ARCHITECTURAL SSL • Chronicling the Advancement of LEDs in the Built Environment
EXPLOSION OF IMAGINATION. This latest iteration of entrants into the annual Product Innovation Awards reveals a growing maturation of the industry, as well as exiting new developments and forms that could be a prelude of major change. [Page 12]
AT THE FRONT LED costs continue to come down and efficacy gains continue to set new marks; but there’s still hesitation to adopt the tech.
SSL BUZZ DOE’s recent Detroit workshop produces a treasure trove of useful LED lore for SSL proponents to act upon.
WHITE PAGES Wireless tech has evolved to become robust and reliable; its many protocols and options, however, can create confusion.
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Education remains the most effective means to see SSL reach its promise. By Jim Crockett
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On the manufacturing and development front, many positives are being recorded, including the fact that the cost of LED is nearing parity with conventional sources; education, however, remains imperative. by Barbara Horwitz-Bennett
22 Architectural SSL Presents: The Product Innovation Awards 2015 Now in our fifth year, this year's winners continue the trend of LED products not only maturing, but truly evolving into a new generation of illumination sources. by the Architectural SSL staff
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In observing the world of LED for 7+ years now, 2015 opportunities look bright; but kinks remain and must be addressed for true success.
Cost—LED is still expensive compared to conventional lighting. End-users must be educated on true life-cycle and operational/system impact beyond a simple payback spreadsheet. Lack of manufacturing standardization.
2015 is a year to get excited about SSL, for as
Need for better, more wholistic lighting
Kevin Willmorth points out in his column, it’s
design—extensive use of daylighting and a desire
been declared the International Year of Light
to reduce overall energy consumption means
and light-based technology. Indeed, the forces
spaces must be designed differently and more
of influence seem to be ascending in SSL’s favor
intelligently to balance energy reduction efforts
considering the following:
with good visual acuity.
Code Changes—new provisions in Califor-
Lack of an SSL lexicon—a very modern
nia’s Title 24, ASHRAE 90.1 and the IECC have
technology is operating with terminology that
all lowered the power density allowed in many
in many cases no longer accurately conveys how
spaces. Some of these codes mandate dimming in
luminaires and light sources perform.
fluorescent spaces, meaning LED may not prove
Cheap and poor-performing products from
an overwhelmingly costly alternative.
overseas—these products flood the market and
Growing Net Zero/Sustainability Initiatives—
create negative associations with the technology.
dropping the energy consumption in a building
Lack of agreement on controls protocols.
is critical to this process, and the energy savings
Complexity—per the above, LED light sources,
delivered by LED—in concert with the opportu-
in many cases, are “computers being put into
nity for greater savings with controls and dim-
ceilings.” Beyond understanding issues ranging
ming—make LED a must-investigate option.
from light distribution, CRI, dimming compat-
Daylighting—Part and parcel with the move-
ibility and heat dissipation, users and designers
ments above, daylighting is a science in its own
need to understand controls and how to use
right and will not work effectively without a real
them simply enough to make a positive impact
understanding of how electric lighting can oper-
on their operation.
ate in concert with natural lighting efforts.
Beyond these glaring issues, a better under-
Human Centric Lighting—growing interest in
standing of all the players involved, their differ-
biological health and even possible productivity
ent outlooks, levels of understanding, needs and
improvements via the use of tunable and dim-
desires must be gained, and strategies formu-
mable white LED is an avenue that may offer a
lated to address these disparate users. But that’s
whole new SSL value that hasn’t been explored
an analysis for another day.
thoroughly enough. Other things about LED that have become
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wise hindering greater adoption:
Still, if one were to attempt to diagram this mystery, education, it seems to me, is at the
crystal clear: LED is a slam dunk for anything to
center of any hope of trying to get this chaos in
do with color effect; for use in area and garage
order. As 2015 unfolds, we hope to bring these
lighting; for cove/accent lighting; and for illumi-
“Forces of Influence” to bear, and hopefully pro-
nating historic façades and retrofits where dis-
vide insight to make 2015 a year where SSL truly
creet forms are essential. In fact, any area that’s
turns a corner.•
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illuminate with LED. That’s the good, but as Architectural SSL approaches our eighth year in observing and commenting on this industry, there are still a
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Commercial/Industrial LED Sales SSL WORKSHOP OUTLINES CURRENT CHALLENGES AND FUTURE PROMISE
Commercial/Industrial Sector—LED Sales
Linear Fixtures Hi/Low Bay Downlight Track GSL
One of the primary lessons learned from DOE’s November 2014 Solid-State Lighting Market Development Workshop is a basic one: when talking about the transition to LED, we’re talking about a whole lot more than just a better light bulb. Researchers, designers, utility program managers and market-research analysts offered attendees a vision of connected, intelligent lighting that could actually boost our health, along with an understanding of the challenges that must be addressed if that vision is to become a reality. Market analysts, such as Mary Yamada from Navigant’s Energy Practice, are bullish on sales
ABOVE: Market researcher Navigant is bullish on LED lighting in commercial spaces, as their sales predictions for a range of fixture types common to commercial spaces show.
and energy savings. She sees a booming market for replacement lamps, linear and high/low-bay luminaires and exterior area luminaires over the next 15 years, predicting that LEDs will be responsible for reducing U.S. lighting energy con-
Projected Energy Savings
sumption by 40% in 2030 (vs. a non-LED scenario). In her lead-in to a panel discussion entitled “Specifying LED in a World of Continuous Change,” Naomi Miller of the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) offered a case study of just how quickly SSL technology is evolving,
Commercial/Industrial Sector—LED Sales
and what that rapid evolution can mean for designers. At the Burden Museum in Troy, N.Y., DOE researchers conducted one of their GATEWAY LED research projects. The effort was delayed by 14 months between the design and bid phases, during which time: Specified LED PAR38 lamps were discontinued
~90 tWh ~260 tWh No-LED Scenario
or were noted to experience reliability problems. Original PAR38 track heads were discontinued, necessitating a switch to dedicated LEDs. Selected LED strip lights were no longer available in the needed output level, requiring a switch to a different brand with a different driver. Most dimming circuits had to be reevaluated for compatibility and load; these factors all con-
ABOVE: Navigant anticipates LED lamp and luminaire adoption will lead to approximately 260 terawatt hours (tWh) of annual energy savings in the next 15 years.
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New York Festival of Light Clicks On, Big-time
Similarly rapid controls development
New Yorkers, typically jaded by the announce-
The installations interacted with and animated
Y
can add to the confusion for design-
ment of yet another free public event, exceeded
the Plaza Tringle area and the massive stone
ers and end users, with some systems
preliminary attendance estimates for the New
infrastructure of the Anchorage of the Manhat-
connecting smartphones to lamps using
York Festival of Light (NYFOL). In fact, so many
tan Bridge. Projected images were shown on the
Bluetooth or WiFi, and others ZigBee.
people thronged to the site on the final night that
façade that become a massive outdoor canvas.
Dimming might be DALI or 0–10V. As a
the city ordered it shut down for safety reasons.
John Ensor Parker and Leo Kuelbs co-produced
result, addressing interoperability is-
The festival featured installations created by
the installation using projection mapping. “When
sues has become a critical growth area
local and international lighting designers, visual
you projection-map on something, you really
for LEDs.
and performing artists and light technologists.
transform it. You see it in a totally different way.”
In addition to all the talk of challeng-
One of the minds behind the festival was Liam
A three-dimensional laser show that was
es, however, there also was plenty of
O’Braion, producer of large-scale entertainment
programmed to change to music from the DJ’s
discussion focused on the advantages
events. “Nothing had been done previously to
station inside the arch was prepared by Howard
SSL is bringing to a range of applica-
celebrate the capabilities of light to the nearly
Ungerleider. “People could walk through the
tions—and beyond simple energy effi-
8.5 million residents of New York’s five boroughs,”
entire installation,” he said. “Sometimes it would
ciency. Steven W. Lockley, a neuroscien-
said O’Braion. “We felt New York was an open
be static, sometimes animated. It could be very
tist at Boston’s Brigham and Women’s
landscape with tremendous possibilities to bring
exciting to the viewer, or make them quietly study
Hospital and an associate professor at
lighting and light art to the city.”
the effects they witnessed.”•
Harvard Medical School, described the healthcare applications of color-tunable LED lighting, including with patients suffering the effects of seasonal-affective disorder and dementia. Similarly,
RIGHT: Held in partnership with the DUMBO Improvement District in Brooklyn, the NYFOL featured installations from local and international designers and performing artists.
work is underway to understand how higher lighting color temperatures can help those doing overnight shiftwork stay more alert. For Partha Dutta and the Smart Lighting Engineering Research Center, broadening the scope of SSL’s impact requires a shift in how we think about “smart” lighting. “What most people call smart lighting is ‘smart thinking about lighting systems,’” he says, “while what the ERC is looking to do is create ‘smart lighting systems that think.’” Osram Sylvania’s Lori Brock agrees that the industry needs to reconsider its long-held focus on components and turn, instead, toward users and their lighting requirements. Maximizing the potential of SSL’s addressability and controllability, she says, will require the industry to “spend a lot less time thinking about bulbs and more time thinking about people.” •
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TECHNOLOGY UPDATE: OLED
OLED Making Its Way to Market If commercial availability is a sign of market viability, then organic LED (OLED) fixtures have made a major breakthrough. This fall, Home Depot began selling two OLED luminaires manufactured by Acuity Brands, the largest lighting manufacturer in the U.S., at prices ranging from $199 to $299. Acuity, among several other makers, has had high-end, mostly commercial products available for several years. Now the Chalina surface-mount and Aedan sconce/pendant are among the first mass-market offerings of the rapidly developing technology. These product introductions come as manufacturers here and abroad are scrambling to improve OLED performance and lower its cost. As part of its larger SSL efforts, the U.S. Department of Energy is tracking and promoting OLED development. In its most recent Manufacturing Roadmap, the DOE notes that lighting manufacturers are breaking away from previous efforts to ride the coattails of OLED display makers to develop lighting-specific fabrication processes. The roadmap targeted three specific areas for increased research investment: Integrated OLED substrates Organic layer deposition Assembly operations. In the meantime, though, several market-research firms remain bullish on the prospects of OLED lighting. IDTechEx forecasts the annual U.S. market for related products reaching $1.9 billion by 2025—with the caveat that this market won’t begin rapid expansion until 2019. NanoMarkets sees the market hitting $1.4 billion by 2019, citing recent investments by Philips, Osram and Konica Minolta in production facilities as reasons for their optimism.•
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PERFORMANCE VENUE LIGHTING: MANN CENTER
New LED Lighting Rocks Philly Mainstay The Mann Center for the Performing Arts in Philadelphia’s West Fairmount Park has hosted musical performances for nearly 40 summers. A recent facility improvements program included upgrades to the visual and lighting systems. “The new lighting was critical to the overall renovation work that was undertaken to enhance the evening outdoor musical experience for the patrons,” says Kirsten Kent Carangi, RA, principal of BEAM, the project’s lighting designer. BEAM’s program encompassed illumination for the entire exterior of the site outside of the shed. BEAM designed the space with indirect lighting wherever possible, placing concealed egress lighting using a continuous product from LEDLinear under a meticulously detailed curb design along the pathways. High-output illuminated LED handrails from ETI, Inc. provide lighting along the stairs and have smooth continuous dimming for use during performances, egress, or clean-up. “Contemporary, sleek pole fixtures along the
“Luminaires provide light where it’s needed and sink away where possible so the architecture and landscape take center stage.”
promenade serve three purposes in one luminaire,” says Carangi. “They illuminate the promenade pathway, provide flood lighting for the
INFRASTRUCTURE: BRIDGE ILLUMINATION
lawn area, and have built-in low-level emergency
Night-Sky Signature
lighting,“ Carangi explains. The 16-ft-high poles by HessAmerica were fitted with three different lamps: at the top are
Hastings, Minn., has a new signature in its
140-watt ceramic metal halide; in the middle are
skyline—a $120 million bridge spanning the Mis-
70W CMH R111; and at the bottom, 24W warm
sissippi river that already is garnering awards.
white LEDs. “The fixtures blend with the environ-
Designed by Parsons Transportation, along with
ment, while providing an allay of simple columns
Touchstone Architecture and Consulting. The
along the promenade. Overall, the luminaires
desire of the community was to complement,
provide the light where it’s needed, and sink away
not detract from, the natural setting. “Residents
wherever possible. We feel it’s a successful proj-
havea strong emotional connection to the
ect in ensuring the architecture and landscape
bridge,” says Ken Douglas, principal of Illumina-
take center stage, whenever someone isn’t look-
tion Arts, the lighting designer on the project.
ing at the main act that they came to see,” says
“They wanted to highlight the bridge, but with-
Carangi.•
out a lot of glitz and glamour.” Working with Touchstone, the team proposed tracing the bridge’s arches with iLight’s
ABOVE: The Mann Center has hosted world-class performances for 40 years. As part of facility improvements, visual and lighting systems were upgraded.
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FAÇADE LIGHTING: ST. LOUIS SCIENCE CENTER
Star-Gazing Inside, LEDs Outside
Designed by HOK founder Gyo Obata, the planetarium is a hyperboloid structure— Obata’s response to the facility’s ground-floor projector and its 60-ft. dome; the shape created a more organic feel, and lighting needed to reflect Obata’s vision.
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façade lighting to colorfully send it on its way to the next half-century. John Burkley of Cine Services teamed with the Planetarium’s technical 1057:
director, Layne Ibel. Burkley identified 12 posts
7" (Diameter); 10" (Length)
around the building for full and even coverage over the bi-level contour of the structure with Martin’s Exterior 400 and 410 fixtures. Two each of the 400 image projectors with rotating
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gobos were installed on each post. On alternating posts, Burkley deployed 4001P fixtures with the capability to project logos or customized special event designs. Control of the design sequencing is by High End FullBoar 4. According to Ibel, the cost of running the new system is based on approximately one-third of the power usage sustained by the former colorwash system. ”Our previous exterior lighting
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system used 800-watt lamps for a total of 9,600w.
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ABOVE: A color-changing lighting system turns the hyperboloid-shape of the structure into an illuminated work of structural art.
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BOOK REVIEW: PLANET LED
Teddy Lo’s Unique Vision of LED Captured In Planet LED, a kalei-
manufacturers, and architectural and lighting
doscopic view of the
designers. A contributor to the book’s foreword
world of LEDs, by Teddy
is 2014 Nobel prize winner in physics, Dr. Shuji
Lo, the LED designer,
Nakamura, a co-discoverer of blue LEDs in 1993
artist, and entrepreneur
and green LEDs in 1996. He noted that “Planet
generates his own en-
LED will help more people know the importance
ergy source to promote
of LEDS and their energy-saving abilities.”
solid state lighting. His
The book is divided into eight sections: Discov-
previous achievements include a fanciful LED
ery, Color and White, New Visual Culture, Design
holiday creation covering several blocks along
and Interactive World, Environmental and Human
the Hong Kong waterfront and the golden spiky
Factors, Art, Technical Reference and Planet LED
Lee Kum Lee Lantern globe, and the façades of
Reference. Printed on heavy paper stock, colorful
various skyscrapers. He then took it on himself
images depict international projects, products,
to chronicle the state-of-the-techno/art of the
and site-specific permanent artistic creations
LED to write Planet LED.
or works created for indoor and outdoor events.
Coming in at a hefty 456 pages in a 10 and
“Planet LED wil help more people know the importance of LED and their energy saving abilities.”
Explanatory text is brief and basically informa-
five-eighths in. sq. format, Lo includes interviews
tive. Published by Oro Editions, the hardback book
with technical innovators, artists, engineers, LED
is priced at $65.•
LEFT: Artist and lighting designer Teddy Lo captures details—both technical and artistic—in his new book Planet LED.
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PUBLIC ART: PILLAR OF FIRE
Pillar of Fire Colorfully Honors Community Located at the site of the old Whitman Walker
Acclaim Lighting. Flex Tape WP RGB, a thin
Clinic in Washington, D.C., the Pillar of Fire
and flexible LED circuit strip, mounts inside
sculpture has 370 layers of cut and polished
of a UV-coated, flexible-silicone, waterproof
float glass post-tensioned into a concrete
sleeve. IP65 rated for wet locations, it can be
base with concrete footing. At night the work
cut every 2 inches to create the exact length
is illuminated to reveal slowly changing
needed for an application. With a 120-degree
colors. The art piece is the creation of William
beam angle, its low profile allows for a variety
Cochran, an artist known for his large-scale
of cove, millwork, signage and other applica-
site-specific public art projects. The sculp-
tions, including, as in this case, sculptures.
ture reinterprets the biblical pillar to honor
Developed to work with Flex Tape, Coven-
healthcare workers on the front lines of the
try also selected the AL Driver, which allows
AIDS pandemic during its early days.
a choice of DMX control or stand-alone opera-
At night, a slowly changing display of com-
tion. “The combination of the Flex Tape and
plementary colors combines with the shape
drivers worked very well together,” Coventry
of the sculpture to give a spiraling sense
says. “The system allows us to slowly change
of motion in stillness. “The lighting design
colors that react very well with the layers of
was an important part of the artwork,” said
glass to create a stunning piece of art. As a
Cochran. “It is an abstraction of the rainbow
result, Pillar of Fire has had a positive impact
flag so as to carry the recognition of pride and
on the community and truly highlights the
visibility.”
heritage of the area.”•
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The colorful illumination is created by an internal and external programmable lighting system developed by John Coventry of Coventry Lighting, Chevy Chase, Maryland. Based on these criteria, he selected six Flex Tape
BELOW: The artist’s design called for internal and external lighting in complementary colors that changed in tandem, slowly and imperceptibly.
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MUSEUM LIGHTING: DOE REPORT ON LED USAGE
DOE Releases Report on Museum SSL Adoption The U.S. Dept. of Energy has released a new
failures, the maximum failure rate reported was
GATEWAY report summarizing a survey regard-
only 2.5% of the installed lamps or fixtures.
ing conversions to LED lighting in museums.
Perceived barriers to adoption included poten-
Among the results:
tial high cost; a selection process made confusing
From “almost none” in 2009, LED is now
by the variety of products and rapid technology
the principal lighting type in 40% of museum
advances; resistance to change; and technology
workplaces, vs. 51% for incandescent, 13% for
limitations, such as poor dimming performance.
compact fluorescent, 11% for linear fluorescent,
In color evaluation, almost all respondents
and 22% for “other,” which includes metal halide,
considered color rendering index, with target
halogen, and daylight.
values greater than 85; two-thirds considered
Of those using LED, 71% indicated they would
correlated color temperature (CCT), with target
consider and implement another LED installa-
values between 2700 and 3000 K; and 60% evalu-
tion, 32% already had, and only 6% would not.
ated the light source SPD.
Main considerations in lamp selection included
Although the energy savings from LED conver-
color, spectral power distribution (SPD), and
sion are well known, lower damage potential to
damage potential, with lamp efficacy, initial cost,
artwork and sensitive artifacts and increased
and form factor following.
possibility for controls are other incentives for
While 75% of respondents experienced early
museum adoption.•
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STATE OF SOLID STATE 2015 In this the United Nations Year of Lighting, many good things are happening; in fact, in many instances, the cost of LEDs are nearing parity with conventional lighting. Still, obstacles exist, primarily the learning curve involved in shifting from traditional lighting sources.
By Barbara Horwitz-Bennett , contributing writer
In assessing exactly where LED is
of total cost of ownership and the
the point that many LED products
value offered by LEDs, this would
shines bright: annual source
are either at, or close to, price
help things along. As a result,
energy savings from LED lighting
parity with conventional lighting.
industry proponents are encour-
more than doubled from 2012
However, a lack of familiarity with
aging any efforts on the part of
to 2013, equating to energy cost
the technology continues to inhibit
manufacturers to better educate
savings of $1.8 billion. So says
a widespread market adoption.
designers and end-users.
Navigant Consulting, in a recent
“One of the greatest obstacles
report the consultants prepared
continues to be the learning curve
risk of getting an unexpectedly
for the U.S. Dept. of Energy. Still,
associated with the shift from
poor performing product causes
this represents just a small frac-
traditional light sources—incan-
some potential users to hesitate in
tion of potential LED savings. “With
descent or fluorescent—to LEDs,”
switching to LEDs. However, with
less than 5% LED penetration, the
notes Ethan Biery, LED engineering
the way the field has developed,
market for LED lighting is still in its
leader, Lutron Electronics, Allen-
he says proper selection of com-
relative infancy,” says Paul Scheidt,
town, Pa.
ponents at the design stage can
leader of produce marketing, LED components, Cree, Durham, N.C.
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Ironically, cost has come down to
to start 2015, at least one metric
On a similar note, Biery says the
For example, if specifiers and
greatly mitigate the risk of prob-
end-users had a better perception
lems during or after installation.
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QUALITY GaN Surpassing the quality of halogen and ceramic metal halide for high color temperature (CCT) applications, SORAA’s Vivid 2 MR16 LEDs offer a high CCT and color rendering, as pictured here at Afram Jewelers in Washington, D.C. NO SHRINKING VIOLET With a violet-based, full spectrum LED, SORAA claims its white LEDs produce a crisper, more authentic white beam. Photo Courtesy: SORAA
Noted Progress Taking an overall look at the indus-
efficiency boost over previous gen-
try, 2014 was a big year for LED.
eration GaN-on-GaN. This improve-
total cost of ownership, improved
exceeding 100 lumens per watt,
For starters, Shuji Nakamura, a co-
ment leverages a significant advan-
performance and high-quality
according to Biery.
founder of SORAA, was co-awarded
tage over those utilizing substrates
illumination. “And we expect the
the Nobel Prize for Physics for
such as sapphire or silicon carbide.
demand for energy-efficient LED
parency effort, manufacturers
his part in the invention of blue
with some products already
And as part of a greater trans-
lighting will continue to grow over
have also been putting energy into
LED; the United Nations has also
that the world is seriously rethink-
the next few years, driven by the
improving their spec sheets, for
decreed 2015 to be the Interna-
ing lighting for the first time in
increase in awareness of the ben-
example, including more informa-
tional Year of Light. Additionally,
more than a century. “The LED
efits of LED and continued technol-
tion on compatible controls and
SORAA unveiled its Gen3 LED
lighting industry has made great
ogy development,” he says.
dimming performance.
technology, which the company
progress in providing tangible
maintains will deliver another 30%
value to customers and end users.”
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Taken together, Scheidt believes
This includes quick payback, low
In particular, fixture efficacy continues on an upward trajectory,
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TOPICS AT THE FRONT
Color Stability With lots of R&D invested in creating package and phosphor stability, Brian Terao, director, solid state lighting products, Osram Opto Semiconductors, Northville, Mich., sees module manufacturing processes, along with tighter color distribution on the part of LED package manufacturers, as ensuring better color stability. Lutron’s Biery adds that, with good design practices, and proper installation, quality LED products can match—even exceed—the color consistency of fluorescent loads. For example, Cree’s EasyWhite 2-step bins, according to Scheidt, deliver a high level of color consistency, on par with incandescents, and the company’s new SC5 Technology Platform supports longer product life at higher operating temperatures, while still delivering color stability. Utilizing dimming controls can also support color constancy, says Biery, as dimmed LEDs run at a cooler temperature, whereas excessive heat can lead to LED color shift. Meanwhile, Nakamura is all-in when it comes to violet-based, fullspectrum LED, as opposed to bluebased LED for white lighting. The latter, he says, is “fundamentally problematic because the white light is composed of two separate Although some claim that mid-
light sources: blue primary light
Mid-Power vs. High-Power
from the LED chip, and green-to-
While high-power LEDs have tra-
power delivers better efficiencies,
red light generated from the addi-
ditionally dominated the market,
others point out that mid-power
tion of phosphors. Any change over
mid-power products are offering
devices don’t create much light
time in blue light transmissivity
a lower cost alternative for some
for their relatively large size, and
contributes to a color shift, as well
applications. For example, diffused
are not reliable at higher operat-
as any changes to the phosphors.”
light sources, such as coves and
ing temperatures. With newer
panel or troffer fixtures, are a
high-power LED technology hitting
emission from violet-based LEDs
great fit. However, for directional
the market, mid-power may be
has a small effect on chromaticity
lighting applications, mid-power is
up against greater competition.
and the white light is mostly com-
generally not capable of delivering
“With the introduction of high-
posed of phosphor emission.
required levels of brightness.
power LEDs that deliver better
On the other hand, the primary
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RIGHT SIZED Using mid-power Duris S5 LEDs from Osram Opto, these fixtures support different luminous flux packages for cost savings. The product also offers a higher voltage option, which optimizes driver efficiency and costs. Photo courtesy: Osram Opto Semiconductors
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LED HOMERUN The Seattle Mariners are the first MLB team to adopt LED to illuminate Safeco Field—a huge advance and exposure for SSL technology. HDTV viewing is actually improved due to better color rendering. Photo courtesy: PlanLED
performance and a more effective
For example, Cree’s Extreme
up of many different assemblies
way to achieve low-cost systems,
High-Power LED product is billed
including the LEDs, circuit board,
manufacturers no longer are
to do the work of 48 mid-power
optics, diffuser, driver, heat sink
forced to use lower reliability mid-
LED devices.
and mechanical enclosure. “Any of
power LEDs to achieve the lowest system cost,” says Scheidt. High-power LEDs, he explains,
these components can affect the LED Testing and Standardization
performance, quality or lifetime of
Of course, one big issue the SSL
the SSL product,” he explains.
operate at higher temperatures
industry continues to struggle with
than mid-power LEDs, but with no
is standardization and testing. To
game is to utilize a LED source with
reduction in rated lifetime. “This
counter assorted luminaire manu-
documented high performance
enables up to 60% reduction in
facturers making unsubstantiated
and reliability. To ensure this,
heat sink size and cost. In addition,
claims about the color quality,
LM-80 and UL recognition are key
these high-power LEDs allow light-
lumens, efficacy and durability
and can shorten the time usually
ing manufacturers to use up to 26
of their products, testing and
required to attain Energy Star
times fewer LEDs than mid-power
standards are critical. However, as
certification. “Many design guides
LEDs, enabling a smaller board
Scheidt points out, measuring and
and application notes can also help
size, beam angle and optic,” says
evaluating an LED luminaire can be
luminaire manufacturers navigate
Scheidt.
challenging as the device is made
the challenges of designing and
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One way to get ahead of the
INSTANT ON, FLICKER FREE PlanLED worked with KMW to install the latter’s GigaTera fixtures, which are designed to replace high-wattage metal halide fixtures for sports lighting.
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TOPICS AT THE FRONT
manufacturing with LED,” adds Scheidt. For example, Cree provides an LED chemical compatibility application note that includes lists of chemicals known to be incompatible with Cree XLamp LEDs, and has partnered with materials manufacturers to inform its customers with information on acceptable materials. In terms of testing, Biery reports that LED manufacturers are working with standards-setting bodies to make testing less burdensome. For instance, a UL TL program allows fixture manufacturers to more easily substitute drivers from multiple manufacturers with a minimum amount of additional testing. Similarly, some manufacturers, including Lutron, are providing “TL-rated” drivers so that fixture manufacturers can undergo less testing. Meanwhile, Terao suggests evaluating what the market actually needs to help reduce testing time. For example, he says if an LED
WIZARDLY ILLUMINATION A highlight in the tunnel that connects the King’s Cross Underground station in London to the One Pancras Square development is a new lightwall created by Speirs + Major. The idea was to create a memorable and immersive experience that would give the tunnel impact and mark it out as one of the main gateways to the site. Photo courtesy: Speirs + Major
A-lamp with a 70% lumen maintenance is acceptable and market priced accordingly, then one should
Looking Ahead
consider, “do we really need 6k
Moving forward, LED fixture costs
hours of testing?”
are anticipated to continue falling
gests that the manufacturing
At the same time, Scheidt sug-
One additional point which
as production scales up and R&D
industry’s focus needs to shift away
Nakamura brings is that a light
expenses scale down, according
from solely reducing LED cost, to a
source’s ability to render white
to Biery. “Designers are becom-
more holistic view of the technol-
is arguably as important as color
ing more educated and asking the
ogy from a greater performance
rendering, but whiteness rendering
proper questions about perfor-
and reliability standpoint.•
is not measured by any recognized
mance, control options and dim-
metrics. In an attempt to address
mability, forcing manufacturers
this shortcoming, the Illuminating
to provide the necessary informa-
Engineering Society has published
tion and solutions to meet market
a position statement asserting that
needs,” he says.
the industry’s current CRI metric is
The market is also anticipated
not fully adequate. “We are actively
to continue trending toward wired
engaged with IES to improve this
and wireless digital solutions leav-
metric, but by no means should
ing analog systems to entry-level
color-rendering requirements be
projects. “More stringent building
put on the sidelines while we all
and energy codes will only acceler-
wait for improvements.”
ate this trend,” notes Biery.
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OUTSIDE THE BOX LED’s discreet nature is allowing all kinds of interesting presentation options, such as the way Pure Lighting’s Verge plaster-in channel fixtures are used here to frame doorways.
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Two sizes: 4" and 5"
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Up to 12,800 lumens
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Up to 103 lumens per watt
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COMPONENTS & LIGHT SOURCES
APPLICATIONS
• MODULES AND LIGHT SOURCES • DRIVERS
• BEST RENOVATION/RETROFIT USING SSL • BEST USE OF WHITE SSL • MOST INNOVATIVE USE OF SSL • MOST IMPACTFUL USE OF SSL
LUMINAIRES
MARKET LEADERSHIP
• AREA/EXTERIOR LIGHTING • HIGH/LOW BAY • RETROFIT/REPLACEMENT • SPECIALTY LIGHTING • GENERAL AMBIENT • TRACK LIGHTING • DECORATIVE/PENDANT • DOWNLIGHTS • COVE/GRAZING
• INDUSTRY PARTICIPATION
SPECIAL CITATIONS
OUR JUDGES:
• MOST UNIQUE PRODUCT • MOST SUSTAINABLE PRODUCT • MOST EFFECTIVE NEW PRODUCT • STANDOUT ADVANCEMENT IN TECHNOLOGY • BEST RETROFIT PRODUCT • BEST NEW PRODUCT USING OLED • BEST NEW COMPONENT LEVEL SOURCE • BEST NON-TRADITIONAL SSL FORM • BEST COMPONENT LEVEL PRODUCT • BEST REPLACEMENT LEVEL PRODUCT • BEST CONTROL OR OPTICAL SYSTEM
BERNARD BAUER Retail specialist, Title 24 expert, and Principal of Integrated Lighting Concepts. JIM CROCKETT, editorial director Architectural SS, Net Zero Buildings and Architectural Products JOHN FOX The co-founder of Fox+Fox Design. JARED WIDMER An associate with the Lighting Practice and President of the Philadelphia chapter of IES. MANDAR BANKHELE Founder of Lighting Ergonomics.
[Editor’s Note:] Now five years into conduct-
Elsewhere, he glowingly
daylighting into spaces beyond
ing the Architectural SSL
spoke of products truly becom-
the reach of the real thing is
magazine Product Innovation
ing “smart.” “The integration
a welcome addition to human
Awards program, I believe,
of GPS, wireless communica-
conscious lighting and archi-
we’re actually starting to see
tions, and other intelligent
tectural integration.”
some the “revolution” that’s
features is where solid-state
been discussed for years,
lighting will differentiate itself
big-picture comments noted in
but hasn’t really made itself
from all previous technologies.
the elements that mark many
evident. Case in point are the
And as high efficiency LEDs,
of the pages. Of course, you’ll
entries we saw in the linear
high-performance light mod-
also see comments from our
and cove categories—a product
ules and intelligent supporting
terrific judges, who once again,
grouping that impressed SSL’s
electronics grow, the future of
generously gave of their time
editor and fellow PIA judge
intelligent, hyper-performance
and expertise.
Kevin Wilmorth. “This year’s
lighting becomes today’s reality.”
awards represent the direction
Kevin was also struck by a
You’ll see more of Kevin’s
Personally, I feel satisfaction seeing a wide breadth of
that linear SSL product has
number of great new forms
products that not only serve
taken, bringing slim forms,
and shapes. One of his favorite
more specific niches, but
high power packages, seamless
entries was Arborlight’s
are creating new niches and
continuous integration, unique
Lightwell (p. 34). “Creating an
opportunities previously only
application-specific optics,
artificial skylight that recre-
imagined. Enjoy.
light color choice, and simpli-
ates real-time lighting effects,
fied installation to architec-
from color to directionality,
tural illumination designers.
is a massive improvement
This is the fuel that powers the
over the days of fluorescent
movement toward architectur-
backlight panels. Bringing the
ally integrated lighting.”
real-time feel and presence of
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CONNIE SAMLA Lighting specialist with the Sacramento Municipal Utilities District. STEVE NEIMEISTER Senior project manager at tk1sc, Irvine, Calif. CHUCK ROSS Lead lighting products contributor for SSL, Architectural Products and illuminate magazines. EVELYN SAHAJA CEO of InLightIn Design, she is an advisory member of IESNA’s SSL testing procedures committee. DANE SANDERS Principal with Clanton Assocs., Boulder, Colo. STAN WALERCZYK An educator, AP and SSL contributor, and principal of Lighting Wizards. KEVIN WILLMORTH Architectural SSL’s resident guru, Kevin is also the prinicipal of consulting firm Lumenique. BRUCE YARNELL Principal of Yarnell Assocs., Bruce’s projects have appeared many times on these pages.
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COMPONENTS/DRIVERS COMPONENTS/DRIVERS
CATEGORY: COMPONENTS/DRIVERS
eldoLED America Visible Light Communication Technology Powered by eldoLED driver intelligence, this unique smart lighting product enables retailers to communicate with their customers—via smartphones— based on their position in the store. Essentially a GPS based on the store’s light fixture locations, retailers can use VLC to guide consumers to specific products or connect them with store personnel, as well as to analyze valuable data like shopper patterns and purchasing preferences. Visit www.eldoled.com Judges’ Comments: “Impressive!”
CATEGORY: COMPONENTS/DRIVERS
CATEGORY: COMPONENTS/DRIVERS
CATEGORY: COMPONENTS/DRIVERS
Cree
Osram Sylvania
Amerlux
XLamp XP-L LED
Optotronic Programmable Outdoor Constant Current Dimmable Power Supplies
Avista LED Light Engine
Breaking the efficacy barrier at up to 200 lm/W at 350 mA, the XLamp XP-L is a high-density LED, delivering breakthrough performance with its small size. Significantly expanding possibilities for luminaire manufacturers, the LED supports an immediate performance increase of 50% or more as a drop-in upgrade for lighting designs. Visit www.cree.com Judges’ Comments: “Cree continues to push the performance envelope while still thinking in terms of the scalability manfucturers need to quickly upgrade without having to alter the prior array’s footprint.”
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Available in two output-current ranges and three wattages, these drivers are listed for the full range of outdoor conditions and are equipped with 6 kV surge protection. The proprietary AstroDIM feature provides autonomous dimming through use of an integrated timer that adjusts dimming profiles over an entire year for added energy savings. Plus, programming can be completed without a powered-up power supply or connected AC line voltage. Visit www.sylvania.com Judges’ Comments: “The simplicity of one-click automated programming cannot be overstated.”
For use in post top mount areas and pedestrian environments, the Avista LED Light Engine can be used for traditional post top fixtures, in both new and retrofit applications. The Avista is compatible with most manufacturers’ current post-top fixture design, is easily field adjustable for height of the light engine, and has a fully-sealed optical chamber that drives the light to where it needs to be and is protected from the harsh exterior elements. The Avista light engine can help drive ROI for any retrofit conversion to LEDs to under one year. Visit www.amerlux.com Judges’ Comments: “The compatibility of this product with most any manufacturer’s current post-top fixture design is what is outstanding about it.” www.architecturalssl.com
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LUMINAIRES AREA AND EXTERIOR LIGHTING
CATEGORY: AREA AND EXTERIOR LIGHTING
HessAmerica Parco With its LEDs recessed into its arched profile, this fixture emits zero uplight, qualifying it for use in LEED lighting zones and in Dark Sky applications. Concealed anchor bolts and no visible welds add to the fixture’s streamlined appearance. Specifiers can choose either Type II or Type III light distributions and color temperatures of 3000K or 4000K. Visit www.hessamerica.com Judges’ Comments: “Good attention to craftsmanship in both optics and packaging should make for great performance in the field.”
CATEGORY: AREA AND EXTERIOR LIGHTING
CATEGORY: AREA AND EXTERIOR LIGHTING
CATEGORY: AREA AND EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Architectural Area Lighting
Juno Lighting Group
Luminis
Kick
AccuLite PL2 Series LED Bollards
SyriosLED
Slim-designed Kick eliminates glare from most viewing angles with 0% uplight. Its unique optical design hides the LEDs when viewing the luminaire from behind, while its recessed optical system delivers up to 12,880 lm. in a controlled, high performance, energy-efficient and scalable package for the ultimate premium lighting solution. Kick combines day form and night-time precision optics to deliver a glare-free experience for pedestrian scale solutions on walkways, building entrances and paths. Visit www.aal.net Judges’ Comments: “Elegant contemporary form with precision optics, this pedestrian and area luminaire is a nice addition to AAL’s catalog.”
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Ideal for walkway, landscape and security lighting, AccuLite PL2 Series LED Bollards offer uniform illumination and rugged construction with a durable aluminum and scalloped profile. Available with 8.25-in. diameter and finished with a 5-stage powder coat for optimal weather resistance, all components are secured with fully concealed, stainless steel fasteners. The LEDs are attached directly to the top of the housing, providing thermal management. The bollards are available in white, black, bronze and silver standard colors. Visit www.junolightinggroup.com Judges’ Comments: “Product is ‘designed’ for disassembly at end of life—a great idea.” “Best looking bollard I have seen.”
SyriosLED was developed for exterior applications as a wall, ceiling surface, or pendant luminaire. The adjustable light source allows a light beam direction angle of up to 30 degrees—ideal to highlight building entrances, selected ground elements or other areas of interest. Syrios is offered with light patterns from narrow to wide flood distribution, with a range of color temperatures from 3K to 5K. Visit www.luminis.com Judges’ Comments: “Highly customizable and precise.” “Very good life expectancy.” “Very good first impressions for this cylinder fixture; proportions are attractive for this classic form. All of the mounting options are good.”
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LUMINAIRES AREA AND EXTERIOR LIGHTING
CATEGORY: AREA AND EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Philips-Lumec MetroScape LED Pendant/Post-Top With an urban architecture style, the Lumec MetroScape LED Pendant and Post-Top are suited for higher visibility locations. The pendant model comes with a choice of flat or sag lens and an optional white opaque globe to accentuate the design. The pendant’s IP66 rating, multiple lumen outputs and energy-saving control options make it ideal for both pedestrian, roadway and intersection lighting. Visit www.philips.com/metroscape Judges’ Comments: “The option of growing with the needs of a city is an outstanding feature.”
CATEGORY: AREA AND EXTERIOR LIGHTING
CATEGORY: AREA AND EXTERIOR LIGHTING
CATEGORY: AREA AND EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Selux
Hubbell/Beacon Products
Eaton’s Cooper Lighting
Avanza
Viper with Beaconnect
Galleon LED Area/Site Luminaire
With two sizes and several reflector systems, this luminaire provides safety for streets, parking areas, pedestrian walkways and more. Both the Avanza 450 for pathways and suburban roads and the Avanza 600 for higher traffic areas are made with a die-cast, low copper and aluminum construction and can be mounted in a single short or long arm, double short or long arm or on a single pole adapter or short arm wall mount. The Avanza can be switched and dimmed via different interfaces and comes with a 5-year limited warranty. Visit www.selux.us
Available in two sizes with a wide choice of different LED wattage configurations and optical distributions, the Viper was designed to replace HID lighting up to 1,000W M or HPS. The Viper comes with five different mounting options for applications in a variety of new and existing installations. Visit www.beaconproducts.com Judges’ Comments: “A great option for retrofit applications.” “Form factor may not be innovative, but the options are.”
Available in 30 different lumen packages, ranging from 3,000 to more than 53,000 delivered lm., and high intensity discharge lighting equivalents ranging from 100 Ws to 1,000 Ws, the Galleon also offers 16 different optical distributions and an optional integral house side shield for light trespass-sensitive applications. Visit www.cooperindustries.com Judges’ Comments: “Scalability is amazing.” “Onestop shopping here.”
Judges’ Comments:“A very handsome product— sleek and stylish.”
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LUMINAIRES HIGH/LOW-BAY
CATEGORY: HIGH/LOW-BAY
Hubbell/Spaulding Lighting Arceos ARS Using the latest LED technology, the ARS provides uniformity, energy efficiency and control for surface mount applications. ARS is suitable for mounting heights of 8 to 18 ft. with choices of symmetric and asymmetric distributions for surface, ceiling, canopy and parking structure illumination. Visit www.spauldinglighting.com Judges’ Comments: “I like the modularity and efficacy.” “Standard option for integral high-low occupancy control is an easy, ready-for-use control system for parking garages.”
CATEGORY: HIGH/LOW-BAY
CATEGORY: HIGH/LOW-BAY
GE Lighting
Kenall Lighting
Lumination LED Luminaire - IS Series
TekLink Cloud
IS Series Suspended LED fixtures provide highly efficient lighting with a modern, clean appearance. The fixtures can easily be snapped together endto-end to create a continuous row of LED light. An innovative rail fastening system allows mounting from wherever the ceiling supports are located. Lumination IS Series is also available in an Uplight version, which delivers 7% uplight. Visit www.gelighting.com
The TekLink Cloud lighting control system has an all-inclusive approach linking controls and luminaires and is programmed to each unique application. Automated lighting, with a broad range of configurability, provides a customized solution to meet specific needs. The system uses photocells and an astronomical clock to schedule lighting for virtually any scenario or period of operation. Visit www.kenall.com
Judges’ Comments: “Efficacy is great. I would hope for 3000 degree Kelvin so stores would have an option for warm interiors and people would be rendered better.”
Judges’ Comments: “Seems like a simple tool to fill a gap in the market.”
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CATEGORY: HIGH/LOW-BAY
Hubbell/Prescolite MegaLum Cylinder The MegaLum Cylinder is the industry’s first high-output LED fixture designed for commercial and architectural interiors where recessed depth is not available. The unit can be surface, cable or pendant mounted and provides an alternative to T4 quartz (up to 500W) and metal halide (up to 250W) sources for ceiling heights of 20 ft to 60 ft. Visit www.prescolite.com
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Alera Lighting Architectural Area Lighting Beacon Products Columbia Lighting Compass Products Devine Lighting Dual-Lite Hubbell Building Automation Hubbell Industrial Lighting Hubbell Outdoor Lighting Kim Lighting Kurt Versen Litecontrol Precision-Paragon [P-2] Prescolite Spaulding Lighting Sportsliter Solutions Sterner Lighting
Built with innovation. Driven by commitment. KicK
WINNING PRODUCTS
Arceos ARS
8째 Very Narrow Directional Downlight Patent Pending Optics
Viper with Beaconnect
MegaLum Cylinder design . per formance . technology
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LUMINAIRES REPLACEMENTS
CATEGORY: REPLACEMENTS
Lunera Lighting Susan Lamps Susan Lamps, in two sizes, are designed as plugand-play replacements for metal halide products. The lamps use proprietary technology to enable their use in existing fixtures without need for bypassing the fixtures’ ballasts. Visit www.lunera.com Judges’ Comments: “This innovation makes retrofit easier and more affordable.”
EDITOR’S OBSERVATION:
LED IS NOW DELIVERING SUPERIOR OPTICS, BUILT-IN CONTROL TECHNOLOGY AND UNIQUE FEATURES THAT ALLOW ONE TO TUNE OPTICS TO SUIT AN APPLICATION. CATEGORY: REPLACEMENTS
Osram Sylvania
Soraa
Ultra Pro HD LED PAR Lamp Family
Soraa Constant Current MR16 LED Lamp
Featuring a high center beam candlepower and soft edges, Ultra PRo HD LED PAR lamps closely match halogen PAR lamps with four PAR lamp categories, four color temperatures, and four beam angles: 12-degree, 15-degree, 25-degree and 40-degree. Lamps are dimmable down to 5% and energy use can be reduced down to 86%. For color critical applications, this offering provides a 90 CRI and a high R9 feature that enhances warm color palettes and makes whites more crisp. Visit www.sylvania.com Judges’ Comments: “Excellent CRI—I would like to see all lamps go this way. Good efficacy for high CRI, too.”
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CATEGORY: REPLACEMENTS
This CC LED lamp is designed to accept an external driver that supplies the lamp with low voltage DC input current. It provides dimming and control flexibility, and light output can be programmed to the desired level with a programmable or remote driver. The lamp achieves zero flicker when used with a DC driver and is available in 10-degree, 25-degree and 36-degree versions. Point Source Optics give high intensity, uniform beams; the unique VP3 LED technology provides perfect rendering of colors and whiteness. Visit www.soraa.com Judges’ Comments: “A great step forward in their MR-16 product line. Looks like a strong technological advancement with a great CRI.” www.architecturalssl.com
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LUMINAIRES REPLACEMENTS, DIMMER
CATEGORY: REPLACEMENTS
Soraa PAR30 Short Neck The full-visible-spectrum PAR30 Short Neck features the company’s Point Source Optics for beautiful, uniform beams of high intensity. With a low flicker and dimmability down to <10% with most dimmers, it can be adjusted to set a variety of ambient tones in restaurants and retail stores. Visit www.soraa.com Judges’ Comments: “With their optical lenses and light output, these lamps are uniquely designed to replace 100W halogen lamps with only 18.5W while providing excellent color quality and optical control.”
EDITOR’S OBSERVATION:
OPERATING WITH HIGH EFFICACY, RETROFIT LAMPS HAVE COME A LONG WAY AND ARE SUPERIOR TO THE CONVENTIONAL PRODUCTS THEY REPLACE.
CATEGORY: REPLACEMENTS
CATEGORY: DIMMER
Soraa
Ecosense
AR111 with SNAP System
EcoSpec Linear Dimming Control Module-Plenum Rated
Coupling its GaN on GaN AR111 LED lamp with a prismatic lens and an array of magnetic filter and lens attachments, Soraa’s SNAP System lets users customize light directly on lamps, rather than on fixtures. The narrow spot, crisp beam edge and low glare make the lamp suitable for retail, restaurant, museum and hospitality lighting applications. Visit www.soraa.com Judges’ Comments: “Using a violet LED pump, the color rendering of these lamps challenges the entire industry to rethink color quality.”
The only dimming module of its kind in the market that takes a 0–10V dimming signal and a fixed line voltage input and converts it to an ELV dimmed output for flicker-free dimming, the LDCM-PL allows products that can only be dimmed with ELV dimmers to connect to building-wide 0–10V systems making it not only versatile, but also allows for designers to achieve flexibility to dim multiple long runs of products with only one 0-10V dimmer. Visit www.ecosense.com Judges’ Comments: “Anything that helps designers use fewers dimmers for cost savings, needs to be recognized.”
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LUMINAIRES SPECIALTY, DRIVER
CATEGORY: SPECIALTY
Tech Lighting K-Corum Head Inspired by the latest in automotive LED headlamp technology, the K-Corum Head features a unique LED head defined by its open center, thin metal hanging frame and exposed geometrical heat sink. With the ability to rotate 360-degrees, the LED head is ideal for direct or indirect illumination. It ships with 7.2 W, 550 net lumen and 3000K LED. Visit www.techlighting.com Judges’ Comments: “A well-designed and engineered light fixture... welcome to my go-to-spec for cable lights.”
EDITOR’S OBSERVATION:
BEING ABLE TO EXPLORE SHAPES AND FORMS WITHOUT FORCE FITTING A FIXED SHAPE LIGHT SOURCE THAT’S TUNED TO THE EXACT LIGHT OUTPUT DESIRED IS A DESIGNER’S DREAM COME TRUE. CATEGORY: SPECIALTY
Kenall
Philips/Bodine
Millenium OS
BSL310LP Emergency LED Driver
This fixture’s integrated microwave occupancy sensor incorporates high-frequency Doppler technology to reduce nuisance tripping, while enabling user-defined dimming down to 10%. Though it’s been optimized for stairwell use, the fixture also is IP65 rated and wet-location listed for a range of additional applications. With optional battery back-up, the Millenium OS offers auto-on operation during power interruptions. Visit www.kenall.com Judges’ Comments: “This is the first vandalresisting stairwell fixture I’ve seen; one of the best products I’ve reviewed for this year’s PIAs.”
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CATEGORY: DRIVER
A great choice for space-limited or architecturally sensitive fixtures, the BSL310LP offers the convenience of a low-profile design teamed with Class-2 operation and with high-lumen output, but supported by only 10W of regulated power. The driver senses the power failure and immediately begins driving the LED load in emergency mode at reduced lumen output for a minimum 90 minutes. Visit www.bodine.com Judges’ Comments: “As LEDs, light modules and intelligent supporting electronics grow, the future of truly intelligent, hyper-performance lighting becomes today’s reality.”
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LUMINAIRES GENERAL AMBIENT
CATEGORY: GENERAL AMBIENT
Arborlight LightWell Mixing colors from approximately 400 LEDs, the LightWell luminaire delivers the look, feel and experience of a 4-ft. × 4-ft. skylight. The fixture emulates daylight intensity, color and directionality in real time, based on current geographic and time conditions. Additionally, users can adjust parameters using a smartphone app. Visit www.arborlight.com Judges’ Comments: “This is an intriguing product, bringing the sense of daylight into spaces with no access to daylight.”
CATEGORY: GENERAL AMBIENT
CATEGORY: GENERAL AMBIENT
Amerlux
Amerlux
Linea 1.5
Fino Ceiling
The Linea 1.5 pendant provides direct, indirect or a mix of illumination, and in models offering 5- or 10-W/ft. performance, all made to measure. The fixture is designed using the same components as the recessed GRUV 1.5 recessed luminaire, enabling easy transitions from running walls to open ceilings. Both Linea and Gruv are designed for use with a louver for optimal glare control, light diffusion and sight-line reduction. Visit www.amerlux.com Judges’ Comments: “This is a quickly expanding category, but the lens design might set this product apart.”
The Fino ceiling luminaire is designed for linear wall-wash applications, with a minimal 5/8-in. depth suitable for drywall or ceiling-grid mounting. LED lamping projects only 7/8-in. down from the ceiling, and dimming capability is available. Visit www.amerlux.com Judges’ Comments: “So simple, it’s the ultimate less-is-more product, proving light doesn’t need to come from everywhere, but only where it matters.”
CATEGORY: GENERAL AMBIENT
Selux M36 LED Direct/Indirect Available in pendant and surface-mounted designs, the M36 luminaire combines a modular design, advanced technology and multiple optic solutions to address a range of needs. Dimming options include preset settings ranging from 100% down to 55%, for uniform illumination. Visit www.selux.us Judges’ Comments: “A great family addition to an already well-rounded product offering.”
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LUMINAIRES GENERAL AMBIENT
CATEGORY: GENERAL AMBIENT
Philips Ledalite VersaForm Build the fixture you want—these luminaires come in three sizes with three color temperatures, a variety of lumen packages, two housing choices, five mounting possibilities, and optional integrated sensors and Airwave controls. VersaForm’s subtle aesthetics suit office, education and healthcare applications; fixtures can be upgraded as needs change. Visit www.lighting.philips.com Judges’ Comments: “Future-proof design aspect is significant from a maintenance perspective.”
CATEGORY: GENERAL AMBIENT
CATEGORY: GENERAL AMBIENT
GE Lighting Lumination LED Luminaire - BR Series Lumination BR Series is an economical way to retrofit fluorescent tubes with LED technology. The troffer provides uniformity, efficiency and reduced glare in application. The series comes with dimming options and is designed for quick installation. Visit www.gelighting.com Judges’ Comments: “A simple, inexpensive SSL lighting solution with several dimming options… A nice product.”
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CATEGORY: GENERAL AMBIENT
Amerlux
Prudential Lighting
Gruv 1.5
Stream
Recessed Gruv 1.5 fixtures and their companion Linea linear luminaires both feature a common 1.5 aperture. This allows the fixtures to be used together in installations that transition seamlessly from recessed to pendant. Visit www.amerlux.com Judges’ Comments: “Great clean-lined look and a range of mounting options could enable a consistent look throughout offices and conference rooms.”
Stream creates an uninterrupted line of light with its trim-less mud-over flange. The sleek and minimalist look provides an evenly illuminated alcove with no lens. A flexible reflector ships on a roll (up to 200 ft.) and installs completely fixture-free. Visit www.prulite.com Judges’ Comments: “This is so simple and seamless—I am totally excited about the product.” “Very interesting. Having an affordable LED recessed strip fixture without lens or difficult cove is really a great benefit for linear lighting.”
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LUMINAIRES TRACK LIGHTING
CATEGORY: TRACK LIGHTING
Generation Brands/Tech Lighting ELEMENT LED Multiples The ELEMENT LED Multiples supports full rotation and lockable intervals for multiple recessed LEDs housed inside sleek-looking domes. Visit www.element-lighting.com Judges’ Comments: “Excellent optics with soft, clean edges and no striation.” “The aiming and locking system is easy and well designed.”
CATEGORY: TRACK LIGHTING
CATEGORY: TRACK LIGHTING
CATEGORY: TRACK LIGHTING
Amerlux
Lighting Services Inc.
Lighting Services Inc.
Cylindrix III
LP2 SuperSPOT Series
LumeLEX 2030 Series
Described as an impressive combination of optical and thermal performance, aesthetics and visual comfort in accent lighting, the Cylindrix III delivers up to 2434 lm., with a deeply recessed single light source, an integrated passive heat sink and high performance interchangeable reflector optics. Visit www.amerlux.com Judges’ Comments: “The heat disbursement slots are well designed.”
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This tightly focused track fixture is specifically designed to take the place of traditional PAR options in medium- to long-throw applications. It can be specified with 6-, 10-, 20- and 32-degree beam angles. Optional color-changing or dynamically tuned white light is available when fixtures are equipped with Lumentalk. Visit www.lightingservicesinc.com
With its hidden driver, this stem-mounted spotlight is just as small as a traditional, low-voltage halogen fixture, and it can be specified with an extremely high color rendering index of 98. Priced lower than the units it replaces, this fixture series also incorporates a snap-out accessory cartridge that can accept up to two accessories at a time. Visit www.lightingservicesinc.com
Judges’ Comments: “A wonderful offering. This is the type of luminaire we need for museum and retail applications.”
Judges’ Comments: “Great for art applications.” “Very nice to see a quality fixture design that puts efficiency in the background.”
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LUMINAIRES DECORATIVE & PENDANTS
CATEGORY: DECORATIVE & PENDANTS
Eureka Lighting Cycle Available in four diameters and as a suspension, surface or wall mount, the Cycle delivers both diffused direct and indirect lighting. With joined, concentric profiles and a flexible light engine, the source is fully hidden from view, while creating a glowing halo of light. Visit www.eurekalighting.com Judges’ Comments: “Without any fuss, this product competes in the saturated market of ‘ring style’ fixtures with the style and elegance that could not be achieved with acrylic lenses and frosted diffusers.”
EDITOR’S OBSERVATION:
EXPRESSING BOTH DESIGN AND THE TECHNOLOGY BEHIND IT IS ANOTHER FORM OF DESIGN ART THAT IS JUST BEGINNING TO TAKE ROOT.
CATEGORY: DECORATIVE & PENDANTS
Luminis Aramis AR150
CATEGORY: DECORATIVE & PENDANTS
Acuity Brands Nomi Curve OLED Wall Sconce This high-performance ADA-compliant bendable-panel OLED wall sconce, available with or without backlighting, offers an extremely shallow profile and an integral 0-10V dimming driver with remote power supply. It’s available in four versions; all are available in 3000K, 3500K and 4000K CCT. Visit www.acuitybrands.com
Combining a clean, aesthetic design with a high light output, the Aramis AR150 is ideal for large facilities like shopping malls, convention centers, stadiums and transportation terminals. As compared to a 20-in. hi-bay luminaire, this 6-in. light exceeds 13,500 lm. at more than 100 lm/W. Visit www.luminis.com Judges’ Comments: “Overall, a nice higher output LED cylinder product.”
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LUMINAIRES DECORATIVE & PENDANTS
CATEGORY: DECORATIVE & PENDANTS
Generation Brands/Tech Lighting Parallax Linear Suspension The minimalist design of this streamlined fixture was inspired by a circuit board, with 30 asymmetrically placed high-power LEDs providing illumination. The 40W fixture features a 2720-net-lumen output at a color temperature of 3000K—and it’s dimmable with a low-voltage electronic dimmer. Visit www.techlighting.com Judges’ Comments: “This is a really refined and inspired design. Very beautiful.”
EDITOR’S OBSERVATION:
EXPRESSING DESIGN OF SSL PRODUCTS INCLUDES THE ABILITY TO CREATE IMAGINATIVE LIGHT FORMS AS WELL AS MULTIPLE OPTICS CREATIONS THAT SUIT MANY NEEDS FROM A SINGLE PACKAGE. CATEGORY: DECORATIVE & PENDANTS
CATEGORY: DECORATIVE & PENDANTS
Meteor Lighting
No. 8 Lighting
Cylinder Mini Series 8-10in LED Surface Mounted Downlight
Adjustable LED Monopoint
Offering up to a 8,500 lumen output at 100LPW, the Cylinder Mini delivers a wide array of distribution options from heights ranging between 15 ft. and 400 ft. at five different beam spreads, along with sophisticated dimming capabilities. Visit www.meteor-lighting.com Judges’ Comments: “Good efficiency and CRI, combined with high-output options, make this seem like a good option for higher-end hospitality and retail settings.”
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Available in white, black, oil rubbed bronze and satin aluminum, Monopoint uses a Phillips Lumileds LUXEON S LED featuring 85 and 95 CRI/3,000-K light engines. The company’s proprietary dimming driver offers 120V/60HZ input, featuring two-wire dimming control using standard electronic low-voltage dimmers, dimmable to 5%. Round and square canopy options are available, and the units are ceiling and wall mountable. Visit www.8lighting.com Judges’ Comments: “A retro luminaire with the benefits of LED is a winning combination.”
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LUMINAIRES DECORATIVE & PENDANTS
CATEGORY: DECORATIVE & PENDANTS
Finelite E1 LED Indirect Configuration Delivering 3440 lm. at less than 37W, the E1 is an attractive, hanging rectilinear pendant, suspended by an insulated conductive aircraft cable. Visit www.finelite.com Judges’ Comments: “This is one of the best products I have come across.” “Aesthetically, it has a sleek appearance with a luminous edge and insulated, suspended cables; thermally, the performance is enhanced by the lower driving current further reducing the need for hefty heat sinks.”
EDITOR’S OBSERVATION:
THE APERTURE REPRESENTS A STEP FORWARD IN APPLYING SSL TECHNOLOGY AND LIGHT SOURCE SHAPING TO ELIMINATE GLARE AND UNDESIRED BRIGHTNESS WITHOUT ROBBING EFFICIENCY. CATEGORY: DECORATIVE & PENDANTS
Eureka Lighting Aperture
CATEGORY: DECORATIVE & PENDANTS
Eureka Lighting Rim Even illumination is the hallmark of this multi-use pendant, surface and wall mount luminaire. Available in two formats, both with purpose-designed light engines, Rim provides fully diffused direct illumination with just a hint of indirect light. Visit www.eurekalighting.com
A departure from traditional glare control via diffusers, the Aperture goes with an indirect light source to create a soft, glowing light. With shades made from thick aluminum sheet, the luminaire is structurally rigid and durable, and offers superior thermal management. Visit www.eurekalighting.com Judges’ Comments: “This is MY kind of fixture!” “Instead of focusing on the technology of LEDs, here we have a design that incorporates the strengths of the LED—flexibility and miniaturization—and works around its weaknesses like glare and pixelization in a unique, but classic, way.”
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Juno® 2-inch LED Downlights and Adjustables Offers a “designer look” that perfectly complements today’s upscale residential and commercial interiors. Round or square, downlight or adjustable, wide variety of finishes.
Indy™ Designer Series LED Downlights and Wall Wash Luminaires Get the best of both worlds with LED performance that perfectly simulates halogen dimming. Color temperature “warms” while maintaining exceptional color quality.
Aculux® 2-inch LED Precision Recessed Adjustable Luminaires Position the right amount of light, in precisely the right places while taking up less space— matching the performance and light output of larger fixtures. Aculux® 2-inch LED Precision Recessed Hyperbolic Downlight Diminutive Aculux LED precision luminaire packs a punch with the patented “Silent Ceiling™” hyperbolic reflector that eliminates glare and produces wide distribution.
AccuLite™ Parklume PL2 Series LED Bollard Clean contemporary pathway lighting leads the way. Smooth uniform distribution ensures a pleasant glare-free environment.
Thank You! Juno Lighting Group is honored to receive five Architectural SSL 2015 Product Innovation Awards (PIA) for Juno®, Indy™, Aculux®, and AccuLite™ brand LED luminaires. Juno Lighting Group products continue to be universally recognized for their innovative technology, energy-efficiency, and style. We are pleased to be awarded these five prestigious awards. To learn more about the Juno Lighting Group products recognized, as well as other high performance LED lighting solutions, please visit junolightinggroup.com
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LUMINAIRES DOWNLIGHTS
CATEGORY: DOWNLIGHTS
Philips Lighting/Lightolier SlimSurface LED Downlight The SlimSurface LED family provides the illusion of recessed downlighting in a 5/8-in surface mount design that is almost flush with the ceiling. An economic alternative to air-seal recessed housing or fire-rated boxes; suited to dry or wet applications. Visit www.lighting.philips.com Judges’ Comments: “These have flair. A top retrofit pick!” “The fact that it is bordering on lower outputs makes it nice for wall-mounted applications.”
CATEGORY: DOWNLIGHTS
CATEGORY: DOWNLIGHTS
CATEGORY: DOWNLIGHTS
USAI Lighting
Juno Lighting Group
Meteor Lighting
BeveLED True Zero
Aculux 2-in. LED Precision Recessed Adjustable Luminaires
Rev Series 145W Recessed Downlight
With a tiny 1/32-in.-thin edge, BeveLED True Zero’s lens and trim face integrates seamlessly with the ceiling plane, delivering medium to wide light distribution for open offices, hallways and circulatory spaces. Using 70% less energy than traditional sources, the luminaire is also compatible with multiple dimming drivers. Visit www.usailighting.com
Doing the work of a conventional 6-in. luminaire at just 2 in., the Aculux LED is recessed and adjustable, delivering 68 lm/W. The fixture is available in a variety of temperatures and color rendering index values. Visit www.junolightinggroup.com
Judges’ Comments: “Very thorough and one of the only manufacturers to offer a recycling/reclaiming program.”
Judges’ Comments: “This luminaire has every possible feature that would be desired out of an LED downlight. Compact form-factor, 50-degree cutoff and a variety of accessories and trim options make this a versatile product.”
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Rev Series 145W Recessed Downlight combines high lumen (12500 lm.) and a variety of dimming options (0-10V, DALI, DMX). Its clean aesthetic makes the fixture ideal for high ceiling architectural and commercial applications from 18-ft. hotel lobbies to 80-ft. theaters. Proprietary 0-10V dimming technology offers ultra-smooth dimming to less than 1% and is compatible with all standard dimmers. Visit www.meteor-lighting.com Judges’ Comments: “Nice efficacy and glare control.” “I love the attention to dimming flicker free and aperture brightness, but I’m wondering about no lens.”
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LUMINAIRES DOWNLIGHTS
CATEGORY: DOWNLIGHTS
RAB Lighting RDLED 2” LED Downlight This 2-in. LED downlight has an unobtrusive design perfect for upscale spaces. With an aperture just over 1 in. wide, this 8W fixture replaces 50W MR16 lamps for an 82% reduction in energy consumption; it produces over 600 lm. at 71 lm/W without hot spots or glare. Visit www.rabweb.com Judges’ Comments: “Could be a good step forward for LEDs in an application in which they’ve had difficulty.” “Small aperture down-lights are where LED technology can shine.”
CATEGORY: DOWNLIGHTS
CATEGORY: DOWNLIGHTS
CATEGORY: DOWNLIGHTS
Terralux
Juno Lighting Group
Terralux
DR8 Downlight Retrofit Kit
Juno 2” Downlight
DR-V Downlight Retrofit Kit
This LED retrofit kit is designed for upgrading any 8-in. and above downlight fixture equipped with bi-pin horizontal CFL lamp. It fits inside the existing reflector but, unlike an LED replacement lamp, it is a permanent retrofit kit that will provide the same level of optical performance, safety and reliability as a new LED fixture; it does not rely on the old ballast or the old socket of the fixture. Visit www.terralux.com
Juno 2-in. LED downlights and adjustable fixtures produce over 600 brilliant lumens—the same amount as a much larger 6-in., 65W incandescent—yet with just 10W input, they consume only 15% of the energy. Featuring a discreet 20-in. aperture, the downlights offer a sophisticated designer look. Available with downlight or adjustable fixtures, round or square apertures, an extensive selection of trim styles and finishes, and a range of color temperatures. Visit www.junolightinggroup.com
Judges’ Comments: “A new application for LEDs— great to see! Good efficacy for this application (downlights); the industry has been waiting for a higher wattage CFL replacement.”
Judges’ Comments: “I needed this light 6 months ago!” “The photometrics are impressive for such a tiny thing. There’s no point to bother with the 6-in. residential grade downlight dogs any longer.”
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A breakthrough in upgrading compact fluorescents, the DR-V Downlight Retrofit Kit delivers the optical performance, safety and reliability of a new LED fixture as it doesn’t rely on the old ballast or fixture socket. Utilizing half the power as the CFLs, the kit is offered in 18W, 26W, 32W and 42W CFL equivalents. Visit www.terralux.com Judges’ Comments: “Great application, low efficacy; dimming should be an option.” “Great option for vertical CFL lamps.”
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LUMINAIRES DOWNLIGHTS
CATEGORY: DOWNLIGHTS
GE Lighting Lumination LED Luminaire - RI Series With the Lumination RI Series, any commercial or industrial downlight can be converted to LED. RI Series LEDs are interchangeable, upgradeable and serviceable. The optical system provides a 45 degree cutoff and no glare, plus 90+ CRI across all lumen packages and color temperatures. Visit www.gelighting.com Judges’ Comments: “Given the sheer number of halogen downlight fixtures now operating, products like this could have a huge impact on overall lighting energy use.”
CATEGORY: DOWNLIGHTS
CATEGORY: DOWNLIGHTS
Juno Lighting Group
Osram Sylvania
Aculux 2-in. LED Precision Recessed Hyperbolic Downlight
Ultra RT6 HO Recessed Retrofit Kit
Thanks to its hyperbolic reflector, this Aculux downlight boasts an exceptionally low aperture brightness while providing a wide optical distribution for maximized fixture spacing. Like other Aculux products, it delivers the same light levels and efficiencies as a conventional 6-in. product at just 2 in. Visit www.junolightinggroup.com
This full line of recessed downlight kits for 4-in., 5-in. and 6-in. downlights are compatible with most insulated ceiling, non-insulated ceiling and airtight downlight housings. The kits are wetrated and provide substantial energy savings: for example, the RT6 HO downlight delivers up to 1500 lm. of light while achieving efficacy of 71 lm/W, reducing energy consumption up to 34%. Visit www.sylvania.com
Judges’ Comments: “Excellent—most [luminaires] jump to remote phosphor rather than bin so tightly.”
Judges’ Comments: “Happy to see an LED alternative for a CFL downlight!”
CATEGORY: DOWNLIGHTS
Prudential Lighting Bionic Wall Wash With its sharp, 25-degree beam, this fixture delivers even light distribution. Superior optics integrate every ray from the lamp, bouncing from reflector and prism in the lens to produce a high level of light control. Visit www.prulite.com Judges’ Comments: “This is a very good product; it’s well designed, with good optics, high efficacy, and a number of color temperature options.”
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LUMINAIRES DOWNLIGHTS
CATEGORY: DOWNLIGHTS
USAI Lighting BeveLED Flat Claiming the shallowest housing in the downlight market, the BeveLED 2.0 measures less than 4 in. from the ceiling plane with a housing measure of just 2.75 in. for great recessed lighting flexibility. Visit www.usailighting.com Judges’ Comments: “At 84 lm/W, using all the tools in the tool box, it’s hard to find any reason not to like this fixture.”
EDITOR’S OBSERVATION:
IMPROVEMENTS IN OPTICAL DESIGN, THERMAL MANAGEMENT AND LED EFFICACY, ARE POINTING THE WAY TO LED TECHNOLOGY TAKING OVER AS THE MOST DESIRABLE SOURCE FOR DOWNLIGHTING. CATEGORY: DOWNLIGHTS
CATEGORY: DOWNLIGHTS
Hubbell Lighting/Kurt Versen
Juno Lighting Group
Very Narrow Directional Luminaire
Indy Designer Series LED Downlight/Wall Wash Luminaire with Black Body Dimming
With a patent-pending optical system, the Very Narrow Directional LED fixture produces a precise beam spread, without field, providing a 24W alternative to 50W AR111 lamps. Visit www.kurtversen.com
Combining high quality wall wash performance with warm dimming capability and deep source regression, this series maintains a 90 CRI and consumes only one-fourth the energy of incandescent lighting.
Judges’ Comments: “The ability to make various adjustments under the ceiling, as well as the ability to replace components whenever a technology component warrants it, make this luminaire very appealing for a client who plans to be in a space for a long time.”
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Judges’ Comments: “The small aperture size is admirable, direct vision of the light source is excellent, dimming is excellent, and reaction like an incandescent is very useful to emulate dimming of an incandescent. Fluorescents have never accomplished this sensitivity.”
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LUMINAIRES COVE & GRAZERS
CATEGORY: COVE & GRAZERS
VoksLyte Tangent Down The multi-section luminaire has no maximum length; it is also available in a curved uplight/downlight pendant. The 2-in. wide luminaires easily link together to form seamless circular, curved, elliptical, free-form or straight illuminated architectural forms. The sculptural luminaires can be supplied in recessed, pendant and surface mounted versions. Visit www.vokslyte.com Judges’ Comments: “(VoksLyte) does a good job of pushing the product to the limit within the context of the form factor.” “Sleek, modern, clean, versatile.”
EDITOR’S OBSERVATION:
SLIM FORMS, CONTINUOUS INTEGRATION, APPLICATION-SPECIFIC OPTICS, COLOR CHOICE—THIS IS THE FUEL THAT POWERS THE MOVEMENT TOWARD ARCHITECTURALLY INTEGRATED LIGHTING. CATEGORY: COVE & GRAZERS
EcoSense Lighting
EcoSense Lighting
EcoSpec Linear INT High CRI: 90+
EcoSpec Linear INT
With all the same great features as the EcoSpec Linear HP INT, this model offers a 90 CRI rating. Integral brackets with vertical rotation provide both adjustability and versatility, and flexible connectors enable horizontal angles to fit into tight space or around corners. Visit www.ecosenselighting.com Judges’ Comments: “Nice product. I like the high 90+ CRI offering; I only wish output were a little higher and efficacy better.” “I like it, but I’d really love to combine it with the Slim Cove.”
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Designed with slim profiles, the EcoSpec Linear INT low-power luminaire features brackets with 180° vertical rotation adjustability, making it ideally suited for interior architectural, hospitality, retail, exhibit and display applications. Dimmable down to zero, the EcoSpec Linear INT is available in standard or reduced wattage versions. Visit www.ecosenselighting.com Judges’ Comments: “A smooth, color-consistent cove light that has a great end-of-life reclamation feature.”
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LUMINAIRES COVE & GRAZERS
CATEGORY: COVE & GRAZERS
Prudential Lighting Bionic Perimeter Wall Grazer Offering a high luminous efficacy for a wall grazer at 60 lm/W, the Bionic Perimeter luminaire uses a precisely controlled beam to graze textured wall surfaces. Applying Prudential’s “job binning” method ensures color temperature consistency across all the luminaires specified for a project. Visit www.prulite.com Judges’ Comments: “A very nice innovation from the optical lens.” “It’s great to see it available in a standard product and not as an upgrade option to a flat lens.”
CATEGORY: COVE & GRAZERS
CATEGORY: COVE & GRAZERS
CATEGORY: COVE & GRAZERS
Ecosense
EcoSense Lighting
Finelite
Slim Cove INT
EcoSpec Linear HP INT
Series 11 LED Micro Profile
The Slim Cove INT fixture operates at a standard 120V line voltage, eliminating the need for low-voltage power systems. With a diameter of less than an inch, it will fit neatly into small coves and for use in toe-kick, task and accent applications. Designers can choose from four color temperatures and three fixture lengths. Visit www.ecosenselighting.com Judges’ Comments: “The slim profile could be a big help for designers.”
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The EcoSpec Linear HP INT luminaire delivers more lumens for larger cove applications, dome ceilings and retail displays, with superior dimming technology, capable of dimming all the way down to 0% output power. Visit www.ecosenselighting.com Judges’ Comments: “the fixture looks very compact with a lot of adjustment of beam and angle of aiming.”
Designed to fit even when exact dimensions are uncertain, the fixture features an optional telescoping light engine that provides up to 12 additional in. to achieve a custom fit. Available in run lengths of 2-, 3-, 4- and 8-ft., with lumen packages at 3000K, 3500K, and 4000K CCT. Dimming is standard, and a 10-year warranty covers all components. Visit www.finelite.com Judges’ Comments: “The telescoping extension is very installer friendly.”
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LUMINAIRES COVE & GRAZERS
CATEGORY: COVE & GRAZERS
Finelite Series 11 LED Micro Flex Cove The Series 11 LED Micro Flex Cove features plugand-play connector cables that help the Flex luminaire curve. It features multiple LED bins that are custom-blended to optimize color consistency and deliver 90% of initial lumen output for 100,000 hours. Visit www.finelite.com Judges’ Comments: “An excellent cove light with options for curves; [product] tracking [in the field] is a good feature.”
EDITOR’S OBSERVATION:
LINEAR PRODUCTS REQUIRE A RANGE OF FORM FACTORS, OPTICAL DISTRIBUTIONS AND POWER LEVELS LAMP-BASED TECHNOLOGIES CANNOT ATTAIN. CATEGORY: COVE & GRAZERS
EcoSense Lighting
Prudential Lighting
Warm Cove Series
MicroCove
Clad with all the benefits of the EcoSpec Linear Series, Ecosense’s Warm Cove Series also features color temperatures of 2300K and 2500K, created using a warming lens. Ideal for those spaces where a soft glow and warm atmosphere is desired, it features smooth dimming down to zero output, helping designers get creative in intimate spaces where a warm color will complement the environment, as in a restaurant or other hospitality venue. Visit www.ecosenselighting.com Judges’ Comments: “My high rating is based on reacting to a small, but precise conceptual need for warm light in smaller coves.”
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CATEGORY: COVE & GRAZERS
With an impressive efficacy of 95 lm/W, this concealed cove luminaire uses patent-pending optics to create even distribution. Among other features, the fixture offers a 105-degree peak angle for smooth ceiling gradients, along with 30 degrees of adjustable tilt for vaulted ceilings. With a compact design, the fixture fits into a 6-in.-wide cove. Visit www.prulite.com
Judges’ Comments: “This is a high-quality LED cove light product. It looks well designed, with outstanding performance.”
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Captivating Appearance. Compelling Performance. Liteweave™ Linear weaves a fabric of light across the visual plane. The graceful, suspended form is defined by the light itself with no visible frame or border. • • • •
Only 1.6” x 4.6” with integral 0-10V driver 4600 or 3400 nominal lumens per 4’ at up to 101 lm/w 30% indirect/70% direct distribution Continuously lit rows - virtually invisible seams www.litecontrol.com
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APPLICATIONS BEST USE OF WHITE LIGHT
Hyde Park Traditional Jewelers, Newport Beach, Calilf.
BEST USE OF WHITE LIGHT
Traditional Jewelers was founded in 1975 and
cathode lighting seen in the outer cove in 3500K
purchased by Hyde Park Jewelers in 2012 in an
Soft White. The Tangent Down fixture for this
VoksLyte
effort by that company to expand and upgrade its
project was a sectionalized 10-ft. diameter
Hyde Park Traditional Jewelers,
brand presence. Hyde Park Jewelers, specifically,
circle which, when joined together, forms a
Newport Beach, Calif.
provides designer brands and top-of-the-line
seamless, perfectly symmetrical shape in 3500K.
jewelry, and wished it store environment to
JUDGES’ COMMENTS
“Simple, clean and elegant. This application
is the epitome of less is more; the downlight is a great complement to the cold-cathode lighting, and is yet another example of how SSL does not have to be the be-all, end-all of light sources, simply the right source for the right effect.”
The bright and precise quality of LED lighting,
reflect its status as one of the nation’s leading
combined with the soft streamlined glow of
independent jewelers.
cold cathode, created an elegant and modern
For the Newport Beach store, the company wanted a cooler feeling and decided to
approach to architectural lighting for this one-of- a-kind jewelry boutique.
combine LED with cold cathode. The store features VoksLyte’s Tangent Down fixtures in combination with Cathode Lighting Systems FCLS-Slim cold cathode luminaires. The LED downlight fixture can be seen in the inner cove and makes a beautiful combination with the
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APPLICATIONS MOST IMPACTFUL
Baron Palace, Heliopolis, Egypt
MOST IMPACTFUL USE OF SSL
Baron Palace in Heliopolis, Egypt, was inspired
The design team wanted to direct the view of
by the Hindu temples of Orissa in India and Ang-
spectators toward the main points of architec-
Philips Color Kinetics
kor Wat in Cambodia, which Baron Empain, a
ture, decoration and particular details of the
Baron Palace, Heliopolis, Egypt
Belgian industrialist and colonial entrepreneur,
palace that mimic the Angkor Wat temple. The
saw on his many travels. The home is composed
lights also needed to create different scenes to
of reinforced concrete—one of the first major
complement the various functions of the palace.
creative uses of such material. French archi-
But most importantly, the lighting system
tect Alexandre Marcel designed the palace to
would need to respect the integrity of the his-
have a rotating base in order to access the sun
torical landmark with subdued lighting.
JUDGES’ COMMENTS
“LED is used tastefully to highlight the historic architecture of the structure, giving the building an interesting new night-time role, while not detracting from its architectural beauty.”
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beams at all hours of the day. Heliopolis, today,
The team used a balance of LED fixtures in
is an elite district of Cairo, and the palace has
warm and cool light—Philips Color Kinetics
become a landmark of curiosity, legend and
eW Graze QLX and eW Burst Powercore and
history. The Egyptian government bought the
Philips Vaya Flood LP—to create an inviting and
palace in 2005, and it remains closed to the pub-
eye-catching effect. Altogether, the LED fixtures
lic today. Having been abandoned for years, the
decreased the palace’s power consumption by
palace was in need of a refreshing makeover.
80%.
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APPLICATIONS BEST RENOVATION/RETROFIT
Boston Logan Int’l. Airport, Boston
BEST RENOVATION/RETROFIT
The Terminal B renovation consolidates United
amount of daylight. Although technically float-
Airlines into a single terminal. A folded metal
ing, the luminaire is regressed into the metal
Finelite
ceiling soars up to the windows lining the hold
ceiling and emerges seamlessly into a surface
Logan Int’l. Airport, Boston
concourse, the fold demarking the transition
mount configuration on the wooden section
from circulation to holding. Lighting designer
of ceiling at the end of the concourse. All told,
Adam Kibbe of Collaborative Lighting chose
the luminaire maneuvers through six different
to emphasize the ceiling geometry’s long axis
conditions as it integrates into the ceilings,
using Finelite’s High Performance 4-in. LED
using modified standard joinery and a custom
JUDGES’ COMMENTS
luminaire (HP-4). A 600-ft. luminaire was
metal shell that simplified color matching. Two
“Terrific job—what’s most appealing about this application is that you can’t tell it’s LED! A nice, clean appearance with a stylish fixture totally appropriate for the space. I also like that this is a very mainstream space and not a more exotic project where we more frequently see LED in action.”
embedded at the ceiling’s fold line, running the
different rib lengths of HP-4 alternate down the
length of the concourse with ribs extending
expanse to create an organic wave edge that
perpendicular, on one side illuminating the
enlivens the vista. “With some clever engineer-
circulation zone and on the other rising over
ing assistance on Finelite’s part,” says Kibbe,
the holding concourse. Three daylighting zones
“we were able to design a unique luminaire
manage light levels, turning lights off when not
traversing numerous conditions yet with a truly
needed and changing levels in response to the
modest amount of customization.”
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APPLICATIONS MOST INNOVATIVE USE OF SSL
MOST INNOVATIVE USE OF SSL Philips Color Kinetics BCP Affinity, Lima, Peru
In 2014, Banco del Credito de Peru (BCP) wanted to update its façade to celebrate a modern and progressive Peruvian society and to reflect their new brand identity of transparency. BCP commissioned designers Claudia Paz and Nicholas Cheung to translate these themes into a lighting design. The three dimensional façade consists of an LED canvas, an interactive LED outdoor podium with multi-touch sensors, and an interactive lighting control system. Paz used Philips Color Kinetics ArchiPoint iColor Powercore for the outermost layer, and the company’s iColor Flex MX gen2 to compose the remaining layers. The result is two distinct grids, one bright, bold, and sparse for dramatic moments; and the other concentrated and subtle for nuanced sculptural effects. Passersby can choose from eight interactive shows that use both light and sound, including effects such as constellations, fireworks, and rain. “We wanted to create a permanent installation on an urban scale instead of just a media façade,” says Paz. This canvas, she notes, forges a unique connection between the bank and community by engaging city dwellers. “Each show intuitively steers people to express themselves,” says Paz, creating a space for social participation for people of all ages. ”Our vision was to give people a new way of seeing, feeling and experiencing their perception of self and the freedom to explore new sensations,” she says. “Seeing this conversation between a person and light, in my mind, is magical!”
JUDGES’ COMMENTS
“Very cool. I like the interactive quality of the project, and that the designer sparingly but tactfully applied color to the building—a task not everyone handles well, as color can often be too much. Very tasteful—and fun.”
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MARKET LEADERSHIP, SPECIAL CITATIONS
OSRAM Opto Semiconductors
SPECIAL CITATIONS Beyond outright winners in each category,
MARKET LEADERSHIP
we also recognize a number of outstanding aspects of the general entries in our “Special Citations.” These awards reflect submissions that really jumped out at us, especially in regard to aspects such as initiating truly sustainable programs. That said, we’re honoring these companies and products in the following areas: Most unique product—Expands lighting design and applications beyond the conventional; Standout advancement in technology—Exhibits a specific and useful advance in SSL performance; Most sustainable product; Most effective new product—high efficiency coupled with high quality lighting features; Best retrofit product; Best replacement product; and best component-level product.
MARKET LEADERSHIP Beyond feting products, we also wanted to recognize manufacturers who are “good guys,” in the context of doing good things for the community, other than simply producing quality products. The honors have taken the form of our Market Leadership Awards. We asked companies to provide examples of their leadership through various efforts, be it research, involvement in standards development, education, creation of useful tools and websites, and the like.
Continually innovating with new products, services and tools, OSRAM Opto is a true leader in helping further the adoption and integration of LEDs in the SSL market. From participation in industry events and conferences, to offering free services and educational materials, the manufacturer is at the forefront of education and is enabling the market through its technical services. One of its offerings is PASS—Premium Application Support Services. This service helps luminaire manufacturers prototype LED systems, simulate/measure performance and provide reference testing. It’s also a hands-on program that gives designers access to application engineers, prototyping capabilities, simulation, LED data and much more. Complementing PASS is the company’s LED Light for you (LLFY) network, consisting of certified partners specializing in the disciplines of optical, thermal and electrical design and LED integration. Beyond technical expertise, OSRAM Opto is extremely visible in the community, whether it’s via speaking at industry events or regularly contributing articles to industry publications. The manufactuer is also heavily involved in implementing SSL standards. But it’s educational effort don’t stop there. It’s website, www.ledlight.osram-os.com, is the “Education Hub for everything SSL,” featuring technical papers and presentations; training slidecasts and the company’s LED Fundamental training video series. There are also free downloadable printed circuit board files which can help customers save valuable time and money in bringing their ideas to reality. It also offers free, downloadable gerber files for most of most of the company’s key SSL products. Finally, there’s the Optics Selector Tool which assists users in finding the right lens for their LED designs. Judges’ Comments: “Once again, OSRAM Opto is at the fore of the effort to make the transition to LED as easy as possible for specifiers, be it their PASS service, their various educational efforts and conferences and workshops, or its website dedicated to answering basic, but critical LED questions. Not to mention they produce great white LED sources. Bravo.”
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Tech Lighting Parallax Linear Suspension
MOST UNIQUE PRODUCT A winner in our Decorative Lighting and Pendants category on p. 39 Quick Recap/Highlights: The minimalist design of this streamlined fixture was inspired by a circuit board, with 30 asymmetrically placed high-power LEDs providing illumination. The 40W fixture features a 2720-net-lumen output at a color temperature of 3000K—and it’s dimmable with a low-voltage electronic dimmer. Judges’ Comments: “The product goes beyond function but also acts in a functional manner providing accent down light. This is definitely a contemporary beauty.” www.architecturalssl.com
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SPECIAL CITATIONS
Philips Lightolier
Finelite
Amerlux
SlimSurface LED
Series 11LED Micro Flex Cove
Avista LED Light Engine
BEST RETROFIT PRODUCT
MOST SUSTAINABLE
BEST COMPONENT LEVEL PRODUCT
A winner in our downlights category on p. 42
A winner in our cove/grazers category on p. 48.
A winner in our components category on p. 24
Quick Recap/Highlights: The fixture provides the illusion of recessed downlighting in a 5/8-in surface mount design that is almost flush with the ceiling.
Quick Recap/Highlights: The plug-and-play connectorbased Series 11 LED Micro Flex Cove helps the luminaire curve. Finelite takes the product back for the purpose of recycling materials. For customers outside California, the manufacturer provides endof-life recycling information to properly recycle the luminaire components
Quick Recap/Highlights: For use in post top mount areas and pedestrian environments, the light engine can be used for traditional post top fixtures, in both new and retrofit applications. The module is compatible with most manufacturers’ current post-top fixture design, is easily field adjustable for height of the light engine, and has a fully-sealed optical chamber that drives the light to where it needs to be.
Judges’ Comments: “No housing and It protrudes very little into the ceiling plenum.”
OSRAM Sylvania ULTRA PRO HD LED PAR Lamp Family
Judges’ Comments: “This is very good—good follow through and directions for the customer to cycle.”
BEST REPLACEMENT PRODUCT Acuity
A winner in our replacements category on p. 30 Quick Recap/Highlights: Featuring a high center beam candlepower and soft edges, PAR lamp family closely match halogen lamps with four PAR lamp categories, four color temperatures, and four beam angles: Lamps are dimmable down to 5% and energy use can be reduced down to 86%. Judges’ Comments: “Great family of lamps, options, colors and quality.Excellent CRI - would like to see all lamps go this way. Good efficacy for high CRI too.”
Nomi
BEST USE OF OLED
Juno Lighting Group Indy Designer Series LED Downlight and
A winner in our dcategory on p. 38
Wall Wash Luminaire with Black Body Dimming
Quick Recap/Highlights: This high-performance ADA-compliant bendable-panel OLED wall sconce, available with or without backlighting, offers an extremely shallow profile and an integral 0-10V dimming driver with remote power supply. It’s available in four versions; all are available in 3000K, 3500K and 4000K CCT.
Prudential Lighting
Juno Lighting Group
Stream
Aculux 2-in. LED Precision Recessed Hyperbolic Downlight
MOST EFFECTIVE NEW SSL PRODUCT
Judges’ Comments: “A terrific technical solution that allows users to keep a beloved form while getting the benefits of LED technology.”
STANDOUT ADVANCEMENT IN TECHNOLOGY
MOST INNOVATIVE PRODUCT A winner in our downlights category on p. 45 Quick Recap/Highlights: Combining high quality wall wash performance with warm dimming capability and deep source regression, this series maintains a 90 CRI and consumes only one-fourth the energy of incandescent lighting. Judges’ Comments: “This product delivers the qualities of good incandescent fixtures without the incandescent shortfalls”
A winner in our general ambient category on p. 35 A winner in our Downlights category on p. 44 Quick Recap/Highlights: Stream creates an uninterrupted line of light with its trim-less mud-over flange. The sleek and minimalist look provides an evenly illuminated alcove with no lens. Judges’ Comments: “This is a simple solution to the ‘lines of light’ look that’s popular right now. But we often struggle with other systems and usually have to construct coves or match lenses every few feet. This is a far easier solution.” www.architecturalssl.com
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Quick Recap/Highlights: Thanks to its hyperbolic reflector, the downlight boasts an exceptionally low aperture brightness while providing a wide optical distribution for maximized fixture spacing. Its delivers the same light levels and efficiencies as a conventional 6-in. product at just 2 in. Judges’ Comments: “High quality small aperture is totally deserving.” ARCHITECTURAL SSL • 02.15 • 55
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By Kevin Willmorth, Editor
Exploring Wireless Controls, Pt. 2 Thinking about going wireless? Be sure to check out this “Who’s Who” primer of control protocols.
Editor’s Note: Part 1 of this series on Wireless Controls covered the
915MHz. This two-way capable approach allows products from many
myriad of available options in general terms. Part 2 explores the growth
manufacturers to be utilized on a single project.
of wireless and reviews the many forms it is taking. The Z-Wave Alliance is a consortium of manufacturers offering Perhaps the oldest form of modern wireless control is power-
products operating at 908.42MHz in the U.S., with a data transfer rate
line communication, which functions by sending digital control
of 100 kb/sec., at a frequency of 908.42 MHz. While currently focused
instructions over the power wiring. While not wireless in the true
on the residential market, small office applications may find these an
sense, it does not require separate control wires, and adds the benefits
affordable entry-level approach to wireless control.
of central control and programmable load/control addressing that make wireless so attractive. Leviton and X-10 offer a range of products
EnOcean GmbH is founded on harvesting light, kinetic and thermal
that utilize this approach. Insteon adds truly wireless connectivity,
energy at the sensor to eliminate external power connections or
including a smart device control interface.
batteries. Signals are carried at 902 MHz in the USA at a rate of 125 kps. Components, controls, and receivers using enOcean standards
The next level of wireless control is Infrared (IR) line-of-sight control.
are available from a wide range of providers.
Several manufacturers of retrofit lamps allow control of individual lamps without adding wires. IR remote controls are widely used for
Visible Light Communication (VLC) is an emerging technology that
activating wall-mounted lighting controls.
embeds digital information into light output by modulating light to distances as great as 1.2 miles. The IEEE 802 standards committee
Bluetooth control is a limited range, PAN (Personal Area Network)
identifies this as a WPAN (Wide Personal Area Network). Light data
communications approach that pairs the controller to a specific
can be used to control adjacent lighting and surrounding appliances,
load receiver. This pairing is limited to a range of 160 ft., making this
communicate messages to smart devices, or signal emergency
a useful approach for single offices and lighting in an individual’s
vehicles.
immediate surrounding lighting. Bluetooth is ideal for integrating smart device local control of task lighting, for example.
If This Then That (IFTTT) Protocol is not specifically wireless, but is enhanced by wireless control technology. The basic language pairs
TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol and Internet Protocol) is
triggers to fire reactions. For example, if a smart phone is detected
a WiFi protocol that assigns addresses to individual controls and
near an individual’s office, the lights turn on. If the phone moves away,
individual loads, to be addressed by a gateway. The flexibility of
the lights turn off.
connecting any load to any control, coupled to two-way communication for monitoring and managing systems, makes this approach the most
A Viable Choice
desirable for large wireless system designs. TCP/IP networks are built
Wireless technology has evolved to become both reliable and robust.
within a wide range of personal and wide area networks, including
Intelligent networks are capable of monitoring controls behavior and
PAN, WPAN, WMN, WAN, and 6LoWPAN (IEEE 802.15.4), and may include
communication, and auto-commissioning that eliminates the need for
both wireless and wired connections blended to achieve a desired need.
manual address setting and configuration. The expanding need for intelligent building management and data collection is now enabled
Art-Net is the wireless version of DMX-512A, allowing DMX controls
by wireless connectivity, as communications between lighting, HVAC,
to be used without the associated cabling. The use of a software
appliances, and other operating systems can be addressed uniformly.
controller/gateway enables addressing of loads and controllers
In future installments of this series, we will explore these protocols in
without the use of switches and wired sequences.
detail, one at a time, to reveal how they are configured and using what products are available to put it to work.•
Zig-Bee is an association of manufacturers offering products that maintain a set standard of communication defined as Zig-Bee certified.
In Part 3 we will explore examples of commercially available WiFi
In the United States, Zig-Bee products operate under IEEE 802.15.4,
products.
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By Stan Walerczyk, Lighting Wizards
Choosing LED High-Bays—Part Two Retrofitting to any improved source will proffer savings; but LED with batwing distribution offers the greatest opportunity
Editor’s Note: This is the second installment of a two-part series exam-
best financial tool in evaluating LED, because LED products last so long
ining LED high bays.
that payback does not include any benefit after payback period. The far right column is the most important to note, representing long-term
In evaluating high bay fixtures, it’s useful to examine the differences
comprehensive benefits, based on 10 years. You can see that Option “F”
between an average and a very good LED fixture, and compare those
has the highest savings—$974 better than “B.” Based on comprehensive
LED versions with other technologies being used today to replace stan-
long-term benefits, other than the high-performance LED high bays,
dard metal halide high bays. The results are presented below. Keep in
everything else is pretty similar.
mind results may differ in different parts of the country based on local
For an even more comprehensive analysis, you could also use other
kWh rates, annual hours, rebates and maintenance costs. Although the
long-term financial tools, such as cost of ownership, life-cycle costing
table calculates identical rebate kWh multipliers for all technologies,
modified internal rate of return (MIRR) and savings investment ratio
many organizations provide higher rebates for LED. Be aware that
(SIR). I would like to interject a note on CRI relating to fluorescent and
maintenance savings and productivity or sales benefits are also subjec-
LED sources when both are designated as having the same “80” CRI.
tive and can be increased/decreased for specific projects. For example,
Humans see with their eyes and their brains. Tri-phosphor fluores-
for some retail stores, the sales benefit associated with better quality
cents have deep valleys in their spectral distribution curves, and the
lighting may be increased to at least $100 with ceramic metal halide
brain does a good job filling in those valleys, but it’s not perfect. LEDs
(CMH) sources; $70 for fluorescent sources with at least an 80 CRI; and
do not have those deep valleys, so colors can look better. This is why a
$80 for LED fixtures with at least an 80 CRI.
$10 higher amount is listed for the 80 CRI LEDs than the 80 CRI fluores-
You can check out CMH, T8, T5HO, plasma and LED high-bay characteristics in the table. For expediency, let’s compare option B, represent-
cents in the productivity/sales column. If customers have the extra initial money—and are willing to spend
ing the best fluorescent high bay, and option F, the best LED high bay.
it—good LED high bays are usually the best solution. But if customers
Option “B” consumes an additional 111W, has shorter life, costs $175
do not have the initial extra money or are not willing to spend it, they
less after rebate, and has better paybacks. But paybacks are not the
can still get pretty decent financial returns with other technologies.•
TABLE 1. High Bay Comparison Table
Installed Cost
Annual Benefits
Payback, In Years
10-Year Benefits
Maintenance Savings + Worker Productivity Comprehensive
Just Electricity Maintenance Comprehensive
Just Electricity Maintenance Comprehensive
50,000
$10 $70 $80
1.2 1.2 0.9
$1,872 $1,972 $2,672
$350 $72 $278
67,000
$14 $50 $64
1.2 1.2 1.0
$1,945 $2,085 $2,585
$223
$350 $73 $277
25,000
$5 $50 $55
1.2 1.2 1.0
$1,955 $2,005 $2,505
258
$232
$450 $76 $374
50,000
$10 $50 $60
1.6 1.5 1.3
$1,948 $2,048 $2,548
New 4000K LED | 70 CRI | 140W (Cosine distribution)
318
$286
$575 $98 $477
50,000
$10 $0 $10
1.7 1.6 1.6
$2,385 $2,485 $2,485
New 5000K LED | 80 CRI | 100W (Batwing distribution)
358
$322
$575 $112 $463
100,000+
$20 $60 $80
1.4 1.4 1.2
$2,759 $2,959 $3,559
Watts Redux
Annual Electrical Savings
CMH Retrofit with lamp holder adapter and electronic ballast | 94 CRI | 221W
237
$213
$330 $69 $261
New T8 Fluorescent | 80 CRI | 211W
247
$222
New 5000K T5HO Fluor. | 80 CRI | 210W
248
New 5000K Plasma | 80 CRI | 200W
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Before Rebate – Rebate After Rebate
Rated Lamp Life @ 10–12 Hour Cycles
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Product Introductions
Tune In Your Favorite Color BeveLED 2.0 from USAI Lighting fixtures now are available with new Color Select technology that allows users to tune their lighting to their favored color temperature to suit their mood or events, across a range from 2200K–6000K, with separate 100%-to-0.1% dimming capabilities. The fixture family includes downlight, adjustable and wallwash options. Visit www.usailighting.com or Circle 291.
Downlighting remains a mainstay of interior illumination. SSL versions of this familiar form bring reduced scales and optimized aiming features.
1 Efficient Workhorse Wila Lighting’s Energy Star-rated Tentec 665 recessed downlight is designed as as an economical, spec-grade solution for a range of applications. Specifiers can choose from 1900- or 2400-lumen packages, both with a color temperature of 3000k and a CRI of 80+. Visit www.wilalighting.com or Circle 292.
2 Outdoor Lighting to the Nth Degree The N Series additions to the GE Lighting Evolve line of outdoor fixtures are smaller than others in the line and offer a range of options for upgrading from current HID systems. The series includes area, flood and wall-pack fixtures. Visit www.gelighting.com or Circle 293.
3 Retrofit for Efficiency Lithonia Lighting E Series LED Recessed Modules retrofit easily into existing 4-, 5- and 6-in. cans, with LED lamping to replace a 65W BR30 lamp. A diffused lens provides even light distribution in a wide flood-beam angle of 45 degrees, and the fixtures are dimmable to 10%. Visit www.lithonia.com or Circle 294.
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Product Introductions
Move It Around The Agabekov LED light sources in the linear AGALED Clip 4 fixture can be mounted in any of four directions by simply clicking the sources into position. This means illumination direction can be changed without changing the orientation of the fixture itself. Color temperatures of 2000K to 4000K are available, with a CRI of 80+. Visit www.agabekov.ch or Circle 295.
Linear forms of light are taking hold as the new decorative lighting, replacing accessory sconces and hanging pendants with architecturally integrated features.
4 Winning at Slots The Stream slot-illumination system from Prudential Lighting recedes into a ceiling space in a half-moon design that requires no lens. Instead, flange-mounted LEDs illuminate a flexible reflector to create a seamless stream of indirect light. Visit www.prulite.com or Circle 296.
5 Mid-Power Alternative The Cree XLamp MH-B LED can operate at higher temperatures than mid-power alternatives, with no reduction in rated lifespans—this can mean a 60% reduction in heat-sink size and cost. Visit www.cree.com or Circle 298.
6 Never Too Slim The slim-styled Terralux SR95 is a replacement kit designed specifically for sconce retrofit applications, incorporating a flat LED panel and a driver that can be positioned in multiple positions to meet fixture requirements. The entire unit, including the driver, is less than ½-in.-thick. Using less than half the power of a CFL, the kit can enable similar light levels, with a color rendering index of 80-plus. Visit www.terralux.com or Circle 297.
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Product Introductions
Canoe—But No Paddle Featuring the streamlined design of its namesake water vessel, the Winona Lighting Canoe luminaire (as a vertical- or horizontal-mount sconce or horizontal pendant) produces even, 2,100 or 4,100 lumens of indirect illumination in a choice of three color temperatures. Plus, the solid aluminum housing is available in five standard finishes and in several lengths, from 30 in. to 54 in. Visit www.winonalighting.com or Circle 299.
Linear products, incorporated into architecture, hidden behind a cove, or integrated into interior features, require a range of form factors priorlamp-based techs cannot attain.
1 Plenty of Options Universal Lighting Technologies’ EVERLINE Wall Pack luminaire can be ordered in any of five lumen options and in color temperatures of either 4000K or 5000K, with optics creating either a Long Type III distribution or Very Short Type IV distribution. Visit www.unvlt.com or Circle 300.
2 Cube-ist Innovation The 1-watt XNOVA Cube LED from Luminus Devices features a 170-degree viewing angle and is engineered specifically for lighting applications. The unique package, which the manufacturer says emits more light than any other mid-power LED, could help designers simplify omnidirectional products. Visit www.luminus.com or Circle 301.
3 High-Output Alternative With an output greater than 42,000 lumens, the Phoenix Products EcoMod 450 floodlight replaces existing HID floodlights drawing as much as 1500W while requiring only 450W. Its exclusive EcoVent technology helps extend its service life allowing heat and debris to flow between its modules. Visit www.phoenixlighting.com or Circle 302.
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It’s Un-Can-y Mounting to a standard 4-in. junction box, new Faux Cans from MaxLite provide ceiling mounted downlighting without the can (though a separately sold mounting bracket allows existing recessed cans to be retrofitted with these new fixtures). The luminaires provide illumination equivalent to a 75W PAR 30 halogen lamp, with a color rendering index of 90-plus. The dimmable fixtures can be ordered in either 4- or 6-in. diameters. Visit www.maxlite.com or Circle 303.
Improvements in optical design, thermal management and LED efficacy are pointing the way to LED technology taking over as the most desirable source for downlighting.
1 Designed for the Great Outdoors The Professional 14W 5/6-in. downlight from Civilight replaces units for 75W incandescents in new or existing recessed fixtures. The dimmable downlights are offered with color temperatures ranging from 2500K to 5000K. Visit www.civilight-na.com or Circle 304.
2 Put It On Display The TX20 spot luminaire from Times Square is designed for use in museum and retail settings where low wattage high-output illumination is required. Fixtures come with three field-changeable reflectors in four color temperatures. Visit www.tslight.com or Circle 305.
3 LED Update Designer Marc Sadler has updated his Foscarini Compasso d’Oro-winning Mite floor luminaire for the digital age with this LED version. Standing over 6 ft. high, it combines either Kevlar thread (for the yellow version) or carbon thread (for the black version) and a fiberglass fabric. Outward illumination is diffused through the resulting opaque surface. Visit www.foscarini.com or Circle 306.
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NEXT ISSUE: Architectural SSL’s next edition in April will also be a new venture, in that we’re creating a special Lightfair companion issue that will focus on projects, products and trends driving current lighting designs using SSL.
CORRECTION: In the October 2014 issue, the image and text of the Meteor REV downlight and the Times Square TX20 spotlight were mixed up with text running for the latter with the former’s image. Both corrected items appear in this issue, with the TX20 running on page 61 of the Advances section; the Meteor REV is actually a PIA winner and appears on page 38.
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52 Designs in the International Year of Light interests—I enjoyed the effort and learned a
Those in the lighting world, especially the LED community, are finally receiving the recognition deserved from a lot of hard work. But it’s really just the beginning. For those who are not already aware, 2015 has been designated by the United Nations as the
great deal from it. The new 52 in 52 for the Year of Light 2015 will
In 2010, efficacies of LED sources were in the 60s range, placing thermal management very high on the challenges list. Today, efficacies of
be even more challenging. The reason is beyond
120–200 lm/W means that thermal demands are
this being the Year of Light, it’s also about taking
now half what they were then, while light quali-
another personal tour of the technology, and its
ties have improved.
latest permutations, at the grass roots level. Not
In 2010, high CRI LEDs were difficult to find.
only has the technology come a long way in five
In 2015, there are now readily available 90+ CRI
years, so have other technologies surrounding it.
LEDs with color temperatures ranging from
For example, at the start of the 2010 52 in 52
2200K–5700K. These sources are available today
International Year of Light and Light-based
project, I manually machined and hand fabri-
at the distribution level for less than what I once
Technology (IYL 2015).
cated all of the parts being used. Since then, I
paid for an 80CRI 3000K product delivering half
have added three 3D printers (2 FDM and 1 SLA),
the light.
The idea is to bring together the numerous entities driving lighting in the modern world.
a CNC machining center and an assortment of
This is our year, coming at a perfect time when
other fun tools to work with. In fact, Design 1 of
in 2010, today exploding everywhere, be it inte-
the technology we have in hand is in a place to
the project was the creation of a UV cure light
grated wireless solutions with apps in iOS and
deliver exciting new things.
box to strengthen parts printed on the SLA
Android forms, or in both color and white light.
printer; Design 2 was a product completely made
I’ll have to play with those, and others like that
occasion, I’ve decided to start a new series of the
on a 3D printer. 3D printing is moving beyond
in this new luminaire creation series.
52 SSL New Product Designs in 52 Weeks project
prototyping and into short-run manufacturing. It
I worked through in 2010—technically, it ended
will be interesting to see if this makes any sense
slowly regaining its verve—it was not so good
with 53 designs in 52 weeks.
in lighting right now.
in 2010. SSL technology is on a roll and moving
For my own celebration of this momentous
The original inspiration for the project was
While the last five years has included many
Furthermore, where controls were limited
This is going to be a fun year. The economy is
in great new directions, there are interesting
the movie ‘Julie and Julia’ (2009), in case you
interesting projects in the architectural market,
challenges to be met, and we, as lighting people,
didn’t know—the story of Texan Julie Powell
I have also seen SSL grow in photography and
now have a year to be recognized. This has all
and her 2002 challenge to cook all 524 recipes of
studio lighting, as well as non-lighting markets.
the makings of a really great year. Now, it’s time
Julia Child’s first recipe book, Mastering the Art
One of the largest projects I’ve completed recent-
to put my head down and get it done.•
of French Cooking, in a single year. Back in 2010,
ly is a series of UV cure light systems from 5W
not having a recipe book to work from, I decided
through 120W for fiberglass fabrication. Where
that attempting 524 unique products in a year
the lighting market is enjoying the ability to
would land me in both bankruptcy and the nut
shape light to suit a design need, building a cure
house, so I trimmed the fat to 52 in 52 weeks.
light system, formed to match the shape of the
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Seemed manageable enough. While the costs
part being cured, is equally cool. Grow lighting is
Kevin Willmorth, a lighting expert and fixture designer,
were many times greater than I anticipated—and
another area where SSL technology is having a
has been instrumental in helping create a vision and
the time significantly ate into my recreational
serious impact.
mission statement for Architectural SSL.
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