| When you are determining the types of lights you | | | | transformer for any low-voltage project. These |
| need for your business, the placement of those lights | | | | convert the 120V coming from the average outlet to |
| will be just as important a factor as the lights | | | | the 12V or 24V used by the typical low-voltage lights. |
| themselves. This is why you need to keep commercial | | | | Numerous lamps can be wired to the transformer, but |
| lighting design in mind when you are making your | | | | there will be a voltage drop over long distances, and |
| selections for light products for your business. There | | | | the sum of all the lights' watts must be less than the |
| are two faces to the design coin, and both of these | | | | power load of the transformer. If you need high |
| attributes need to be weighed carefully when you are | | | | voltage lights, you need to call a professional electrician |
| choosing the lights for your project. As work gets | | | | for the installation. While low-voltage light kits are simple |
| underway, you will encounter the dual aspects of | | | | and safe for the lay person to put in, high voltage |
| commercial lighting design which include the aesthetic | | | | electricity should only be handled by a professional. |
| appeal and the practical nature of wall pack security | | | | The other side of the commercial lighting design coin is |
| lighting. | | | | the practical nature. How much light is required for the |
| Just because you have a business does not mean | | | | area. For example, a horse arena or parking lot lighting |
| that you should concentrate solely on the practical use | | | | will require much brighter light than a wall scone or |
| of the light. There are many reasons why you need to | | | | accent light. The amount of light needed will determine |
| look at the visual appeal aspect of your commercial | | | | the lamp type you require. How important is color |
| warehouse lighting design project. This part of the | | | | rendering? If you are lighting a garden, it will be vital, but |
| design is based upon the types of lamp used and their | | | | if you just need general bright parking lot lights, it is not |
| placement. It could include up-lights along garden or | | | | as important an issue. Will the light need to be lit |
| architectural features. Perhaps it means decorative | | | | constantly, or is it tied to a motion detector? Each |
| metal halide poles lights or wall scones by the door. | | | | situation will necessitate a different lamp. You will need |
| The decorative aspects of lighting create a more | | | | to find out how much light is needed, then look for the |
| welcoming environment for the front of your business. | | | | most energy efficient lamps or dimmer controls to fill |
| This can help to draw potential customers to your | | | | your needs. This will save you on the costs of your |
| storefront. A well planned light design can also make | | | | electric bill in the long run. |
| your workplace an enjoyable spot for your employees. | | | | You will need to do a lot of planning for your |
| By bolstering morale, work productivity can be | | | | commercial lighting design project. If you are unsure |
| increased. | | | | about the types of lights you need or how to install |
| There are many lighting products available for the | | | | them, consult with an expert. With the right products |
| artistic side of commercial landscape lighting design, | | | | and guidance, any commercial lighting design job can |
| and if you choose to install low-voltage lights, you could | | | | be made easy. |
| even install the project yourself. You will need to find a | | | | |