{"id":9679,"date":"2025-03-17T15:14:38","date_gmt":"2025-03-17T22:14:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/?p=9679"},"modified":"2026-03-17T14:34:52","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T21:34:52","slug":"commercial-lighting-trends-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/lighting-design\/commercial-lighting-trends-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"2025 Commercial Lighting Design Trends Move Beyond Energy Efficiency"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Commercial lighting stands at a pivotal moment where technical capabilities are meeting human needs in new and unexpected ways. Data shows that LED systems consume, on average, 75% less energy than their incandescent predecessors. Contemporary lighting design extends far beyond <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/media\/commercial_lighting_regulations.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">efficiency<\/a>\u2014aiming to shape how people experience and interact with built environments.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Motivated by decades of research in the field of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/lighting-design\/human-centric-lighting-design-principles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Human-centric lighting (HCL)<\/a>, an area of lighting design that aims to harmonize and address the physiological impact of artificial lighting on the individual, the numbers tell a compelling story. Thoughtfully designed lighting solutions boost workplace productivity by 6% while enhancing creative output by up to 15%, according to a new Human Spaces research report.<sup>[1]<\/sup> These gains stem from lighting systems that respond to natural circadian rhythms, adjusting color temperature and light intensity throughout the day.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/SEI-Elmington-123-scaled.jpg\" class=\"mfp-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/SEI-Elmington-123-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"A ring pendant light hangs over an office putting green\" class=\"wp-image-9685 lazyload\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Modern offices, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/case-studies\/elmington-property-management-offices.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Elimington<\/a>, balance artificial and natural light to enhance productivity. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Contemporary commercial lighting designers balance efficiency and occupant well-being. From sustainable solutions that minimize environmental impact to adaptive systems that learn from occupant behavior, architects and designers can craft illumination strategies that serve both the building and the inhabitant. The old paradigm of static, uniform lighting gives way to dynamic solutions that consider how light shapes human comfort, productivity and well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>Table of contents<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-commercial-lighting-market-dynamics\" data-level=\"2\">Commercial lighting market dynamics<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#h-technology-transition\" data-level=\"3\">Technology transition<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-market-forces\" data-level=\"3\">Market forces<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-technology-reshapes-lighting-design\" data-level=\"2\">Technology reshapes lighting design<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#h-material-evolution\" data-level=\"3\">Material evolution<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-light-shapes-the-human-experience\" data-level=\"2\">Light shapes the human experience<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#h-the-comfort-equation\" data-level=\"3\">The comfort equation<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-light-and-performance\" data-level=\"3\">Light and performance<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-lighting-systems-embrace-flexibility\" data-level=\"2\">Lighting systems embrace flexibility<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#h-growing-with-need\" data-level=\"3\">Growing with need<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-environmental-consciousness\" data-level=\"3\">Environmental consciousness<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-shaping-tomorrow-s-spaces\" data-level=\"3\">Shaping tomorrow&#8217;s spaces<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_0216_edit-scaled.jpg\" class=\"mfp-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_0216_edit-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Linear recessed lights over a customer waiting and conference area at a credit union.\" class=\"wp-image-9695 lazyload\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>LED lighting creates bright spaces with minimal glare to improve occupant comfort while meeting energy requirements.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-commercial-lighting-market-dynamics\">Commercial lighting market dynamics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Research and Markets, the commercial lighting market stood at USD 17.07 billion in 2024 and is poised to reach USD 27.38 billion by 2030.<sup>[2]<\/sup> This potential for growth lies in technological advancements such as the integration of LEDs with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/learning-lab\/internet-of-things-iot-lighting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Internet of Things (IoT)<\/a> and smart control systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-technology-transition\">Technology transition<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Linear fluorescent fixtures and LED solutions dominate 95% of installed commercial lighting. Office spaces and educational facilities still rely heavily on fluorescent technology, a testament to its proven cost-effectiveness. LEDs, however, are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/learning-lab\/benefits-of-led-office-light-fixtures\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">gaining ground steadily<\/a>, offering not just superior efficiency but lifespans stretching to 50,000 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Steelcase-WLC-Shimoda-Interior-3-sm.jpg\" class=\"mfp-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Steelcase-WLC-Shimoda-Interior-3-sm.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9690 lazyload\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=contain,format=webp,quality=80,width=1800\/https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Steelcase-WLC-Shimoda-Interior-3-sm.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=contain,format=webp,quality=80,width=400\/https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Steelcase-WLC-Shimoda-Interior-3-sm.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=contain,format=webp,quality=80,width=1024\/https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Steelcase-WLC-Shimoda-Interior-3-sm.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=contain,format=webp,quality=80,width=768\/https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Steelcase-WLC-Shimoda-Interior-3-sm.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=contain,format=webp,quality=80,width=1536\/https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Steelcase-WLC-Shimoda-Interior-3-sm.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=contain,format=webp,quality=80,width=370\/https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Steelcase-WLC-Shimoda-Interior-3-sm.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=contain,format=webp,quality=80,width=800\/https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Steelcase-WLC-Shimoda-Interior-3-sm.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=contain,format=webp,quality=80,width=20\/https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Steelcase-WLC-Shimoda-Interior-3-sm.jpg 20w, https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=contain,format=webp,quality=80,width=740\/https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Steelcase-WLC-Shimoda-Interior-3-sm.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=contain,format=webp,quality=80,width=1600\/https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Steelcase-WLC-Shimoda-Interior-3-sm.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=contain,format=webp,quality=80,width=72\/https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Steelcase-WLC-Shimoda-Interior-3-sm.jpg 72w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/projects\/shimoda-design-group-steelcase-chicago-showroom\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Steelcase<\/a> by Shimoda Design Group reflects &#8220;the evolution of the workplace at large.&#8221;<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Design is entering a reflective era, where nostalgia and innovation converge,&#8221; observes Joey Shimoda, founder of <a href=\"https:\/\/shimodadesign.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shimoda Design Group<\/a> in Los Angeles. &#8220;The future of design will be shaped by a deeper dialog between past and present,&#8221; he notes. Shimoda\u2019s observation mirrors current adoption patterns across a variety of commercial sectors: Healthcare facilities and high-end retail spaces embrace LED technology wholeheartedly, while standard office environments tend to maintain their traditional fluorescent systems\u2026but for how much longer?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-market-forces\">Market forces<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/lighting-design\/human-centric-lighting-design-principles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Human-centric lighting solutions<\/a> continue to gain prominence as designers recognize light&#8217;s impact on occupant well-being. This dialog manifests in adaptive lighting systems and daylight harvesting technologies becoming commonplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1245\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=contain,format=webp,quality=80,width=2000\/https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/VIB_wb_0641.jpg\" alt=\"Modular recessed lighting features daylighting in a commercial office space.\" class=\"wp-image-9697 lazyload\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=contain,format=webp,quality=80,width=2000\/https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/VIB_wb_0641.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=contain,format=webp,quality=80,width=400\/https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/VIB_wb_0641.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=contain,format=webp,quality=80,width=1024\/https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/VIB_wb_0641.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=contain,format=webp,quality=80,width=768\/https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/VIB_wb_0641.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=contain,format=webp,quality=80,width=1536\/https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/VIB_wb_0641.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=contain,format=webp,quality=80,width=370\/https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/VIB_wb_0641.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=contain,format=webp,quality=80,width=800\/https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/VIB_wb_0641.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=contain,format=webp,quality=80,width=740\/https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/VIB_wb_0641.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=contain,format=webp,quality=80,width=1110\/https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/VIB_wb_0641.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=contain,format=webp,quality=80,width=20\/https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/VIB_wb_0641.jpg 20w, https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=contain,format=webp,quality=80,width=1600\/https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/VIB_wb_0641.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=contain,format=webp,quality=80,width=77\/https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/VIB_wb_0641.jpg 77w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Daylighting dims artificial light on sunny days, improving efficiency while creating a comfortable environment for occupants.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Smart city initiatives in developing regions, coupled with heightened government attention to energy consumption, also help to propel market growth. The commercial sector&#8217;s steady migration toward LED technology yields substantial energy savings, while ongoing technological refinements deliver enhanced performance at lower costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-technology-reshapes-lighting-design\">Technology reshapes lighting design<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Smart lighting systems mirror the adaptive reuse trends seen in architecture, with wireless technology adoption climbing 27% annually.<sup>[3]<\/sup> Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and Li-Fi technologies enable more fluid, responsive lighting installations. Light becomes architecture&#8217;s silent partner through sophisticated control algorithms. These systems read occupancy patterns and available daylight, adjusting output accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Shimoda-Design-Group-Steelcase-Chicago.jpg\" class=\"mfp-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1266\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Shimoda-Design-Group-Steelcase-Chicago.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9691 lazyload\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=contain,format=webp,quality=80,width=2000\/https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Shimoda-Design-Group-Steelcase-Chicago.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=contain,format=webp,quality=80,width=400\/https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Shimoda-Design-Group-Steelcase-Chicago.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=contain,format=webp,quality=80,width=1024\/https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Shimoda-Design-Group-Steelcase-Chicago.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=contain,format=webp,quality=80,width=768\/https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Shimoda-Design-Group-Steelcase-Chicago.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=contain,format=webp,quality=80,width=1536\/https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Shimoda-Design-Group-Steelcase-Chicago.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=contain,format=webp,quality=80,width=370\/https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Shimoda-Design-Group-Steelcase-Chicago.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=contain,format=webp,quality=80,width=800\/https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Shimoda-Design-Group-Steelcase-Chicago.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=contain,format=webp,quality=80,width=20\/https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Shimoda-Design-Group-Steelcase-Chicago.jpg 20w, https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=contain,format=webp,quality=80,width=740\/https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Shimoda-Design-Group-Steelcase-Chicago.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=contain,format=webp,quality=80,width=1600\/https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Shimoda-Design-Group-Steelcase-Chicago.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=contain,format=webp,quality=80,width=76\/https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Shimoda-Design-Group-Steelcase-Chicago.jpg 76w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>In modern design, light becomes architecture&#8217;s silent partner.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Occupancy sensors for automated response<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Daylight harvesting technology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Temperature monitoring capabilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Environmental quality tracking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Passive infrared sensors reach up to 20 feet into spaces. Ceiling installations create precise detection zones, much like the carefully planned sight lines in architectural design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-material-evolution\">Material evolution<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The lighting industry echoes architecture&#8217;s sustainable turn. Fixture manufacturers are working with unexpected materials: 3D-printed components from food waste, wood dust and recycled fishing nets, for example. Some designers even wrap LED strips in recycled polyester fabric, creating pendant lights that merge efficiency with environmental consciousness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Material and color palettes will evolve with greater discipline\u2014less about fleeting trends and more about intentionality,&#8221; Shimoda predicts. This shift toward sustainable materials creates lighting elements that can be fully recycled at end-of-life, completing the circle of responsible design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Shimoda-Steelcase-Chicago45000-edit-scaled.jpg\" class=\"mfp-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Shimoda-Steelcase-Chicago45000-edit-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Steelcase Mart showroom in Chicago\" class=\"wp-image-9681 lazyload\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=contain,format=webp,quality=80,width=2560\/https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Shimoda-Steelcase-Chicago45000-edit-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=contain,format=webp,quality=80,width=400\/https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Shimoda-Steelcase-Chicago45000-edit-scaled.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=contain,format=webp,quality=80,width=1024\/https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Shimoda-Steelcase-Chicago45000-edit-scaled.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=contain,format=webp,quality=80,width=768\/https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Shimoda-Steelcase-Chicago45000-edit-scaled.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=contain,format=webp,quality=80,width=1536\/https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Shimoda-Steelcase-Chicago45000-edit-scaled.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=contain,format=webp,quality=80,width=2048\/https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Shimoda-Steelcase-Chicago45000-edit-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=contain,format=webp,quality=80,width=370\/https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Shimoda-Steelcase-Chicago45000-edit-scaled.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=contain,format=webp,quality=80,width=800\/https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Shimoda-Steelcase-Chicago45000-edit-scaled.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=contain,format=webp,quality=80,width=20\/https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Shimoda-Steelcase-Chicago45000-edit-scaled.jpg 20w, https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=contain,format=webp,quality=80,width=740\/https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Shimoda-Steelcase-Chicago45000-edit-scaled.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=contain,format=webp,quality=80,width=1600\/https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Shimoda-Steelcase-Chicago45000-edit-scaled.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=contain,format=webp,quality=80,width=64\/https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Shimoda-Steelcase-Chicago45000-edit-scaled.jpg 64w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Modern design focuses on sustainability, using materials with intentionality.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-light-shapes-the-human-experience\">Light shapes the human experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Commercial spaces demand more than mere illumination in 2025. Much like how creative office spaces balance utility with comfort, lighting control systems must harmonize energy mandates with human well-being through thoughtful visual design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Modern commercial spaces weave together multiple sensor types, creating an invisible web of intelligence. These systems encompass:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-comfort-equation\">The comfort equation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Light shapes our daily experience in profound ways. Natural daylight reduces eye strain by 51% and headaches by 63% among office workers, according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/view.com\/sites\/default\/files\/documents\/research-brief-daylight-and-the-workplace.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ergonomics International Journal<\/a>.<sup>[4]<\/sup>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These numbers tell a compelling story\u2014one that pushes lighting designers to maximize daylight while crafting artificial systems that echo nature&#8217;s rhythms. Architects now approach lighting controls not as mere switches and dimmers but as tools that empower occupants to shape their environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/20220727-MMP_6997.jpg\" class=\"mfp-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/20220727-MMP_6997.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9698 lazyload\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Modern lighting design techniques create welcoming environments that invite workers to relax and enhance corporate appeal.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-light-and-performance\">Light and performance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Workplace illumination influences human performance through several channels:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Cool color temperatures (6,500K) sharpen focus during computer work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proper daytime light exposure supports healthy sleep patterns<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Optimal lighting paired with comfortable temperatures (68\u02da- 74\u02daF) enhances cognitive ability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Workers under circadian lighting show a 12% boost in task performance. These systems respect natural rhythms by adjusting color temperature throughout the day<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20220727-MMP_7102.jpeg\" class=\"mfp-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20220727-MMP_7102.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9687 lazyload\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=contain,format=webp,quality=80,width=2000\/https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20220727-MMP_7102.jpeg 2000w, https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=contain,format=webp,quality=80,width=400\/https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20220727-MMP_7102.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=contain,format=webp,quality=80,width=1024\/https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20220727-MMP_7102.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=contain,format=webp,quality=80,width=768\/https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20220727-MMP_7102.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=contain,format=webp,quality=80,width=1536\/https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20220727-MMP_7102.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=contain,format=webp,quality=80,width=370\/https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20220727-MMP_7102.jpeg 370w, https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=contain,format=webp,quality=80,width=800\/https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20220727-MMP_7102.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=contain,format=webp,quality=80,width=20\/https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20220727-MMP_7102.jpeg 20w, https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=contain,format=webp,quality=80,width=740\/https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20220727-MMP_7102.jpeg 740w, https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=contain,format=webp,quality=80,width=1600\/https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20220727-MMP_7102.jpeg 1600w, https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=contain,format=webp,quality=80,width=72\/https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20220727-MMP_7102.jpeg 72w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/case-studies\/h-m-trucking.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">H&amp;M Trucking<\/a> used LED lighting and HCL principles to improve efficiency and offer greater control to employees.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Dynamic LED systems now vary both color and intensity, responding to growing awareness of light&#8217;s impact on workplace satisfaction. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/pragyaagarwaleurope\/2018\/12\/31\/how-does-lighting-affect-mental-health-in-the-workplace\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">According to a study<\/a> by the UK company Staples, 68% of employees would feel more valued if their workplace invested in proper lighting. So it is clear that thoughtful lighting transforms how we experience and perform in commercial environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-lighting-systems-embrace-flexibility\">Lighting systems embrace flexibility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Commercial lighting in 2025 mirrors the adaptive spirit we see in modern architecture. The DALI-2 system\u2014which is focused on the interoperability of products from different vendors, as well as its corresponding DALI-2 certification program, which confirms the compatibility of products with the relevant specifications\u2014exemplifies this evolution, offering precise control and real-time monitoring of every driver and device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-growing-with-need\">Growing with need<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Modern lighting platforms can scale effortlessly from single rooms to entire complexes. Cloud capabilities enable coordinated control across multiple sites, and building systems weave lighting into their fabric through:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Cloud-based analytics and monitoring<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Multi-site portfolio oversight<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Space use tracking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Third-party device integration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These connections enable predictive maintenance, much like how architects anticipate and plan for building lifecycle costs. IoT devices create a living network of data, helping businesses fine-tune their energy use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-environmental-consciousness\">Environmental consciousness<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Future-ready lighting echoes architecture&#8217;s turn toward sustainability. Daylight harvesting technologies reduce artificial lighting needs. We see this discipline reflected in advanced control systems that cut energy use by 50% through demand-driven lighting, and smart systems cut energy use by 85% while offering unprecedented control.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Wilton-Court-reading-room.jpg\" class=\"mfp-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Wilton-Court-reading-room.jpg\" alt=\"Wilton Court apartments follows Title 24 energy regulations with daylight sensors\" class=\"wp-image-9560 lazyload\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=contain,format=webp,quality=80,width=2000\/https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Wilton-Court-reading-room.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=contain,format=webp,quality=80,width=400\/https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Wilton-Court-reading-room.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=contain,format=webp,quality=80,width=1024\/https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Wilton-Court-reading-room.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=contain,format=webp,quality=80,width=768\/https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Wilton-Court-reading-room.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=contain,format=webp,quality=80,width=1536\/https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Wilton-Court-reading-room.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=contain,format=webp,quality=80,width=370\/https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Wilton-Court-reading-room.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=contain,format=webp,quality=80,width=800\/https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Wilton-Court-reading-room.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=contain,format=webp,quality=80,width=20\/https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Wilton-Court-reading-room.jpg 20w, https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=contain,format=webp,quality=80,width=740\/https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Wilton-Court-reading-room.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=contain,format=webp,quality=80,width=1600\/https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Wilton-Court-reading-room.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=contain,format=webp,quality=80,width=72\/https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Wilton-Court-reading-room.jpg 72w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>In Palo Alto, California, an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/case-studies\/1716-wilton-court-apartments.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">affordable housing project<\/a> uses daylighting to reduce energy consumption while providing an inviting community space for residents.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-shaping-tomorrow-s-spaces\">Shaping tomorrow&#8217;s spaces<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Human-centric lighting respects our natural rhythms. LED systems adjust color temperature throughout the day, supporting circadian patterns and workplace comfort. \u201cThe expectation is no longer just about aesthetics but about seamless, intuitive experiences\u2014objects and spaces that anticipate needs, much like the Mercedes commercial featuring Antonio Banderas, where the car functions as a refined butler that anticipates the daily routine but does it in luxury and style,\u201d Shimoda says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sophisticated sensors and adaptive controls create spaces that learn and respond, much like how office designs have evolved to support changing work patterns. Commercial environments have become more efficient and comfortable, balancing sustainability with the human experience\u2014the technology serves the space rather than defining it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Charter-Oak-Wideshot.jpeg\" class=\"mfp-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1344\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Charter-Oak-Wideshot.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9699 lazyload\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=contain,format=webp,quality=80,width=2000\/https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Charter-Oak-Wideshot.jpeg 2000w, https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=contain,format=webp,quality=80,width=400\/https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Charter-Oak-Wideshot.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=contain,format=webp,quality=80,width=1024\/https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Charter-Oak-Wideshot.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=contain,format=webp,quality=80,width=768\/https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Charter-Oak-Wideshot.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=contain,format=webp,quality=80,width=1536\/https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Charter-Oak-Wideshot.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=contain,format=webp,quality=80,width=370\/https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Charter-Oak-Wideshot.jpeg 370w, https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=contain,format=webp,quality=80,width=800\/https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Charter-Oak-Wideshot.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=contain,format=webp,quality=80,width=20\/https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Charter-Oak-Wideshot.jpeg 20w, https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=contain,format=webp,quality=80,width=740\/https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Charter-Oak-Wideshot.jpeg 740w, https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=contain,format=webp,quality=80,width=1600\/https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Charter-Oak-Wideshot.jpeg 1600w, https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=contain,format=webp,quality=80,width=71\/https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Charter-Oak-Wideshot.jpeg 71w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>HCL in retail spaces creates focal points for customers to enhance the shopping experience and drive sales.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>While the commercial lighting industry may well reach USD&nbsp; 27.38 billion by 2030, beyond market size, the true measure lies in how these systems shape the human experience. Tomorrow&#8217;s lighting must create environments that support both efficiency and comfort. The future belongs to spaces that work in harmony with their occupants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-thb-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-02364e143816b5053371253087ed94de\" style=\"color:#ffffff\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/media\/commercial_lighting_regulations.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download the 2025 Non-Residential Energy Regulations Guide<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sources:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n[1] The Human Spaces Global Report. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prnewswire.com\/news-releases\/global-study-connects-levels-of-employee-productivity-and-well-being-to-office-design-300058034.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Global Study Connects Levels Of Employee Productivity And Well-Being To Office Design<\/a>, 2015.<\/p>\n\n\n\n[2] Research and Markets. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/news-release\/2024\/12\/12\/2995947\/28124\/en\/Growth-Trends-in-the-Commercial-LED-Lighting-Market-2025-2030-A-Forecasted-27-38-Billion-Industry-by-2030.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Growth Trends in the Commercial LED Lighting Market, 2025-2030: A Forecasted $27.38 Billion Industry by 2030<\/a>, 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n[3] SNS Insider. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/news-release\/2024\/07\/24\/2918104\/0\/en\/Smart-Lighting-Market-is-Projected-to-hit-USD-40-09-billion-by-2032-Fueled-by-Smart-Cities-Smart-Homes-Tech-Advancements-Research-by-SNS-Insider.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Smart Lighting Market is Projected to hit USD 40.09 billion by 2032, Fueled by Smart Cities, Smart Homes &amp; Tech Advancements | Research by SNS Insider<\/a>, 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n[4] Ergonomics International Journal. <a 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