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Improved design and architecture isn't... *( read )* Tags: [Learning LED](https://blog.xtralight.com/topic/learning-led), [Office Building](https://blog.xtralight.com/topic/office-building), [Industrial](https://blog.xtralight.com/topic/industrial), ![6 Things You Should Know About LED Parking Lot Lights](https://blog.xtralight.com/hubfs/025_DSC_2296-Pano.jpg) ![](https://blog.xtralight.com/hubfs/X-1.png) By [The XtraLight Team](https://blog.xtralight.com/author/the-xtralight-team) On April 16, 2018 ## [6 Things You Should Know About LED Parking Lot Lights](https://blog.xtralight.com/6-things-you-should-know-about-led-parking-lot-lighting) Keeping a parking lot well-lit every night can get expensive, especially during times of the year when daylight hours are at a... *( read )* Tags: [Learning LED](https://blog.xtralight.com/topic/learning-led), [Industrial](https://blog.xtralight.com/topic/industrial), [Case Study](https://blog.xtralight.com/topic/case-study), ![Top Concerns Architects Have When Integrating Lighting Products Into Their Designs](https://blog.xtralight.com/hubfs/XtraLight-Architect-LED-Lighting-Retail.jpg) ![](https://blog.xtralight.com/hubfs/X-1.png) By [The XtraLight Team](https://blog.xtralight.com/author/the-xtralight-team) On March 8, 2018 ## [Top Concerns Architects Have When Integrating Lighting Products Into Their Designs](https://blog.xtralight.com/top-concerns-architects-have-when-incorporating-lighting-products-into-their-designs) Experienced architects understand the importance of a great LED lighting solution. For commercial projects, architectural... *( read )* Tags: [Learning LED](https://blog.xtralight.com/topic/learning-led), [Architecture](https://blog.xtralight.com/topic/architecture) ![LED Solutions: Choosing Between LED Retrofit Kits and New LED Fixtures](https://blog.xtralight.com/hubfs/Light-Replacement.jpg) ![](https://blog.xtralight.com/hubfs/X-1.png) By [The XtraLight Team](https://blog.xtralight.com/author/the-xtralight-team) On August 30, 2017 ## [LED Solutions: Choosing Between LED Retrofit Kits and New LED Fixtures](https://blog.xtralight.com/led-solutions-choosing-between-led-retrofit-kits-and-new-led-fixtures) The rapid expansion of LED technology in troffers, high-bays and other lighting applications has caught not just manufacturers... *( read )* Tags: [Learning LED](https://blog.xtralight.com/topic/learning-led), [Office Building](https://blog.xtralight.com/topic/office-building), [Retail](https://blog.xtralight.com/topic/retail), ![What Does Made in America Really Mean?](https://blog.xtralight.com/hubfs/kevin-morris-52490.jpg) ![](https://blog.xtralight.com/hubfs/X-1.png) By [The XtraLight Team](https://blog.xtralight.com/author/the-xtralight-team) On August 16, 2017 ## [What Does Made in America Really Mean?](https://blog.xtralight.com/what-does-made-in-america-really-mean) The words "Made in America" are more than a marketing slogan. When you see "Made in America" or "Made in USA," you are actually... *( read )* Tags: [Learning LED](https://blog.xtralight.com/topic/learning-led), [LED Policy](https://blog.xtralight.com/topic/led-policy), [News](https://blog.xtralight.com/topic/news), ![5 Reasons Schools Should Adopt LED Lighting](https://blog.xtralight.com/hubfs/led%20lighting%20in%20classrooms.jpeg) ![](https://blog.xtralight.com/hubfs/X-1.png) By [The XtraLight Team](https://blog.xtralight.com/author/the-xtralight-team) On July 21, 2017 ## [5 Reasons Schools Should Adopt LED Lighting](https://blog.xtralight.com/5-reasons-schools-should-adopt-led-lighting) Students are often at the forefront of the latest trends. Schools, on the other hand, wait for all of the evidence to be in... *( read )* Tags: [Learning LED](https://blog.xtralight.com/topic/learning-led), [Education](https://blog.xtralight.com/topic/education), [News](https://blog.xtralight.com/topic/news), ![LED Street Lighting and Blue Light](https://blog.xtralight.com/hubfs/thaddaeus-lim-40018.jpg) ![](https://blog.xtralight.com/hubfs/X-1.png) By [The XtraLight Team](https://blog.xtralight.com/author/the-xtralight-team) On April 4, 2017 ## [LED Street Lighting and Blue Light](https://blog.xtralight.com/led-street-lighting-and-blue-light) The American Medical Association (AMA) released a publication in 2016 entitled [Guidance to Reduce Harm from High Intensity Street...](https://www.ama-assn.org/sites/default/files/media-browser/public/about-ama/councils/Council%20Reports/council-on-science-public-health/a16-csaph2.pdf) *( read )* Tags: [Learning LED](https://blog.xtralight.com/topic/learning-led), [Municipal](https://blog.xtralight.com/topic/municipal) ![Energy Savings Forecast of Solid State Lighting: Part 9 Building Exterior Lighting](https://blog.xtralight.com/hubfs/energy-savings-forecast-part-9-exterior-building-lighting.jpg) ![](https://blog.xtralight.com/hubfs/X-1.png) By [The XtraLight Team](https://blog.xtralight.com/author/the-xtralight-team) On March 23, 2017 ## [Energy Savings Forecast of Solid State Lighting: Part 9 Building Exterior Lighting](https://blog.xtralight.com/energy-savings-forecast-of-solid-state-lighting-part-9-building-exterior-lighting) You know that you’ve made it when floodlights illuminate a path to the door of your organization. When people can clearly see... *( read )* Tags: [Learning LED](https://blog.xtralight.com/topic/learning-led), [Municipal](https://blog.xtralight.com/topic/municipal) ![Energy Savings Forecast of Solid State Lighting: Part 8 Parking Lot and Garage Lighting](https://blog.xtralight.com/hubfs/Energy-savings-forecast-of-solid-state-lighting-part-8-parking-lot-and-garage-lighting.jpg) ![](https://blog.xtralight.com/hubfs/X-1.png) By [The XtraLight Team](https://blog.xtralight.com/author/the-xtralight-team) On March 16, 2017 ## [Energy Savings Forecast of Solid State Lighting: Part 8 Parking Lot and Garage Lighting](https://blog.xtralight.com/energy-savings-forecast-of-solid-state-lighting-part-8-parking-lot-and-garage-lighting) How would you feel, walking into a dark parking lot or parking garage at night with insufficient lighting? 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