Hyatt Hill Country Lighting Case Study

The Hill Country Hyatt multi-use tent lighting project was one of our more unique commercial lighting projects to date. In this joint venture, we acted solely as distributors working in partnership with a Houston-based lighting design and Houston electrical contract services company known as Illuminations Lighting Design.

The Hill Country Hyatt, located in San Antonio, TX, had hired Illuminations Lighting to design and install a new indoor commercial lighting system for a rather challenging structure they had constructed on their property.

This structure was a 5,000 square foot semi-permanent climate controlled tent. The tent was constructed because occupancy had exceeded the limits of the current tennis facilities, and a new structure was needed to cover the tennis court slab and handle overflow guests at the hotel. The advantage this new structure offered was that it could also be used for other functions as well, such as golf tournaments, wedding receptions, Movie Theater, business functions, galas, gold tournaments, and many other uses.

The luxury hotel had decided to construct a semi-permanent structure first, measure the success of the activities and revenue generated, and then they would decide whether or not they needed to build a permanent structure in the future.

In order to create space for this tent, the hotel had uninstalled the tennis court lighting poles and nets, and they hired a landscaping company to help blend the structure into its surroundings. As part of the construction project, the tent builder had installed 400-watt high bay lights to illuminate the interior. These commercial lights performed poorly from both a functional and aesthetic standpoint. The space resembled a garage, not a multi-use gathering place.

Illuminations Lighting Design was contracted to develop and install a new tent lighting system. They contacted us for a 3D model of the proposed system they designed, and to order all necessary equipment. We acted promptly on behalf of ILD, publishing a photometric layout, a 3D rendering of the proposal, and explained the features, advantages, and benefits of the new equipment to the hotel owners.

The proposal met the intended budget of $20,000 (installed) and included (10) rustic chandeliers that featured 21 Lamps, a 2 ring design, and 10’ of sturdy chain per chandelier. ILD also installed a Lutron dimming system for setting light levels. Because the tent was built for multiple, separate uses, switch legs and circuits had to be installed to allow for custom switching and dimming. When the client approved the proposal, we then worked closely with Justice Lighting Group to hammer out all the details of the order, including finish, style, proper chain extension, and critical lead time for delivery of equipment to job site to make certain the equipment arrived on time.

As we previously noted, RLLD acted strictly as a distributor on this project. The owner of ILD, impressed with how efficiently we worked with his organization, had this to say about RLLD Commercial Lighting:

“They quickly quoted and shipped the chandeliers from the factory, straight to the jobsite. They arrived on schedule and without any issues. As a specialty lighting and electrical contractor, staying on schedule means the customer is happy and the job is profitable. I will certainly be using RLLD for other residential lighting and commercial lighting projects.”

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Tennis Court Lights & Tennis Court Lighting Packages

The most effective tennis court lighting fixtures are forward throw fixtures which feature either precision optics or cut off designs that focus maximized lighting levels on the court and minimize glare from surrounding viewpoints. Tennis court lighting design should always be developed with two simultaneous objectives in mind: lighting the court and lighting the ball in play. Optimal illumination depends on striking this balance, and this balance in turn depends upon several other factors such as the number and location of light poles, the type and number of fixtures mounted on each pole, the size of the court, and the number of footcandles needed for the size and function of that court.

When all of these many factors are properly assessed and balanced together with one another, a uniform distribution of the light and non-glare optics is achieved. Ideal tennis court lighting should illuminate the entire court and extend approximately 6ʼ beyond the sidelines and 10ʼ behind the base lines. Metal Halide luminaries are the most common HID source used for tennis court lighting.

Choosing the Right Tennis Court Lights, Poles, and Accessories
Customers can go to our online sports lighting store and buy individual lighting fixtures, supplies, and individual light poles and lamps. Typically, fixtures come equipped with a 1000 watt, Metal Halide bulb. These sports lights are manufactured for both residential and commercial applications, so customers have the flexibility of installing these devices in a variety of settings. RLLD Commercial tennis court light poles come in a variety of heights and can be used for narrow, tournament, and club size tennis courts. For the convenience of both professional designers and certified electricians contracted by homeowners, we have created tennis court lighting packages that are specifically approved and designed for six standard tennis court layouts.

A few additional points bear further attention. Some of our tennis court lighting kits feature a double lamp pole light fixture. This offers a more even spread of illumination and a different look compared to that produced by a conventional, single lamp pole. We also offer quad light poles that have four die cast light fixtures for a distinctive appearance, and we include all necessary accessories for these lighting kits, include mounting hardware, brackets, and lamps. RLLD Commercial Lighting tennis court light kit designs can also be used with basketball and volleyball courts, or any other type of athletic or sports lighting area that requires superior lighting for game purposes. We have tennis lights for club or tournament courts, and we also have packages for single and dual playing fields as well.

Tennis Court Fixture Mounting Methods
In tennis court lighting you can choose between low-mast and high-mast pole configurations. Generally speaking, residential tennis court lighting is better accomplished with low-mast lighting, while high mast lighting is used in areas where higher light levels are required. Low-mast systems used in conjunction with sharp cut-off luminaries produce good uniformity, low glare, reduced amounts of spill light and are relatively easy to maintain.

Country clubs, resorts, five star hotels, and municipal parks can select from over 40 sports lights specifically designed for tennis courts and athletic field lighting. We also have many tennis court lighting articles that go into some Call an RLLD Commercial Lighting Specialist now for detailed suggestions on how to use these high-end, durable tennis court lights and accessories. Consultation over the phone is free to clients and serious inquirers, and competitive fee-based consultation is also available for those seeking information only from our expert staff.

RLLD Commercial Lighting carries a wide variety of commercial athletic sport lighting fixtures including the following specialized lighting applications:

Soccer Field Lighting
Baseball Field Lighting
Softball Field Lighting
Volleyball Court Lighting
Basketball Court Lighting
Rodeo & Horse Arena Lighting
Golf Course & Driving Range Lighting
Football Field Lighting Fixtures

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