Today, night is a time of urban life, business and social interaction.
It’s when offices, hotels, retail, service spaces, squares, streets and parks continue to function.
That is precisely why the beginning of the year is the right moment to take a broader look at light.

At LUG Light Factory, we don’t see the start of a new year as a symbolic reset, but as a strategic moment.
A moment to pause and ask not only whether lighting works, but whether it truly supports the development of space, user comfort and the long-term goals of cities and private investors.

That’s why we’ve prepared a short list of new year lighting resolutions worth considering this year — whether you represent a local authority or public institution, or are responsible for commercial investments, infrastructure, workplaces, retail or service spaces.

And this is the question worth starting with: Does our lighting really keep up with how people and spaces function today?

These are not just slogans.
They are concrete directions for thinking about light — light that serves people, supports development and builds long-term value in space.

Resolution No. 1: Let’s stop lighting “because it’s always been that way”

One of the most misleading phrases in the investment world is: “The lighting still works.”

Yes — it works. But is it:

• energy-efficient?
• comfortable for users?
• free from glare and visual fatigue?
• enhancing the image of the place rather than diminishing it?

The new year is a good moment to look at lighting not as a purely technical installation, but as an element of experience — both in public spaces and in offices, shopping centres, hotels or service facilities.

Sometimes the biggest change is not more light.
Sometimes it’s better light.

Resolution No. 2: Plan lighting before it becomes “urgent”

Both public authorities and private investors know this scenario well:

• a failure,
• time pressure,
• a quick decision,
• compromises.

The start of the year is the perfect moment to reverse this logic and:

• plan lighting modernisation in advance,
• divide it into clear stages (technically and financially),
• align it with spatial development, ESG goals and real user needs.

Well-planned lighting means less improvisation, higher quality and more predictable results — whether we’re talking about a street, a park, an office or a commercial facility.

Resolution No. 3: Let’s truly focus on people

Human-centric lighting is no longer a presentation trend.
It has become a real expectation.

Good lighting in 2026:

• improves the sense of safety,
• does not strain the eyes,
• builds the atmosphere of a place,
• supports focus or relaxation — depending on the function of the space.

In offices, retail and hospitality, light increasingly shapes the brand experience.
In cities and public spaces, it directly affects residents’ quality of life.

And interestingly, the best lighting is often the kind no one notices.
Because it simply works the way it should.

Resolution No. 4: ESG — not as a slogan, but as design decisions

ESG is appearing less and less only in strategies. More and more often, it translates into real investment decisions.

In lighting, this means:

• tangible energy consumption reduction,
• longer luminaire lifecycles,
• fewer service interventions,
• responsible design of nighttime spaces.

For cities, companies and investors, this leads to one clear conclusion:
lighting must be not only efficient, but also responsible — environmentally, socially and economically.

Resolution No. 5: Let’s respect the night — Dark Sky matters

More and more investors and municipalities are asking a question that, just a few years ago, sounded niche:
Do we really need to light everything so brightly?

The Dark Sky idea and the reduction of light pollution are no longer just about astronomy.
They are about:

• human health,
• circadian rhythm,
• biodiversity,
• the quality of nighttime space.

Well-designed lighting:

• illuminates only where it is needed,
• avoids upward light emission,
• does not dominate the night landscape.

Sometimes the best design decision is a conscious reduction of light.

Resolution No. 6: Let’s put security first in the Smart world

Digital transformation has turned lighting into much more than luminaires.
Today, it is a networked infrastructure and a core element of Smart City solutions and modern commercial environments.

In 2026, data security is no longer optional. It is the foundation of operational continuity — for both cities and businesses.

Intelligent lighting systems deliver measurable savings and new capabilities, but they also require a responsible approach. Poorly secured IoT networks can become targets for cyberattacks and potential gateways to sensitive data.

At LUG Light Factory, we believe that innovation should never come at the cost of security.
That’s why our Smart solutions are designed with resilience, certified security standards and operational stability in mind — allowing our partners to focus on growth rather than risk.

Because a truly smart city — and a smart business — must be not only intelligent, but above all secure.

Resolution No. 7: Let’s talk earlier — before decisions are made

This is one resolution we particularly recommend.

Discussing lighting at the planning stage — not once specifications are finalised:

• opens up more possibilities,
• allows better alignment with the function of a space,
• saves time and money later on.

At LUG Light Factory, we believe that good projects start with good questions, not catalogues.

Finally — one resolution that truly matters

👉 Let’s plan lighting that will serve for years.

People.
Cities.
Business.
Nature.

If this year you:

• are planning a lighting upgrade,
• are considering a new commercial investment,
• want to organise your lighting strategy in public or private spaces,
• or simply want to check whether your lighting keeps up with change

let’s talk.

The new year is the best moment to switch on the light…
more wisely.

👉 Contact us and plan lighting for the long term — not just for the moment.