Efficient lighting controls continue to evolve with advancements in technology and an increased focus on energy efficiency. Learn about some of the new developments in the field.
Designing lighting solutions for today’s commercial environments focuses on people and their need for natural light with what is called Human Centric Lighting (HCL) or Integrative Lighting. With the right light at the right time, HCL creates a working environment that simulates the changes in natural daylight with its visual, biological, and emotional effects.
It wasn’t long ago that simply increasing the amount of light was the primary goal of most commercial lighting projects particularly when it came to replacing or upgrading fluorescent and HID lights. However, the latest generation of LED lights and smart controls have changed the game. Not only are they more efficient but they are […]
The changing landscape of the lighting industry can throw new things at you very quickly. Most of us have lived our whole lives only looking at the wattage of an incandescent bulb before we purchase. The colors of incandescent light remained pretty consistent, but higher wattage meant more light. With incandescent lights being replaced by […]
As a facility manager, whether you are in an industrial manufacturing plant or a corporate office space, one or more of the following could be a sign that an LED Lighting Upgrade or Retrofit is needed soon. Today’s highly efficient LED lighting options not only provide a Return on Investment while significantly improving the aesthetics, safety, and comfort of your facility.
Full Spectrum Lighting is a term used to describe light that uses all of the different wavelengths of the color spectrum (infrared to ultraviolet). Natural daylight (sunlight) is considered full spectrum lighting although the range is affected by the time of day, cloud cover, and tilt of the earth. Full-spectrum is simply a word used […]
