Architectural Lighting Market By Lighting Type (Ambient, Task, Accent), By Lighting Component (Ballasts, Lamp Holders, Lenses/Shades, Trims, Wiring, Reflectors, Other Component), By Lighting Source (Incandescent Lights, Fluorescent Lights, Light-Emitting Diode (LED), High-Intensity Discharge (HID), Other Light Sources), By Application, By End Use, By Region and By Country; Outlook and Forecasts, 2025 – 2035

Report Summary

Architectural Lighting Market Size Statistics

• As per Vertex Market Research, Architectural lighting market size and share is projected to surpass USD 23 Billion by 2035.
• Worldwide Architectural Lighting Market is forecasted to grow with 8% CAGR from 2025 to 2035.
• Global Architectural Lighting Market was recorded at USD 10.5 Billion in 2024 and expected to reach USD 15 Billion by 2030.

Global Architectural Lighting Market has witnessed significant growth with the accelerating urbanization, infrastructure development investments, and widespread demand for energy-efficient lighting solutions. Development and widespread adoption of LED technologies have been a significant contributor towards speeding up market growth by providing benefits such as longer life, reduced power consumption, and increased design flexibility. The integration of IoT-based intelligent lighting systems and next-generation control platforms has boosted the functions of architectural lights through automation, real-time monitoring, and responsive lighting environments.

The market for architectural lighting is also recording increasing demand from commercial, hospitality, and retail establishments where the installation of architectural lighting occurs for functional as well as aesthetic purposes. Green building practices and the pressure to make buildings greener have further increased the impact of architectural lighting in making buildings more energy-efficient as well as visually appealing. Supportive government policies and incentive packages for retrofitting existing buildings with energy-efficient lighting systems are also fast-tracking the movement toward architectural lighting infrastructures.

Architectural Lighting Market Overview 

Architectural Lighting is the art and science of integrating lighting systems within building and space architecture for aesthetic, functional, safety, and usability reasons. It involves careful specification and positioning of light fixtures to illuminate structural components, define zone boundaries, create ambiance, and offer visibility within interior and exterior spaces. As a matter of utility and functionality besides aesthetics, architectural lighting is concerned with technical aspects such as energy efficiency, sustainability, light distribution, glare control, and color temperature. It encompasses different types of lights such as Ambient, Accent, Façade, Landscape, Task, And Cove Lighting, usually supplied with sophisticated LED, OLED, and smart control technology.

Some of the common luminaires or light types in architectural lighting market include Recessed Downlights, Gimbal Downlights, LED Panels, Recessed Troffers, Surface-Mounted Light Fixtures, Spotlights, Pendant Downlights, Track Lighting, Under-Cabinet Lights, LED Strip Lights / Modular Tape Lights, Linear Cove Fixtures, Wall Washers, Beam Floodlights, Bollard Lights, Inground Uplights, Façade Grazers, and various other product types.

Architectural lighting is used extensively across market sectors such as residential, commercial, hospitality, urban development, public monuments, and heritage buildings where it is both functionally and aesthetically critical.

Architectural Lighting Market – Key Insights

• On the basis of Lighting Type, the Ambient segment dominated the Architectural Lighting Market with around 50% market share in 2024.

• On the basis of Lighting Component, the Lamps segmented is projected to record highest growth during the forecast period till 2035.

• On the basis of Lighting Source, the Light-Emitting Diode (LED) segment held the leading share at more than 70% of the Architectural Lighting Market in 2024.

• On the basis of Application, Indoor segment registered highest sales and contributed around USD 7 Billion revenue in 2024.

• On the basis of End Use, Commercial segment dominated in terms of architectural lighting market revenue with almost half the market share.

• On the basis of Region, Asia Pacific dominated the global Architectural Market with around 40% market share in 2024.

Architectural Lighting Market - Top Trends to Watch Out

• Smart Lighting, IoT, and AI Deep Integration.
• Architectural Integration and Minimalist Aesthetics.
• Widespread Adoption of Human-Centric Lighting (HCL) and Circadian Lighting Designs.
• Demand for Customization, Personalization, and Dynamic Lighting.
• Lighting as an Integrated Multi-functional Component with Light-as-a-Service (LaaS).

What are Architectural Lighting Market Segmentations and Market Shares?

Architectural Lighting Market Segments by Lighting Type

• Ambient
• Task
• Accent

In 2024, ambient lighting was the largest segment in 2024 and captured around 50% share of the architectural lighting market. Its position as the market-leading category is due to its extensive use in residential, commercial, and public infrastructure projects where it serves as the main source of general lighting and illumination. Its capacity to make consistent light environments and introduce spatial convenience and energy efficiency makes it a main component in new building as well as retrofit buildings. The Accent lighting segment is projected to record the fastest growth over the forecast period until 2035.

Architectural Lighting Market Segments by Lighting Component

• Lamps
• Ballasts
• Lamp Holders
• Lenses/Shades
• Trims
• Wiring
• Reflectors
• Other Components

Based on lighting component, the lamps & luminaires segment is expected to grow with the highest CAGR during the forecast period. There is an increasing adoption of advanced and energy-efficient lamp technologies, primarily LED-based technologies, that excel in longevity, efficiency, and design flexibility. Greater emphasis on sustainable building and retrofit activities in commercial and institutional markets further drives this segment. In addition, ongoing advances in color rendition, dimmability, and smart connectivity further strengthen the central role of advanced lamps technologies in modern architectural lighting systems.

Architectural Lighting Market Segments by Lighting Source

• Incandescent Lights
• Fluorescent Lights
• Light-Emitting Diode (LED)
• High-Intensity Discharge (HID)
• Other Light Sources

In 2024, LED light source segment dominated the architectural lighting market, holding a market share of over 70% among all the light source types. This is due to the shift from traditional lighting technologies to energy-saving and durable LED technology. LEDs present several benefits including reduced energy consumption, high luminous efficacy, longer lifespan, and negligible maintenance needs. In addition, the combining of LEDs with smart controls and IoT-based lighting solutions has positioned them as the preferred option in residential, commercial, and public infrastructure applications. As sustainability requirements and green building certifications tighten, the adoption of LED-based architectural lighting is projected to further gain momentum during the forecast period.

Architectural Lighting Market Segments by Application

• Indoor / Interior
• Outdoor / Exterior

In 2024, the indoor segment dominated the worldwide architectural lighting market, accounting for approximately USD 7 Billion in revenue. Architectural lighting is installed across residential, commercial, hospitality, and institutional interior spaces, where it brings functionality along with aesthetics. Demand is also fueled by the use of energy-saving and smart lighting systems, especially in offices, healthcare facilities, hotels, and upscale homes. Heightened activity in renovation and retrofitting programs is always driving the indoor segment momentum.

Outdoor segment encompasses the lighting solutions for monuments, landscapes, façades, public space, and architectural street lighting. All these applications demand weather-resistant, long-lasting luminaires that have the ability to operate in diverse conditions. Due to rising urbanization, infrastructure growth, and smart cities, the demand for sophisticated, design-oriented outdoor lighting is likely to grow steadily in worldwide markets.

Architectural Lighting Market Segments by End Use

• Commercial
• Residential
• Industrial
• Other End Uses 

In 2024, commercial end use category maintained leading share of around 50%. This is mainly due to the massive usage of architectural lighting in offices, shopping malls, retail stores, educational institutions, airports, hotels, and other commercial buildings. Focus on brand identity, customer experience, and energy-saving lighting solutions has immensely boosted demand in commercial segment. The integration of smart and connected lighting systems in commercial buildings, coupled with sustainability objectives and green certification standards, continues to stimulate market growth. With increasing global urbanization and commercial building activities speeding up globally, the commercial end-use sector is projected to retain its dominating position during the forecast period.

The residential segment is witnessing robust growth, fueled by rising housing construction, especially in urban and suburban areas, and increasing demand for aesthetically designed, energy-efficient, and smart home lighting solutions. Home remodeling and renovation trends are also propelling adoption, as homeowners are looking to move to LED-based, visually elegant systems. Throughout the forecast period, the residential segment will contribute substantially, aided by trends towards smart home ecosystems, personalized living spaces in addition to demand for luxury, design-oriented architectural lighting.

Architectural Lighting Market Report Scope & Snapshot

What are Regional & Country Trends in Global Architectural Lighting Market?

Global Architectural Lighting Market - Regional Insights

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Middle East and Africa
• South America

Asia Pacific led the global architectural lighting market in 2024 with around 40% market share and is projected to record the highest growth during forecast period till 2035. Rapid urbanization, large-scale infrastructure expansion, and growing residential and commercial construction in countries such as China, India, and Southeast Asia are driving demand. Smart city government investments and widespread use of IoT-supported, energy-efficient LED technology further add to the growth. The region also has robust manufacturing capacity, which provides for the supply of cheap, creative lighting systems.

North America architectural lighting market is a mature but technologically sophisticated market, underpinned by early take-up of LED and smart lighting, strict energy regulations, and continued retrofitting in commercial and institutional buildings. The U.S. and Canada lead the way in green certification, with high demand across office, retail, hospitality, and smart home markets.

Europe also has a strong market position, fueled by stringent energy efficiency policies, architectural design importance, and sustainable building innovation. The UK, Germany, France, and Italy are leading LED and intelligent lighting deployments, particularly in retrofitting existing buildings and net-zero building initiatives. Europe's reputation as a design and technology hub, combined with smart city expenditures, supports consistent demand for high-performance, human-centric luminaires.

How is the Competition Dynamics in Architectural Lighting Market?

Architectural lighting market size and share expected to reach USD 23 Billion by 2035, growing with 8% CAGR from 2025 to 2035. The Ambient segment dominated the Architectural Lighting Market with around 50% market share in 2024.

The architectural lighting industry is highly competitive and dynamic, comprising multinational brands and specialized niche manufacturers. Competitive positioning is driven by technology innovation, compliance with regulations, design innovation, and the capability to provide integrated, energy-efficient lighting solutions linked to sustainability objectives. The focus has shifted away from traditional, product-based models to smart, connected, and adaptive lighting systems. The players are now stepping up R&D expenditure to spur LED performance gains, color accuracy, miniaturization, and sophisticated control technologies.

Differentiators are in the form of capabilities such as human-centric lighting (HCL), customization, and smart connectivity to deliver solutions customized for diverse architectural needs. Players are diversifying their portfolio to provide flexible luminaires for indoor, outdoor, residential, commercial, and industrial applications.

Some of the key companies operating in Architectural Lighting Market include (but not limited to):

• Acuity Brands 
• Ansell Lighting
• Artemide 
• Axis Lighting
• Bega 
• Claypaky 
• Cree Lighting
• Current Lighting
• Delta Light
• Disano 
• ERCO 
• Fagerhult Group
• Feilo Sylvania
• Flos 
• GVA Lighting
• Hubbell
• IGuzzini
• L&L Luce&Light
• Lightnet 
• Louis Poulsen
• Luceplan 
• Martin Professional
• Nemo Lighting
• OSRAM
• Panasonic 
• Prolicht 
• Reggiani 
• Signify (Philips Lighting)
• Siteco 
• Targetti Sankey
• Technical Consumer Products Inc
• TRILUX 
• Vibia
• Vertigo Bird
• WAC Lighting
• Wever & Ducré
• XAL 
• Zumtobel Group 
• Others

Architectural Lighting Industry Developments

• Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Strategic Alliances/Joint Ventures, & Partnerships: More than 300 deals in the last five years
• New Product Launches: 4,000+ new product launches in the last five years
• Key Technologies Advancements: Advanced LED, Smart & Connected Lighting, Human-Centric Lighting (HCL), AI & ML in Lighting, UV-C LED Integration, OLED.

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