In a recent article contributed to LightNOW, Brent Protzman, Director of Product Management at Lutron Electronics, describes lighting’s evolution from utility to infrastructure, with insight in how to design for what’s next in lighting.
He writes:
“The way we design and use commercial real estate has undergone a fundamental shift. Spaces that were once almost exclusively cubicles and private offices must now adapt to hybrid work models, evolving technology, sustainability mandates, and heightened occupant expectations.
“Looking forward, the buildings that will attract the most desirable, long-term tenants will be designed not just for today’s identified needs, but for tomorrow’s unknowns. Along with HVAC, power distribution, and network connectivity, lighting systems form the operational backbone of modern commercial buildings, directly impacting how spaces function, how occupants feel, and the overall efficiency of building operations.”
To address major building design trends, Protzman recommends lighting controls that can provide essential flexibility, enable useful daylight to be used in spaces, and systems that can grow and evolve with the building and its needs.
Check it out here.
