The advancement of lighting technologies over the last few years can be compared to the internet craze that swept the country in the 1990's. It's all happening with incredible speed and breadth.
Light fixtures are no longer just for lighting. Now, they serve multiple purposes at once. For example, there are color tuning fixtures that can change light levels to help behaviorally challenged students keep calm in a classroom. There are fixtures in your local grocery store that track your movement and send coupons for milk to your phone when you’re standing in the dairy aisle.
Gone are the days where you selected a few parabolics, troffers, and strips. The options are endless and often overwhelming. I recommend consulting with a qualified contractor/distributor who will assist you in navigating the options and choosing a fixture that is efficient and that satisfies the design intent.
Here are some newly released concepts that are quickly becoming favorites.
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These are just a few of my favorite new products out in the market. Do your own research before selecting fixtures for your next project because the options are endless!
Evan Hunt is the general manager at CED/Lappin Electric in Waukesha, WI. He has been with CED for almost 10 years and has had several leadership roles throughout the company. Before moving to Wisconsin, he spent most of his career in the Chicago market focusing on major construction and tenant improvement projects in the area.
We're happy to have Evan representing our Vendor of the Year for 2017 as one of our guest bloggers! Do you have a question on the latest technology in lighting? Ask Evan using the form below!