Commercial Lighting Design

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Commercial Lighting Design

• When you are determining the types of lights you
  need for your business, the placement of those
  lights will be just as important a factor as the
  lights themselves. This is why you need to keep
  commercial lighting design in mind when you are
  making your selections for light products for
  your business. There are two faces to the design
  coin, and both of these attributes need to be
  weighed carefully when you are choosing the
  lights for your project. As work gets underway,
  you will encounter the dual aspects of commercial
  lighting design which include the aesthetic
  appeal and the practical nature of wall pack
  security lighting.

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• Just because you have a business does not mean
  that you should concentrate solely on the
  practical use of the light. There are many
  reasons why you need to look at the visual appeal
  aspect of your commercial warehouse lighting
  design project. This part of the design is based
  upon the types of lamp used and their placement.
  It could include up-lights along garden or
  architectural features. Perhaps it means
  decorative metal halide poles lights or wall
  scones by the door. The decorative aspects of
  lighting create a more welcoming environment for
  the front of your business. This can help to draw
  potential customers to your storefront. A well
  planned light design can also make your workplace
  an enjoyable spot for your employees. By
  bolstering morale, work productivity can be
  increased.

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• There are many lighting products available for
  the artistic side of commercial landscape
  lighting design, and if you choose to install
  low-voltage lights, you could even install the
  project yourself. You will need to find a
  transformer for any low-voltage project. These
  convert the 120V coming from the average outlet
  to the 12V or 24V used by the typical low-voltage
  lights. Numerous lamps can be wired to the
  transformer, but there will be a voltage drop
  over long distances, and the sum of all the
  lights' watts must be less than the power load of
  the transformer. If you need high voltage lights,
  you need to call a professional electrician for
  the installation. While low-voltage light kits
  are simple and safe for the lay person to put in,
  high voltage electricity should only be handled
  by a professional.

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• The other side of the commercial lighting design
  coin is the practical nature. How much light is
  required for the area. For example, a horse arena
  or parking lot lighting will require much
  brighter light than a wall scone or accent light.
  The amount of light needed will determine the
  lamp type you require. How important is color
  rendering? If you are lighting a garden, it will
  be vital, but if you just need general bright
  parking lot lights, it is not as important an
  issue. Will the light need to be lit constantly,
  or is it tied to a motion detector? Each
  situation will necessitate a different lamp. You
  will need to find out how much light is needed,
  then look for the most energy efficient lamps or
  dimmer controls to fill your needs. This will
  save you on the costs of your electric bill in
  the long run.

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• You will need to do a lot of planning for your
  commercial lighting design project. If you are
  unsure about the types of lights you need or how
  to install them, consult with an expert. With the
  right products and guidance, any commercial
  lighting design job can be made easy.