Designing and delivering high performing lighting systems in Hawaiʻi requires a deep understanding of local climate, codes, construction practices, and client expectations. From hospitality and resort environments to education, commercial offices, mixed use developments, and high end residential projects, specifiers need lighting control solutions that are flexible, resilient, energy efficient, and easy to maintain over time.
Hawaii Lighting Representatives (HILR) serves as a trusted partner to architects, lighting designers, engineers, and owners by pairing local expertise with a curated portfolio of proven control technologies. Through Crestron Commercial Lighting, Casambi, STEINEL Controls, and Aleo Controls, HILR supports specifiers at every stage of the project lifecycle from concept through commissioning and beyond.

 

 

Local Expertise for a Unique Market

Hawaiʻi’s lighting control challenges are unlike those on the mainland. High humidity, salt air, utility costs, sustainability mandates, and geographically dispersed project sites all influence how control systems must be designed and supported.

HILR provides specifiers with:

  • Early design collaboration tailored to island specific conditions
  • Code and energy compliance guidance, including daylighting and occupancy strategies
  • Product selection aligned with local labor availability and maintenance realities
  • On island support that reduces risk during installation and commissioning

By combining national manufacturers with local representation, HILR helps specifiers design systems that perform reliably long after handover.

 

 

Crestron Commercial Lighting: Enterprise Grade Control with Local Support

Crestron Commercial Lighting delivers scalable, enterprise level control for projects that demand centralized management, integration, and long term flexibility. Ideal for commercial offices, education campuses, healthcare facilities, and large hospitality projects, Crestron enables sophisticated control strategies without sacrificing user experience.
HILR supports specifiers and electrical engineers using Crestron by providing:

  • System architecture design assistance, from room based solutions to campus wide deployments
  • Integration planning with shades, HVAC, and building management systems
  • Energy code driven control strategies, including scheduling, daylight harvesting, and occupancy sensing
  • Coordination with local Crestron programmers and commissioning partners

For Hawaiʻi projects where owners expect future adaptability and centralized visibility, HILR helps ensure Crestron systems are designed with both performance and maintainability in mind.
Local Crestron Projects: Punahou Academy Learning Commons, Waipahu High School Girls Athletic Locker Room, Hawaiian Airlines Honolulu Mauka Ramp TechOps, Outrigger Waikiki Wedding Chapel, Makena Golf and Beach Club Maui

 

 

Casambi: Wireless, App Based Control for Design Flexibility

Casambi offers Bluetooth based, wireless lighting control that excels in retrofit projects, boutique hospitality, tenant improvements, and architecturally sensitive spaces. Its decentralized approach reduces infrastructure requirements while delivering sophisticated control capabilities.
HILR helps specifiers leverage Casambi by:

  • Advising on wireless system layouts optimized for concrete construction and island conditions
  • Supporting fixture and driver selection with Casambi ready components
  • Demonstrating scene control, grouping, and commissioning workflows, using the Casambi app
  • Enabling fast deployment with minimal disruption ideal for renovations and phased projects

In Hawaiʻi’s cost conscious and labor constrained environment, Casambi provides a powerful balance of performance, speed, and flexibility backed by HILR’s local expertise.

Local Casambi Projects: NEW Hawaii Convention Center

 

 

STEINEL Controls: Intelligent Sensing for Energy Efficiency

STEINEL is known for high performance occupancy and daylight sensors that deliver precision detection and long term reliability. These solutions are particularly effective in corridors, restrooms, parking structures, classrooms, and circulation spaces where energy savings and user comfort must coexist. STEINEL offers robust outdoor control solutions.
HILR supports specifiers using STEINEL controls by offering:

  • Sensor selection guidance based on ceiling heights, space geometry, and usage patterns
  • Advanced control strategies such as true presence detection and daylight linked dimming
  • Code compliant solutionsthat support aggressive energy targets
  • Coordination with lighting and control systems for seamless integration

By specifying the right sensor technology from the outset, HILR helps designers avoid common pitfalls while maximizing both performance and ROI.

Local Steinel Projects: Hoopili Sales Center

 

 

Aleo Lighting Controls: Practical, Scalable Solutions for Everyday Projects

Aleo Controls provides straightforward, cost effective lighting control solutions that are easy to specify, install, and operate. These systems are well suited for schools, small commercial buildings, warehouses, and multi-tenant spaces across the islands.
HILR assists specifiers with Aleo Controls by:

  • Simplifying control packages to match project scope and budget
  • Ensuring compatibility with Aleo luminaires and third party fixtures
  • Providing clear documentation that supports contractors and inspectors
  • Reducing commissioning complexity while maintaining energy code compliance

For projects where simplicity and reliability are paramount, Aleo Controls offers a practical path forward with local support from HILR.

Local Aleo Projects: SiteOne Store

 

 

BL Lighting Controls: Pragmatic, Code-Driven Control Solutions

BL Lighting Controls delivers practical, code-compliant lighting control solutions designed for everyday commercial projects. Well suited for retail, multi-family, schools, light commercial, and exterior applications, BL focuses on straightforward functionality, reliable components, and cost-effective implementation.
BL solutions integrate easily with common luminaires and drivers, providing essential control features such as occupancy sensing, daylight harvesting, and time-based scheduling without the complexity of large centralized systems.
HILR supports specifiers and contractors using BL Lighting Controls by providing:

  • Guidance on selecting simple, effective control strategies that meet Hawaiʻi energy codes
  • Support for decentralized and room-based control layouts
  • Coordination with lighting fixtures and drivers to ensure compatibility
  • Solutions that balance performance, budget, and ease of installation

For many Hawaiʻi projects, BL Lighting Controls offers a dependable, no-nonsense approach to lighting control—delivering compliance and functionality while respecting project budgets and installation realities.

 

 

End to End Support for Specifiers, Engineers, and Project Consultants

Beyond individual product lines, Hawaii Lighting Representatives distinguishes itself through comprehensive project support:

  • Design Development & Value Engineering – Helping teams balance performance, budget, and constructability
  • Mockups & Demonstrations – Allowing stakeholders to experience control strategies firsthand
  • Contractor Coordination – Supporting installation teams with submittals and system clarity
  • Startup & Commissioning Assistance – Ensuring systems function as designed
  • Post Occupancy Support – Helping owners adapt systems as needs evolve

 

 

A Trusted Partner in Hawaiʻi Lighting Design

Lighting controls are no longer optional; they are essential to energy performance, occupant comfort, and long term building value. With Crestron Commercial Lighting, Casambi, STEINEL Controls, and Aleo Lighting and Controls, Hawaii Lighting Representatives equips specifiers with a versatile toolkit supported by local knowledge and hands on expertise.
By engaging HILR early in the design process, specifiers gain a collaborative partner who understands Hawaiʻi’s unique challenges and delivers control solutions that work from concept to completion and beyond.