Lighting Control is Lighting Design
We have at our disposal an enormous and diverse array of
lighting control tools. As with any other building service, fitting the right lighting control strategy to each project is vital. There isn’t a single “go-to” lighting control solution that can be used for every design project.
Sophisticated technology can’t replace design. In fact, it demands additional design and specialized expertise. A qualified lighting control expert works alongside the electrical contractor to ensure the proper layout, wiring, and functionality of the lighting control system.
End-users of a designed space expect lighting control to fit seamlessly into their lifestyle. To best manage those expectations, we must consider both aesthetics and convenience of lighting control solutions.
What will the lighting control solution look like in the finished space? Reducing wall-clutter makes a huge difference to the end-user’s perception of the space.
Lighting control doesn’t just mean artificial lighting control. A successful lighting control strategy uses window shading solutions for control of natural light. This is a great way to optimize comfort and reduce energy costs. The precision of automated window shades combined with automated lighting control just makes sense.
When is the right time to begin thinking about lighting control? The answer…as soon as a project begins! A common lighting control problem is thinking about lighting control too late. Although it’s best to consider lighting control at the very beginning of the project, it’s still better to start thinking about lighting control late than not to start at all.
