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The benefits of going sustainable when retrofitting a commercial building’s lighting are not limited to energy savings. Reducing maintenance costs and health hazards, while increasing tenant efficiency and the space’s overall aesthetic appeal, are likely by-products of the changeover.

The industry faces a color quality challenge with the advent of LEDs

LED lighting integration in manufacturing environments leads to increased production line productivity, increased visual acuity on production lines and significant energy efficiency.

References to energy savings and “green” processes have become ubiquitous in our society; sometimes, people do not realize that achieving such savings could be as easy as changing a light bulb.

Tired, unfocused and lacking discipline: These are all negative marks students may see on a report card. But what if it’s the school’s design – and not the individual – that is to blame for triggering these behavioral traits?

There are an increasing number of architects, designers and facility managers that utilize research-driven design, recognizing that the physical environment of a space can have a measurable influence on the well-being of its occupants, especially in a long-term care setting.

By understanding the function of a space and its various architectural elements, specifiers can move from simply providing sufficient illumination, toward implementing multi-faceted and textured lighting solutions that enhance the lighted environment.

From ASHRAE and LEED® to ENERGY STAR®, the growing list of environmental lighting guidelines can be at times overwhelming for today’s design professional. When you add the need to meet environmental and industry guidelines to creating a sophisticated, unique and aesthetically appealing lighted space, design professionals are facing a dilemma – how to effectively layer light in a way that does not sacrifice style for sustainability or vice versa

Whether a busy office building or a five-star hotel lobby, when one enters a space, you are immediately met with an array of visual elements that tease the senses. What many may not realize is that lighting is one of the most crucial contributors in impacting the look and feel of a space.