Six principles of garden landscape lighting design

Six principles of garden landscape lighting design

Differences in the layout of Chinese and Western gardens

The planting of trees in gardens has layout and composition. For example, the layout and composition of Chinese and Western gardens have their own characteristics. The plants in Chinese gardens are mainly in the style of 'natural' and 'landscape, The layout of plants in Western gardens is mostly known as 'regular

Picture: 'Natural' plants in Chinese gardens

Picture: The 'Regular' Layout of Western Gardens

Plant lighting is also one of the important melodies to create a light atmosphere with spirituality, vitality and affinity. Plants are used to carry the light environment, whether it is the leaves that are dripping in the sun or the shadows of the trees under the moon , Are all comforting and dreamy.

So how to use lighting to allow plants to correctly convey their vitality or spirit in the night landscape environment?

Of course, this is not about taking photos as you want. In addition to a reasonable design, you must first have a deep understanding of plants. The so-called knowing oneself and the enemy can win all battles.

Six principles of garden plant lighting

1. Consider the relationship between the layout of plants and landscape and the composition of space, and consider the role of trees in the night landscape space environment.

2. Plant lighting should keep the tree shape intact and should not damage the graceful shape of the tree.

3. Plant lighting should be cautious in the choice of color, to avoid the phenomenon of lighting turning real trees into fake trees.

4. Considering the different needs of the three levels of trees, high, middle and low, the lighting is embellished according to the theme, and strive to achieve a clear hierarchy and a clear theme.

5. Light pollution to pedestrians passing by trees, consider the safety and visual experience of pedestrians.

6. Consider the plant's own absorption of light and the influence of light on plant growth.

When lighting trees, it is necessary to strictly avoid glare, clutter, and overly localized colors.

Lighting methods for three types of plants 1 Lighting methods for low shrubs and ground cover:

Low shrubs and ground cover plants are not suitable for short-distance lighting, which can easily destroy the integrity of the shrubs. It is recommended to use long-distance transmission or top lighting.

Picture: For low shrubs, long-distance projection and uplighting are usually used.

Picture: Projecting light at close range creates a strong contrast between light and shadow, destroying the overall sense of trees

2 Lighting methods for middle and high trees:

Because of the relatively full tree shape of the medium and high-shaped arbor, the lighting of garden plants should be selected according to the role it plays in the landscape.

Picture: Use floodlights to illuminate and moonlight to wash and brighten the canopy of different levels.

3 Lighting methods for tall trees:

The role of tall trees in the garden is mostly used as a background. The lighting method should be based on its distance and the relationship with people, and the appropriate lighting method should be selected. The lighting of the dense woods in the distance should be low-key treatment, and the nearby trunks and canopies For stretched broad-leaved trees, wide-illuminated uplights can be used under the canopy projection to highlight the structure and sense of strength of the tree. Or project its stretched branches on the ground, with mottled shadows, reflecting the freehand colors of Chinese gardens.

Picture: For large trees, you can use downward projection, direct downward projection, side marker projection, and canopy projection to highlight the night texture of the tree.

Picture: Lighting from top to bottom highlights the dense light and shadow of trees.

Picture: Lighting from below the vegetation to highlight the nighttime form of the vegetation.