Featured Image: SAF1 Static White Floodlight by Hydrel

In the spirit of dressing up for the Halloween season, this month, we’re featuring some of our favorite manufacturers that can help you dress up your exterior buildings! Exterior lighting plays a critical role in the aesthetics and safety of commercial and industrial buildings. The right exterior lighting can make a space look more appealing, create safer spaces for pedestrians, accent architectural features, and reduce energy costs. Lighting is also one of the easiest ways to bring a little bit of spooky Halloween magic to your next building exterior project!

The most important element to consider when selecting an exterior lighting fixture is its Ingress Protection (IP) rating. IP ratings were developed to measure the level of protection that an electrical enclosure offers against dust and water intrusion. The minimum IP rating that a lighting fixture must have to successfully withstand outdoor elements is IP65, but exterior lighting fixtures can have IP ratings up to IP69K!

Explore some of our favorite exterior lighting solutions to help you dress up your next building exterior project below!

Exterior Linear Lighting

Exterior Linear Lighting

Hyline 500 Series by Hydrel
Offering superior optical performance and efficiency in a small profile, the Hyline 500 Series of outdoor linear accent luminaires is the perfect fixture to dress up your exterior building! Whether floodlighting, grazing, or wall washing, the Hyline delivers multiple distribution options with exceptional beam control, placing light exactly where intended. This series is also IP66-rated and complete with advanced dimming and dynamic features.
In-Grade Luminaires

In-Grade Luminaires

Lumenbeam Inground Large by Lumenpulse
The Lumenbeam Inground Large by Lumenpulse is a high-performance, ground-recessed LED projector designed to solve a range of inground lighting challenges with a choice of optics, trim, lenses, and control options. Built with robust, high-quality materials that are resistant to harsh environments, the Lumenbeam Inground Large delivers L70 LED lifetimes from 79,000 up to 370,000 hours, has a Drive-Over rating of 5000kg, IK10 glass lens, and an IP68 factory-sealed optical chamber.
Floodlights

Floodlights

1050 COB Series by Vista Pro
Vista Professional Architectural Lighting’s 1057 and 1059 luminaires are multi-purpose up & accent floodlights designed for highlighting architectural and landscape features. These powerful, compact fixtures utilize integrated Chip-On-Board (COB) LED technology and are available with integral, dimmable drivers. Units can be ground, wall, or ceiling mounted onto a variety of substrates, including concrete, tile, or landscape materials.
Exterior Wall Sconces

Exterior Wall Sconces

Incito 4” Direct-Indirect Wall Mount Cylinder by Gotham Lighting
Create multiple layers of light with the Incito 4” Direct-Indirect Wall Mount Cylinder by Gotham Lighting! This high-performing cylinder provides individually controlled direct or indirect light that can be independently specified for lumen output, beam spreads, and accessories, allowing for a complete custom design. Incito is also available in an ample array of mounting types, trims, sizes, and colors.