Alcon Lighting

Alcon Lighting Architectural LED lighting built for commercial use applications.

With a reputation for the depth and breadth of its energy efficient lighting inventory, Alcon Lighting firmly believes that LED Lighting is the final step in energy efficient lighting solutions and the ideal replacement for all lighting applications. Without mercury—an ingredient in fluorescent bulbs that the state of California has categorized as Hazardous Waste—LED light bulbs reduce energy consumption by 90%.

09/03/2026

What separates a well-engineered luminaire from a commodity? Pioneering lighting designer Francesca Bettridge shares how she evaluates every detail, from end caps to how a product adjusts to field conditions, before she puts trust in any manufacturer. Bettridge explains why responsive support during the installation process can earn respect and foster cooperation and keep customers coming back to a brand.

Architects often share with lighting designers what they would like to light at the start of a project, but just as impo...
08/31/2026

Architects often share with lighting designers what they would like to light at the start of a project, but just as important, and often overlooked, is what shouldn’t be lit. Good lighting design is not about lighting everything. It’s about discernment.

In this Lighting Conversations interview, lighting designer Lisa talks with Alcon Lighting’s Murrye Bernard about coordinating lighting with architecture, using contrast and visual hierarchy, avoiding common design mistakes, and understanding how a thoughtful lighting strategy can reduce project costs. They also discuss the careful use of circadian, color-tunable, and dynamic RGB+W lighting; the role of lighting in visual storytelling; and the importance of designing spaces that support emotion, function, and human experience.

Watch the full conversation at the link in bio.

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08/31/2026

Why are more architects involving lighting experts earlier in the design process?

According to Bob Contos, Alcon Lighting’s Director of Sales, the accelerating pace of lighting technology is a major reason. Products, controls, and performance capabilities evolve quickly, often faster than design teams and even manufacturers can fully track.

Requests for lighting specification assistance arrive daily as architects and designers seek expert guidance in a rapidly evolving industry. Lighting education is a major focus at Alcon Lighting, not only to inform customers, but also to keep its own team current on the technologies, applications, and regulations shaping the industry.

08/27/2026

Big architectural lighting and design ideas often face compromises when budgets tighten.

Experienced lighting designer Francesca Bettridge spoke with Alcon Lighting’s Murrye Bernard about starting with a broad range of possibilities: collaborating early and building a list of alternate solutions rather than committing to a single fixed concept.

As budgets and plans evolve, she narrows the approach with intention, protecting the integrity of the lighting elements most essential to the design.

Are we overlighting our commercial spaces?From rows of downlights to uniformly bright interiors, some of the most common...
08/26/2026

Are we overlighting our commercial spaces?

From rows of downlights to uniformly bright interiors, some of the most common lighting design choices can actually flatten architecture, create visual fatigue and diminish the experience of a space.
Architect Marlon Blackwell, FAIA, and workplace strategist Kay Sargent, FASID, FIIDA, share a different approach—one that embraces shadow, reflected light, thoughtful contrast and lighting that responds to how people actually use a space.

Explore the commercial lighting habits worth rethinking and what designers can do instead.

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At Wilton Court Apartments in Palo Alto, Alcon Lighting’s 12201-P round-panel LED pendant provides comfortable general i...
08/25/2026

At Wilton Court Apartments in Palo Alto, Alcon Lighting’s 12201-P round-panel LED pendant provides comfortable general illumination in shared interior spaces. Its direct/indirect distribution helps create balanced light and visual comfort. Available in multiple sizes, finishes, outputs, and color temperatures, the fixture supports a durable, straightforward lighting approach throughout the residential multifamily project.

08/21/2026

What’s the biggest mistake buyers make when specifying architectural lighting? Bob Contos, Alcon Lighting’s Director of Sales and a lighting industry veteran, reveals the emotional decisions that can trip up even experienced lighting designers and buyers. He explains why understanding your application and seeking expert guidance from a trusted source matter more than ever in today’s rapidly evolving lighting market.

Better lighting can support better buildings—and better experiences for the people inside them.From energy-efficient LED...
08/21/2026

Better lighting can support better buildings—and better experiences for the people inside them.

From energy-efficient LEDs and advanced controls to glare management and healthier material choices, lighting design can play an important role in supporting LEED and WELL certification objectives.

Explore practical strategies for designing sustainable, people-centered commercial spaces.

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08/20/2026

What’s the one question that should start every lighting project? For Francesca Bettridge, it comes from her first mentor Carroll Cline, who never moves forward without asking: “What are we lighting?” This single question shapes how she approaches surfaces, mood and composition. It’s the same principle she carries into designing lighting for Calvin Klein’s apartment.

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