Across Canada, businesses are becoming more aware of the connection between customized light intensity in the workplace and employee wellbeing. Yet, lighting — one of the most crucial elements for productivity, comfort, and energy efficiency — is often overlooked or standardized without proper assessment. In most commercial settings, contractors follow a general rule: 500 lumens per square metre. This translates to roughly one 35-watt bulb for every 36 square feet of space. While this meets basic requirements set by Canadian building codes, it fails to consider the variations in lighting needs across different areas — such as dark corners, collaborative spaces, or zones with strong natural light.
In Canada’s green-conscious economy, this kind of inefficiency has a cost. Using the wrong wattage increases electricity use, inflates utility bills, and works against national sustainability goals. For property managers seeking green certifications like LEED or BOMA BEST, lighting inefficiencies are both a financial and reputational setback.
Filling the Gap in the Canadian Lighting Market
That’s where Luminous Canada Inc. comes in. Our subscription-based service offers Canadian property owners and managers a smarter solution: professional light-intensity measurement, personalized assessment, and—most importantly — custom-manufactured lightbulbs designed specifically for their workspace.
Currently, no other service in Canada offers this full-package approach. While hiring an electrical engineer may provide an assessment, they’re restricted to recommending existing products. Our model ensures precision at both the planning and implementation stages — right down to the wattage. We don’t rely on off-the-shelf solutions. Instead, our team measures each area’s specific needs, accounting for layout, natural light, and usage patterns. Then, we manufacture lightbulbs with the exact wattage required to achieve optimal brightness, comfort, and efficiency.
Customized Light Intensity helps improve Canada’s Energy Future
With the Canadian government pushing for more sustainable building practices and reduced emissions, proper lighting is more than a design choice — it’s a step toward a cleaner, more efficient future. By delivering the right light in the right place, we help Canadian businesses cut waste, reduce costs, and support employee wellness.
Let’s move beyond one-size-fits-all lighting. With Luminous Canada Inc., your workspace gets exactly what it needs — nothing more, nothing less.