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Learn how to elevate outdoor spaces with new lighting techniques and earn free CEU credit.

The "jelly jar" porch light no longer meets the aesthetic demands of today's homeowners. As outdoor living grows in trend, so does the need for elevated exterior lighting that improves the quality of residential outdoor living and design. Enroll in this accredited session to learn proper outdoor lighting techniques, from landscape lighting systems to UL and CSA safety labeling and more.

OBJECTIVES

1. Understand the four types of 120V exterior lighting, including surface-mounted, post, ceiling flushmount and hangers​
2. Rules for placement, installation and sizing of the four types of 120V exterior lighting​
3. Reasons for employing a 12V landscape lighting system​
4. Eight basic landscape lighting techniques and eight functional lighting specialties that make up the core of this art​
5. Understand the need and be provided with options for adding light in outdoor living areas​
6. Dark Sky and the Five Principles of Responsible Outdoor Lighting recommended by the IDA and IES​
7. Aesthetics and exterior lighting​
8. UL and CSA safety labeling on outdoor lighting​
9. Materials used on outdoor lighting luminaires​