Design with the whole space in mind
Lighting is never just a fixture schedule. Ceiling type, wall finishes, furniture layout, daylight and the work people do all affect the result. We coordinate fixtures with the ceiling grid, the sprinkler heads, the diffusers and the cameras so nothing collides.
Where a design calls for a feature, we build to it. One of our featured projects, a 40,000+ sq ft office renovation completed in eight months, included more than 100 specialty light fixtures. Installing that many custom pieces takes planning, mockups and a crew that knows the ceiling is going up around them.
What the crew installs
- Recessed, surface and suspended fixtures
- Linear and architectural lighting
- Specialty and decorative fixtures
- Exterior and parking lot lighting
- Occupancy sensors, dimming and lighting controls
- Daylight harvesting where it makes sense
Controls and energy use
Controls often decide whether a lighting system is pleasant or annoying. We set up zones that match how people use the space, so a meeting room, an open office and a corridor each behave sensibly. Sensors and dimming cut energy use, and Alberta's long winter evenings mean lights run a lot.
Energy requirements under the Alberta edition of the National Building Code and the National Energy Code for Buildings apply to lighting power and controls. Our engineers account for them in the design.
Planning and schedule
Specialty fixtures often have long lead times, so we order early and confirm dimensions, finishes and drivers before ceilings close. A mockup of one fixture in place is worth the time on feature-heavy projects.
Since our own electricians, carpenters and ceiling crews work together, the sequence is simple. Rough-in, framing, ceiling, then fixtures, with the same project manager watching all of it. Focusing and commissioning of controls come last, and we walk the space with you before handover.