/* ==========================================================================
   LAETEN TECHNOLOGIES LTD — MAIN STYLESHEET  (v2 — brand-accurate theme)
   ==========================================================================
   THEME: sampled from your official company profile PDF —
     • Graphite/charcoal as the primary dark surface (nav, footer, hero)
     • Teal-green as the signature brand accent (highlighted words, CTAs)
     • Gold/mustard as an elegant secondary flourish (kickers, small accents)
     • A soft sage-teal → cream gradient for feature bands (as on the deck)
   Design language also mirrors the deck: thin hairline frames, small
   crosshair corner marks, and a highlighted keyword inside headings.

   HOW TO RE-THEME:
   Every colour and font lives in the :root variables just below. Change a
   value there and it updates everywhere. The teal, graphite and gold are
   the three you'll most likely fine-tune to match your logo exactly.
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  /* --- Core brand palette (from the profile deck) --------------------- */
  --brand-graphite:        #3d4443;  /* primary dark surface (nav, footer, hero) */
  --brand-graphite-deep:   #2b3130;  /* deeper panels / gradients */
  --brand-graphite-soft:   #4a5250;  /* lighter graphite panel */

  --brand-teal:            #1c8b77;  /* PRIMARY teal-green — CTAs, links, highlights */
  --brand-teal-bright:     #2fb6a1;  /* brighter teal for hovers / glows */
  --brand-teal-deep:       #14705f;  /* pressed / dark teal */

  --brand-gold:            #c79a3e;  /* elegant gold flourish (kickers, accents) */
  --brand-gold-deep:       #a9812c;

  /* Soft sage-teal → cream gradient used on feature "divider" bands */
  --brand-sage-1:          #9dbfb2;
  --brand-sage-2:          #7ba99c;
  --brand-sage-3:          #58867c;
  --brand-cream:           #ece6ce;

  --brand-light:           #f1f5f3;  /* light section background (mint-tinted) */
  --brand-white:           #ffffff;
  --brand-dark-text:       #232a29;
  --brand-muted:           #6a7573;
  --brand-line:            #e2e8e6;  /* hairline borders on light bg */

  --whatsapp-green:        #25d366;
  --whatsapp-green-dark:   #128c3e;

  /* --- Legacy aliases -------------------------------------------------
     Older markup / inline styles reference these names. They now map to
     the new teal/graphite palette so nothing breaks. Prefer the names
     above when writing new styles. */
  --brand-navy:        var(--brand-graphite);
  --brand-navy-light:  var(--brand-graphite-soft);
  --brand-blue:        var(--brand-teal);
  --brand-accent:      var(--brand-teal);     /* note: accent is now teal-green */

  /* --- Typography -----------------------------------------------------
     Sora = modern, elegant geometric grotesque for headings/display.
     Inter = clean, highly legible body text.
     (Loaded via Google Fonts <link> in each page <head>.) */
  --font-heading: 'Sora', 'Segoe UI', Arial, sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Inter', 'Segoe UI', Arial, sans-serif;

  /* --- Spacing / misc -------------------------------------------------- */
  --section-padding: 3.5rem 0;   /* compacted from 5.5rem (Aug 2026) */
  --radius: 12px;
  --shadow-soft: 0 12px 34px rgba(30, 45, 42, 0.09);
  --shadow-hover: 0 18px 46px rgba(20, 45, 40, 0.16);
  --transition: all 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.22, 0.61, 0.36, 1);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BASE
   ========================================================================== */
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--brand-dark-text);
  line-height: 1.72;
  background-color: var(--brand-white);
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--brand-graphite-deep);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

a { text-decoration: none; transition: var(--transition); color: var(--brand-teal); }
a:hover { color: var(--brand-teal-deep); }

/* Highlighted keyword inside a heading, e.g. <span class="hl">Audio-Visual</span> */
.hl { color: var(--brand-teal); }
.hl-gold { color: var(--brand-gold-deep); }

.text-accent { color: var(--brand-teal) !important; }
.text-gold { color: var(--brand-gold-deep) !important; }
.bg-graphite { background-color: var(--brand-graphite) !important; }
.bg-graphite-deep { background-color: var(--brand-graphite-deep) !important; }
.bg-light-section { background-color: var(--brand-light) !important; }
/* legacy alias */
.bg-navy { background-color: var(--brand-graphite) !important; }
.bg-navy-light { background-color: var(--brand-graphite-soft) !important; }

.section { padding: var(--section-padding); }
.section .mb-5 { margin-bottom: 2rem !important; }   /* compact header-to-grid gap */
.section-sm { padding: 2.25rem 0; }

/* Uppercase kicker/eyebrow above section headings (gold, like the deck) */
.section-kicker {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--brand-gold-deep);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}
.section-kicker::before {
  content: "";
  width: 26px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--brand-gold);
  display: inline-block;
}

.section-title { font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 3vw, 2.7rem); margin-bottom: 1rem; font-weight: 700; }
.section-subtitle { color: var(--brand-muted); max-width: 700px; font-size: 1.02rem; }

/* ==========================================================================
   BUTTONS
   ========================================================================== */
.btn-brand {
  background-color: var(--brand-teal);
  border: 2px solid var(--brand-teal);
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.72rem 1.8rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.btn-brand:hover {
  background-color: var(--brand-teal-deep);
  border-color: var(--brand-teal-deep);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(28, 139, 119, 0.3);
}

.btn-gold {
  background-color: var(--brand-gold);
  border: 2px solid var(--brand-gold);
  color: var(--brand-graphite-deep);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.72rem 1.8rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
}
.btn-gold:hover { background-color: var(--brand-gold-deep); border-color: var(--brand-gold-deep); color: #fff; transform: translateY(-2px); }

.btn-outline-brand {
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  color: var(--brand-white);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.68rem 1.8rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  background: transparent;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.btn-outline-brand:hover { background: var(--brand-white); color: var(--brand-graphite-deep); }

/* Outline variant for light backgrounds */
.btn-outline-dark-brand {
  border: 2px solid var(--brand-graphite);
  color: var(--brand-graphite-deep);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.68rem 1.8rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  background: transparent;
}
.btn-outline-dark-brand:hover { background: var(--brand-graphite); color: #fff; }

.btn-whatsapp {
  background-color: var(--whatsapp-green);
  border: 2px solid var(--whatsapp-green);
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 0.72rem 1.8rem;
}
.btn-whatsapp:hover { background-color: var(--whatsapp-green-dark); border-color: var(--whatsapp-green-dark); color: #fff; transform: translateY(-2px); }

/* ==========================================================================
   NAVBAR
   ========================================================================== */
.site-navbar {
  background-color: var(--brand-graphite);
  padding: 0.8rem 0;
  transition: var(--transition);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}
.site-navbar .navbar-brand img { height: 54px; width: auto; }
.site-navbar .nav-link {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85) !important;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin: 0 0.3rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.7rem !important;
  position: relative;
}
.site-navbar .nav-link.active,
.site-navbar .nav-link:hover { color: var(--brand-teal-bright) !important; }
.site-navbar .nav-link.active::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0.7rem; right: 0.7rem; bottom: 2px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--brand-gold);
}
.site-navbar .btn-nav-cta {
  background: var(--brand-teal);
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 0.5rem 1.35rem;
}
.site-navbar .btn-nav-cta:hover { background: var(--brand-teal-deep); color: #fff; }

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO  (graphite with teal glow + hairline frame + crosshair corners)
   ========================================================================== */
.hero {
  background: var(--brand-graphite);
  color: var(--brand-white);
  padding: 7rem 0 6rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
/* soft teal radial glow */
.hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -20%; right: -10%;
  width: 60vw; height: 60vw;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(47,182,161,0.20) 0%, rgba(47,182,161,0) 62%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
/* faint engineering grid */
.hero::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
                     linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 46px 46px;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero .hero-content { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.hero h1 {
  color: var(--brand-white);
  font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 4.4vw, 3.6rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.hero h1 .hl { color: var(--brand-teal-bright); }
.hero p.lead { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82); font-size: 1.16rem; max-width: 640px; }
.hero .badge-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: rgba(47,182,161,0.12);
  color: var(--brand-teal-bright);
  border: 1px solid rgba(47,182,161,0.4);
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 0.42rem 1.05rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
/* thin hairline frame like the deck */
.hero-frame {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 22px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}
.hero-frame::before, .hero-frame::after {
  content: "\2295"; /* ⊕ crosshair mark */
  position: absolute;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1;
}
.hero-frame::before { top: -8px; left: -8px; }
.hero-frame::after { bottom: -8px; right: -8px; }

/* Inner page header (teal-sage gradient like the deck dividers) */
.page-header {
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--brand-sage-3) 0%, var(--brand-sage-2) 45%, var(--brand-cream) 120%);
  color: var(--brand-graphite-deep);
  padding: 3rem 0 2.25rem;   /* compacted */
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
}
.page-header h1 { color: var(--brand-graphite-deep); margin-bottom: 0.5rem; font-weight: 800; }
.page-header .breadcrumb-custom { color: rgba(35,42,41,0.7); font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 500; }
.page-header .breadcrumb-custom a { color: var(--brand-graphite-deep); }
.page-header .breadcrumb-custom a:hover { color: var(--brand-teal-deep); }

/* ==========================================================================
   STAT / TRUST STRIP
   ========================================================================== */
.stat-item { text-align: center; padding: 1.5rem 1rem; }
.stat-item .stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--brand-teal);
}
.stat-item .stat-label { color: var(--brand-muted); font-size: 0.95rem; }

/* ==========================================================================
   PARTNER / OEM / CLIENT LOGO STRIPS  (bold, prominent — CMS-managed)
   Rendered by assets/js/partners.js from /api/get-partners.php.
   Each item is either an uploaded logo image OR a bold text tile fallback.
   ========================================================================== */
.logo-strip { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; align-items: center; gap: 0.9rem 1.1rem; }
.logo-chip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-width: 150px;
  height: 74px;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.4rem;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--brand-line);
  border-radius: 10px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.logo-chip:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft); border-color: var(--brand-teal); }
.logo-chip img { max-height: 42px; max-width: 130px; object-fit: contain; filter: grayscale(100%); opacity: 0.72; transition: var(--transition); }
.logo-chip:hover img { filter: grayscale(0); opacity: 1; }
/* Bold text-tile fallback when no logo image is uploaded yet */
.logo-chip .logo-text {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  color: var(--brand-graphite);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-align: center;
}
/* Dark variant (for placement on graphite sections) */
.logo-strip-dark .logo-chip { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.12); }
.logo-strip-dark .logo-chip .logo-text { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9); }
.logo-strip-dark .logo-chip img { filter: grayscale(100%) brightness(0) invert(1); opacity: 0.68; }
.logo-strip-dark .logo-chip:hover img { filter: none; opacity: 1; }
.logo-strip-dark .logo-chip:hover { border-color: var(--brand-teal-bright); }

/* ==========================================================================
   CARDS — services / solutions
   ========================================================================== */
.card-solution, .card-service {
  border: 1px solid var(--brand-line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
  transition: var(--transition);
  height: 100%;
  background: #fff;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.card-solution::before {
  /* top accent bar that reveals on hover */
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--brand-teal), var(--brand-teal-bright));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.card-solution:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.card-solution:hover, .card-service:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  border-color: transparent;
}
.card-solution .icon-wrap, .card-service .icon-wrap {
  width: 62px;
  height: 62px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand-graphite), var(--brand-teal-deep));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--brand-teal-bright);
  font-size: 1.55rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}
.card-solution .card-body, .card-service .card-body { padding: 1.85rem; }
.card-solution ul.feature-list, .card-service ul.feature-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding-left: 0;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--brand-muted);
}
.card-solution ul.feature-list li, .card-service ul.feature-list li {
  padding: 0.28rem 0 0.28rem 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
}
.card-solution ul.feature-list li::before, .card-service ul.feature-list li::before {
  content: "\2713";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--brand-teal);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* "Additional capability" (ELV/security) cards — subtler styling */
.card-additional {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.6rem;
  height: 100%;
  transition: var(--transition);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
}
.card-additional:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.09); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.card-additional .icon-wrap-sm {
  width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 11px;
  background: rgba(47,182,161,0.15);
  color: var(--brand-teal-bright);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem; margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
}
.card-additional h5 { color: #fff; font-size: 1.05rem; }

/* Market segment pill/badges */
.segment-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: var(--brand-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--brand-line);
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 0.6rem 1.3rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--brand-graphite-deep);
  margin: 0.3rem;
}

/* Residential / Commercial split cards */
.split-card {
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  min-height: 320px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}
.split-card .split-bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; }
.split-card .split-overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(43,49,48,0.15) 0%, rgba(43,49,48,0.88) 100%);
}
.split-card .split-content { position: relative; z-index: 2; padding: 2rem; }
.split-card h3 { color: #fff; font-weight: 800; }
.split-card .split-content .feature-list { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); }

/* ==========================================================================
   PROJECTS / PORTFOLIO
   ========================================================================== */
.project-card {
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
  transition: var(--transition);
  background: #fff;
  height: 100%;
  border: 1px solid var(--brand-line);
}
.project-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover); border-color: transparent; }
.project-card .project-img-wrap { position: relative; padding-top: 66%; overflow: hidden; background: var(--brand-light); }
.project-card .project-img-wrap img { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: var(--transition); }
.project-card:hover .project-img-wrap img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.project-card .project-category {
  position: absolute; top: 12px; left: 12px;
  background: var(--brand-teal);
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.32rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  z-index: 2;
}
.project-card .card-body { padding: 1.35rem 1.45rem; }
.project-card .project-location { color: var(--brand-muted); font-size: 0.85rem; }

.filter-btn {
  border: 1px solid var(--brand-line);
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--brand-graphite-deep);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 0.45rem 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  margin: 0.25rem;
}
.filter-btn.active, .filter-btn:hover { background: var(--brand-teal); color: #fff; border-color: var(--brand-teal); }

/* ==========================================================================
   TESTIMONIALS
   ========================================================================== */
.testimonial-card { background: var(--brand-light); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 2rem; height: 100%; border: 1px solid var(--brand-line); }
.testimonial-card .quote-mark { font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 3rem; color: var(--brand-teal); line-height: 0.6; }
.testimonial-card .client-name { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 700; color: var(--brand-graphite-deep); }
.testimonial-card .client-role { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--brand-muted); }

/* ==========================================================================
   FEATURE / DIVIDER BAND (teal-sage gradient, like the deck)
   ========================================================================== */
.gradient-band {
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--brand-sage-3) 0%, var(--brand-sage-2) 40%, var(--brand-cream) 130%);
  color: var(--brand-graphite-deep);
}
.gradient-band h2 { color: var(--brand-graphite-deep); }

/* ==========================================================================
   CTA BAND
   ========================================================================== */
.cta-band {
  background: var(--brand-graphite);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 3rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-band::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -40%; right: -5%;
  width: 40%; height: 180%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(47,182,161,0.22) 0%, rgba(47,182,161,0) 65%);
}
.cta-band h2 { color: #fff; font-weight: 800; position: relative; }
.cta-band p { position: relative; }
.cta-band .d-flex { position: relative; z-index: 2; }

/* ==========================================================================
   FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer { background: var(--brand-graphite-deep); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72); padding: 4rem 0 1.5rem; }
.site-footer h5 { color: #fff; font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 0.95rem; letter-spacing: 0.5px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 1.2rem; }
.site-footer a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); }
.site-footer a:hover { color: var(--brand-teal-bright); }
.site-footer .footer-bottom { border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); margin-top: 3rem; padding-top: 1.5rem; font-size: 0.85rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }
.site-footer .social-icon { width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-right: 0.5rem; }
.site-footer .social-icon:hover { background: var(--brand-teal); color: #fff; }

/* ==========================================================================
   WHATSAPP FLOATING BUTTON  (number injected from CMS via site.js)
   ========================================================================== */
.whatsapp-float {
  position: fixed; bottom: 24px; right: 24px; z-index: 1050;
  background: var(--whatsapp-green); color: #fff;
  width: 60px; height: 60px; border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.8rem; box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
  animation: wa-pulse 2.4s infinite;
}
.whatsapp-float:hover { color: #fff; transform: scale(1.08); }
@keyframes wa-pulse {
  0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(37,211,102,0.5); }
  70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 14px rgba(37,211,102,0); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(37,211,102,0); }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FORMS
   ========================================================================== */
.form-control, .form-select { border-radius: 8px; padding: 0.72rem 1rem; border: 1px solid var(--brand-line); }
.form-control:focus, .form-select:focus { border-color: var(--brand-teal); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0.2rem rgba(28,139,119,0.15); }
.form-label { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 600; color: var(--brand-graphite-deep); font-size: 0.92rem; }
#formAlert { display: none; }

/* ==========================================================================
   UTILITIES
   ========================================================================== */
.vlabel {
  /* rotated vertical section label, like "OUR SOLUTIONS" on the deck */
  writing-mode: vertical-rl;
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--brand-muted);
}
.loading-skeleton { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #eef1f5 25%, #e4e8ee 37%, #eef1f5 63%); background-size: 400% 100%; animation: skeleton-loading 1.4s ease infinite; border-radius: 6px; }
@keyframes skeleton-loading { 0% { background-position: 100% 50%; } 100% { background-position: 0 50%; } }

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .hero { padding: 5rem 0 4rem; text-align: center; }
  .hero p.lead { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
  .cta-band { padding: 2rem 1.5rem; text-align: center; }
  .hero-frame { inset: 12px; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SOLAR BAND — distinct animated section (index.html #solar)
   Deep graphite→teal gradient, animated sun, floating cards, scroll reveals.
   ========================================================================== */
.solar-band {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 5rem 0;
  color: #fff;
  background:
    radial-gradient(1100px 500px at 88% -10%, rgba(199,154,62,0.22), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(900px 600px at -10% 110%, rgba(47,182,161,0.18), transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, #22302d 0%, var(--brand-graphite-deep) 45%, #0f3c33 100%);
}
.solar-band::before { /* faint grid texture */
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.035) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.035) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 44px 44px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* --- Animated sun (top-right) --- */
.sb-sun { position: absolute; top: -70px; right: 6%; width: 220px; height: 220px; pointer-events: none; }
.sb-sun-core {
  position: absolute; inset: 25%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, #ffd97a 0%, var(--brand-gold) 55%, rgba(199,154,62,0) 78%);
  filter: blur(1px);
  animation: sbGlow 4.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.sb-sun-rays {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px dashed rgba(255,217,122,0.5);
  animation: sbSpin 40s linear infinite;
}
.sb-sun-rays::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 14%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px dashed rgba(255,217,122,0.3);
  animation: sbSpin 60s linear infinite reverse;
}
@keyframes sbSpin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }
@keyframes sbGlow { 0%,100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: .85; } 50% { transform: scale(1.12); opacity: 1; } }

/* --- Drifting energy sparks --- */
.sb-spark {
  position: absolute; width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--brand-teal-bright);
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px 3px rgba(47,182,161,0.55);
  opacity: .7; pointer-events: none;
  animation: sbDrift 11s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.sb-spark.s1 { left: 8%;  top: 22%; animation-delay: 0s; }
.sb-spark.s2 { left: 46%; top: 82%; animation-delay: 2.5s; background: #ffd97a; box-shadow: 0 0 14px 3px rgba(255,217,122,0.5); }
.sb-spark.s3 { left: 70%; top: 30%; animation-delay: 5s; }
.sb-spark.s4 { left: 28%; top: 55%; animation-delay: 7.5s; width: 5px; height: 5px; }
@keyframes sbDrift {
  0%,100% { transform: translate(0,0); opacity: .35; }
  50%     { transform: translate(18px,-26px); opacity: .9; }
}

/* --- Text column --- */
.sb-kicker {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center;
  font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif; font-weight: 600; font-size: .8rem;
  letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #ffd97a;
  background: rgba(199,154,62,0.14);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,217,122,0.35);
  border-radius: 999px; padding: .45rem 1rem; margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}
.sb-title { color: #fff; font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif; font-weight: 700; font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3.2vw, 2.5rem); line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.sb-hl {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ffd97a, var(--brand-teal-bright));
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent;
}
.sb-lead { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82); font-size: 1.02rem; margin-bottom: 1.35rem; }
.sb-lead strong { color: #fff; }
.sb-points { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 1.6rem; }
.sb-points li { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: .6rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); padding: .3rem 0; }
.sb-points li i { color: var(--brand-teal-bright); margin-top: .15rem; }

/* --- Feature cards column --- */
.sb-cards { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1.1rem; }
.sb-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 1.4rem 1.3rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  transition: transform .35s ease, border-color .35s ease, background .35s ease;
}
.sb-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: rgba(47,182,161,0.55); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.09); }
.sb-card.sb-wide { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
.sb-card.sb-float { animation: sbFloat 6s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes sbFloat { 0%,100% { transform: translateY(0); } 50% { transform: translateY(-8px); } }
.sb-card-icon {
  width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem; color: #ffd97a; margin-bottom: .85rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(199,154,62,0.25), rgba(47,182,161,0.25));
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,217,122,0.28);
}
.sb-card h5 { font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif; font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.02rem; color: #fff; margin-bottom: .4rem; }
.sb-card p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72); font-size: .88rem; margin: 0; }

/* --- Scroll reveal --- */
.sb-reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(26px); transition: opacity .7s ease, transform .7s ease; }
.sb-reveal.sb-in { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.sb-reveal:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: .08s; }
.sb-cards .sb-card:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: .12s; }
.sb-cards .sb-card:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: .22s; }

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .solar-band { padding: 3.5rem 0; }
  .sb-sun { width: 150px; height: 150px; top: -45px; right: -20px; }
}
@media (max-width: 575px) { .sb-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .sb-sun-core, .sb-sun-rays, .sb-sun-rays::after, .sb-spark, .sb-card.sb-float { animation: none; }
  .sb-reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: none; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PROJECT CARDS — details write-up + gallery count badge
   ========================================================================== */
.project-card { cursor: pointer; }
.project-card .project-details {
  color: var(--brand-muted, #6a736f);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  margin: .5rem 0 0;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.project-card .project-photos-badge {
  position: absolute; right: 12px; bottom: 12px;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.55); color: #fff;
  font-size: .75rem; padding: .25rem .6rem; border-radius: 999px;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .35rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(3px);
}
.project-card .project-open-hint { color: var(--brand-teal); font-size: .8rem; font-weight: 600; margin-top: .6rem; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .35rem; }

/* ==========================================================================
   PROJECT LIGHTBOX — animated popup gallery (built by projects.js)
   ========================================================================== */
.plb-overlay {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 2000;
  background: rgba(20,26,25,0.82);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  padding: 1.25rem;
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity .3s ease;
}
.plb-overlay.plb-open { opacity: 1; }
.plb-modal {
  background: #fff; border-radius: 18px; overflow: hidden;
  width: min(960px, 100%); max-height: 92vh;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  transform: scale(.92) translateY(18px); opacity: 0;
  transition: transform .35s cubic-bezier(.2,.9,.3,1.2), opacity .3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.45);
}
.plb-overlay.plb-open .plb-modal { transform: scale(1) translateY(0); opacity: 1; }
.plb-stage { position: relative; background: #101514; }
.plb-stage img {
  display: block; width: 100%; height: min(52vh, 460px); object-fit: contain;
  animation: plbImgIn .35s ease;
}
@keyframes plbImgIn { from { opacity: 0; transform: scale(1.03); } to { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); } }
.plb-nav {
  position: absolute; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 50%;
  border: none; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.92); color: var(--brand-graphite);
  font-size: 1.1rem; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer; transition: background .2s ease, transform .2s ease;
}
.plb-nav:hover { background: var(--brand-teal); color: #fff; transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.08); }
.plb-prev { left: 14px; } .plb-next { right: 14px; }
.plb-close {
  position: absolute; top: 12px; right: 12px;
  width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 50%; border: none;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.55); color: #fff; font-size: 1.05rem;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; cursor: pointer;
  transition: background .2s ease;
}
.plb-close:hover { background: #c0392b; }
.plb-counter {
  position: absolute; left: 14px; top: 12px;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.55); color: #fff; font-size: .78rem;
  padding: .25rem .65rem; border-radius: 999px;
}
.plb-thumbs { display: flex; gap: .5rem; padding: .7rem .9rem 0; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.plb-thumb {
  width: 64px; height: 46px; border-radius: 8px; overflow: hidden;
  border: 2px solid transparent; cursor: pointer; padding: 0; background: none;
  opacity: .65; transition: opacity .2s ease, border-color .2s ease;
}
.plb-thumb img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
.plb-thumb.plb-active, .plb-thumb:hover { opacity: 1; border-color: var(--brand-teal); }
.plb-body { padding: 1rem 1.4rem 1.4rem; overflow-y: auto; }
.plb-body .plb-cat {
  display: inline-block; background: var(--brand-light); color: var(--brand-teal-deep);
  font-size: .74rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: 999px; padding: .25rem .7rem; margin-bottom: .5rem;
}
.plb-body h4 { font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: .25rem; }
.plb-body .plb-loc { color: var(--brand-muted, #6a736f); font-size: .9rem; margin-bottom: .65rem; }
.plb-body .plb-desc { color: #444c49; font-size: .95rem; margin-bottom: .5rem; white-space: pre-line; }
.plb-body .plb-meta { color: var(--brand-muted, #6a736f); font-size: .84rem; }
body.plb-lock { overflow: hidden; }
@media (max-width: 575px) {
  .plb-stage img { height: 38vh; }
  .plb-nav { width: 36px; height: 36px; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .plb-overlay, .plb-modal, .plb-stage img { transition: none; animation: none; }
}
