Business Details
22 Years
experience
Expert Lighting Design Solutions in Chesterfield
Established in July 2004, Nick Smith Associates is a specialist street lighting design and exterior lighting consultancy based in Chesterfield, serving clients across the UK. Our expertise lies in highway lighting design, sports floodlighting, and lighting impact assessments, ensuring compliance with BS5489 and Section 38 highway authority standards. We provide comprehensive lighting design packages to housing developers, architects, engineering consultants, and local authorities, utilising advanced software such as AutoCAD 2025, AGI32, and Lighting Reality.Our mission is to address lighting challenges by delivering adoptable standards, discharging planning conditions, and offering training to enhance industry knowledge. With strong relationships with UK local authorities, we prioritise minimising light spill, sky glow, and energy consumption through LED technology. Our team combines technical proficiency with a commitment to client satisfaction, providing tailored solutions that balance safety, aesthetics, and environmental considerations.
Services
Highway Lighting Design
Sports Floodlighting
Impact Assessments
LED Lighting Solutions
Training Courses
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in specialist lighting design.
- We utilise advanced software including AutoCAD 2025 and Lighting Reality.
- Our designs comply with BS5489 and Section 38 highway authority standards.
- We serve clients nationwide with tailored, energy-efficient LED solutions.
- Our team maintains strong working relationships with UK local authorities.
Services
Highway Lighting Design
Our highway lighting design services ensure compliance with BS5489 and Section 38 standards, prioritising safety and aesthetic integration. We deliver tailored solutions for adoptable highways, minimising light spill and energy consumption through LED technology. Clients benefit from detailed drawings, electrical calculations, and liaison with local authorities.
Sports Floodlighting
We design sports floodlighting systems that meet performance requirements while controlling glare and upward light output. Using industry software, we ensure optimal illumination for venues like the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Solutions include equipment specifications and compliance with planning conditions.
Impact Assessments
Our lighting impact assessments evaluate how installations affect surroundings, forming part of environmental impact studies. We conduct desktop studies, site measurements, and collaborate with ecologists to address concerns about light pollution for developers and local authorities.
LED Lighting Solutions
We implement LED lighting systems with appropriate colour temperatures to reduce energy use and environmental impact. Designs focus on minimising sky glow and light spill while aligning with site-specific standards for residential and commercial projects.
Training Courses
We offer online and face-to-face training in lighting design software, including Lighting Reality and AutoCAD. Courses cover masking techniques, best practices, and advanced methodologies, empowering professionals to meet industry standards independently.
Questions
What standards do your lighting designs comply with?
Our designs adhere to BS5489 and Section 38 highway authority standards, ensuring safety and adoptability for local authorities and developers.
Do you provide services outside the UK?
While based in Chesterfield, we primarily serve clients across the UK, maintaining strong relationships with local authorities nationwide.
What software do you use for lighting design?
We utilise AutoCAD 2025, AGI32, Dialux, and Lighting Reality to create precise, three-dimensional designs that account for environmental factors.
Can you assist with planning condition compliance?
Yes, we discharge planning conditions through tailored lighting designs and impact assessments, addressing concerns about light pollution and ecological effects.
Do you offer training for lighting design software?
We provide online and in-person courses on Lighting Reality, AutoCAD, and advanced design techniques for professionals in the industry.
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