Outdoor lighting is important for many reasons. Well-lit areas deter potential criminals, provide security and accessibility for employees and visitors, increase curb appeal, and add value by creating a welcoming and well-maintained appearance, especially at night. If you haven’t added lighting, here are some commercial outdoor lighting trends you should follow. 

Energy Efficiency & Sustainability

When adding lights to your commercial property, one aspect to consider is finding lighting that is energy efficient and promotes sustainability. LED lighting has many energy-saving benefits, provides a long lifespan and durability, and the color temperature options allow for a customizable ambiance that fits your company. You can also look into smart lighting systems with remote control and scheduling capabilities, sensor-based automation, and integration with building management systems. 

Design Trends

Three commercial outdoor lighting trends are minimalist, modern, industrial chic, and biophilic design. Minimalist and modern design provides clean lines and sleek features, focusing on functionality and efficiency. Industrial chic features exposed bulbs and Edison-style lighting that gives a rustic and vintage aesthetic. Biophilic design integrates natural elements into lighting detail using natural materials and organic shapes.

Architectural lighting enhances the aesthetics of commercial buildings and outdoor spaces. Depending on how your building is positioned or if there are key parts of the building you want enhanced–especially at night—this design lighting will create the desired mood and atmosphere. 

Technological Advancements

There have been many technological advancements in outdoor lighting today. From types of lighting to new trending features, these latest innovations improve lighting performance, style, control, and the overall outdoor environment. These advancements include:

  • RGB Lighting: This is often referred to as color-changing lighting. Because LED technology has advanced, commercial buildings can utilize different colors, promoting a new level of customization.  
  • Smart Lighting: This allows for precise control of a lighting system from a central hub or even a smartphone app.
  • Night Vision Outdoor Lighting: This type of lighting is a leader in high-quality, reliable, efficient outdoor landscape lighting.

Lighting & Security

Lighting plays a large role in ensuring the safety of your commercial building, your employees, visitors, clients, etc. It helps improve visibility, prepare for emergencies, follow compliance and regulations, and more. Let’s look into how important lighting is for safety more thoroughly.

Improved Visibility

Lighting improves visibility, helping to reduce accidents (tripping, falling, etc.) and enhance security. It also deters crime and makes it easier for security personnel to monitor activity.  

Prepare for Emergencies

Emergency lighting systems ensure safe evacuation and can help reduce panic and confusion in the case of an emergency. 

Employee & Visitor Safety

When employees leave the building at night, or clients, customers, or visitors enter or exit the building, lighting helps them feel more secure getting to their cars.  

Compliance with Regulations

OSHA and building codes have specific regulations regarding workplace lighting, so be sure your commercial lighting meets these standards. 

Utilize Commercial Lighting to its Fullest Potential

These commercial outdoor lighting trends will only enhance your business’s outdoor space. From designs and safety to technological advancements and convenience, many new ways exist to develop a beautiful and functional lighting display outside your commercial building. For any questions on design, lighting, or our products, please contact Minick Materials for more information! 

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