The era of lighting operating as a standalone silo is ending. Deep, bidirectional integration between lighting control systems and Building Management Systems (BMS) is now a key requirement for commercial projects. Modern systems use open protocols like BACnet, MQTT, or open APIs to share data seamlessly. The lighting network provides granular occupancy and daylight data to the BMS, enabling optimization of HVAC in near-real-time, heating or cooling only occupied zones. Conversely, the BMS can inform the lighting system of scheduled events or alarm states. This convergence creates a truly intelligent building where subsystems cooperate to maximize energy efficiency, occupant comfort, and operational intelligence. It also simplifies the user interface for facility managers, who can monitor and control lighting, HVAC, and security from a single pane of glass, leading to more efficient building operations and significant operational cost savings.
