mounted downlights, with their diffuse beam in the room, provide good visual comfort. They can also be mounted on the ceiling.

Luminaires

Wall-mounted downlights, shielded

Wall-mounted downlights with half-shielded face offer good visual comfort and illuminate the floor area in particular.

Applications

For illumination of:
- facades
- entrance areas
- overhanging or cantilevered roofs
- floor lighting on access driveways, paths and public squares

The position and design of the ceiling and wall-mounted downlights should be chosen to match the with the architecture. Facade luminaires should be arranged such that the elements to be illuminated are optimally lit and no light shines past the objects.