As Arkansas’s biggest commercial lighting company, A-1 LED stays on the forefront of new designs, features, and products in the world of LED lighting. Not only do we provide products wholesale, shipping across the country through A-1 LED Direct, we provide personalized assessments and tailored lighting solutions to our local customers looking to upgrade their space. Because LED lighting utilizes modern technology that allows for continued innovation and new features, commercial lighting design trends continue to evolve. From LED bulbs to fixtures to tubes, we make sure to maintain a wide range of products to meet the specific design needs of our customers.
Curious about some of the latest trends in commercial lighting? Keep reading to learn more about what we’re seeing as the world of LED lighting continues to advance.
Human-Centric Lighting
Human centric lighting focuses on the effects light can have on people. Lighting can impact your mood, ability to focus, accuracy with certain tasks, and even your health. On top of being durable and energy efficient, LED lighting technology allows for many different lighting choices and features that allows businesses to support their staff with human-centric options. How?
- Fluorescent light provided by traditional incandescent bulbs can flicker, causing eye strain and headaches. LEDs produce smooth, comfortable light that’s easy on the eyes.
- LEDs can produce brighter light while utilizing less energy, boosting workplace productivity and improving focus.
- Create comfortable, safer workspace with LEDS that produce next to no heat and do not use glass.
- LEDS also offer superior color rendering, meaning they reveal the true colors of objects more accurately, which is ideal for workspaces and retail settings.
- With dimmability, your LED lighting can be adjusted throughout the day so you can create the optimal environment for your team.
Biophilic Design
What is biophilic design in terms of lighting? Basically, it’s utilizing lighting solutions that mimic natural lighting. Because LEDs are compatible with controls, dimmable fixtures, and other smart technology, the ability to choose lighting temperature, brightness, and atmosphere is all more customizable than ever before. If you’re looking to lean into biophilic design in your workspace, we suggest utilizing dimmable fixtures and choosing LED bulbs with high Correlated Color Temperature (CCT). CCT is measured in Kelvin values notated with a K next to the number. To mimic natural light, choose bulbs with at least a 5,000-6,500K CCT value. These values are associated with daylight. Dimmability will allow you to control how bright that light is in your space in the morning or in the evening, allowing you to mimic sunrise and sunset.
Eco-Friendly Design
Sustainability has become a major focus for many businesses, so eco-friendly lighting design has become a popular choice. The use of recyclable material and energy-efficient technology makes LED lighting a standout choice for those looking to lean into a commitment to sustainability. Why? Because LEDs are up to 75% more efficient than traditional bulbs. They use less energy to produce more light. You’d need five traditional bulbs to achieve the same level of brightness as one LED. LED lighting also lasts longer–25 times longer–than traditional bulbs. So, the need for frequent replacement is decreased significantly.
Ready to see how you can incorporate trending lighting design in your space? Start with a free energy assessment provided by our trained technicians here at A-1 LED! We will come to you to assess your current setup, and then provide a report with our suggestions for tailored solutions that will brighten your space and save you money on your monthly energy bill.
