Discover the Benefits of Commercial Lighting Control

Enhance Productivity, Well-Being, and the Bottom Line

As the office landscape continues to transform, owners and operators are reevaluating how to make the best use of their space and support their employees simultaneously. Cubicles gave way to open-concepts, and corners became huddle spaces. The office gym is now the new standard. Fluorescent lights are on their way out, and automated LED lighting is in.

This last transition not only benefits staff but operations as well. Today’s commercial lighting control lowers costs, creates a greener workspace, enhances the environment, and improves employee well-being. It has a profound and lasting effect.

Let’s take a closer look at how light impacts your workforce in Bethesda, MD, and the benefits today’s smart lighting brings. 

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Managing Light

In the old model, we turn on the lights when we arrive at work and turn them off when we leave. It’s a static concept that never considers natural light, occupancy, or the effects on energy levels. 

Today’s automated LED lighting transforms throughout the day, changing in relation to the natural light outside and the activity inside. Motorized shades harvest daylight, bringing in filtered sunlight and blocking the direct light that makes it difficult to see computer screens. In response, the office lighting adjusts, dimming and brightening based on the level of natural light. 

When someone enters a room, it illuminates and then turns off when they leave. You can also adjust lights via user-friendly interfaces and a mobile app.

The Importance of Natural Light

A survey in the Harvard Business Review revealed that the number one office perk, what employees crave more than fitness centers and onsite cafeterias, was natural light. A study by Cornell found an 84 percent reduction in headaches and eyestrain with increased exposure to the health benefits natural light brings. 

Of course, not every office has walls of windows and sweeping views. They do, however, have natural light, a gift from today’s full-spectrum LED lighting. This lighting mirrors the natural light outside, changing colors to reflect the sun. Can fluorescent lights make you feel warm and fuzzy? No. In fact, they’ve been associated with dizziness, difficulty focusing, and nausea. 

Reducing Costs

LED lights are more cost-effective and energy-efficient than fluorescent lights. Switching to LED lighting has been shown to reduce energy usage by over 75 percent. And, on average, their lifespan is five times longer. 

A Happier Workforce

Smart lighting lets employees control the illumination in their workspace via a smartphone app. They’re able to adjust the color temperature and brightness for varying tasks. While enhancing visual comfort, it also improves work performance. Workers report feeling more alert and even happier. 

Enhancing the Environment 

If designed and installed correctly, the latest LED lighting control offers intrinsic benefits to your employees’ health, provides a sense of place, enhances comfort, increases productivity, and lowers costs. It also improves the aesthetics of the office, creating a great first impression for clients and customers. Are you ready to embrace this powerful element and enhance the office environment? 

At Bethesda Systems, we’ve been helping companies integrate the latest technology and realize their full potential for over 20 years. To learn more about lighting control or to schedule a complimentary consultation, contact Bethesda Systems today.