LED Linear Lighting Solutions for Commercial Buildings
In commercial lighting, energy efficiency, versatility and durability are key aspects. LED linear lighting systems have developed and improved drastically, offering businesses a perfect cost-effective solution. From office buildings to retail stores, LED Linear lighting fixtures are changing the way commercial properties approach their lighting needs.
Benefits of LED Linear Lighting for Commercial Buildings
Versatility
Linear Lighting is available in recess, pendant, and surface mounting options, making them suitable for any commercial space. They can be installed in basic patterns or made into rectangles, squares, hexagons, and other custom configurations. They can be used as the main source of light in the space or as accent and decorative lighting. Commonly available in a variety of dimming functionalities, finishes, light color temperatures, color-changing options, and tunable white options, there are really no limits to where and how LED linear lights can be used in commercial spaces.
Energy Efficiency
LED linear lights consume significantly less energy than traditional lighting fixtures (ie. fluorescent or halogen), resulting in significant cost savings on utility bills and reducing the overall carbon footprint of a building.
Long Lifespan
With an average lifespan of more than 70,000 hours, LED linear lights require fewer replacements, reducing maintenance costs and disruptions to business operations.
Uniform Illumination
Linear LED fixtures provide even illumination, creating a comfortable and visually appealing environment for employees and customers.
Customizable Integration
LED linear lighting systems can be seamlessly incorporated into architectural designs, enabling creative and customized lighting solutions that can complement the overall aesthetic of a building.
Applications of LED Linear Lighting in Commercial Buildings
Office Spaces
LED linear lights are ideal for creating a productive and inspiring atmosphere in offices, private workspaces, and conference rooms, promoting employee well-being and productivity. The added benefit of the simple installation of recessed fixtures in dropped ceilings makes them an attractive office linear lighting option.
Restaurants
Linear lighting is becoming an increasingly popular lighting solution for restaurants, particularly in kitchens where their clean lines of light provide the necessary illumination for the staff, in addition to creating a design feature. LED linear lights are particularly popular in restaurants with open kitchens, The French Laundry by Thomas Keller is a notable example of a restaurant that uses linear lighting in an aesthic and functional way.
Hotels
Many modern and traditionally designed hotels as such are adopting the use of linear lighting. LED linear lights as a main source of lighting in a hotel is usually associated with a more modern design. In traditionally designed spaces, linear lighting is used in more of a cove and accent lighting environment. Popular examples are mounting linear lighting to vaulted ceilings to create an indirect lighting glow.
Retail Environments
By strategically installing LED linear fixtures, retailers can highlight merchandise displays and create visually appealing environments throughout the store. Lighting is everything when it comes to displaying your products. In fact, many retail clients opt for LED linear lights with CRI values over 95, meaning that the lighting will render the “true” color of the objects as closely as possible.
Community Centers
Malls, hotels, restaurants, and event spaces can take advantage of the versatility of LED linear lighting to create a warm and welcoming environment, make architectural features stand out, and enhance the overall guest experience.
Healthcare
The uniform illumination provided by LED linear lights promotes visual comfort and contributes to a healing environment in hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities.
Educational
Schools, universities, and libraries can benefit from the energy-efficient and longevity of LED linear lighting, reducing costs and minimizing disruptions caused by frequent maintenance. A popular option for schools is using tunable white lighting, which allows the facility manager to adjust the color temperature of the lighting throughout the day. This can help with circadian rhythms, but can also be used as a tool to raise alertness amongst pupils by shifting the lighting from a lower color temperature (2700K-3000K) to a higher one (5000K - 6000K).
Like everything else, commercial buildings are striving to achieve improvements while keeping costs low. LED linear lighting solutions offer a great alternative to traditional lighting fixtures. With energy efficiency, longevity, and versatility, modern lighting systems are bringing forth a new era with environmental consciousness and beautiful, visually appealing commercial spaces.
Call GlowbackLED today to see how you can improve your commercial building.
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