--- title: XtraLight Lighting Blog | Outdoor description: Outdoor | The XtraLight Lighting Blog brings you regular news and information regarding LED lighting and the industries we serve. --- [![XtraLight Logo-01](https://blog.xtralight.com/hs-fs/hubfs/XtraLight%20Logo-01.png?width=261&name=XtraLight%20Logo-01.png)](https://www.xtralight.com)   - [Products](https://www.xtralight.com/products/) - [What's New](https://blog.xtralight.com/topic/news) - [Rep Locator](https://www.xtralight.com/rep-locator/) - [Markets](https://www.xtralight.com/markets/) - [Blog](https://blog.xtralight.com/) - [Resources](https://www.xtralight.com/library/) - [Company](https://www.xtralight.com/about-us/) [CHAT](https://blog.xtralight.com/topic/outdoor#hs-chat-open) [+1 (800) 678 6960](tel:+1%20(800)%20678%206960) [Get Pricing](https://info.xtralight.com/cs/c/?cta_guid=cf2427f1-0210-41d5-8a36-5a80898fd076&signature=AAH58kEHLc5FNXcDhaGC9CDrZdPeXIqWWQ&placement_guid=2e5244ab-29ed-41a5-bfa1-1dd8c53cea08&click=8d7f7b59-2746-4f2c-a828-03b0644ed4c4&hsutk=7d1bb3a59de218fb69d35870a560088a&canon=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.xtralight.com%2F&portal_id=2323907&redirect_url=APefjpHAf2ufmc5dPDzzGiey93KdA3KwYsLDK4hJjAyIe891jf1lA06NaLNrT-1f50tviwVRn74Pk1X50DQNND5zYvxguvvvVYNJRj6oVsI-ev03Ka-YFR3U-bi84E6oGTZrjc-m1Kg52QlwoOvHGyOrCnCT6bNuLpJHaed3Vb35Xb2if9_gUPCgOwzdpyXJG6oJvstpfXFe4vEKk_jgWYC2N2ebmAY8J9pvcXALF4hCZ1xsPtldpLE5dVunwoaRZ3FirMfOj3FQ&__hstc=205099791.7d1bb3a59de218fb69d35870a560088a.1605070630182.1605201833731.1605240242060.4&__hssc=205099791.1.1605240242060&__hsfp=1954195057) Insight An XtraLight Blog - [Recent Posts](https://blog.xtralight.com) - [News](https://blog.xtralight.com/topic/news#topic) - [Industry](https://blog.xtralight.com/topic/industry#topic) - [Specs](https://blog.xtralight.com/topic/specs#topic) - [Products](https://blog.xtralight.com/topic/products#topic) - [Awards](https://blog.xtralight.com/topic/awards#topic) ![Florida Wildlife Certifications:](https://blog.xtralight.com/hubfs/turtle.jpg) ![](https://blog.xtralight.com/hubfs/Camerons%20Signature%20Photo.jpg) By [Cameron Dillehay](https://blog.xtralight.com/author/cameron-dillehay) On July 15, 2019 ## [Florida Wildlife Certifications:](https://blog.xtralight.com/florida-wildlife-certifications) **XtraLight announces seven new products dedicated to wildlife conservation.** *( read )* Tags: [Learning LED](https://blog.xtralight.com/topic/learning-led), [News](https://blog.xtralight.com/topic/news), [Awards](https://blog.xtralight.com/topic/awards), ![IP-65, IP-67, IP69K? 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Just flip a... *( read )* Tags: [Learning LED](https://blog.xtralight.com/topic/learning-led), [LED Policy](https://blog.xtralight.com/topic/led-policy), [Office Building](https://blog.xtralight.com/topic/office-building), ![The Critical Role of a Lighting Designer](https://blog.xtralight.com/hubfs/XtraLight-University-Houston-Custom-Light.jpg) ![](https://blog.xtralight.com/hubfs/X-1.png) By [The XtraLight Team](https://blog.xtralight.com/author/the-xtralight-team) On July 11, 2018 ## [The Critical Role of a Lighting Designer](https://blog.xtralight.com/critical-role-of-a-lighting-designer) Without light, we cannot see, and since so many of our daily activities are inherently tied to our ability to perceive shape,... *( read )* Tags: [Learning LED](https://blog.xtralight.com/topic/learning-led), [LED Policy](https://blog.xtralight.com/topic/led-policy), [Office Building](https://blog.xtralight.com/topic/office-building), ![How Does LEED Affect Lighting Design?](https://blog.xtralight.com/hubfs/XtraLight-LEED-Certification-Facebook-Image-01.jpg) ![](https://blog.xtralight.com/hubfs/X-1.png) By [The XtraLight Team](https://blog.xtralight.com/author/the-xtralight-team) On July 2, 2018 ## [How Does LEED Affect Lighting Design?](https://blog.xtralight.com/how-does-leed-affect-lighting-design) There is an ongoing initiative in architecture and construction to make buildings better. 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), [VIEW MORE](https://blog.xtralight.com/topic/outdoor/page/2) - [+1 (888) 204 8322](tel:+1%20(888)%20204%208322) - [info@xtralight.com](mailto:info@xtralight.com) - [8812 Frey Road, Houston, Texas USA](https://goo.gl/maps/RU43ao9xCMUmbijv6) - - - - - - [LED Lighting Products](https://www.xtralight.com/products/) - [Rep Locator](https://www.xtralight.com/rep-locator/) - [Company](https://www.xtralight.com/company/) - [Markets](https://www.xtralight.com/markets/) - [Contact](https://www.xtralight.com/contact-us/) - [Blog](https://blog.xtralight.com/) - [News](https://www.xtralight.com/in-the-news/) - [Careers](https://www.xtralight.com/company/careers/) - [Intranet](https://myxlm.com/login.aspx) --- XTRALIGHT ©