A strong transition sends a subliminal message to the criminal that this hotel is private property and for use by hotel guests only. Public areas, when bathed in light, are both inviting to the guest and a powerful deterrent to crime. Good exterior lighting will allow you to see a potential threat at 100 feet. This minimum level of visibility gives you time to respond to the threat before being confronted by it. Exterior lighting must be even and balanced.
Balanced lighting appears warm and comfortable and makes a property feel safe.
To achieve a balanced lighting effect, more fixtures are often necessary to fill the lighting gaps. Huge floodlights are not the best choice because they are not energy-efficient and tend to create glare and heavy shadows between fixtures. A surprising benefit of adding more and smaller light fixtures is that the total wattage can be reduced which will save significant amounts of energy. Many properties have been able to pay for their entire lighting fixture upgrade in just one year, based on their energy savings alone. This is because parking lots offer the criminal the best hiding places, the fewest witnesses, and the quickest escape route.