Commercial Lighting

What Top Luxury Hotels Can Teach Us About Lighting Design

What Top Luxury Hotels Can Teach Us About Lighting Design

It’s been twenty years since Lost in Translation debuted, the Sophia Coppola film starring Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson. Most of the film takes place on the 41st floor of the Park Hyatt Tokyo Hotel, an iconic destination overlooking the whole city.  

The hotel may be thirty years old now, but it still exudes luxury and sophistication. And one thing that made the Park Hyatt so iconic? It’s not just the views but also the lighting that elevated it to a worldwide destination. 

Whether you manage a hotel, store, bar, restaurant, office, or another commercial space, we can all learn a thing or two about environmental lighting from great works like the Park Hyatt. Let’s take a look at how the world’s luxury hotels use environmental lighting to create an unforgettable customer experience—and see how we can apply it to your Tulsa, OK, business. 

Why Your Wireless Systems No Longer Work

Click Here To Read The FCC History of Wireless Devices

If you don’t want to read the history of how and why we got to where we are today, know that we have a very small amount of air space to operate our wireless microphones, monitors, etc. We have to work around the sources causing radio interference outside and inside. Most people don’t know wireless systems compete for space with non-audio wireless equipment. In fact, wireless systems compete with things that aren’t audio-related at all. LED lighting, LED video walls, video displays and other non-audio components create interference.

Our customers benefit from our on-site service. We scan sites to know all of the interference, inside and out, BEFORE making recommendations for purchase. Some mail-order suppliers will reference online resources like this one from Shure. Frequency finders show how many simultaneous units can be used in each zip code. While these resources show what is possible in a perfect world, they do NOT show local users and the interference they may generate.

Every system we design and install has filters to reduce the interference caused without and within the four walls. Antennae are explicitly selected for the environment. The cables, length, and amplifiers are chosen to minimize noise and maximize reception. Antenna distributors and combiners ensure each receiver receives the strongest, cleanest signal from one central antenna.

We receive calls weekly from wireless users who have lost all functions of their illegal systems and don’t know why. They can’t understand why wireless can’t be turned on and left unchanged for decades without issue. Those days are over! Wireless is no longer a set-and-forget thing. It should not be considered reliable without active management. Active management requires learning to scan, choreograph frequently, and test systems to compensate for internal and external changes.

Contact us today for on-site service and training.

The Rise of Sustainable Low-Voltage Lighting

Enhance Morale, Improve Sales, and Entice Patrons with Stunning Illumination Solutions

Sustainable commercial lighting has become a key part of green initiatives nationwide. As businesses strive to reduce their carbon footprint and adopt eco-friendly practices, the focus on energy-efficient lighting has never been more pronounced.

Let's delve into the transformative world of business lighting solutions and their impact on your company. Keep reading!

SEE ALSO: Transform Your Business with Environmental Lighting

The Current State of Commercial Lighting

The days of flickering fluorescent tubes and humming ballasts, incandescent bulbs, and specialized base halogen bulbs are over. Traditional commercial light fixtures had a knack for creating a 1980s movie ambiance while also being unkind to our planet. While the light colors were easier on the eyes, those bulbs, and the carbon footprint they left behind, aren't a shining example of eco-friendliness.

Why Sustainable Business Lighting Matters

Switching to sustainable low-voltage lighting is about more than saving the planet. It’s also about the long-term savings for your business. Think reduced energy bills and fewer light bulb replacements. Plus, in an age when consumers are keenly aware of environmental issues, a green badge can significantly boost your brand's image in the community. It's good for the planet and your bottom line.

Leading Sustainable Lighting Solutions

Modern Oklahoma businesses need leading-edge solutions. LEDs last longer and use less energy than traditional bulbs, and when paired with intelligent lighting control, they deliver a double whammy of modernity. Smart lights can adjust their brightness based on the time of day or the number of people in a room, dim or brighten with the tap of a button, and more! These systems don't just conserve energy; they can elevate your building’s look and feel.

Working with a Professional Commercial Lighting Designer

Better lighting takes more than a trip to the nearest home improvement store and a box of commercial LED bulbs. Partnering with a professional commercial designer like Advanced Sound & Communication lets you tailor lighting to your business needs and preferences.

Consider the aesthetics. A lighting team like ours curates a mood that matches your brand image and impresses clients. Think warm, inviting lights for a cozy café or bright, focused illumination for a bustling retail space. Then there's functionality. Need recessed lights that dim during presentations? Or sensors that adjust lighting based on natural sunlight? We’ve got you covered.

A commercial lighting professional ensures your new solutions are not just sustainable but also optimized for maximum energy savings. Consider us your personal guide through the maze of sustainable lighting upgrades, walking you through every step of the project, from tax rebate incentives to fixture selection, system support, and updates.

Lightbulb Moment: It’s Time to Reach Out

In the grand scheme of running a business, lights might seem like a small detail. But in the world of sustainability, every eco-friendly light switch your company makes matters. If you want to enhance the ambiance, boost productivity, and help protect the planet, contact our team here!