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November 3, 2016

Finally… A Guide to Parking Garage Lighting

Modern parking garage lighting is about much more than bright bulbs overhead. It shapes how safe drivers feel, how secure pedestrians are, and even how much property managers spend on energy and maintenance. Outdated systems like fluorescent, metal halide, and high-pressure sodium no longer meet today’s codes—or expectations.
June 21, 2016

LED Retrofit Recessed Downlight

LED Retrofit Downlight Series by LumenOptix™. Converts any make or model of existing architectural downlight to LED. Available in 6",8" and 10" configs with various lumen packages and options. Specification grade construction featuring tool-less installation in [...]
June 21, 2016

Everything an LED Garage Light Should Be & More

Everything an LED garage light should be. And more. PORTO™ now available in 3 high-output versions. Multi-level lighting control, sensor setting adjustments without a ladder, mounting versatility and better light distribution.
June 20, 2016

NFPA Rules Require 90 Minutes Of Lighting Outside Building Exits

When it comes to egress lighting requirements, there is conflicting verbiage between the Life Safety Code (NFPA 101), the Uniform Building Code (UBC), and the International Building Code (IBC). This conflict can lead to varying [...]

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October 1, 2026

Designing Lighting Systems That Can Adapt to Future Space Reconfigurations

Commercial buildings rarely remain exactly as they were originally designed. Offices add and remove walls. Tenants move in and out. Workstations shift. Warehouses change racking configurations. Classrooms take on new functions. Multifamily amenity spaces are renovated to meet changing resident expectations. The lighting system, however, is often designed as though the original floor plan will remain permanent. When fixtures, sensors, and lighting controls are tied too closely to one specific layout, even a relatively straightforward renovation can create additional work. Fixtures may no longer be positioned appropriately, controls may not correspond with the new rooms, and electrical components may need to be relocated or replaced.
September 21, 2026

Understanding DLC Listings: What Actually Matters?

Anyone comparing commercial LED lighting products will quickly encounter the term "DLC Listed." It may appear on a manufacturer's specification sheet, in a distributor's product description, or among the requirements for a commercial lighting rebate. For building owners and facility managers planning an LED lighting upgrade, seeing a product on the DLC Qualified Products List can provide useful information about its performance. But a DLC listing does not answer every question about a fixture.

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