Single-family new house construction building permits: 1  1997: 19 buildings, average cost: $85,400. 2  1998: 12 buildings, average cost: $80,500. 3  1999: 10 buildings, average cost: $109,500. 4  2000: 12 buildings, average cost: $110,800. 5  2001: 15 buildings, average cost: $136,000. 6  2002: 7 buildings, average cost: $117,700.
Lighting Strategy. Lighting a living room with a pleasing glow is achieved by placing the recessed lights approximately 2 feet away from the wall for an average 8 foot ceiling. As a result, the light illuminates the ceiling and wall area for a calm mood.
4. Spacing. Now it is time to actually determine the spacing of your recessed lighting. There is a reliable formula you should probably follow in order to get the best results possible from your recessed lighting project. In short, the distance between your light fixtures should be twice the distance between the wall and your first light fixture. Itâs a simple formula, but there is a sound theory behind it. First, understand that recessed lights shine in a conical shape.