Landscape lighting is far more than just enhancing aesthetics — it plays a critical role in improving safety and security, extending outdoor functionality, and increasing property value. Yet, architects, contractors, and real estate developers consistently face key challenges when specifying and installing outdoor lighting. The wrong fixture choices or poor planning and installation can lead to…
Explore the efficiency benefits of connected network lighting control. Municipalities and the utilities that serve their residents are tasked with managing significant lighting-related costs for the installation, maintenance, and powering of streetlights and other infrastructure lighting. So, improving efficiencies in infrastructure lighting and operation may result in considerable savings. That’s where connected network lighting control comes in. The addition of network lighting controls allows for proactive management of lighting inventory and improved operation and maintenance of infrastructure lighting. Users have full view of system-level performance – including fault detection – right from their remote device. A CMS (Central Management System) dashboard lets users check, troubleshoot, and diagnose the operational status of every light fixture in the system, and it automatically provides fault detection and flags recommended maintenance which in turn streamlines workflow and ultimately results in fewer trips to the light pole.
After a long winter, spring is finally here to make our world feel bright and full of life, and some well-thought-out tweaks to your kitchen lighting can do the same for your home! These relatively simple changes can not only make your kitchen more functional but can also bring together the overall look and feel of the space. Let’s dive into Artika’s spring kitchen lighting tips. Learn how the right blend of task, ambient, and accent lighting can bring the functionality and atmosphere of your kitchen to another level!
Recessed downlights, also known as can lights, pot lights, and recessed lighting, offer a modern alternative to traditional recessed lighting. Installed into a hollow ceiling opening, these fixtures provide a clean and minimalist look, enhancing the sophistication of the space. With the advanced LED technology today, recessed downlights can deliver exceptional lighting and help to reduce electricity and maintenance costs, making them an ideal choice for cost saving. The fixed recessed downlight remains a classic choice, but there are downlights with swivels available on the market today. If you want a recessed downlight aimed at specific directions, the gimbals’ recessed lighting style can meet your needs. This style is perfect for highlighting artwork, displays, or architectural features.
The world of lighting control has entered a new era, blending the strengths of wired and wireless technologies into hybrid solutions. This approach delivers unmatched flexibility, energy efficiency, scalability, and ease of maintenance—meeting the diverse needs of modern buildings and their occupants. But what exactly is hybrid lighting control, and why is it gaining traction in the industry? At its core, hybrid systems allow seamless integration of different communication protocols and device types within a single lighting control ecosystem. Combining the reliability of wired systems with the adaptability of wireless systems, this synergy allows lighting designers, electrical contractors, and building managers to optimize each project by choosing the best technology for each specific application.
Connect to the future with PlugTail wiring devices. When it comes to specifying commercial buildings, it’s hard to know what the future holds. Today it may be a conference room, but tomorrow it could be multiple workstations. One reliable constant—there will always be unique power requirements. PlugTail wiring devices by Legrand, which use a first-of-its-kind technology, are designed to accommodate those needs with flexible solutions that can satisfy a building’s electrical requirements today, tomorrow and for years to come.
Technology is rapidly reshaping the lighting design industry, offering new ways to streamline workflows, enhance aesthetics, and optimize energy efficiency. In 2025, lighting professionals will have more tools than ever to balance creativity, functionality, budgets, and project timelines. Among the most exciting advancements are augmented reality (AR) applications, which address common design challenges by bringing visualization and precision to the forefront. Alongside AR, other transformative trends – including sustainable lighting solutions, smart lighting systems, and 3D printing – are redefining the possibilities for lighting design.
Upgrading your facility’s lighting system isn’t just a trend; it’s a smart investment that can deliver long-term benefits across energy savings, maintenance costs, and environmental impact. Whether you’re in a residential, commercial, or industrial setting, newer lighting solutions like LEDs can revolutionize your energy efficiency and operational efficiency. Here’s why upgrading matters:
Available in various colours, LED lights can set the mood and create an atmosphere that suits your needs effortlessly. However, some people will be in a dilemma since there are many options to choose from. This blog will help you better understand the LED light colours and make the optimal decision for your business.
How Buying Energy Star Can Cost You Less & Give You More. Thanks to impressive energy efficiency gains in lighting products over the past couple of years, household lighting remains at 3.5% of the energy used in the average Canadian home despite an increase in the number of fixtures in homes. In commercial and institutional settings, lighting accounts for 13.5% of energy used.
Salex Is Proud to Represent a Range of Outstanding Canadian Lighting Manufacturers. These brands not only offer high-quality and cutting-edge solutions but also contribute to the growth of our national industry. Some of Salex’s featured Canadian partners include:
LLLC stands for Luminaire Level Lighting Controls. LLLCs are a trend in commercial lighting that can improve occupant comfort and space utilization. Specifically, LLLCs combine LEDs, controls, connectivity, and data to create a flexible lighting system. Often built into LLLCs are controls strategies such as occupancy sensing, daylight harvesting, continuous dimming, and more. LLLCs are the fastest-growing controls option in indoor lighting as a whole. And they’re tracking in the commercial market segment, especially for mid- to small-size buildings.
Factory lamps and industrial lights are unique forms of commercial lighting. These elements provide an enhanced illumination profile that focuses on manufacturing, sorting, and picking functions. Industrial illumination is typically seen in factories and warehouses, but it could be appropriate in other settings.
Signify proposed on January 24, 2025, the re-appointment of Mr. Gerard van de Aast as a member of the Supervisory Board to the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (AGM) to be held on April 25, 2025. Gerard van de Aast has been a member of the Supervisory Board since 2017 and was appointed Chair of the Supervisory Board in May 2024. He is also the Chair of the Nomination & Governance Committee and a member of the Remuneration Committee. As Mr. Van de Aast already served for two four-year terms, and in accordance with the Dutch corporate governance code, his proposed re-appointment will be for a period of two years.
Signify announced January 24, 2025, that CEO Eric Rondolat will step down from the company’s Board of Management after the Annual General Meeting of shareholders (AGM) to be held on April 25, 2025. Eric Rondolat has held the position of Chief Executive Officer and Chair of the Board of Management at Signify since the company was listed on the Euronext Amsterdam stock exchange in May 2016. Before that, he was Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer for Lighting at Philips from April 2012 to May 2016.
Traditionally, lighting design could be a tedious process, often involving physical mockups, time-consuming calculations, and static renderings using multiple software tools. With advancing technology, these traditional methods are giving way to more sophisticated tools that enhance precision, speed, and visualization. On the downside, many of the new tools are not particularly intuitive and the learning curve can be high. Light ARchitect is a notable exception. Light ARchitect is the multiple award-winning lighting simulation app developed by Cooper Lighting Solutions. Using real-time surveying capabilities, instant photometric calculations, and augmented reality (AR) visualization, Light ARchitect eliminates the guesswork from lighting design and fosters a more efficient and collaborative process involving all stakeholders and resulting in expedited decision-making throughout the project.
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
