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Architectural Illumination Matters: Education
from Architectural SSL - May 2022
by Buildings & Construction Group
LESSONS IN LIGHTING
By Vilma Barr, contributing editor
Demands of the educational environment are changing, but thoughtful and innovative use of lighting and light art can create visual interest, pique curiosity, and contribute toward productive school days.
The use of lighting in schools is changing and for good reason. “Technology and lifestyle changes of younger generations have changed the way that learning environments have to function, opening up new design opportunities,” said Alexandra Barker, FAIA, principal of Barker Associates Architecture Office (BAAO), and assistant chairperson of the graduate architecture and urban design program at Pratt Institute.
Schools today must help capture the increasingly fleeting attention span of students, encourage socialization, inspire curiosity, accommodate the demands of STEM and robotics curriculums, facilitate group learning and more. As class-
rooms are being created in ways that increase comfort and flexibility, and nurture new learning styles, more thought is also going into the design of the spaces outside the classroom— offering students more places to sit, meet, plan, and collaborate.
Lighting is an important consideration in achieving these many, multi-faceted deliverables. The three projects profiled here provide excellent examples of how architects and lighting designers are approaching the new demands of the learning environment with the thoughtful and innovative use of luminaires and light art.
OPENINGS Variations in the size and shape of the luminaires and openings in this space create a sense of wonder and intrigue.
AN ANIMATED CEILING PLANE
There is little at first sight of the City Kids Education Center in the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn that reminds the visitor of the traditional “school” setting. The 11,000-sq.-ft. space is more like the lobby and public areas of a charming boutique hotel, with some residential touches. That was the intent of project architect Alexandra Barker, principal of BAAO. City Kids Education Center offers students, ages 2-12, a smooth transition from home to a creative learning destination. Working with an advisory committee of parents, the need to introduce elements of the out-of-doors became the basis for the interior’s core design factor— a central double-height atrium courtyard. Barker brought the feeling of the sky inside
Two dozen fixtures with white shades in a variety of organic shapes are suspended from the rich blue ceiling.
AWARD-WINNING EDUCATION The design of City Kids earned a 2021 Design of Excellence award from the Society of American Registered Architects (SARA) N.Y.
by painting the roof-level atrium covering a rich sky-blue hue. Then she used luminaires in an inventive way to further animate the ceiling plane. From this surface, Barker suspended two dozen fixtures with white shades in variety of organic shapes. During the day, they can represent clouds to the children. On days when it becomes dark in the late afternoon, they can appear as stars to add sparkle to the setting. Constructed during the pandemic, Barker made some COVID-related tweaks to the design of this educational space. “The pandemic prompted some ventilation improvements in the form of electronic and ultraviolet light, HVAC filters, touchless security and check in points, as well as the addition of operable windows to bring light and air to all classrooms,” she said.
In other areas of the building, illumination is provided by circular ceiling fixtures with small, medium, and large dimensions, placed in a semirandom pattern throughout, imitating clouds. Rims are tinted the same color as the ceiling. Curved niches in the walls accommodate single users or small groups. On the upper level, openings on the perimeter allow children to look down onto the activities in the atrium’s street level.
BUILDING AND DESIGN DECISIONS, INCLUDING LIGHTING, EMULATE SURROUNDING FARMS AND AGRICULTURE. REPETITIOUS PATTERNS ARE FOUND THROUGHOUT, SIMILAR TO ROWS 0F CROPS NEARBY.
NAVIGATE A NEW SCHOOL
Nestled amidst a patchwork of farm fields outside of Madison, Wisc., the design of the new Waunakee Community School District Intermediate School expertly melds the agrarian culture of its students with a cutting-edge educational environment and next-level flexibility that will allow the building to repurpose and grow as the needs of the curriculum and community evolve. It did it so well, in fact, that the 156,000-sq. ft. facility has been the recipient of numerous awards, including the 2017 ASID Wisconsin Gold Award. According to CEO Rich Tennessen of Eppstein Uhen Architects, the building and design decisions, including the lighting, were made to emulate the surrounding farms and agricultural setting. Repetitious patterns are found throughout the building, similar to the rows of crops found in the nearby fields. “Natural daylight and integrated ceiling light were important to give an organic feel to the linear space,” Tennessen said. Just take a look at how the lighting was designed in the library. Linear luminaires provide the lion’s share of the overhead ambient illumination, but the orientation of the lighting fixtures is not uniform across the ceiling plane. Instead, some of the fixtures run perpendicular to the large window wall in the room, while others, installed on a dropped, dark-toned ceiling surface above the free-standing book shelves, run parallel. Above the informal reading and conversation space adjacent to the window wall are ceiling hung fixtures with filigree green shades that differentiate the space from its neighboring areas. One of the ways the design of this school differs from the typical single classroom approach is its organization into villages. “It’s a large school, but there are small schools within the school. They’re called villages,” explains Chris Michaud, Senior Design Architect, Eppstein Uhen Architects. Randy Guttenberg, Superintendent, Waunakee
LEDS WERE ALSO USED FOR WAYFINDING, HELPING TO GUIDE STUDENTS TO ‘LEARNING VILLAGES.’
LINEAR LUMINAIRES Linear luminaires provide the lion’s share of the overhead ambient illumination, but the orientation of the lighting fixtures is not uniform. Some run perpendicular to the window wall in the room, while others, installed on a dropped, dark-toned ceiling surface above the free-standing book shelves, run parallel.
Community School District, agreed that LEDs should be used throughout the building for functional lighting and wayfinding, helping to guide students to these learning villages. The lighting also highlights collaboration spaces and other specialized areas as part of the wayfinding system. Sustainability was another aspect of the design that was important to the community. Rooftop solar panels generate power, while high-performance glass minimizes heat gain and glare. Geothermal heating contributes to energy savings. Beyond these energy-savvy systems, the school has an online tool that tracks the energy footprint of the building and students and faculty are able to view it. Tennessen is pleased with student reception of the online tool that gauges the pace of the power being generated and used for the building’s mechanical and electrical functions, including the lighting. “They can see for themselves the amount of power being generated and become familiar with the efficiency of its operations,” he said.
ENGAGE YOUNG MINDS WITH LIGHT ART
The Reby Cary Youth Library in Fort Worth, Texas, is an incredible space for kids to expand their minds and imaginations. This, of course, was no accident. When KAI Enterprises were selected to provide the architectural and interior design services for this project, they asked themselves how they could encourage curiosity, reading, creativity, and critical thinking with design. The answer: full-height windows that flood the interior with an abundance of natural light; kid-height library stacks that are right-sized for pint-sized exploration, and colorful, upholstered seating large enough for families to read together. While each of these amenities is noteworthy, to admire the most prized feature in the space, one needs to look up to the interactive light art installation titled “Only Connect.” Produced by award-winning artist Creative Machines, under the direction of Joseph O’Donnell, the Reby Cary Youth Library art
installation “represents the vast network of neurons connecting the youth and neighbors of the surrounding community,” said O’Donnell. Measuring over 121 ft.-long and 35 ft.-wide, the work interweaves 20,000 glass spheres. “The internal structure is comprised of a series of welded hubs, interconnected by sweeping arcs of rolled stainless tubing,” said Creative Machines design engineer Brandon Toland. “Intricately wrapped stainless steel ‘lace’ covers the entirety of the sculpture, holding thousands of individually hand-placed glass spheres. Each globe glows from the LED behind it.” Driving the network of LEDs is a sensor housed in a kiosk that responds to motion and color signals such as people waving their hands, or holding illustrations from children’s books, or the color of visitors’ clothing. There are hidden sensors placed throughout the library that also trigger special lighting sequences. Color Kinetics supplied the LEDs and other components. “The process of learning and forming mental connections is more easily accomplished in an environment that is beautiful, immersive, and enveloping,” said O’Donnell.•
INTERACTIVE LIGHT ART INSTALLATION
“Only Connect,” produced by artist Creative Machines, under the direction of Joseph O’Donnell, measures over 121 ft.-long and 35 ft.-wide, interweaving 20,000 glass spheres with LEDS behind them.
LIGHTING
20,000 glass globes glow from LEDs behind them.
Color Kinetics
iColor Flex LMX gen2 www.colorkinetics.com Circle 233
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Germicidal UV Lighting 101
CREDITS: 0.25 HSW, 0.25 LU SPONSORED BY: THE LIGHTING EXCHANGE
This course introduces the lighting technology Germicidal UV (GUV), which can play a role in reducing the transmission of the virus that causes COVID-19. Germicidal effectiveness, risks of exposure, important safety considerations, and design best practices are all explored during this interview with Steve Guarracino, LC, IESNA, Source Market Specialist.
Dynamic Lighting
CREDITS: 0.25 HSW, 0.25 LU SPONSORED BY: HE WILLIAMS
This course shares the experiences of a commercial lighting manufacturer and explores how they work with dynamic lighting (tunable, color-changing and circadian) in luminaires, controls, and where the lighting community is being directed by standards.
Advancing Light Quality for Human Preference and Well-Being
CREDITS: 1.5 HSW, 1.5 LU SPONSORED BY: FOCAL POINT
This course will review how today’s tech allows the quality of light to be more tailored to human preference, especially when it comes to designing interior spaces using lighting.
LED Lighting Designs for Architecture
CREDITS: 1 HSW, 1 LU SPONSORED BY: INSIGHT LIGHTING
This course examines several categories of LED technology and the appropriateness of each to various facets of architectural design, then a discussion of color-changing LED technology and its impact on the comfort and health of building occupants.
Discussing Circadian Lighting and the WELL Building Standard with Marty Brennan
CREDITS: 0.5 HSW, 0.5 LU SPONSORED BY: THE LIGHTING EXCHANGE
Egress Path Lighting & Emergency Lights ISO 502
CREDITS: 0.5 HSW, 0.5 LU SPONSORED BY: ISOLITE
Meeting Your High Standards:
The Continuing Architect (TCA) is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training. ACCET is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency.
TCA is an American Institute of Architects Continuing Education Service Provider (AIA CES).
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ILLUMINATING
ANCIENT SPACES IN ROME
DOMUS AUREA Rome, Italy
Challenge: Of all the spaces that can be illuminated—educational, commercial, hospitality, historic—ancient ones are both wildly rare and incredibly challenging. This combination—scarce and diffi cult—makes them interesting stories to tell and this story begins with a little context. After the Great Fire of Rome destroyed nearly two-thirds of the city in 64 AD, Emperor Nero built the Domus Aurea, also known as the Golden House. The ostentatious palace is considered one of Rome’s most extravagant constructions, even though it was never completed. Many of its ancient structures remained buried underground for centuries. It took several decades to rescue and restore the Golden House’s passages, vaults, and hundreds of rooms before they could be open to the public. The latest restoration project by Stefano Boeri Architetti, created a new entrance and a pedestrian steel walkway that leads to what would have been Nero’s banquet room, the incredible Sala Ottagonale (Octagon Room), nearly 20-ft. below. Architetti’s construct has granted unprecedented access to the Domus Aurea’s subterranean rooms, but in order for people to appreciate this ancient site, it needed to be illuminated.
GLOWING WALKWAY: The self-supporting steel walkway, designed by Architetti, descends through a dark, vaulted gallery and ends in the spectacular Octagon Room.
Solution: The architect described the incorporation of the light in this way, “The gallery, where the pedestrian walkway is inserted, is conceived as a dark and contained space, in which the project draws a guideline of light that accompanies the visitor through a historical tale of the ruins, suggesting the idea of a journey in search of the celestial vault that opens, with a large oculus, in the Octagonal Room, the fi nal destination of the itinerary. The path is divided into three parts— called Vestibule, Milky Way, and Landing.” The key objectives of the lighting design were to maximize the visitor’s sense of discovery and reveal the Domus Aurea’s original scale, beauty,
LIGHTING:
ERCO used Kona luminaires and Lightgap linear fittings to recreate the feeling of candlelight (2700K), daylight (4000), and water (5000K) throughout the Domus Aurea.
art, and architecture. The physical lighting system needed to be robust, capable of withstanding the hostile underground environment in which it would be installed. The ruins are continuously attacked by water, corrosive salts, and tree roots. The new lighting also had to use the locations of the existing, outdated lighting system and not interfere with the ancient structures. ERCO was brought in to deliver the specially tailored, subterranean lighting solution. The manufacturer selected its Kona luminaires and Lightgap linear fi ttings outfi tted with different color temperatures to meet the unique needs of this project. The Kona is an IP65 exterior-rated, corrosionresistant projector. The projectors are highly adaptable and ideal for large-projection distances. The pan-and-tilt mounting plates offer precise alignment, while also being weather resistant—which is ideal for Domus Aurea’s harsh conditions. Aesthetically, the team sought to recreate the sense that the archeological site was being explored by individuals bearing only torches or candles, just as they would have done when the Domus Aurea was fi rst rediscovered in the 15th century. To achieve this feeling, and for conservation, light levels are kept low, and consistent warm light (2700K) was used throughout the Golden House, except where daylight or water effects were recreated. Although the new scheme has a much lower luminance level than the previous lighting system, the vastly improved light distribution now reaches the ceiling and has brought to light paintings that had not been seen before. Throughout the project, fi ttings and color temperatures were adapted to their location. In a 130-meter-long corridor known as the Criptoporticus, golden-hued light that resembles torch light is emitted from fl oorstanding luminaires, while cooler light that resembles daylight is emitted from high-level window niches. In the Nymphaeum of Polyphemus, where water used to fl ow into a central basin, the team recaptured this sensation of water by fi lling the space with a very cool light (5000K). “We had a constant and consistent relationship with ERCO. We shared all decisions, and this lead to an absolutely prolifi c collaboration that delivered an absolutely spectacular result,” said Stefano Borghini.
LIGHTING LEVELS ARE KEPT LOW AND WARM TO RECREATE THE FEELING THAT THE SITE IS BEING EXPLORED BY TORCH AND CANDLELIGHT, JUST AS IT WAS WHEN THE DOMUS AUREA WAS FIRST REDISCOVERED IN THE 15TH CENTURY.
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TORCH LAMPS: In some areas, adjustable Kona fittings are placed in floorstanding, cone-shaped Corten steel housings, evoking torchères.
RECREATING MOVIE & BASEBALL MAGIC IN A CORNFIELD IN IOWA
FIELD OF DREAMS Dyersville, Iowa Musco Sports Lighting lit the original Field of Dreams movie more than 30 years ago and the MLB turned to Musco once again to provide the field and event lighting.
Challenge: The camera closes in as Kevin Costner pushes aside vibrant green stalks and steps out of a cornfi eld, onto a baseball fi eld, followed by men in Chicago White Sox and New York Yankees jerseys. It is a clear August night in a small Iowa town. This scene sounds wildly familiar to fans of the 1989 movie Field of Dreams, but it’s not a recap of that classic fi lm. It happened in real life, in 2021. Designed by the architectural fi rm Populous, this temporary fi eld was built to exacting MLB standards and hosted the most-watched regular season MLB game in 16 years. 8,000 people attended the event in-person, while 5.9 million viewers enjoyed watching the New York Yankees take on the Chicago White Sox in the iconic Iowa setting from the comfort of their own homes. “To bring this movie to life, we planned every last detail with MLB so the experience refl ected the look and feel of the movie and created a spectacular setting for what was a phenomenal game. As we created this one-of-a-kind experience, we pushed past the standards of a neutral-site sporting event. We saw this as an opportunity to tap into our own imaginations and inspire spectators to do the same on game day,” says Todd Barnes, Senior Event Architect, Senior Principal, Populous.
Infl uence: In every phase of this project, the design of the temporary ballpark was centered around creating lasting memories for both inperson spectators and those watching at home. “We also remained committed to shaping a responsible and intentional fan experience, and we cherished the cornfi eld-fi lled outfi eld views and the original movie site that sat approximately 250 yards away,” says Barnes. To welcome as many spectators to the fi eld as possible while preserving a backdrop of these cornfi elds, the project incorporated a mix of chair- and bleacher-style temporary seating. The design positioned the majority of the 8,000 spectators down the third base line with a view of the fi lm’s fi eld and farmhouse in the distance. The fi eld is oriented towards the northeast, which is proper baseball orientation to allow for optimal sun angles and player views of the fi eld. The ballpark design also paid tribute to Chicago’s Comiskey Park, home of the White Sox from 1910 to 1990. The bullpens were designed behind a 12-ft. wall in center fi eld, like the ones found in the old park. A barnwood scoreboard was installed in the right fi eld.
STADIUM LIGHTS: The field was equipped with Musco’s Total Light Control—TLC for LED system complete with BallTracker technology, which creates a nighttime environment where the white of the ball visually pops, enabling players to see and track it better. The MLB opted for Musco’s Show-Light+ Entertainment Package to create a fan experience that lives up to movie magic.
Solution: Populous designed the master plan for the project, which connected the original movie site and the new regulation fi eld through a full design process. “We completed the site and ballpark feasibility study and designed the ballpark and supporting structures. We set out to craft an exceptional fan experience with detail-oriented planning,” says Barnes. Because the park is a demountable park, the design approach is quite different from permanent facility design and needed to consider and accommodate various uses of the space and maintain a fl exible atmosphere. As plans shifted due to the pandemic, the game was postponed from 2020 to 2021. Team and player operations remained distanced and consumed more space as a result. We also right sized the park for both health and safety reasons as well as to ensure that spectators could responsibly travel in and out of Dyersville for the event. “The fl exibility and adaptiveness of our design and team collaboration was paramount to this successful event,” says Barnes. While “MLB at Field of Dreams” was intended to serve only one game, there is an August 2022 game already scheduled.•
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CONNECTED LIGHT CREATES COMFORT CONSERVES ENERGY
LOOM, TORRE GLÒRIES OFFICE TOWER, Barcelona, Spain
Challenge: Occupant comfort is critical for human centric co-working spaces, such as the 2,500 sq.-ft., three-fl oor multi-user offi ce space known as the LOOM in Barcelona’s Torre Glòries offi ce tower. With a 24-hour-per-day operating schedule, everything needs to be perfect … day and night … especially the lighting. Unfortunately, certain characteristics of the physical space and the nature of the way the space is used required a lighting system that could more actively engage with the environment than the typical commercial lighting system was capable of. The Torre Glòries offi ce tower boasts fl oorto-ceiling windows. During the daytime, when ample daylight is available, coordinating the level of electric light with the presence of natural light is important to avoid overlighting the interior. This improved management of the lighting levels also enhances occupant comfort and saves energy. As the sunlight fades, electric light levels will increase automatically, ensuring the interior is always comfortably illuminated in relation to available natural light. Due to the 24/7 schedule and variability in the use of the space, from one renter to the next, it was important the lighting system be equipped to respond to occupancy and customer preferences. BOARDROOM: Each luminaire in the workspace coordinates its electric light level with available daylight, ensuring the interior is always comfortably illuminated and saving energy at the same time.
Solution: In order to achieve the daylighting, occupancy response, local control, and real-time data collection required by the space, property owner Merlin Properties selected Enlighted and their European partner LEDS C4 to provide the lighting control, connectivity, and digital services. By equipping each of the LOOM’s 150 individual luminaires with Enlighted’s wireless D4i smart sensors, each luminaire operates autonomously in response to available natural light and occupancy. The lighting levels can also be modifi ed via remote controls to match the personal preferences of the people in the workspace. By connecting these newly empowered luminaires to a centralized DALI D4i platform, the lighting system became an interactive, cloudbased, data-gathering grid that makes real-time information available locally and via the cloud. Building managers were able to program lighting responses based on time of day, occupancy, and available daylight. They were also given access to real-time reporting and graphic visualizations detailing the energy savings, temperature, lighting patterns, and fl ow maintenance of the workspaces. The access to this information paired with the advanced control technology enables building managers to see opportunities for improvement and modify the performance of the lighting system accordingly. The result is a fl exible co-working space focused on comfort, and tenants say it has helped optimize performance and boosted creativity. •
SENSOR: Enlighted sensors, housed in each luminaire, collect data about available daylight, occupancy, vacancy, motion trails, and temperature.
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CREATING VISUAL
COMFORT + INTRIGUE URBAN ENVIRONMENT
PLAZA IN TZUR ITZHAK Israel
When architect and lighting designer, Dr. Rebeka Vital was recruited to illuminate a public square in central Israel, she knew the key to delivering a beautiful and resilient urban environment was visual comfort. To that end, she aimed to craft a design that incorporated elements of ambient luminescence, focal glow, and a play of brilliants, as fi rst described by the legendary lighting designer Richard Kelly in 1952. “Rather than creating luminance all over the place, I created areas of ambient luminance and areas of play of brilliants with the bollards,” she relates. “I also brought decorative elements inside the plaza, and a focal glow to accentuate specifi c elements in the hardscape.” For the ambient luminance, Vital specifi ed 5-meter-tall, 48-W post lights with rotationally symmetrical light distribution from the German manufacturer BEGA. “The light travels in a radial manner from the amphitheater into the plaza,” she explains. For the next layer, she created a “play of brilliants,” which refers to decorative elements that catch the eye. Vital selected BORA decorative bollards, from Belgian lighting manufacturer Schréder, to defi ne the boundaries of the amphitheater. These decorative lighting bollards create visual interest with their perforated surface and offer high levels of visual comfort through the mix of white, amber, and blue LEDs used in the luminaire. According to Kelly, “Focal glow is the follow spot on the modern stage. It is the pool of light at your favorite reading chair. Focal glow draws attention, pulls together diverse parts, and helps people see.” In Tzur Itzhak, Dr. Vital used the concept of focal glow to accentuate the hardscape. Water-proof LED strips embedded in the amphitheater steps and 32 cm × 7 cm, 11-Watt LED BEGA steplights create a beautiful radiance in the visual environment. Milky LED strips incorporated between the beams of the pergola illuminate nearby benches, while downlit columns deliver a beam of concrete effect. “The product defi nes the background, relates to the focal glow and accentuates elements within the plaza,” she explains. From an energy effi ciency standpoint, Vital explains that the two main lighting choices for outdoor areas are LEDs and discharge lamps. However, for public architectural spaces, LED is the fi xture of choice. “LEDs are much easier to control. There’s no warmup time and the Color Rendering Index (CRI) can be high,” she explains. She typically specifi es lamps that offer over 80 CRI, but greater than 90 CRI is possible. For the color temperature, Vital chose warm 3,000 Kelvin light to create a cozier atmosphere for this residential area. Today, the square is a gathering place for local residents where children ride their bicycles and play, while enjoying attractive public space.•
DECORATIVE BOLLARDS:
Bora bollards from Schreder offer visual comfort and create visual intrigue on the pathway in the plaza. PLAZA: LED strips embedded in the amphitheater steps create a “focal glow” at this Tzur Itzhak plaza in central Israel. 5-meter-tall post lights from BEGA provide ambient luminescence.
Visit www.schreder.com or Circle 229. Visit www.bega-us.com or Circle 228.
A 360° Twist on a Classic Picture Light
This Classic Picture Light Sconce from Aurora Lampworks has one modern advantage—it can rotate nearly 360 degrees. The thin and minimalist LED fixture is adjustable, which allows for maximum versatility. The light beam can project as uplight, downlight or wall wash, depending on the subject. Not to mention, its lengths are customizable to fit any linear lighting project. All Aurora Lampworks fixtures are hand-made in its Brooklyn-based shop. Visit www.auroralampworks.com or Circle 227.
—Dawn Ladd, Founder and Principal, Aurora Lampworks
1 Ring of Light
IVY I, design by Vittorio Massimo, is a minimal and geometric lighting solution that responds to the need in architecture for flexibility. It is composed of a diecast zinc alloy ring hanging on a black cable, which provides power to the LED module. IVY is available in a single pendant, with one straight cable looping around the ring, or a double cable, which forms a V. Visit www.lodes.com or Circle 226.
2 Wall Control or Work of Art?
The new Alisse wall control from Lutron has a faceplate that more closely resembles a piece of art than a keypad. Machined from solid brass and finished by hand, every faceplate is unique and distinctive. Visit www.lutron.com or Circle 225.
3 Unlimited Angles and Adaptability
Align from A-Light is a highly customizable system designed for the changing needs of any space. Its magnetic modules come with multiple light and mounting options, which promise nearly infinite unique configurations. Plus, its modules can be assembled and removed without tools. Visit www.alights.com or Circle 224.
Playful and Elegant Pendant
Henri from Eureka Lighting makes a timeless and bold statement with a simple, sleek design. Available in black and white finishes, Henri’s playful, yet modern feel is defined by soft lines and sharp corners. A custom LED module offers a generous amount of direct light under Henri’s unique shade and hat-like silhouette. Henri is a 2022 Red Dot Award winner. Visit www.eurekalighting.com or Circle 223.
—Vittorio Massimo, Designer and Italian architect
4 Smoke & Brass Chandelier
The Nebula by Arteriors Home is a contemporary cloud-like chandelier with an antique brass iron frame. Its design is unrivaled, crafted with a smoke-luster finish. Cutout discs create its unique cloud shape and allow for each of the eight lights to shine through. The Nebula creates a storm-cloud ambiance when illuminated. Visit www.arteriorshome.com or Circle 222.
5 Stitched Leather Pendant
Genuine leather takes center stage in the Stitched Leather Pendant by Nina Magon for Studio M. Sporting a modern and traditional aesthetic, this fixture is detailed with distinct saddle stitching on a dark brown leather patch. This unique design is completed with a glass LED globe that emits a warm light and a metal frame that is hand-finished in brushed bronze. Visit www.studiomlighting.com or Circle 221.
Handmade Fine Bone China Makes a Statement
Crafted from 42 handmade fine bone china tiles, the Shard Chandelier 100 adds texture and drama to living rooms, hallways, and lobbies alike. The long, rectangular tiles feature a raised ribbon section and contrasting smooth sides, which creates a decorative and ambient light output. Shard is made by hand at Original BTC’s Stoke-on-Trent factory and is representative of Original BTC’s signature attention to detail. Visit www.originalbtc.com or Circle 220.
—Charlie Bowles, Director, Original BTC
1 Blown-Glass Glamor
Inspired by jewelry design, the Harlow Small Chandelier by Gabriel Scott brings chic glamour to blownglass lighting. Each gem of the chandelier is set in a metallic setting and has prong-inspired hardware. It emits a soft light and is available in a variety of colors. Visit www.shop.gabriel-scott.com or Circle 219.
2 It’s Real Faux Real
FAUX|REAL luminaries from Bartco Lighting are made with furniture grade, hand-finished wood or heavy gauge Corten steel. Because the color and grain of the wood varies slightly from piece to piece, each fixture is one-of-a-kind—a true original. Available for cable or wall mounting in a variety of wood finishes. Visit www.bartcolighting.com or Circle 218.
3 Designed to be Noticed
Mouth-blown and tinted, Flar is a contemporary floor or table lamp from Lodes. Patrick Norguet, a multidisciplinary French designer, created Flar with metal, glass and a steel base that opens like a flower. The blown glass shade surrounds an LED filament bulb, much like traditional storm lanterns. Visit www.lodes.com or Circle 217.
CASE STUDY | Public + Cultural
Old City Park
From a neglected park to an amenity-rich park.
CHALLENGE:
When the City of Greenwood, Ind., began an 18-month-long endeavor to redevelop Old City Park, its goal was to transform the city’s oldest park, one with a prominent location in the heart of downtown. The City partnered with landscape architecture firm REA to develop and implement a new vision for the park. REA’s design worked with the natural systems of the site to guide the layout of park destinations, amenities, and pathways.
“Old City Park was a centerpiece of community connection for over 100 years,” says Director of Greenwood Parks and Recreation Department Rob Taggart. But it had become a neglected park. A roadway bisected green spaces, though without walkways it was not a “welcoming place,” explains City of Greenwood Capital Projects Manager Kevin Steinmetz. A playground was in disrepair, and the park itself is in a floodplain, often making it unusable. “We closed the park and began the work to transform it in a way that respected its history and also looked to the future,” says Steinmetz.
INFLUENCE:
An 18-foot-wide promenade provides connectivity to the park’s primary destinations, including a pedestrian bridge, playscape, event lawn, game/fitness area, and restored stream corridor. Landscape Forms’ Neoliviano benches and Ashbery area lights are placed along the promenade, trails, and throughout the programmed areas. The City of Greenwood has standardized these products as well as Chase litter/recycling receptacles for its redevelopment projects. “A standard set of site elements creates connectivity throughout the city and says, ‘This is public space.’ They become elements of the city’s brand,” explains Steinmetz. City leaders were attracted to Ashbery’s balancing of the past and the future. “Greenwood is both an old city and, as a suburb of Indianapolis, a constantly growing city,” says Taggart. “An LED fixture that emulates gas lamps respects our past and also looks forward. Ashbery lights are authentic to our culture.”
SOLUTION:
The Greenwood community was treated to an entirely new engagement with the six-acre property when the park reopened in 2020. The pedestrian and bicycle promenade connect two of the city’s main road arteries. Pleasant Creek has been brought back to a more natural state with native species surrounding its feathered banks. One of the park’s prominent destinations is the playscape, which features a 20-foot-tall cube tower, the first of its kind in Indiana and only one of three in the United States. Several Arne multi-fixture area lights placed around the playscape add the additional light levels the City desired. “The Arne lights serve as a safety feature but their thin profile design doesn’t obstruct,” says Taggart. The game/fitness area, with its foosball tables, cornhole boards, and bocce ball courts, invite play for all ages. Arne catenary lights with diffused lenses create a softer visual experience in the bocce courts. “Each of the amenities was designed with respect to the site’s natural topography, drainage, and connectivity. We studied every element carefully and were intentional about creating a space that felt welcoming to everyone. This truly is a community park,” says Taggart.
If the LED Fits, It’ll Function
Industry Insider Mark Duffy sheds light on the Zhaga Consortium and its mission for intelligent lighting with connectivity via IoT for smart cities and smart buildings.
Thomas Edison’s old-school light bulb illuminated the 20th century, everyone knows that, but have you pondered the import of its familiar base coupled with its corresponding socket? Meet Mark Duffy. Duffy’s involvement in the lighting industry began during the Reagan administration. After earning a PhD in physics, he went to work for GE and then later for GE Current. His resume boasts too many impressive efforts to list—23 patents, for instance—but suffi ce it to say, the man knows lighting. “By creating that standardized interface (on Edison’s lightbulb), you can see all sorts of things that have grown out of that, and all sorts of different lamp types. By having that common interface, all these companies that make this great stuff, it all fi ts together,” says Duffy.
LIGHTING CAN BE CONNECTED TO THE IOT IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE AN ARRAY OF “SMART” OUTCOMES, INCLUDING ENERGY MONITORING AND ILLUMINATION CONTROL FOR SMART CITIES AND BUILDINGS.
Duffy’s current endeavor, MD35 Consulting, specializes in lighting standards development for its clients. He also serves as chair for the Zhaga Consortium’s General Assembly, which works to institute an industry-wide, standardized interface for intelligent lighting systems. “Smart standards. Smarter lighting.” That’s the tagline, and the consortium’s stated purpose is to “enable new markets for connected and serviceable lighting through #interoperability,” or, put another way, to standardize the interfaces of LED luminaires and a bevy of corresponding components. “That will enable multi-vendor ecosystems of interoperable products,” Duffy reiterates. “Because you have all these companies coming together and agreeing on these interfaces, while they have design freedom to do all sorts of marvelous things with their products, the beauty is they will be interoperable.” Within this ecosystem, participants need to trust “that if it fi ts, it is going to function,” says Duffy, and all of this supports sustainable lighting for smart cities and buildings. “With smart cities, it kind of begins with the luminaire,” says Duffy. “Power on and off, maybe dimming, but then if you want to add to that luminaire, you can add networking. You can add a connection to the IoT (Internet of Things) using this interface. At that point, now you have citywide communication, and you can get energy usage and monitoring and reporting and that sort of thing, which are of great interest to municipalities. Then you can go on and you can even add sensors, like environmental sensing, maybe weather, air quality, smoke.... If there’s a fi re in the city, the smoke sensor might say, ‘Hey, it’s located here.’” Noise detection sensors can now use triangulation to determine, for instance, if there’s an active shooter in the city. “It’ll tell you exactly when, where, and how many,” Duffy explains, “so the authorities can know where to go and how to most safely address the situation.” Surveillance cameras could have many uses, too, including parking space assistance. “I could see an application where somebody would be able to take their smartphone and say, ‘Parking space near the theater,’ and then it would say, ‘Here are the open spaces.’ They could even maybe reserve one and it would go off grid while you navigate to your space. “So, you are connected to the IoT, that is the big attractor. But, because you are in this ecosystem of support with all the companies of Zhaga working together to ensure interoperability, you have upgradeability, or what I call sustainability,” says Duffy. The ability to make future upgrades without replacing the whole system and freedom from vendor lock essentially “future proofs” the installation. “As an architect, you want to not only create a lighting system for your client that can do all the things your client wants, but you want to create one that also preserves the opportunity to upgrade it with less disruption,” he says. This same sustainability, interoperability, repairability, and upgradeability also apply to smart buildings, including multifamily housing, commercial hospitality, elderly facilities and even high-end smart homes, explains Duffy. By adding networking and sensors to the luminaire, energy monitoring becomes easier, as does illumination control with different spectra and different scenes, and “things like presence sensing, daylight harvesting, security, emergency response and hazard detection.” To learn more, visit www.zhagastandard.org.•
An outdoor luminaire, or street lamp, is equipped with a receptacle and Zhaga-D4i modules for communication and sensing. This indoor luminaire, or overhead light, can be outfi tted with a sensor or communication modules.
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