Alexai Erchak, while a graduate student at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, is credited with developing the first prototype high efficient LED in 2001.  These LEDs use specialized mirrors and tiny photonic crystals to generate more usable light from the semiconductor materials.  Erchak observed that the Swallowtail butterfly highlights their fluorescent blue and green colors with a natural illumination much like that of his specialized prototype, and he was astounded at the similarity between the natural brightening structures in the butterfly’s wings and his own LEDs.

So much we learn from nature! The appeal of new designer outdoor lighting captures the essence of natural beauty and wonders of the world.  Make way for the butterflies and new designer outdoor lighting.

The “butterfly effect” is a phenomenon or belief that the flapping of a butterfly’s wings in one sector of the universe may be related to a tornado occurring in another part of the world. Could it be possible that the gentle vibrations in the wings of a butterfly could be the pivotal mechanism that leads to the ultimate surge of a storm cloud?  Is it science fiction or is there some truth to it?

Either way, there is no denying that the effect of designer outdoor lighting significantly increases the beauty and property value of our home.  And, the latest designs are eco-friendly, sustainable and made to last.

Bask in the splendor of summer style with these super natural compositions.

Novel summer finishes include this Raw Copper with iridescent glass from Arroyo Crafsman.  Arroyo Craftsman designs and manufactures fine outdoor lighting that honors the traditions of elegant simplicity combined with a quality craftsmanship established by the founders of the American Arts and Crafts movement. Arroyo’s designer outdoor lights are inspired by famed styles such as the California Mission, Swiss Chalet and English Tudor. Each piece from Arroyo Craftsman is meticulously hand crafted in the United States and available with several hand applied finish and glass options.

Glowing Butterflies Shine With Natural LEDs

When you’re shopping for new heating and air conditioning equipment, you may want to give a second thought to a heat pump. Heat pumps use electricity to heat a home, but they do not use nearly as much energy as conventional electric furnaces. Plus, a heat pump is primarily an air conditioner, so you get an all-in-one system that requires less maintenance and works more efficiently.

Want to know more? Our heating and AC technicians are here to answer all of your questions and make sure you end up with the right home comfort equipment for your home. For more information, contact our friendly technicians, and read on for a brief overview of the heat pump system.

A heat pump uses your central duct system to move heated or cooled air out to the various rooms of the home. It also has an outdoor compressor unit, just like a conventional whole-house air conditioning system. The indoor unit is joined to it by the refrigerant line.

Refrigerant is a chemical blend capable of moving heat from one place to another. When in cooling mode, refrigerant absorbs heat from the inside of the home and moves it outside. That’s how the cooling process is started.

A reversing valve works along with some other parts to give a heat pump the ability to switch into heating mode. The refrigerant can work in reverse and also absorb heat from the outdoors and move it inside for whole-home heating.

What makes a heat pump so efficient is that the process of moving heat from one place to another uses so much less energy than the process of generating heat (like furnaces and boilers do). When you examine other electric heaters, like portable units and electric furnaces, there is no comparison in the amount they are able to save each month.

Sometimes, a gas heating system is a better option. Efficiency does suffer as temperatures drop, and the cost of gas heating is typically lower than the cost of electricity. Ask a technician to help you decide what the best choice is for your home.