What is the most common commercial lighting?

Definition: Commercial lighting is the lighting system used for commercial spaces to meet their illumination requirements. The emergence of commercial lighting stems from the development of public commercial places.

By function, it can be classified into: general commercial scene lighting, emphasis on highlighting product lighting, and decorative lighting.

By location, it can be divided into: interior of commercial environments, display areas (shop windows), populated areas, merchandise display areas lighting, and exterior environmental landscape lighting.

By layout method, it can be categorized as: direct lighting, semi-direct lighting, diffuse lighting, semi-indirect lighting, indirect lighting, etc.

1.The illumination, color temperature, and color rendering of light sources used in specific commercial environments are scientifically defined and accurately calculated according to requirements, different from the initial visual assessment.

2.Modern commercial lighting is precisely targeted, often requiring specific designs to highlight certain functions, to enhance the environment, and reflect specific commercial characteristics.

3.The nature of modern commercial lighting is determined by its purpose, often using multi-point light sources and spatial combinations of light colors to create ambiance.

4.With the application of high-tech computer-controlled technology, interaction with the audience can be achieved in dynamic, variable, and programmed ways.

5.With the development of compact light sources and the adoption of various new technologies and lamp accessories such as ballasts that are ultra-small, ultra-thin, and various new technologies, modern commercial lighting fixtures are evolving towards miniaturization, practicality, and multifunctionality.

6.There is a transition from single lighting function to emphasizing both lighting and decoration.

According to Chinese standards, stores are divided into three categories: large, medium, and small. The terms related to commercial buildings are the basis for the design of commercial buildings, and are now explained separately as follows:

(1) Department Stores: Sell a variety of products in multiple colors (mainly industrial products).

(2) Shopping Malls: Stores or malls selling civilian goods.

(3) Specialty Stores: Stores that specialize in selling a certain type of product, such as clothing stores, appliance stores, pharmacies, etc.

(4) Vegetable Market Type: Places or shops selling vegetables, meat, poultry, eggs, aquatic products, and staple foods.

(5) Self-Service Stores: Places where customers are open to selecting products directly and paying according to the marked price (supermarkets).

(6) Jointly Operated Stores: Business premises where various shops and stalls are concentrated together, which may also coexist with department stores or be attached to service businesses such as dining and repair.

(7) Pedestrian Commercial Streets: Pedestrian streets set up for shopping, dining, entertainment, beauty, and relaxation. Motor vehicles are prohibited from driving on pedestrian streets without permission.

The lighting of department stores is an effective tool to reflect the taste and image of the shopping mall. Its design changes with the indoor goods content. The general lighting of department stores is generally divided into the following areas: general indoor lighting, display lighting, and other area lighting.

As department stores provide platforms for various brands to display and sell products, the emphasis when constructing department stores is on general lighting. To ensure a high turnover rate of department stores, the general lighting level requirements are relatively high. However, to meet the proportion of lighting between the display area and the general area, the average illumination of general lighting should also be moderate and not excessively high. For high-end department stores, the average horizontal illuminance of general lighting should be controlled at 500lx, which aligns with international standards; for general department stores, an average illuminance of 300lx for general lighting is sufficient. The color rendering index (CRI) of general lighting in department stores should be Ra>80, and depending on actual requirements, the color temperature should range from 3000 to 6000K.

Supermarkets, also known as self-service stores, allow customers to freely select and purchase goods in the store and then pay at the checkout. They generally consist of the following areas: department area, fresh goods area, fruits and vegetables area, storage area, office area, dining rest area, outdoor and road advertising area, etc. The operation of a warehousing supermarket depends on customer traffic, so a relatively high lighting level is required to avoid overcrowding. Lighting can create an overall atmosphere in supermarkets and also help distinguish different product categories. High-end supermarkets require an average horizontal illuminance of 500lx, while general supermarkets require an average horizontal illuminance of 300lx, and uniformity of illumination must be achieved.

In the department area, a relatively high color temperature is required. In the food area, people are increasingly concerned about nutrition and health and prefer fresh goods, which have seen a significant increase in sales. Meanwhile, due to the accelerated pace of modern life, people prefer convenient and efficient shopping methods for daily necessities. To make the illuminated objects appear fresher, a color temperature of around 3000 to 4000K is generally chosen.

In the retail industry, more and more companies are choosing specialty stores or flagship stores as their operating model. This method involves unified brand planning or design, and a sales network is established through franchising.

These types of lighting can be divided into: window lighting, general lighting of the store, emphasis lighting, and special function lighting (such as cashier areas).

The illumination requirements of specialty stores are higher than those of department stores. For key areas and important products, specialty stores have higher requirements for emphasis lighting, which may be twice as high as those of department stores; the color temperature of specialty stores is slightly warmer, and the color rendering index also needs to be higher. These two tables actually reflect the difference between general store and specialty store lighting.

LED light sources are energy-saving, environmentally friendly, and UV-free, catering to the psychological preferences of some businesses for displaying personalized light environments, becoming a preferred light source for certain businesses to display special products. Its full-spectrum color range is very suitable for creating atmospheres in specialty stores and shopping malls. The advantages of LED light sources in local lighting, emphasis lighting, and area lighting can create high-quality light environments that other traditional lighting sources cannot match, making it very suitable for the domain of commercial lighting. At this point, price becomes a secondary consideration.

Integrated LED light sources have all characteristics and are easy to control, capable of creating static and dynamic lighting effects, from white light to full spectrum of any color, rendering a strong entertainment atmosphere. The advent of LED lighting has opened up new ideas for the decoration design of such spaces.

LED light sources are small in size and solid-state, giving lamp manufacturers unlimited room for creativity. Various styles of LED lighting can be professionally produced, and the full spectrum of LED light and dynamic/static lighting effects make its decorative and mood-setting functions shine in such venues.

Museums, art exhibition halls, and other venues have high requirements for lighting environments, and the exhibited items require light sources that are UV-free and have no heat radiation. LED is a cold light source that does not contain ultraviolet rays in the light, which can fully meet the special lighting requirements of museums and art exhibition halls.

The application of LED light sources in indoor lighting has interpreted a new concept for the lighting environment of theaters and TV studios. As a first-class British TV station, GMTV has changed the lighting of its studios to color-changing LEDs, reducing energy consumption in lighting by more than 60%, and the studio temperature has also dropped to a more comfortable level.

The use of LED products in hotels and inns brings customers a different experience. In addition to energy savings, it can also showcase luxury and warmth. For owners, the personalized lighting environment created by LED can fully demonstrate the strength of the enterprise.

Intelligent LED grayscale adjustment can adjust the lighting environment of meeting rooms or multi-purpose halls according to different meeting content. Whether serious or lively, LED intelligent lighting can meet the needs of different meeting themes.

Exhibitions and fashion shows are venues for businesses to showcase their products and services. For businesses, in order to better attract customers, promote products, and ultimately reach cooperation agreements, they need personalized light environments to showcase their products and services. LED has great potential in the field of exhibition and fashion show lighting.