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The History of Lighting

Author – Karim Panjwani, General Manager of Calgary Lighting Products Have you heard of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs? Maslow posited that people are motivated to achieve certain needs. Moreover, these needs are divided into 5 stages of ‘basic’ and ‘growth’ needs....

LED Buying Guide – March 2016

With so many different LED options available, it can be tough picking out the right one for your lighting needs. That’s why each month our ‘LED Buying Guide’ brings you tips and tricks to help you make a better educated decision when purchasing your...
Reasons for Light… for Long-Term Savings

Reasons for Light… for Long-Term Savings

Each month we have been highlighting a different way that light makes an impact on our lives. For the second part of this series, we are looking at some of the reasons for good-quality lighting in your building.   While a full building LED retrofit does come...
Awesome Light Installation: Wonderland

Awesome Light Installation: Wonderland

Each month we highlight an awesome light installation in and around Calgary. In 2013 downtown Calgary became home to “Wonderland”, a 12-meter high sculpture created by Barcelona-based designed Jaume Plensa. The piece of public art is located outside of the...
Building Operators & Lighting

Building Operators & Lighting

As a Building Operator, you are in charge of the “day-to-day maintenance and operation of buildings that have heating, mechanical and electrical systems.”¹ Essentially, you are the ‘owner of the infrastructure’ that keeps the building...
Reasons for Light in Your Building… for ROI!

Reasons for Light in Your Building… for ROI!

Each month we have been highlighting a different way that light makes an impact on our lives. For the second part of this series, we are looking at some of the reasons for good-quality lighting in your building.   Updating bulbs and/or light fixtures can add value to...