What differentiates commercial lighting?
Commercial lighting refers to lighting for
non-residential application or any space designated for commercial use. Commercial-grade
lighting denotes products built with features, such as, increased durability, vandal-resistance, Bluetooth
Mesh systems, WiFi, daylight harvesting and color-tunable controls.
What is specification-grade or "spec" lighting?
Architects choose lighting with features and
options that can be customized to meet the varied needs of the occupants
and design goals of a space. These customizable, often assembled-to-order, lights are referred to as
specification-grade.
Lighting specifications abound for commercial applications. Creating an intelligent, practical and
principled design
strategy can lead to a healthier, happier and more productive occupant experience.
What is architectural lighting?
lighting design. The former’s focus is with architecture. The latter’s consideration is
often ergonomic or functional —
any aspect which improves one’s ability to live, work, function, relax or play — to make sure light is
optimally used
and distributed.
Architectural lighting is the intersection of art (architecture), design and technology (lighting).
Does Alcon Lighting sell directly to end users?
Yes. Alcon Lighting sells products directly to
wholesale distributors, resellers and end users. Alcon Lighting’s pricing
is designed to protect its distributors while affording end users clear and competitive pricing so they may
accurately
budget for their projects.
Are Alcon Lighting Products Made in America?
Although many of our lighting products are made
in the U.S. or assembled in the U.S., some are imported. Please refer to
our website product pages or specification sheets for the respective labels. You may also confirm by calling
to speak
with one of our lighting sales consultants.
Who qualifies for trade pricing?
Architects, Designers, Electricians, and Contractors. Please visit our trade page for more
information.
Lighting distributors, please visit our distributor page.
Do you quote direct?
Yes. Electrical wholesalers, lighting, furniture,
home improvement and hardware stores qualify for distributor net
pricing. If you are a reseller, please fill out an application.
What is a “lead time?”
The lead time is the time it takes to fabricate, assemble and prepare and order for
shipment. Lead time is the time
between the receipt of an order and shipment.
Note: we cannot guarantee lead times. Occasional backorder of components (i.e., LED drivers, diodes and/or
other
electrical components) may lead to assembly delays. Be assured, Alcon Lighting is 100 percent committed to
meeting
and/or exceeding lead time estimates.
