For this week’s post in our ongoing Lighting Application Series, we’re tackling the hospitality industry — a business where customer impressions and satisfaction are everything. Top notch service and amenities are generally viewed as the key to the customers’ hearts, but neither of those things is possible without smart hospitality lighting. With that in mind, … Read more
It’s time for our next post in our Lighting Application Series, and this week we’re focusing on the auto dealership industry. Auto dealers have to think about lighting more than most industries, simply because they use a lot of it and it can really drive sales. After all, there’s nothing more alluring than a new car shining like a … Read more
There is arguably no other industry where lighting has such a direct influence on sales than in the retail industry. Smart lighting helps shoppers notice your store, feel comfortable going inside, and makes your products stand out and look appealing. Considering all these benefits and more, we decided to make intelligent retail lighting the focus … Read more
This week we’re continuing our Lighting Application Series with a discussion on intelligent office lighting. Office lighting is especially unique, because it has to fulfill several goals simultaneously, including illumination, energy efficiency, employee comfort, and being aesthetically pleasing. Not to mention, lighting requirements vary significantly depending on what area of the office needs illumination. With … Read more
Because every industry has unique lighting needs, we’re beginning a series of posts that cover the best lighting solutions for some of the most common applications. For our first post in the series, we’re going to discuss the ever-important category of school lighting. Optimizing school lighting is so critical because it not only has the … Read more
If you’re in the grocer or supermarket industry, you may have noticed a recent trend towards installing LED lights in refrigerated cases. But does switching to these lights really make a difference, and does it make sense for your business? We feel that, yes, in most cases it is worth it to swap out the … Read more
When installing LED lights and fixtures in your business or home, you may find yourself wondering if the parts are replaceable. In other words, can you simply swap out a bulb or other piece (like you’re used to doing with incandescents) and have the luminaire still function properly? In short, the answer is yes and … Read more
LED lights are becoming more and more popular in conventional lighting applications, such as in people’s homes and businesses. Some experts predict that by 2020 the LED market will be a $94 billion industry and account for 60% of the total lighting market. What’s causing this huge boost of interest in LEDs? Well, there are … Read more
Recessed or can lights are installed flush with the ceiling and are the ideal choice when you’re looking for understated or low-profile lighting. They work well in both commercial and residential applications and can be used as accent lights or for whole room illumination. In homes, they are commonly seen in kitchens, baths, basements, and … Read more
In our last post about what’s involved in a lighting retrofit, we briefly listed a few of the advantages of retrofitting. But, there are even more positive aspects to discuss. If you’re still on the fence in deciding if this project is right for you, consider this master list of lighting retrofit benefits. Decrease Energy … Read more