The Lighting Quotient
Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics ManufacturingConnecticut, United States51-200 Employees
The Lighting Quotient designs and manufactures specification-grade architectural luminaires for architects, lighting designers, interior professionals, and the broader professional lighting community. Based in West Haven, Connecticut, the company combines rigorous engineering performance with refined design to support both straightforward installations and complex architectural projects. Founded by architectural lighting pioneer Sylvan R. Shemitz, it maintains a heritage of innovation while focusing on current and future lighting challenges. Operating in the architectural lighting segment, The Lighting Quotient positions itself as a U.S.-based manufacturer delivering high-quality luminaires for professional applications. Its product portfolio includes elliptipar, which provides an even wash of light across architectural surfaces, and tambient, which combines task and ambient lighting for workplace furniture systems. In February 2026, the company announced a strategic partnership with Vice Lighting.