Commercial Lighting by Application
Project-specific manufacturer recommendations, specification notes, and energy code requirements for each commercial application type.
Office & Commercial
Open office, private offices, conference rooms, and lobbies
Typically 30-50 fc task lighting, 0-10V or DALI dimming, Title 24 or ASHRAE 90.1 compliance required
Warehouse & Industrial
Distribution centers, manufacturing, cold storage, and logistics
High bay LED 150-300W, 20-50 fc aisle/dock lighting, DLC Premium for utility rebates, motion sensor controls standard
Healthcare & Medical
Hospitals, clinics, surgery centers, and long-term care
Color rendering CRI 90+ required, infection-control surface specs, NICU and patient room specific CCT requirements
Hospitality & Hotel
Hotels, restaurants, resorts, and entertainment venues
High CRI 90+ for food presentation, tunable white for circadian applications, decorative and architectural specification
Education & Institutional
K-12, universities, libraries, and government buildings
Buy America requirements for federal funding, glare control UGR <19 for classroom, WELL Building Standard considerations
Retail & Commercial Display
Big box, specialty retail, grocery, and showrooms
High CRI 95+ for merchandise, vertical illuminance for displays, adjustable track for flexibility, energy code compliance
Parking & Site Lighting
Parking structures, surface lots, and pedestrian pathways
IES RP-20 parking recommendations, 0.5-2.0 fc average maintained, security lighting uniformity ratios, DLC for utility incentives