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Architectural Lighting Design & Daylight Analysis in Browser — MNKI LightLab
Last updated: October 21, 2026
Three Ways to Design & Visualize Lighting in MNKI
1. MNKI LightLab (Engineering Hub)
Lay out luminaires, analyze room illuminance, and coordinate reflected ceiling and lighting plans in your browser without desktop lighting software.
2. 3D Sandbox Sun Study
Test solar orientation, shadow casting, and window placements in MNKI 3D Sandbox and capture views for rendering or export DXF/PDF drawings.
3. Studio PBR Lighting & Relighting
Render your scene with PBR Enhanced material response and switch between Golden Hour, Direct Sunlight, Overcast, Night, Moody/Cinematic, or Morning Mist in one click.
Frequently asked questions
What is MNKI LightLab?
MNKI LightLab (available at mnki.ai/lightlab from the MNKI Engineering hub) is a browser-based lighting design and analysis workspace for architects and interior designers to plan luminaire layouts, evaluate illuminance targets, and coordinate lighting with 2D CAD plans and 3D renders.
How can I test different daylight and artificial lighting atmospheres on my renders?
Inside MNKI Studio, you can select built-in lighting conditions — Golden Hour, Direct Sunlight, Overcast/Diffuse, Night, Moody/Cinematic, and Morning Mist — or run an interactive 3D sun study in MNKI 3D Sandbox before rendering at up to 4K.