Urban spaces need to feel both safe and welcoming. Traditionally, security bollards have been all about impact resistance, with lighting often treated as an afterthought. But what if these essential safety features could also brighten and enhance public spaces? Ligman Lighting USA is making that happen by seamlessly integrating illumination into security bollards, a smart and design-forward approach that’s still surprisingly uncommon.
Merging Security with Illumination
Security bollards are an essential element in urban design, providing protection for pedestrians, storefronts, and public spaces from vehicular threats. For architects and lighting designers, Ligman takes this a step further by seamlessly integrating lighting into their bollards, enhancing visibility and ensuring a cohesive nighttime environment. This dual-purpose solution allows design professionals to prioritize both security and aesthetics without compromise.
Ligman offers 13 different bollards that can be upgraded to security bollards, providing flexibility for various project needs. These bollards come in a range of styles, from contemporary to sleek and modern aesthetics. Some models are fully shielded, while others incorporate acrylic or glass shielding to subtly conceal the light source, allowing designers to tailor the visual impact to their projects.
Installation: Secure and Reliable
Proper installation is key to ensuring both the durability and functionality of security bollards. Ligman’s bollards are installed using an inner sleeve that is embedded into the concrete. This sleeve is then filled with concrete up to the driver box, securing the fixture firmly in place. The width of the casting varies based on the impact rating—higher-rated bollards require a wider casting to withstand greater force.
Performance Meets Protection
Ligman’s security bollards are available in two impact resistance ratings, ensuring adaptable solutions for different urban applications:
- Standard Rating: Capable of stopping vehicles weighing up to 5,500 pounds at a speed of 30 miles per hour.
- K4 Rating: Designed for higher security needs, these bollards can halt vehicles up to 15,000 pounds at 30 miles per hour.
By offering these levels of protection while integrating high-quality illumination, Ligman provides a streamlined solution for urban planners seeking both safety and visual appeal.
A Unified Aesthetic Across Form Factors
Of course, great urban lighting design goes beyond just bollards. Ligman Lighting offers families of products that extend this cohesive design to other lighting form factors, including wall packs and area lights mounted on standard poles. By coordinating these elements, architects and designers can achieve a seamless, unified look across an entire space, ensuring consistency in both style and performance.
For example, the Light Linear family of wall packs is designed to work seamlessly with the Light LinearPT security bollard, ensuring a consistent look across different lighting elements. Similarly, the Texas bollard aligns with the Hamilton wall pack or wall mount fixture family, maintaining both visual and functional continuity. Additionally, the Forrey wall mount family includes a bollard version that can be upgraded to a security bollard, providing another option for a cohesive urban lighting approach.
All of this ensures a cohesive design that looks purposeful, where too often security bollards stick out as an afterthought.
Specifying Security Bollards
For architects and lighting designers looking to specify a security-rated Ligman bollard, the process is straightforward. Start by navigating to the security bollard tab under "Outdoor Lighting" on the Ligman website. When reviewing the cut sheets, look for the specification options on the right-hand side. Under the "Security Bollards" section, you’ll find a specific code labeled "Security Bollard." This section provides the necessary drawings and technical details to ensure the correct model is selected and installed properly.
Why This Matters for Urban Spaces
Cities constantly have to evolve to prioritize pedestrian-friendly environments while maintaining effective security measures. Integrating lighting into security bollards eliminates the need for additional fixtures, reducing visual clutter and energy consumption while improving nighttime navigation and ambiance. For architects and lighting designers, this means fewer compromises when planning public spaces.
Ligman Lighting USA is leading the way in rethinking security infrastructure, ensuring that urban spaces remain both safe and beautifully illuminated.
Want to learn more about Ligman’s innovative solutions? Contact us today to explore how integrated lighting can enhance your next project.
