Years ago, our founders recognized that there was a profound gap in the lighting industry. Too many lighting manufacturers and retailers were stuck in the dark ages, following the same design influences, manufacturing techniques and antediluvian supply chain protections established in the mid 20th century. The effect of this stagnation was uninspiring products, inflated prices and a lack of social consciousness. Seeing an opportunity, combined with a desire to change entrenched tradition, Urban Ambiance's credo was born: