Building owners worldwide are now looking to implement lighting control systems. The adoption is primarily driven by the need to optimize lighting energy expenses and to meet regulatory requirements. Various building energy codes now mandate the usage of controls in residential and non-residential buildings. As an electrical contractor and lighting designer, controls will soon become an integral part of every lighting project.
Now comes the question of what kind of controls one should choose. The market is now flooded with many wired and wireless lighting control systems, and selecting the right control solution can be tricky. If you are primarily into commercial projects, you must consider four factors before choosing to work with one.
1. Go for a zero-complexity system
How easy it is to implement lighting controls is the fundamental question you should ask yourself before choosing a system. You will have to ensure that the system you choose doesn’t require complex wiring to get started. Such a system will help you meet your deadlines.
2. Go for a system with a comprehensive product portfolio
The lighting requirements for a commercial building can be diverse. You should consider factors like the space, its dimensions and the kind of activities before designing a system. Choosing a solution that offers everything to successfully navigate design complexities and bring all smart lighting possibilities to life will be an added advantage. Moreover, having to collaborate with multiple partners for a project may cause delays and drive up the project cost.
Lumos Controls is a one-stop solution for all smart lighting needs. It offers lighting control devices, mobile app, and a reporting & analytical suite. You can check out the portfolio here.
Lumos Controls strengthened its already extensive portfolio recently. You can read the news here.
3. Go for a solution that offers emergency lighting
Emergency lighting is now a mandatory requirement in commercial buildings. You should opt for a smart lighting solution that can help building owners meet emergency lighting requirements at minimal cost and effort.
You can check out how Lumos Controls’ emergency lighting system here
4. Go for a future-ready solution
You might already know that energy monitoring & reporting is now mandatory to meet specific building energy codes in the US. Can every lighting control solution offer this capability? The answer is no. If you want to choose a future-ready lighting solution, ensure that it can seamlessly integrate lighting with building management systems or easily incorporate cloud-based solutions.
Lumos Controls, the world’s simplest lighting controls ever made, is one such solution that can live up to every current and future smart lighting possibilities. It’s an intelligent lighting control ecosystem that offers building owners the ultimate flexibility to add more capabilities as and when required. You can learn more about the ecosystem here.
