Green and sustainable lighting may have been just a trend a decade ago, but now it’s a response to a real need in the industry and in every lighting system in the country. One of the leading concerns for architects and lighting designers today are rising energy costs and tightening energy codes that have made traditional lighting solutions difficult to work with. What buildings need is a lighting solution that can deliver high energy efficiency without allowing visual quality to suffer, and that’s exactly what they can get from LED lighting.
LED lighting is the leading green or sustainable lighting solution today because of its ability to significantly cut down on energy consumption while still delivering optimal light levels. It also has the advantage of being easily incorporated into lighting control systems that are designed to manage and optimize lighting systems. More than being an ideal solution for saving energy, LED has a lot of benefits to offer, including:
- Long Life
More than delivering high energy savings, LED lighting outlasts all other lighting solutions in terms of service life. Leading LED products like those from Acuity Brands can deliver as much as 50 000 hours of service. This effectively eliminates the constant need for lamp replacement and maintenance which adds to LED’s cost effectiveness. The reduced wastage also enhances its role in sustainable design.
- Durability
LED is also highly durable and can withstand an increased amount of vibration and accidental contact. That’s because LED is encased in tough resin and utilizes a semiconductor instead of a filament to emit light. A higher resistance to damage translates to a longer service life, less wastage and an ideal green lighting solution.
- Free of Toxic Materials
One of the traits that make LED lighting a truly green and sustainable lighting solution is its complete lack of toxic materials, during manufacturing and in the final product. Other leading lighting solutions in the industry utilize mercury which can pose as a health hazard.
There are plenty of reasons to make the switch to LED for a more sustainable and visually comfortable environment that will also reduce costs long term. It’s no wonder that LED has become the leading lighting solution in the market today.
