Choosing a lighted fan can be a difficult decision, as you’re selecting a piece for your living space that will remain on the ceiling for years to come. The right fan can be a statement piece while also providing a comfortable environment and helping to lower energy costs. Here’s what you need to consider when selecting the perfect ceiling fan for your space.
As you may already know, Zaneen’s Austrian partner, Prolicht is located in the middle of the mountains in Innsbruck. And a balance of work and play is always at the core of their beliefs and way of life. And sometimes the concept of ‘play’ comes into their work, in the best way possible! Take a peek into the details of what makes the Snooker so special to them and many designers across the globe! The gravity lift system allows the designer to experience play with lighting like never before. The Snooker is available with a module geometric board system or a profile system, both systems offering dynamic flexibility to adjust the location and composition of the spheres. In addition, the 24 finishes, and multi-color rings, the Snooker spheres become both an art installation and lighting solution for your projects.
Artcraft Lighting is owned and operated in Canada and has been a trusted name in North American homes for over 70 years. In 1955, Albert Cohen and Samuel Bernstein started the company with very simple principles centred on pride and integrity. Their vision was to design residential lighting that combines quality, elegance and functionality for every space. That commitment continues today with ceiling light fixtures and collections that bring modern elegance to homes across Canada. The Artcraft story is built on integrity, pride and business honesty. What began as a small family business grew into a well-respected lighting company in North America. From the start, the brand has focused on craftsmanship, creative design and attention to detail. These values shape every fixture, ensuring homeowners can enjoy elegance and quality lighting that is made to last.
Lighting selection is never as simple as choosing bright or cheap ones. Among the most commonly used outdoor and task lighting options are spotlights and floodlights. Choosing the wrong type can leave you with either a blinding glare or a dim disappointment. Spotlight is known for its precise focus, while floodlight stands out for its wide coverage. However, they are often confused by enterprises when making purchases. This article will explore and provide a complete guide about spotlights vs floodlights to help you understand the differences between them, which can significantly impact your business’s operations, energy consumption, and even security posture.
Canadian architecture is entering a new era where lighting is no longer defined by brightness alone. For decades, buildings were designed to eliminate shadows, replacing contrast with even illumination. That era is over. Today, architects are intentionally embracing shadow, designing spaces that feel more human, expressive, and immersive. This movement often referred to as beyond illumination lighting is shaping projects across offices, cultural venues, and urban developments in Canada. Shadows have shifted from being an unwanted byproduct of light to an essential architectural language. A well-placed shadow can soften a wall, dramatize a structure, or guide a visitor’s movement through space. In workplaces, shadows create subtle zoning, supporting focus and collaboration without physical barriers. In galleries and public spaces, they heighten drama, drawing people deeper into the experience. By using shadow deliberately, Canadian architects are no longer designing only for visibility. They are designing for atmosphere, memory, and identity qualities that resonate far beyond the walls of a building.
Did you know that starting in 2029, installing HID lamps will no longer be allowed? This regulatory transition is fast approaching — yet many buildings still rely on these outdated, energy-hungry technologies. Fortunately, Current is ahead of the curve. Its line of LED HID replacement lamps offers a simple, cost-effective, and sustainable solution to modernize lighting systems without having to replace existing fixtures.
The light bulb base type may seem like an insignificant small component, but it plays a crucial role in connecting the power supply and the light source. Choosing the right bulb base types not only ensures the normal operation of the bulb but also directly affects the lighting cost, compatibility and maintenance. Whether it is commercial lighting design in an office, warehouse, or retail store, it is crucial to understand the characteristics and applicable situation of different bulb base types. This article will comprehensively analyze the common bulb base types to help you easily find the most ideal one for your lighting project.
In a competitive and constantly evolving lighting market, staying top-of-mind isn’t just about creating beautiful products, it’s about creating consistent value. Lighting professionals today are inundated with choices. From smart solutions and sustainable tech to design-forward fixtures, the options are vast. But amidst this sea of options, some brands always seem to rise to the top, recommended, remembered, and repeatedly specified. The most trusted lighting brands don’t rely on luck or legacy. They intentionally build visibility, value, and loyalty through actions that go beyond product catalogs and price lists. Let’s unpack how these leading names continue to dominate conversations and win confidence and what growing businesses can learn from their approach.
Fluxwerx announces the launch of Speak—the latest addition to their expanding collection of LED luminaires for commercial, institutional, retail, hospitality and residential environments. Breaking from the paradigm of conventional downlights, Speak is a new meticulously designed luminaire family that elevates the dialogue between light, material, and spatial intent. Engineered as an extension of architectural form rather than an addition to it, Speak delivers a modular, minimalist approach to ceiling-integrated lighting. Its geometry is purposefully restrained—defined by clean lines, seamless transitions, and refined detailing—allowing the light itself to shape the spatial experience.
OPTI-SELECT is LEDVANCE’s proprietary line of field-adjustable LED luminaires and lamps. Its core idea and unique selling point is that one single fixture can do all the job. Traditional lighting fixtures require ordering a specific SKU for each combination of these specs. On the contrary, OPTI-SELECT combines multiple lighting options in one fixture. It lets you adjust settings instantly at the job site and no tools are required. With the addition of Area Light, Bollards, Cylinders, Floodlights, Track Lights, and PAR38 lamps, this expanded lineup offers flexible solutions for various lighting needs.
Starting in 2026, Canada will begin phasing out lamps that contain mercury — including the fluorescent tubes still widely used in commercial, institutional, and public buildings. This regulatory shift only adds to a reality already in place: fluorescent ballasts have not been manufactured for over two years. In anticipation of these changes, Lutron developed C-Flex — a retrofit solution that enables a seamless transition to LED lighting without touching your existing infrastructure: wiring, conduits, fixtures, or even your current control system.
The North American manufacturing sector is in a dynamic state of evolution. Fueled by technological advancements, the need for greater efficiency, and evolving supply chain strategies, manufacturers are increasingly adopting smart technologies. Key trends include the rise of automation, the integration of robotics and AI, and a strong emphasis on data-driven optimization. Traditionally, manufacturing and adjacent warehousing facilities have relied on standard industrial lighting solutions like high-bay fluorescents and metal halides. However, the advent of energy-efficient LEDs and sophisticated networked controls is paving the way for a new era where lighting infrastructure becomes a critical component of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT).
Traditional lighting fixtures continuously consume power resources and increase carbon emissions. In contrast, solar lighting becomes more and more popular. With the development of green energy technology, solar lights have shown strong market potential in multiple application scenarios such as outdoor lighting, landscaping and public facilities. Compared with traditional lighting equipment, they have the advantages of easy installation, low energy consumption and low maintenance cost. Solar lights can provide convenient and efficient lighting solutions. So, how do solar lights work? This article will reveal its core components, advantages, and its working secret.
At LightForm, they thrive on lighting projects that are anything but ordinary. That’s why they are excited to introduce Unboring Projects, a new series where they spotlight the spaces that subvert convention, move the needle forward, and show what is possible when great design meets bold vision. First up: the Mitchell Eye Centre in Calgary, designed by Jerilyn Wright + Associates (JWA Design).
Conversion of traditional light fixtures to LEDs provides lasting energy savings and lower operating costs. However, if LED fixtures are paired with thermal photocontrols instead of electronic photocontrols, that cost savings is quickly lost due to premature failures and unplanned maintenance costs. Be sure you’re planning for long-term success with your next LED conversion project with these tips.
As turnkey lighting contractors know, the wave of LED upgrades that swept across commercial and industrial buildings over the past decade brought major improvements in energy efficiency and maintenance reduction. But many of those first-generation LED systems installed between 2015 and 2020 are now entering a phase of performance decline that creates a ripe opportunity for LED-to-LED retrofits. A decline introducing risk of impending issues for building owners/managers as the system may have low light levels, performance issues (flickering) or even failure. These opportunities often go unnoticed by building owners and facility managers. After all, they were sold on the promise of “long-life” lighting. And while it’s true that LEDs last significantly longer than legacy technologies like fluorescent or HID, many early systems are now running at 70-80% of their original light output. Add in driver degradation, evolving code requirements, and the emergence of more efficient designs, and it becomes clear: a strategic second-generation retrofit is not just justified, it’s often essential and cannot be simply ignored. So, how should contractors approach LED-to-LED conversions? Below are key guidelines to ensure you deliver value, preserve lighting quality, and position yourself as a trusted advisor.
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
