Environmentally sensitive building design creates facilities which integrate into the surrounding environment. Their sustainability offers not only ecological benefits but reduced costs to building owners in the form of tax rebates and reduced operating costs.

Commercial design teams are promoting creative spaces which offer occupants enhanced comfort and control while simultaneously benefitting the environment. A myriad of building materials and systems are used to minimize a facilities ecological impact. Lighting is a key element in sustainable building design, providing efficient illumination for various activities while adding a unique aesthetic dimension to each space.

Creative lighting design and control enhances the interior landscape of every facility, providing opportunities for substantial reduction in energy. Initially guided by governmental legislation, many current designs are directed toward voluntary targets such as those established by the USGBC and LEED.