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DIVERSITY DRIVING SSL. Winners of the seventh annual Product Innovations Awards reflect significant growth in products beyond area lighting and downlighting, notably on the decorative fixture front. [Page 14]

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SSL BUZZ DOE breaks down the impact of LED street lighting vs. its predecessors as far as the former’s effect on nighttime sky glow. Results are mixed.

SSL BUZZ As we continue to look back at 10 years of LED reporting, industry executives reflect where LED is today and where things are going.

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07 LEDs and Sky Glow

05 LED Insights

DOE's latest research endeavor takes a look at LED area lighting's impact on sky glow.

Paul McCartney is still rocking at 75; SSL is just getting tuned up. By Jim Crockett

08 State of Things

48 SSL Observed

A collection of varied lighting execs reflect on LED today.

In looking at this year's PIA winners, it's refreshing to see so many entries founded on welldefined market need. By Kevin Willmorth

"With each step forward into this new world of unlimited potential for expression, we will see the emergence of even more, never-before possible SSL designs featuring sophistication and elegance that hard glass just could never support."

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14 Architectural SSL Presents: The Product Innovation Awards 2017

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Sir Paul McCartney’s second solo album, highlighted above, and a recent concert experience, inspire this old editor to remember life’s small pleasures, and to practice patience and perserverance.

frustrating not to see integrated task/ambient strategies employed as the standard for illuminating offices today. But for solace, I have to look no further than McCartney, as it took a number of post-Beatle albums, including Red Rose Speedway, as well as numerous band iterations, before the icon was back on top. Clark too, says many good SSL seeds were planted a decade ago, and

I’ve been a huge Beatles fan since a lad, yet I’ve

while those actions may not have immediately

never seen Liverpool’s greatest export perform,

paid off, we wouldn’t have the products we have

nor was doing so on my bucket list. This was

today, here in this now seventh edition of our

so because of my curmudgeonly nature, which

Product Innovation Awards. “It’s been wonderful

abhors the stressors associated with big summer

to know that the U.S. has been a leader in estab-

concerts—heavy traffic, long lines and irritating

lishing quality among LED products, especially in

people that stand the entire time. In amend-

an era of price first,” says Clark.

ing this deficit, I’ve come to realize I don’t stop

Perhaps, he recalls, it may have been the

and smell the roses enough, mainly because I’m

need to prove LED’s worth, but that led to a lot

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of experimentation, including running LEDs at

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human “lumen maintenance,” and surprising me

“But if we had not done that first with the task

with the tickets to see McCartney, for in slowing

light, we never would have got there,” says Clark.

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In looking over this year’s winners, I’m pleased

powering 100% does not necessarily best serve

to see the emergence of more specialty offerings

the L70, even L90, of any luminaire or life.

and decorative fixtures, as opposed to the myr-

Thinking about the concert and McCartney’s

iad of area lights and downlights that dominated

career, which has spanned 60 years, decades

the early awards. But to the latter, innovation

were notable—the ‘60s were the Beatles; the ‘70s

continues there, notably color tuning. Clark also

Wings; the ‘80s pop solo. Architectural SSL is

expounds on the subject inside, but hints simpler

also celebrating a notable decade, as we had our

solutions may be the next layer of innovation.

10th birthday in May, and are spending a little

Still, Clark is excited about LED’s future, even

time each issue looking back, while also trying to

integrated task lighting. “Architects are beginning

keep an eye to the next 10 years. Someone who

to understand this, and it’s catching fire.” In the

was there at the beginning of the publication’s

interim, I have to consider the lyrics of another

launch, and a regular participant in our ArchLED

of McCartney’s classics, “Let it Be,” and perhaps

conferences, was Terry Clark, founder of Finelite.

let Mother Mary whisper words of wisdom

Terry is among a number of LED execs we fea-

remembered in the Rosary: patience, persever-

ture this issue, who expound on various matters

ance, courage and faith.•

concerning the world of solid-state lighting. I wanted to pick Terry’s brain, in particular, on the state of LED task lighting, as so much has happened since the debut of Finelite’s Curve— one of our inaugural PIA winners—and the

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Cloudy/Cloudless Uplight Reduction DOE REPORT ON LED IMPACT ON SKY GLOW CONSIDERED NEAR NEGLIGIBLE

Sky Glow Impact Relative to Baseline Condition CLOUDLESS (ATM1-4)

2% to 0% UPLIGHT

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5% to 0% UPLIGHT 10% to 0% UPLIGHT CLOUDY (ATM5)

Recently, says Jim Brodrick, manager of the DOE Solid State Lighting program, there’s been some CLOUDLESS (ATM1-4)

Distant Observer

2% to 0% UPLIGHT

concern as to whether LED street lighting is

5% to 0% UPLIGHT

more likely to cause sky glow than conventional,

10% to 0% UPLIGHT

typically, high-pressure sodium street lighting. Compared to sodium light sources, he says, LEDs

CLOUDY (ATM5)

do produce a larger portion of their output in shorter wavelengths, which scatter more readily in the atmosphere than do longer wavelengths.

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ABOVE: Reducing uplight decreases sky glow under all conditions, except for near observers under cloudy skies. Reducing percent uplight counterintuitively increases sky glow under the cloudy condition when the observer is within a city.

broader spectrum sources, with specific focus on LEDs. A key finding, according to the DOE report, is that, in a typical conversion, all of the LED

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nearly removed (by 95% or more) the contribu-

and others increase it, compared to the baseline. Another important finding is that CCT is not a reliable indicator of sky glow impacts, especially when scotopic weighting is not applied--evident in the irregular and overlapping performance of the SPDs when ordered by increasing CCT. The overall range of results for LED luminaires across most conditions for the near observer is from about 0.4 to 0.8 times the unweighted baseline HPS sky glow, and 0.2 to 1.6 times the scotopically weighted baseline HPS sky glow. For the distant observer, says DOE, even at only 40 km (about 25 miles) from the city center, the

tion to sky glow from the street lighting system, for both the unweighted and scotopically weight-

ABOVE: Relative impact of SPD on sky glow vs. HPS for unweighted and scotopically weighted results, between the two observer positions. HPS (SPD2) is represented by the value of 1. Cells highlighted in yellow are close to 1 in value.

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All in on IoT, Color Tuning and Task Lighting

It should also be noted here, however, that this modeling effort did

Editor’s Note: As part of our look back at 10 years

drove us to mid power, as we didn’t want all

not consider effects of obstruction by

of reporting on the SSL front, following is a series

lumens in a space just to be for general lighting.

buildings or terrain; in locations where

of short interviews with varying LED executives

It’s been a great ride.”

such obstructions already block low-

who give their perspectives on the state of things.

Clark serves on the DOE reliability committee,

angle uplight, elimination of uplight

and has been heavily involved in establishing

from the luminaires will not have as

quality control. “It’s been wonderful to know that

dramatic an effect. Except for installations made in the early years of LED street lighting conversions, most to

the U.S. has been a leader in establishing quality Terry Clark Founder of Finelite, Inc.

date have involved 4000K CCT prod-

among LED products, especially in an era of price first,” says Clark. Perhaps, he recalls, it may have been the

ucts. Beginning in 2016, some sites also

need to prove LED’s worth, but that led to a lot

started considering or installing 3000K

Someone Architectural SSL’s known since its

of experimentation, including running LEDs at

products in their conversion projects.

launch is Finelite. Led and founded by Terry

lower amperages to extend a product’s life. “But

Although this cannot be confirmed

Clark, the company was an early LED adopter,

if we had not done that first with the task light,

without analyzing the specific SPDs for

but one that’s still very much at the fore, includ-

we never would have got there.”

the new LED systems, the DOE study

ing the whole Internet of Things phenomenon.

suggests that, for residents near the

“Joe Costello of Enlighted [one of the major play-

city, the visible contribution to sky

ers in the IOT Ready movement] says his number

glow from a typical street light conver-

one concern with fixtures today, is that if they’re

sion (i.e., half the output; 0% uplight)

not ‘shipped smart’ with sensors included, it

should be no worse than before, and

may be up 30 years before it is ever replaced, let

has possibly improved. Unweighted

alone upgraded,” says Clark. “It’s really about fu-

results are more relevant to astronom-

ture proofing,” he adds of the big IOT Ready push

ical instrument observation, so when

which was announced at Lightfair. “Making the

the modeled conditions are achieved,

case of adding that sensor is trivial from a manu-

sky glow from the street lights should

facturer’s perspective, as this way, when people

be considerably reduced (by roughly

and tech are ready, they can rock and roll.”

one-third to one-half) for any observatories near the city.

Another innovation associated with Finelite

“LEDS MAKE LIGHTING DECISIONS DIFFERENT—WHY STICK WITH 50-YEAR-OLD FORMS WHEN WE CAN USE LINES OF LIGHT AND WHATEVER ONE’S IMAGINATION CAN MUSTER.” Today, Clark feels the majority of the market is “in” with the idea of LED and certainly task lights. Shows like Neocon have become a show-

was that it was one of the first to develop LED

case for a cornucopia of very attractive offerings

task lights purely for SSL. Ten years later, there’s

of the latter. But while aesthetically appealing,

ing, street lighting, says DOE, must

a lot more competition, but there’s still a long

Clark does worry about driving truly progressive

again be considered in the context of

way to go to make task lighting a no brainer.

lighting design if it’s not being embraced from a

accounting for only one (now former)

“When we first rolled out our LED task light

more comprehensive and cooperative approach.

source of sky glow from an urban area,

[Curve], we had two knowledge bases: the first

“Engineers don’t want to be involved with task

as the others remain unaffected. Near

was that it was nuts to continue to do simple,

lighting decisions, as it’s a plug-in device. In our

the city, the sky glow contributions

overhead fluorescent [lighting] the way we

experience, we’ve done well with lighting reps,

from the street lighting system can be

did. At the same time, incandescent task lights

but we didn’t want to go down the path of having

further reduced by substituting an LED

weren’t much better of an option, as they got hot

to maintain a second channel.”

product with less short wavelength

and burnt out quickly—it was the perfect time for

content, as often (though not always)

LED and a perfect task,” says Clark.

Although the reduction is strik-

found in lower CCT options, or, as

Of course, the challenge came in learning

Part of this issue remains education, particularly in explaining what layered light is and how it needs to work. To try to make this a greater

noted, by decreasing the light output

how to build them, and that they not run hot.

reality, vs. just an aesthetic choice, Finelite and

through dimming or by eliminating

High-powered LEDs were the initial answer, for

Clark became involved in DOE’s “classroom of

unneeded lights.

with good illumination for the task at hand, he

the future” project. In a nutshell, the idea was

says lighting designers could go elsewhere with

to really emphasize layers of light, but also

general lighting to more layered solutions. “This

individual control of said layers in a simple and

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Cost and Value are Key Criteria One of the largest lighting manufacturers in

that want to offer dual sourcing for LED drivers

how the quality of usable light has improved.

the industry, Hubbell Lighting likes to keep the

and commodity LEDs. Also, the DLC’s premium

With traditional sources lumens per watt was

basics in focus, particularly sensitivity to helping

category has resulted in performance claims

generally less than 75, depending on the source.

customers make the switch to LED.

that are unsupported by our own internal test-

With LED customers now seeing greater than

ing. We’ve been able to share these concerns as

140 LPW from the luminaires, that number is

a member of the Industry Advisory Council and

increasing.”

Warren Weeks Director, Innovation & Technology Hubbell Lighting

we’re optimistic about the opportunity to make

Advancing color-tuning capabilities is an-

the changes necessary for the DLC to achieve its

other high priority for Hubbell. “At Lightfair

mission.”

we showcased SpectraSync, our patented color

Of course, getting LEDs installed in the first

tunable technology, which will fill an increasing

place remains a challenge. According to a recent

market demand for human-centric lighting. I’m

“Customers, at a macro level, understand the

report from the National Academies of Sciences,

also excited about the continued integration of

benefits and value of LEDs over legacy technol-

Engineering and Medicine, LED products in the

lighting control strategies. Research from The

ogy,” says Warren Weeks.

U.S. accounted for only 6.4% of installed lighting

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory shows

in 2015. “That number is projected to grow to

that common lighting control strategies can re-

Deloitte demonstrating that environmental

48% of installed lighting service in 2020 and 84%

duce lighting energy consumption by an average

responsibility continues to be a key area of

in 2030,” says Weeks.

of 24% to 28%, proving there’s still tremendous

In fact, he points to a recent report from

focus for organizations as they understand how

But with LEDs already at the commodity level,

opportunity for basic controls.”

investments in sustainability help carry out the

Weeks believes there is value in finding a new

mission while benefitting the bottom line. “80%

thrust focusing on the entire luminaire, be it

focused on integrated control and smart solu-

of businesses view reducing electricity costs as

system reliability, integrated control systems,

tions. “We’ve established a strong reputation

essential to staying competitive from an image

manufacturing improvements, human-centric

for being a customer-centric manufacturer, and

perspective, and 84% view reducing electricity

lighting or horticulture/agriculture as a few ex-

we are constantly listening to our customers to

consumption as essential to staying competi-

amples. To date, he says DOE has been that force

understand where their needs are headed. The

tive from a financial perspective. LEDs certainly

for advancement, and he hopes this can continue

continued advancement of SSL and expanding

contribute to these programs.”

given uncertainties in Washington.

capabilities of LED technology, control flexibility,

In response to this growing need, Hubbell has

Hubbell is certainly pushing the pace of SSL’s

dedicated more than 25,000 sq. ft. of its global

of development, including quality. “While energy

headquarters to a dedicated learning center

and maintenance savings rightfully receive the

where training is offered in all areas of lighting

headlines, it’s equally important to highlight

Moving forward, Weeks says Hubbell is

and color tuning technologies are the primary topics we hear about today.” •

and controls. “The reality is many end users and contractors are not fully aware of what’s possible today with respect to lighting and advanced functionality and our Lighting Solutions Center is helping close this gap,” says Weeks. Something else that’s different in this new LED world is the Design Lights Consortium, which has become a defacto products certification entity. Sometimes DLC dictates rather arbitrary and hindering product requirements meaning manufacturers have to learn to roll with the punch. “The DLC was created by the utility industry with good intentions. Its mission to constantly push for performance and energysavings improvements is noteworthy, but it has

ABOVE:The Marriott North Charleston used Prescolie LB6LEDA downlights throughout the hotel.

ABOVE: AAL’s Cypher wall sconce, which debuted at Lightfair, was a big hit at the booth.

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The Future is Education A legend in the annals of the growth of the busi-

ments in LED and OLED technologies thxat ad-

ness of lighting in the U.S., Jack Zukerman is

dress the key technological challenges for high-

happy to tell you all about it in his book, Let There

efficiency. Of course, Zukerman is also grateful

Be Light: My Life Among Giants, Monarchs & Mob-

to DOE for its Next Generation Awards program,

sters in the World of Architectural Lighting.

for which LF Illumination was recognized for its EF600 Linear Cove System in the Indoor Cove

Jack Zukerman Chief Executive Officer LF Illumination

and Wall Wash category. But what about the future of LED, and what’s the market like right now? In other words, is it a retrofit market today, but an intelligent universe tomorrow—when’s the right time to make the

A delightful narrative of his more than 65 years

investment? Being based in L.A., Zukerman says

of involvement in all aspects of the lighting in-

the company operates under the statutes and

dustry, the book covers his time from helping out

regulations established by California that impact

in the family electrical distribution business, to

lighting as part of overall energy use. “California

founding and running companies that provided

is home to 39 million people, which is 12% of the

lighting for many of the country’s iconic facili-

total population of the U.S. It is taking the lead

ties, including the Getty Museum, the Bellagio,

in developing and implementing programs that

the Hong Kong Airport, and the John Hancock

other states should copy”

Building.

Beyond energy, LF Illumination is trying to

An honoree of Lightfair’s Lifetime Achieve-

keep pace with the buzz associated with con-

ment Award, we asked Zukerman a number of

nected lighting. “Researchers are testing the

questions about the business today, including

application of various electronic controls to

whether customers understand the benefits of

develop a demand for smart fixtures. But it’s too

more expensive LEDs (vs. traditional incandes-

soon to gauge their widespread acceptance, ei-

cent and fluorescents) and are willing to budget

ther for commercial or residential use,” says the

for their installation? “In California, where new

CEO. That said, he adds dimming still represents

homes, costing $30 million to $50 million are not

great value, and that it adds little to the cost of

unusual, owners very well understand the value

manufacturing a fixture with this capability.

and benefits of LEDs and do not balk at the initial

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Along with high-tech product development,

cost,” says Zukerman. “They can budget from

the future of lighting, he says, also requires a

$150,000 to $500,000 for LEDs to illuminate the

whole new way of thinking—even a whole new

exterior and interiors of their houses.”

kind of creative employee to envision products

a state-of-the-art facility that will contain an

A huge supporter of the development of LED,

both funding and jobs.” Funds, he adds, are being raised to establish

of the near future. “I have been working with a

experimental lighting lab, computer lab, teach-

has been DOE, who’ve provided a significant

team of leading L.A.-area lighting designers to

ing and learning spaces, and program office.

amount of grant and research money for the

create a new MFA program in Lighting Design

“When ultimately established, it would position

continued development of the technology. Under

at the Otis College of Art and Design. It is a stra-

Otis at the center of a burgeoning industry while

the new administration, that funding may go

tegic partnership with the school to build on its

generating additional enrollments and revenue.

away—something the CEO hopes does not hap-

existing Certificate Program in Lighting Design.

There is a huge demand for lighting designers

pen. “DOE has become an invaluable factor in the

The members include: Chip Israel of Lighting

today, especially on the West Coast, but there are

development, testing, and reporting of the status

Design Alliance; Mike Gehring of Kaplan Gehring

too few people who have the training or skills

of products for the LED lighting industry,” says

McCarroll Architectural Lighting; and Sean

to walk into a position and fit into their needs.

Zukerman.

O’Connor of Sean O’Connor Lighting. We serve

This program can be critical to help bridge that

He points to the results of a study released

what is known as the Lighting Design Advisory

gap. Otis has a long tradition of partnering with

earlier this year praising DOE’s role in advancing

Council to plan for curricular guidance and will

industry to develop talented individuals that

SSL research and development, notably invest

make available critical industry connections for

design firms can bring into their workforce.”•

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DISCUSSION: LED EXECS REFLECT ON THE INDUSTRY

“The initial transition in the market from tradi-

by the effects of light on circadian rhythm. “How-

Targeting the Architect

tional sources to LED took longer for buy-in with

ever, we do believe there is a direct correlation

a longer ROI. Today’s clients are more educated

to light and the human emotion. We introduced

in the benefits of LED technology and are more

Emotions to take the guesswork and lighting

In North America, Italian-based Targetti only pro-

receptive. But the market still requires assuring

calculations out of selecting the right color for

duces LED products. This is certainly a challenge,

customers that no matter how quickly the tech-

interior lighting,” says Paris, who adds it is a

but one the company’s U.S. head relishes.

nology is advancing, they will continue to receive

researched-based family of LED lighting colors

support for our products installed today.”

inspired by project palettes spanning

The company is also exploring a different Marie Paris Chief Executive Officer Targetti USA

multiple industries. “Advanced methodologies

appproach to the market. One of its most recent

create specific illumination colors that best

launches is a new SSL technology designed in

complement each palette based on the materiality

coordination with Gensler. The new Emotions

and emotion.”

Collection (a 2017 SSL PIA winner) focuses on

Elsewhere, Targetti is also working on better

the environment and spacial factors found

wireless control, including designing the light-

within interior design finishes, textiles and

ing for historical museums such as Salone dei

the overall ambiance within a space. “We have

Cinquecento in Firenze, Italy. “We created differ-

provided interior designers with a new tool that

ent scenes and light intensity levels that can be

allows them to illuminate an environment based

adjusted depending on the desired effect. The

on the emotional setting they desire to experi-

new lighting system is capable of satisfying the

ence within the space, vs. selecting a light based

various requirements of a multifunctional space

on a certain CCT,” says Paris.

to ensure that a good perception of space is in

The development was a response to the human centric movement, but it was not driven

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COMPONENTS & LIGHT SOURCES  • MODULES AND LIGHT SOURCES • DRIVERS AND CONTROLS

LUMINAIRES 

• DECORATIVE/PENDANT • LINEAR/AMBIENT • GRAZERS/WALL WASHERS • DOWNLIGHTS • AREA/EXTERIOR LIGHTING • SPECIALTY LIGHTING

APPLICATIONS 

• MOST BEAUTIFUL USE OF WHITE LED • MOST IMPACTFUL USE OF WHITE LED • BEST RENOVATION/RETROFIT • MOST INNOVATIVE USE OF SSL

MARKET LEADERSHIP 

OUR JUDGES:

• WEBSITE DESIGN

MANDAR BANKHELE Founder of Lighting Ergonomics VILMA BARR, SSL’s chief projects writer BERNARD BAUER Retail specialist, Title 24 expert, and principal of Integrated Lighting Concepts JIM CROCKETT, editorial director JOHN FOX The co-founder of Fox+Fox Design.

[Editor’s Note:] Last year, we set the precedent

The Zumtobel Panos elim-

While there are still desirable

for me to keep quiet and get

inates the big housing and

designs that reference or even

right to Kevin Willmorth’s

boxes that demand plenum

re-fit traditional forms, there

big-picture takes on this year’s

depth. Meanwhile, Meteor’s 6”

is now an emerging trend ex-

PIA winners. So without

Cylinder Slim downlight cre-

ploring new forms and shapes.

further ado…

ates a low-profile mini-dome

Structura’s Aura, with its cable

with controlled brightness and

suspension, takes one step

On Chip and LED development:

soft ambient effect. Flatter,

closer to that dream of anti-

“Gan on Silicon is a major

thinner and easy to install

gravity light forms hovering

breakthrough in LED cost, and

were the orders of the day in

overhead. The Eureka Matrix is

to the casual observer, the

this year’s competition.”

an example of what is coming

magic behind products like

in the emergence of OLED

Plessey’s Orion can be easily

On Linear lighting:

finally growing up as a viable

missed. Its integrated optic

“The explosion in linear LED

light source. The fusion of light

smashes the physical dimen-

products for cove, wall wash

and architecture is going to

sions of optically controlled

and grazing is presenting

continue to grow as a replace-

modules to a fraction of that

new opportunities to revisit

ment to the traditional sconce

required with a CB array +

perimeter and ceiling effect

jewelry that was once the

reflector profile.”

lighting with superior efficacy,

mainstay of decorative light.”

far less maintenance and greater light control than ever.

a freshening revolution. The

On Decorative lighting:

USAI Connect product is an

“Solid-state lighting is showing

idea many have thought of, but

itself to be the creative light

have been left wanting.

source of the future.

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Now that we’ve whet your

STEVE NEIMEISTER Senior project manager at tk1sc, Irvine, Calif. CHUCK ROSS Lead lighting products contributor for SSL and AP EVELYN SAHAJA CEO of InLightIn Design, she is an advisory member of IESNA’s SSL testing procedures committee. CONNIE SAMLA Lighting specialist with the Sacramento Municipal Utilities District KEVIN WILLMORTH Architectural SSL’s editor, Kevin is also the prinicipal of consulting firm Lumenique. BRUCE YARNELL Principal of Yarnell Assocs., Bruce’s projects have appeared many times in these pages

appetite, on to this month’s

“Downlighting is undergoing

main course.

On Downlighting:

MEGAN MAZZOCCO Architectural Product’s senior editor and co-host of the Lightcast podcast

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COMPONENTS & LIGHT SOURCES  REPLACEMENT SOURCES

CATEGORY: COMPONENTS AND LIGHT SOURCES

Sylvania LED Vintage Lamps The LED Vintage family of lamps provides warm and inviting antique light in A15, A19, B10, G25, ST19 and G16.5. Ideal for chandeliers, downlights, pendant fixtures, table lamps, wall sconces and vanity fixtures for the residential, hospitality and retail markets, the full family is dimmable, with a 15,000hour life, and can reach efficacies of up to 95LPW.  Visit www.sylvania.com or Circle 306. Judges’ Comments: “I like to see products like this, where LEDs can replace an aging decorative incandescent lamp.”

EDITOR’S OBSERVATION:

THE FILAMENT LED IS A GREAT IMPOSTER. IT PRESENTS THE QUALITIES THAT ROMANTICS LIKE ABOUT EXPOSED TUNGSTEN LAMPS, WITH ALL THE ADVANTAGES OF LED TECHNOLOGY. CATEGORY: COMPONENTS AND LIGHT SOURCES

Osram Opto Semiconductors

Sylvania

SOLERIQ L 38 Filament LED

Renaissance LED PAR Lamps

As the first filament LED in its portfolio, the Soleriq is designed as a traditional filament/Edison lamp style with all the advantages of advanced LED technology. With its small form factor, the product can easily the replace existing lamp types found in a wide variety of hospitality applications.  Visit www.osram-os.com or Circle 305. Judges’ Comments: “Great to see the components side keeping up with demand for exposed filamenttype light sources. Especially nice that fashion-forward luminaire companies can specify an on-trend component from a reliable name.”

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CATEGORY: COMPONENTS AND LIGHT SOURCES

Renaissance LED PAR Lamps are a family of highCRI (90) PAR lamps geared toward color-critical applications such as retail, museums, restaurants and hospitality spaces. Featuring a high R9 value, they enhance warm color palettes and makes whites more crisp. The family comes in PAR20, PAR30, PAR30LN and PAR38 shapes, with a variety of beam angles (15°, 25° and 40°) and multiple color temperatures (2700K, 3000K and 3500K).  Visit www.sylvania.com or Circle 304. Judges’ Comments: “As I am involved in a lot of retail, hospitality and museum lighting projects, I love to see lamps such as these hit the market.”

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COMPONENTS & LIGHT SOURCES  REPLACEMENT SOURCES

CATEGORY: COMPONENTS AND LIGHT SOURCES

Plessey Semiconductors Ltd. Orion Beam Forming Module With its GaN-on-Silicon technology, the Orion is half the cost of a typical downlight. A slim-line alternative to chip-on-board solutions, the module features enhanced thermal performance, eliminating the heat dissipation issues. The complete luminaire fixture runs as little as 6 mm in depth.  Visit plesseysemiconductors.com or Circle 303. Judges’ Comments: “Not only perfecting GaN-on-Silicon technology, but at 6mm deep deserves a nod, and should effectively broaden its breadth of design applications.”

CATEGORY: COMPONENTS AND LIGHT SOURCES

Sylvania

Lumilieds

LEDlescent T8 Ballast-Free Lamps

SubstiTUBE T5HO LED Lamps

LUXEON SunPlus Series for Horticulture

This full family of 2-ft, 3-ft and 4-ft LED T8 lamps can be installed directly to 120V to 277V line voltage, bypassing the existing ballast and allowing installers to eliminate ballast compatibility issues. They provide a safe internal driver retrofit solution while maintaining a fixture’s look and providing speedy installation.  Visit www.sylvania.com or Circle 302. Judges’ Comments: “An easy retrofit family of options with great efficacy.”

Energy-saving replacements for traditional fluorescent T5HOs, SubstiTUBE LED T5HO Lamps provide instant light and uniform light distribution with an optimized glass optic design. The 25-watt lamps offer up to 3,500 lumens and are ideal for cove lighting and general illumination applications, and are designed to operate on existing programmed rapid start electronic T5HO ballasts, which reduces labor and recycling costs.  Visit www.sylvania.com or Circle 301. Judges’ Comments: “Wow! 3,500 lumens for a 25-watt lamp. Quite impressive!”

LUXEON SunPlus Series LEDs are engineered to deliver the precise wavelengths of light needed to improve crop yield. Purpose-built to enable ease of system design for horticulture applications, they are the only LEDs available today that are binned and tested based on photosynthetic photon flux, according to the manufacturer. The SunPlus 20 Line is 2.0 mm x 2.0 mm and the SunPlus 35 Line is 3.5 mm x 3.5 mm, and both include options for single-driver solutions and multi-channel, color tunable solutions.  Visit www.lumileds.com or Circle 300 . Judges’ Comments: “A nicely engineered product.”

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LUMINAIRES  DOWNLIGHTS

CATEGORY: DOWNLIGHTS

Eaton Halo Surface Mount Downlight The fixture gives users the ability to install it quickly and without a recessed housing or junction box. The SMD-DM also utilizes innovative materials and designs to deliver great optical control all within a thin profile. It gives customers and designers the ability to provide an elegant recessed look, without the need for large plenum space.  Visit www.cooperindustries.com or Circle 299. Judges’ Comments: “Top-notch product with high-quality LED, including a very high CRI option.”

EDITOR’S OBSERVATION:

DOWNLIGHTING IS UNDERGOING A FRESHENING REVOLUTION. FLATTER, THINNER AND EASY TO INSTALL WERE THE ORDERS OF THE DAY IN THIS YEARS’ COMPETITION. CATEGORY: DOWNLIGHTS

Nora Lighting

Eaton

Cobalt Adjustable

Halo RL56 Wireless

An addition to its Cobalt family, the fixture’s design features an inner module that adjusts smoothly inside of a dome-shaped reflector and provides two unique benefits: First, regardless of the positioning or angling of the LED module, there will never be a gap between the reflector and module. The two components fit seamlessly together, eliminating the gap that can appear with standard adjustable recessed downlights. Second, even when positioned at its most extreme angle, the fixture never breaks the ceiling plane.  Visit www.noralighting.com or Circle 298. Judges’ Comments: “The detail in addressing the ceiling plane is most welcome.”

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CATEGORY: DOWNLIGHTS

A baffle-trim module for 5- and 6-in.-aperture recessed downlights when paired with a Zigbee-based hub, the fixture provides wireless dimming and tunable white from 2700K–5000K. Other features include scheduling, grouping, geo-fencing, automations and remote access. It is integrated into Smart Home hub manufacturers (Samsung SmartThings and Wink) and also works with Amazon Alexa.  Visit www.cooperindustries.com or Circle 297. Judges’ Comments: “An impressive résumé of capabilities from a deceivingly simple recessed fixture will re-shape consumers’ lighting design expectations for good.”

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LUMINAIRES  DOWNLIGHTS

CATEGORY: DOWNLIGHTS

USAI Lighting USAI Connect USAI Connect offers exact fixture placement in an Armstrong ceiling grid to seamlessly integrate recessed downlights. Available as a recessed, adjustable and wall wash option, the fixture is also available in the BeveLED, SliverLED and True Zero trim styles. It’s also compatible with Warm Glow Dimming and Color Select.  Visit www.usailighting.com or Circle 296. Judges’ Comments: “Forward-looking and creative concept. Very easy to implement.”

CATEGORY: DOWNLIGHTS

USAI Lighting SliverLED CATEGORY: DOWNLIGHTS

CATEGORY: DOWNLIGHTS

Element by Tech Lighting

Zumtobel

Reflections

PANOS

This indirect fixture serves as both an architectural and design element. Available in a number of apertures, the domes recess into the ceiling plane and act as reflectors to a completely hidden ring of upward-firing LEDs.  Visit www.element-lighting.com or Circle 295. Judges’ Comments: “Love it… certainly a giant improvement from the once-pixelated look of LED downlights.”

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Developed with the oculus of the Pantheon in mind, this range of adjustable luminaires deliver precision and efficacy inspired by space technology. Unlike traditional fixtures, it does not require a bulky housing—reflectors simply attach to the module via a twist-and-lock fastener.  Visit www.zumtobel.us or Circle 294. Judges’ Comments: “Nice to see downlighting evolve.”

With a high-performing recessed pinhole, the SliverLED delivers more than 1200 lumens at 90 lpw from a 1-3/4 aperture, precisely illuminating areas within any residential, commercial or retail space. And, with a lower housing profile than most other pinhole fixtures at 4-1/8, SliverLED can be easily installed in any tight plenum space. USAI offers SliverLED in a variety of trims, including white, metalized gray, statuary bronze and flat black, plus with a variety of primers to match custom ceiling colors.  Visit www.usailighting.com or Circle 293. Judges’ Comments: “Another great option to deliver light that is unobtrusive to a clean, polished architecture.”

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LUMINAIRES  LINEAR/AMBIENT

CATEGORY: LINEAR/AMBIENT

Eaton Neo-Ray Covera Direct/Indirect Luminaire Breaking the mold of conventional suspended luminaire designs Covera combines innovative technology with a curved WaveStream light guide to provide state-of-the-art optical control and efficacy in a pleasing organic arc. LuxWire technology delivers safe, low-voltage power via the same cables from which it is suspended.  Visit www.cooperindustries.com or Circle 292. Judges’ Comments: “Who doesn’t love a barrel arch in design? Versatile in context, this reads classic or contemporary according to the settings.”

CATEGORY: LINEAR/AMBIENT

Nordeon USA

Selux

Fluxwerx

Transparency

M36 LED My White

Fold

Just like its namesake, the Tranparency fixture disappears when turned off, thereby highlighting the surrounding architecture, and then transforms into a functional design element when switched on. Mounted with a stainless steel aircraft cable for a floating appearance, the clear tempered glass lens features embedded light control structures to refract light from precisely spaced, concealed edgelit LED sources.  Visit www.nordeon-usa.com or Circle 291.

One of the first versatile linear tunable white products to allow lines of light to change correlated color temperatures, this product individualizes interior lighting installations with its ability to be digitally controllable within a color temperature range from 2700K-6500K, using DALI or DMX dimming. The M36 offers several different impact resistant acrylic optical lenses and various mounting styles are available to integrate into any type of application area.  Visit www.selux.us or Circle 290.

Judges’ Comments: “Very stylish design, especially as it appears to simply be clear glass when not illuminated.”

Judges’ Comments: “Nice color tunable fixture for larger applications.”

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With a minimalist, sculptural form and high transmittance of light, Fold delivers visual comfort without glare. High-performance indirect/direct batwing distributions are separately dimmable. Fold is made of extruded aluminum and is available in anodized aluminum, as well as numerous powdercoat finishes and endcap options. Ideal for multipurpose rooms or spaces with video conferencing requirements, the fixture’s separated circuitry allows simple adjustment of the proportions of up-downlight to suit the lighting and energy needs of the space it’s in.  Visit www.fluxwerx.com or Circle 289. Judges’ Comments: “I like the attention to optics and aesthetics.”

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LUMINAIRES  LINEAR/AMBIENT

CATEGORY: LINEAR/AMBIENT

Element by Tech Lighting Merge Suspended Linear Channel Combining track lighting, downlighting and uplighting, each element is independently controllable in a single system. With varying length components—2-ft., 4-ft., 6-ft. and 8-ft.—the fixture can be configured up to a continuous 80-ft. run. A 90-degree connector is available for illuminated same plane turns.  Visit www.element-lighting.com or Circle 288. Judges’ Comments: “This fixture automatically puts designers of large volumes of space in control with uniform aesthetics, plus fine-tuned aim.”

CATEGORY: LINEAR/AMBIENT

Zumtobel

Columbia/Hubbell Lighting

CRAFT

MELLOW LIGHT infinity

LED Zero Plenum Troffer

With wide- or narrow-beam versions for industrial applications, each LED of the fixture has been assigned a separate lens, meaning long shelves can be illuminated as uniformly as spacious bays, where the unique square distribution allows spaces to be planned like a checkerboard. The rib structure and beveled luminaire surfaces prevent the accumulation of dust, which would interfere with the luminaire’s thermal conditions. Because of this feature, CRAFT operates at ambient temperatures from -104°F up to 131°F with minimal cleaning required.  Visit www.zumtobel.us or Circle 287.

Now in its sixth generation, the luminaire offers a customized solution with separately controllable channels: wings create ambient brightness, while the center component can be adjusted for task lighting. Developed in collaboration with Daniel Stromborg of Gensler, the fixture offers two optic choices and multiple end cap finishes. For areas requiring more than 40 footcandles the Crystal Optic delivers up to 4400 lumens; the Lenticular Optic’s prism louvers create a homogeneous appearance with excellent glare suppression.  Visit www.zumtobel.us or Circle 286.

Judges’ Comments: “Attractive utilitarian luminaire with excellent performance.”

Judges’ Comments: “I like it. An improvement on the classic 2x2, but with so many more options.”

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A housing depth of only 1.5-in. makes the LZPT LED Zero Plenum Troffer a strong retrofit option, as the fixture won’t intrude into usable plenum space. And the housing’s telescoping design also simplifies installation, as it only requires contractors to have 3 in. clearance above the ceiling plane at one end of the fixture. With an efficacy rating of 119 lumens per watt, the fixture is available with lumen packages range from 1900lm to 9100lm.  Visit www.columbialighting.com or Circle 285. Judges’ Comments: “A much needed product—and good retrofit candidate.”

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LUMINAIRES  LINEAR/AMBIENT, GRAZERS/WALL-WASHERS

CATEGORY: LINEAR/AMBIENT

Focal Point Facetta Inspired by the facets of a prism, Facetta’s sharp angled profile allows for versatile design, including the creation of unique patterns and groupings. Its one-piece hinged optical assembly ensures easy maintenance, making it ideal for public or private institutions.  Visit www.focalpointlights.com or Circle 284. Judges’ Comments: “I love that it breaks away from the traditional, boring troffer and allows designers to customize a new look with standard product.”

EDITOR’S OBSERVATION:

THE ARTIMIDE AMELUNA IS A WORK OF ART THAT BRINGS ORGANIC FORM, TRANSPARENCY, AND A SURPRISING AMOUNT OF USABLE COMFORTABLE LIGHT (2900LM) TO THE PARTY. CATEGORY: LINEAR/AMBIENT

CATEGORY: GRAZERS/WALL-WASHERS

Artemide

MODA LIGHT

Ameluna

Cove Interior

Uniting Artemide’s expertise with the style of Mercedes-Benz, Ameluna is a cutting-edge optoelectric innovation, as its ability to interact with its environment in a digital dialogue means it may be controlled from an app that can memorize the lighting experience. Similar to that of bioluminescent creatures, it produces light via its bottom edge, a flexible circuit board injected with 288 LEDs. Light radiates downward and is dispersed throughout the transparent body, causing the entire lamp to glow.  Visit www.artemide.net or Circle 283.

Less expensive than LED tape, but with much better performance, the cove interior is less than 1 in. x 1 in. and offers 300 lm/ft at CRI 95 with excellent ELV dimming capabilities dim for 100-0% synchronized. Eliminating the need for a separate driver, the power on board system replicates the same functionality as an LED board and separate driver.  Visit www.modalight.com or Circle 282. Judges’ Comments: “Lower cost with better tech; now we’re playing with power.”

Judges’ Comments: “A unique luminaire in terms of aesthetics and connectivity. It also promises premium materiality and optimal optics.”

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LUMINAIRES  LINEAR/AMBIENT, GRAZERS/WALL-WASHERS

CATEGORY: LINEAR/AMBIENT

DECO Lighting VECTOR Linear Architectural Luminaire Providing maximum design flexibility, the modular fixture allows transitions from pendant, to surface, to recessed, to wall mount. Sliding mounting points improve ease of installation. Light engines overlap connections between housing segments, preventing any inadvertent light leak.  Visit www.getdeco.com or Circle 281. Judges’ Comments: “I’d specify this fixture for a cohesive design and feel confident that it is a simple, time-saving installation in the field.”

CATEGORY: GRAZERS/WALL-WASHERS

Focal Point

Columbia/Hubbell Lighting

Finelite

Focus Wall Wash

Contemporary Wall Wash

HP-WS Perimeter Slot LED

A low-profile luminaire with fully concealed indirect optics, it creates the appearance of a floating ceiling. A two-piece assembly provides flexibility and ease of installation. A separate module with various lumen and color temperature options can easily be snapped into a rough-in housing. The built-in sliding sleeve allows for on-site adjustment to the exact dimensions of the finished space while providing uninterrupted illumination, even in corners.  Visit www.focalpointlights.com or Circle 280. Judges’ Comments: “A boon for design and functionaIity as it allows designers to create shadow-free, wall-to-wall illumination with infinite lengths and patterns.”

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A narrow 3-in. aperture gives the CWW Contemporary LED Wall Wash luminaire a clean, finished appearance, while its optional 90 CRI helps all it illuminates look just as good. The high-efficacy, 116 lumen-per-watt fixture can be specified in six lumen packages, with multiple driver options to meet application-specific needs.  Visit www.columbialighting.com or Circle 279. Judges’ Comments: “This is a great product—one that I will be specifying when next I need a linear wall-washer.”

Featuring an optional telescoping light engine that provides up to 12 additional in. of luminaire for custom fit when the exact cove dimension is uncertain, it is the only wall slot luminaire able to be installed after the wall and ceiling are built. The luminaire features two optical widths and three optical depths to meet exacting design requirements and features specialized corner optical designs. The HP-WS Perimeter Slot delivers 90% lumen maintenance to 100,000 hours and comes with a full 10-year warranty on all standard components.  Visit www.finelite.com or Circle 278. Judges’ Comments: “The telescoping engine particularly helps better meet installation needs.”

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LUMINAIRES  MISC./SPECIALTY

CATEGORY: MISC./SPECIALTY

Artemide Light Over Time A collaboration with Finnish designer Tapio Rosenius, LoT is a range of floodlights that use intuitive software based on the concept of biomimetics to enable light to be flow like in nature. LoT software allows the designer to make the most of the potential of physical products while providing a more versatile response to application requirements.  Visit www.artemide.net or Circle 277. Judges’ Comments: “Fascinating how this fits across fixture platforms, while also designed with end-users’ circadian health in mind.”

CATEGORY: MISC./SPECIALTY

Rosco

Targetti

Elemental LED

Image Spot LED Projector

DuraStrip Emotions

FLUIDVIEW LED Tape Light

Rosco’s new 40W LED array comes with 19, 25 or 30-degree beam optics and fan-free passive cooling system ensures that the unit runs silently. With filter/diffusion options for lighting and color control, the projector is suitable for retail, museums, theme parks and hospitality venues, both inside and outside.  Visit www.rosco.com or Circle 276. Judges’ Comments: “Adds a more energy efficient option with interesting thermal management.”

Taking the guesswork out of calculating the precise color for an interior application, DuraStrip Emotions deliver the ideal combination of color and tone to best complement the hues, textures and aura of the specific palettes. Each combination of color-mixed LEDs are carefully selected, tested and blended in special groups of common Spectral Radiation data in order to achieve this.  Visit www.targettiusa.net or Circle 275. Judges’ Comments: “This is a Godsend for designers with the aim to design an emotive space.”

For outdoor and indoor accent use, the tape light is available in a variety of color options featuring an 80+ CRI and 6300K ultra cool white, to 2000K, a color temperature that mimics the glow of soft candlelight. The Tape Light in Amber carries certification from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, as light pollution levels are appropriate for wildlife. It features a 3M adhesive backing and comes with a 5-year warranty.  Visit www.elementalled.com or Circle 274. Judges’ Comments: “Remarkable that simple tape light is respectful of occupants’and animals’ circadian health.”

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Recessed Mini Housing The VF100 Series of recessed adjustable downlights and housings represent the pinnacle of innovation and design of small aperture recessed products for the architectural lighting industry. Backed by LF Illumination’s 50+ years of combined experience and knowledge in this product field, these fixtures meet and exceed the needs of today’s lighting designers and specifiers for small recessed fixtures that perform. The VF100 series is available in fixed or adjustable downlighting as well as wall wash fixture. All aiming and adjustment are done via mechanisms on the trim insert. Hot aiming and rotatable square fixtures are standard. Also available is our “Small” housing with a 5.42” height. The small housing can accommodate deeper fixtures such as our adjustable beveled trims. Circle 10

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The VF100 housings are available with an adjustable trimless mud ring that is just as much at home in a drywall ceiling as it is in wood, stone, grid or other ceiling types. Trim flange version is available as well.

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LUMINAIRES  MISC./SPECIALTY

CATEGORY: MISC./SPECIALTY

Meteor Lighting Solar Bike Rack Combining contemporary architectural forms, advanced solar technology and integrated LEDs, the bike rack incorporates microcontroller technology and photosensors to deliver intelligent lighting management. Step dimming capability helps achieve savings up to 65%, and motion-activated brightening ensures brightness increases to 100% for one minute before returning to 33% brightness.  Visit www.meteor-lighting.com or Circle 273. Judges’ Comments: “I’d like to see more integrated applications like this.”

CATEGORY: MISC./SPECIALTY

Griven USA

Dual-Lite/Hubbell Lighting

Hubbell Lighting

GoboLED

EV4R

Evexia

The projector visually redefines architecture with fixed or rotating displays of patterns to enhance or create visual interest. It may also be used to generate text for branding or projecting logos for hospitality or themed entertainment venues using D size dichroic or metal gobos and a single high power LED. An internal accessory holder accommodates a second gobo and expands versatility beyond simple static or rotating displays, by providing designers the ability to produce the abstract appearance of water, fire or other kinetic images.  Visit www.griven-usa.com or Circle 272. Judges’ Comments: “A great product for bringing artistic vision to life.”

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Hubbell Lighting’s low-profile EV4R emergency light is the only IC-rated recessed LED emergency luminaire now on the market. Although it extends less than 3/16-in. from the ceiling plane, it offers spacing of up to 42 ft., at mounting heights from 9 ft. to 12 ft. Round and rectangular trim plates are available in white or black finishes.  Visit www.dual-lite.com or Circle 271. Judges’ Comments: “I like it a lot. A good example of LED’s size leading to a more aesthetic product – architects will love this, as it helps provide a much cleaner ceiling plane.”

The Evexia bed light from Hubbell Lighting is designed to meet the special demands of healthcare settings, including patient and examination rooms. Designed specifically for use with LED light sources, the Evexia provides full, even illumination, with a curved lens that promotes a forward-throw light distribution while eliminating the temptation to use the fixture as a shelf. Users can choose from ambient and reading illumination, with a light-night option also available.  Visit www.hubbellhealthcare.com or Circle 270. Judges’ Comments: “A very versatile and wellthought-out fixture for its purpose—I like the direct/ indirect option.”

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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE VOLT® LIGHTING TEAM!

WINNERS OF 2017 PRODUCT INNOVATION AWARDS VOLT® SHADOWMASTER™ LED PATH & AREA LIGHT

❖ Light projects through scrollwork to produce compelling patterns of light and shadow ❖ Estate-sized luminaire (35” tall with sturdy post) for larger homes and properties ❖ Integrated single-source Cree® LED ❖ UL & cUL Listed, 5-year warranty

VOLT® Coachman LED Path & Area Light

❖ Ultra-realistic LED Bi-Pin candle with moving flame ❖ Hidden LED lamp (under lantern) projects light downward to provide soft, even area illumination ❖ Estate-sized luminaire (62” tall with sturdy post) serves as a coach-style post light ❖ UL & cUL Listed, 5-year warranty

Great Lights. Great Prices. Great Service.

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LUMINAIRES  MISC./SPECIALTY, DRIVERS AND CONTROLS

CATEGORY: MISC./SPECIALTY

Eaton Ametrix ASYX 2.0 Natatorium Providing an indirect lighting solution for large, open spaces, wall mount, single, dual and quad pendants allow this fixture to be installed across an array of spaces. Fixtures are available in 6 head sizes with up to 4 heads per fixture providing a wide range of lumen output in 4 color temps at 80 CRI.  Visit www.cooperindustries.com or Circle 269. Judges’ Comments: “This will be instrumental in creating more natural environments in cavernous stadium spaces and bringing older facilities’ lighting design out of the dark ages.”

CATEGORY: MISC./SPECIALTY

CATEGORY: DRIVERS AND CONTROLS

Meteor Lighting

Elemental LED

Bolt Series Sports Lighting

LO-PRO Junction Box Series

REIGN Wall Mount LED Dimmer Switches

The high lumen output and compact modular design of the Bolt Series provide unparalleled solutions for the sports industry. Modular design allows two modules to join together with a specially designed twin bracket, and the product offers an advanced aiming system that allows each module to rotate and tilt 180° horizontally and vertically for easy and precise aim. It also improves visibility for spectators with its video flicker-free feature that supports super-slow-motion replays and live broadcasting on high-definition television.  Visit www.meteor-lighting.com or Circle 268. Judges’ Comments: “I like the field adjustability, aiming and flexible mounting offerings.”

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A unique, multi-purpose electrical enclosure, the LO-PRO UL Listed Junction Box Series by Elemental LED, meets strict electrical code requirements and provides cost savings and easy installation of LED power supplies for a wide range of environments. Ideal for commercial projects requiring products with the highest certification to meet strict inspections.  Visit www.elementalled.com or Circle 267.

REIGN Wall Mount LED Dimmer Switches by Elemental LED are compatible to fit inside a standard electrical box and work off a PWM signal with either 12V or 24V LED platforms up to 100 Watts. Highly versatile and affordable, this OEM product can be integrated with constant voltage LED systems. Offering a smooth dimming range, from one to 100%, without flickering, humming or jumping.  Visit www.elementalled.com or Circle 266.

Judges’ Comments: “Thank you for bringing ease of installation of LED lighting design. This will increase speed of- adoption and peace-of-mind among designers and lighting contractors alike.”

Judges’ Comments: “These switches are all aesthetically pleasing.

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LUMINAIRES  DRIVERS AND CONTROLS

CATEGORY: DRIVERS AND CONTROLS

Moda Light Glow Dim Technology Featuring a microprocessor programmed with intelligent firmware, Glow Dim’s 0–10V dimming lighting system is capable of following the incandescent dimming curve down to the way it changes color as it dims. With impressive TM30 values, Moda mixes its own phosphors to deliver a 90 plus CRI.  Visit www.modalight.com or Circle 265. Judges’ Comments: “I’d like to see more integrated applications like this.”

CATEGORY: DRIVERS AND CONTROLS

Thomas Research Products

Moda Light

Casambi

SelectSync Programmable LED Drivers

Bridge

Lighting Control System

Providing a new level of performance, capability and flexibility for lighting OEMs, the family of drivers includes a variety of form factors and wattages to accommodate most OEM needs. Initial model offerings cover 25W, 30W, 40W, 50W and 75W power ranges and covers indoor and outdoor applications. Along with settable output current, these drivers offer an advanced array of dimming options. Controls-ready versions feature auxiliary output to power a wide range of sensors and devices.  Visit www.trpssl.com or Circle 264. Judges’ Comments: “Such a broad range of performance and power ranges will make this a one-stopshop for many OEMs.”

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The bridge lighting device enables control and dimming of any fixture that normally is controlled by an ELV dimming source and is designed to be used with the company’s Mini Cove Series. The 0–10V version is a good option for installations that already have a 0–10V dimming system in place.  Visit www.modalight.com or Circle 263. Judges’ Comments: “Nice compatibilty with existing installations and amplifies the capabilities of cove lighting in new construction lighting designs”

This wireless technology provides a smart lighting platform that could be on its way to becoming the de-facto standard in wireless control. One of the first commercial Bluetooth low mesh networks for lighting control, it is an innovative way to distribute instructions around a building without relying on router-based systems. Sensor and status information can be collected and stored in the cloud, and updates for firmware and system functionality helps future-proof investments.  Visit www.casambi.com or Circle 262. Judges’ Comments: “This offering advances lighting control to new levels with an openly available interface. A much needed product.”

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LUMINAIRES  AREA LIGHTING

CATEGORY: AREA/EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Structura Aura As the industry’s first wood wet location, IP67 pendant, Aura addresses architects’ growing need to illuminate outdoor commercial spaces, without an overhead structure. Thanks to the product’s catenary cable suspension mounting, designers can suspend light precisely above where it’s needed, leaving views uninhibited to the sky above.  Visit www.structura.com or Circle 261. Judges’ Comments: “Premium materials, design and caternary capabilities make this top notch for open-air ambiance.”

CATEGORY: AREA/EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Moda Light

Selux

Graze Exterior

Inula Bollard LED

Lanova LED Cantenary

The extremely petite line voltage grazing fixture— at just 3cm wide and 3cm tall—is capable of 500 lm/ft delivered CRI 95 with an integral 30x100 optic, grazing up to 10 feet. The fixture accepts 120v/240v/277v, requires no driver, produces very little heat and has an L70 in excess of 80,000 hours at 25°C.  Visit www.modalight.com or Circle 260. Judges’ Comments: “Small, but powerful.”

Presenting a clean lighting pattern with no striations nor uplight, the Inula bollard features a recessed LED light engine, convex cone shaped light chamber and matte black finish, thereby emitting no light pollution. Different distributions can also be achieved by selecting individual lit quadrants.  Visit www.selux.us or Circle 259. Judges’ Comments: “Impressive that this no-lightleak bollard also allows differentiation among quadrants.”

Ideal for exterior spaces requiring visual guidance free from intrusive poles for a clean aesthetic, the Lanova LED Cantenary is constructed from a diecast aluminum housing made from a low copper marine-grade aluminum. As a hanging system, the technical optics contain silicone lenses that interact with a structured reflector and diffuse faceplate with hexagon patterned light wells reducing, contrast and increasing comfort.  Visit www.selux.us or Circle 258. Judges’ Comments: “Very clean and crisp-looking product with great optical focus.”

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BEAUTY BRAINS

Smart Lighting Solutions

The new iQ family of track luminaires by Intense Lighting offers the latest in design flexibility and controllability. A single design aesthetic ties together two distinct track heads, each with its own LED, track and control platforms. With options ranging from Bluetooth enabled dimming control to industry leading color consistency, these new track luminaires combine beauty and brains for the ultimate in smart lighting. Learn more at intenselighting.com

THE FUTURE IS ON

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LUMINAIRES  AREA LIGHTING

CATEGORY: AREA/EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Structura Lineal With a 3-inch-wide housing no wider than most luminaire arms, Lineal seamlessly integrates into the structure, thereby merging the outdoor pole and luminaire. Equipped with the latest dimming, motion sensing and wireless control technology, with no need for control boxes nor extra brackets, the luminaire introduces aesthetics to this typically stale application.  Visit www.structura.com or Circle 257. Judges’ Comments: “This is a creative concept that does expand lighting solutions for exterior spaces.”

EDITOR’S OBSERVATION:

SOLID-STATE TECHNOLOGY, WHETHER OLED OR LED BASED, IS BEGINNING TO PUSH ASIDE THE VOLUMETRIC LIMITATIONS ON PRODUCT DESIGN THAT GLASS BULBS AND BALLASTS HAVE DEMANDED. CATEGORY: AREA/EXTERIOR LIGHTING

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MaxLite

Eaton

MPulse Surface Mount Luminaire

Invue Arbor WaveStream LED Post Top

Part of a sleek outdoor lighting range combining high-performance optics with distinctively clean aesthetics, the thoughtfully designed fixture allows for downlighting and wall-washing applications. It features a 45° adjustable head that enables it to be applied as an open face or full cutoff and dark sky-compliant fixture. Engineered to be virtually maintenance-free, the MPulse is rated for 100,000plus hours of lumen maintenance at L70 standards.  Visit www.maxlite.com or Circle 256.

Using WaveStream optics to provide precise optical control, the Invue Arbor is an attractive luminaire that caters to market preference for low-profile luminaires that eliminate the view of the pixelated LEDs. Control options offer a broad range of solutions, making it easy to meet energy and environmental codes. An entire family of outdoor components is ideal for seamless architectural transitions from site to building, across an entire campus setting.  Visit www.cooperindustries.com or Circle 255.

Judges’ Comments: “More LED luminaires should be going in this direction.”

Judges’ Comments: “The attractive, organic form blends with natural surroundings during the day and provides attractive non-glare pedestrian illumination at night.”

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into a family of elegant round lighting instruments. Built for the rugged exterior environment, PROSPOT not only delivers the industry leading photometric performance but we're also pleased to introduce the RGB+Lime platform to our extensive color changing portfolio. RGB+Lime delivers striking color without sacrificing the white spectrum tunability. RGB plus Lime… how refreshing! PRO-SPOT solutions from Insight. Find your solution at www.insightlighting.com or call 505.345.0888.

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LUMINAIRES  AREA LIGHTING, DECORATIVE AND PENDANTS

CATEGORY: AREA/EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Volt Lighting Coachman LED Path & Area Light With a coach-style post design, this luminaire features a realistic LED candle—with moving flame— that plugs into the lantern portion of the fixture. An LED SCB lamp is hidden under the base, which produces ample downlight for general glare-free illumination. The viewer has the impression that the candle produces the area light, while, in fact, the illumination comes from the hidden lamp.  Visit www.voltlighting.com or Circle 254. Judges’ Comments: “A most clever optical illusion in a luminaire!”

EDITOR’S OBSERVATION:

BENT AND SHAPED FORMS, THIN LINES, SLENDER AND ARTICULATE FACETS, AND FREE-FORM EXPRESSION WILL CHANGE THE FACE OF BOTH UTILITY AND DECORATIVE LIGHTING ALIKE. CATEGORY: AREA/EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Volt Lighting

Eaton

ShadowMaster LED Path & Area Light

TopTier Site

The patent-pending Volt ShadowMaster LED Path and Area Light features an ornate exterior black filigree design for daytime beauty and projects a compelling pattern of light and shadow—with the same filigree pattern—for nighttime impact. Both daytime and nighttime visuals are designed to complement estate-type architectural styles, especially those that include wrought iron used in railings and outdoor furniture. The unique feature is that both the luminaire itself and its projected patterns both complement the architectural styles.  Visit www.voltlighting.com or Circle 253. Judges’ Comments: “Fun concept that could add a nice touch to a landscape.”

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CATEGORY: AREA/EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Delivering a combination of performance and visual optical comfort via WaveStream optics, the fixture precisely distributes uniform light. Sleek upswept mounting arm complements the original garage/ canopy TopTier, allowing a cohesive design for area, site, and canopy applications. A high ambient option is available and also provides efficiencies up to 140lm and offered in the four common CCTs.  Visit www.cooperindustries.com or Circle 252. Judges’ Comments: “The form brings me back to Monona Terrace and the brilliant simplicity of Frank Lloyd Wright’s enduring design of the dramatic conference facility.”

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LUMINAIRES  DECORATIVE AND PENDANTS

CATEGORY: DECORATIVE AND PENDANTS

Eureka Lighting Empress With its luxurious looks and pure form, the fixture brings a gentle and diffused indirect light to interior spaces. Available as a pendant or surface-mounted luminaire with an integrated dimmable driver, Empress features an imposing 36-in.-diameter translucent frosted shade.  Visit www.eurekalighting.com or Circle 251. Judges’ Comments: “I like the look. This is a great functional task source that’s also a great accent.”

CATEGORY: DECORATIVE AND PENDANTS

Eureka Lighting Flynn Featuring a concealed light source that projects a soft indirect light, Flynn is available in two sizes and two finishes. It can be hung on a stem or with triple aircraft cables and comes equipped with a standard 0–10V dimming solution.  Visit www.eurekalighting.com or Circle 250. Judges’ Comments: “Everything within the luminaire, including good thermal management, shows real maturation with SSL technology.”

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CATEGORY: DECORATIVE AND PENDANTS

Eureka Lighting

Feiss/Generation Brands

Matrix

Kellen Chandelier

The mosaic wall system features configurable acoustical panels punctuated with floating OLED modules that can be arranged on-the-spot with a magnetic connection/power system. Matrix features eight rectilinear panels in two formats with three neutral tone colors that can be configured for intimate spaces or large wall surfaces. The panels are made from at least 40% recycled PET bottles. Panels come in 11-in. by 33-in. and 11-in. x 22-in., with a choice of 4,8 or 12 OLED light sources that can be rearranged at will or locked in place.  Visit www.eurekalighting.com or Circle 249. Judges’ Comments: “Light and acoustics coming together.”

The Kellen contemporary chandelier pendant from Feiss features “an attractive form,” according to one judge, and is made from a series of steel rods in a new Plaster White finish featuring a sculptural effect. Two clear optic crystal LEDs diffuse and distribute light downward and upward. Featuring warm-on-dim technology, which warms the light’s color, the 25.5-in. high and 26-in. diameter chandelier goes from 2700K to 2200K, when dimmed.  Visit www.feiss.com or Circle 248. Judges’ Comments: “An attractive form with a refined design and contemporary materials palette make the medium-sized pendant ideal for creating intimate niches in hospitality retail settings.”

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LUMINAIRES  DECORATIVE AND PENDANTS

CATEGORY: DECORATIVE AND PENDANTS

LiteControl/Hubbell Lighting Inde-Pendants 32L A modular design gives designers many options when working with this family of ring and cylinder luminaires. In combinations of both cylinder and ring, or either element on its own—along with added options built off the three styles—up to 11 configurations are possible. Plus, thanks to Variable Intensity Technology, designers can match output or power in 50 lumen increments.  Visit www.litecontrol.com or Circle 247. Judges’ Comments: “I like the flexibility to create custom looks at a better price point.”

EDITOR’S OBSERVATION:

WITH EACH STEP FORWARD INTO THIS NEW WORLD OF UNLIMITED POTENTIAL FOR EXPRESSION, WE WILL SEE THE EMERGENCE OF EVEN MORE, NEVERBEFORE-POSSIBLE DESIGNS WITH SOPHISTICATION AND ELEGANCE THAT HARD GLASS JUST COULDN’T SUPPORT.

CATEGORY: DECORATIVE AND PENDANTS

Tech Lighting

LBL Lighting

Spur Grande

Essence Trio Linear Chandelier

A modern interpretation of classic chandelier, the Spur Grande is made up of nine arms, each featuring a cluster of five glass spurs, the chandelier stands over 55 in., and features 45 frosted glass spurs which accent the LED sources.  Visit www.techlighting.com or Circle 246. Judges’ Comments: “Good addition to a transitional or contemporary setting; good balance of its elements.”

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CATEGORY: DECORATIVE AND PENDANTS

Linear thinking meets high fashion with this fixture, which features a combination of three streamlined linear pendants in a staggered arrangement. With a color temperature of 3000K and a CRI of 90, the fixture casts a warm, downward illumination that would work equally well over a dining table or conference room. Two finish options are available.  Visit www.lbllighting.com or Circle 245. Judges’ Comments: “Very cool product!”

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LUMINAIRES  DECORATIVE AND PENDANTS

CATEGORY: DECORATIVE AND PENDANTS

Troy Lighting

Zumtobel

Alchemy

Website Redesign With an opal white glass diffuser featuring a flat bottom encircled by a thick band of hand-worked iron, Alchemy offers an industrial reconfiguration of the classic rise and fall pendant. The iron is textured in vintage bronze to match the coloring of its shade, and the silver leaf finish of the shade’s interior, contrasts nicely with the deep bronze exterior.  Visit www.troy-lighting.com or Circle 244.

The redesign of the company’s U.S. website was based on a customer feedback survey. Navigation is now based around products—all accessible from the home page with specification sheets reachable in three clicks. Beyond a flattened hierarchy, the site includes intuitive categories, useful photography and product comparability.

Judges’ Comments: “A really beautiful fixture. Very high-fashion and sculptural, it is expressive as an art piece as well as a functional source of light.

Judges’ Comments: “We like it a lot. It is clean, simple, yet highly functional. The use of space and ratio of information to pictures is one of the best we’ve encountered.”

Elemental LED Website Redesign CATEGORY: DECORATIVE AND PENDANTS

Lucifer Lighting Squilinder CATEGORY: DECORATIVE AND PENDANTS

Artemide Discovery Based on minimal geometry, Discovery is a light aluminum ring that houses an LED strip that injects light into a specially prepared surface of transparent PMMA. The diffuser is processed with micro particles so small that the surface is hardly perceptible when the luminaire is switched off.  Visit www.artemide.net or Circle 243.

A dazzling new profile creates a surface-mount fixture unlike any other—not to mention a variety of mounting options. The clean, simple mounting methods provide for a modular, adaptable fixture with a unique look and beam spreads of 15°, 25°, 40° and 60° for interiors and wet locations. Between the powered structural cable and the slim rigid stem, the unit provides on-site hot-aim adjustability without sacrificing a clean appearance.  Visit www.luciferlighting.com or Circle 242. Judges’ Comments: “This is a fun-looking fixture with substance.”

Elemental LED’s website is a living connection with its customers and partners that maintains and promotes the product conversation, not only through sales, but through evolving industry information. Features include an innovative shopping list—as a wholesale manufacturer, Elemental not only allow dealers to create lists and invoices through logins on the website; but the website also offers shopping list creation to end-users. These shopping lists can then be fulfilled at a local dealer. Judges’ Comments: “Robust but easy to navigate. Not just a product website, but lots of resources and inspiration, ranging from technical documents to large imagery.”

Judges’ Comments: “A great example of SSL taking a leap into something entirely new.”

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APPLICATIONS  MOST BEAUTIFUL USE OF WHITE LED

MOST BEAUTIFUL USE OF WHITE LED

Clean lines, highly polished surfaces and bold

many reflective surfaces throughout the office,

artwork define the new Pritzker Group office in

which mirror the light from the ceiling on the

Zumtobel

Los Angeles. The bright, energetic atmosphere is

polished floors and countertops. According to

Pritzker Group’s Los Angeles offices

characterized by crisp, white walls that are offset

Clay Pendergrast with HOK, SLOTLIGHT LED

with textured materials and bold punctuations

was chosen for its versatility. “SLOTLIGHT LED

of the company’s new corporate color—a

met multiple lighting needs while delivering a

bright pumpkin orange. Interior architecture

consistent, minimalistic aesthetic throughout

and lighting by HOK delivers a unique office

the office. In this way, a single luminaire is both

environment for the Pritzker Group. The space is

functional and beautiful—as a source of general

whimsical and enchanting, defined by contrasting

lighting, but also as a sharp design component.”

colors, textures and finishes, and a playful

Narrow 1.5-inch SLOTLIGHT LEDs create a

balance of circular and linear shapes.

thin accent design, whereas the wider 4-inch

JUDGES’ COMMENTS

 “Great, clean ceiling plane. The light quality

looks great across the range of materials and finishes and provides subtle, indirect illumination.”

Lighting plays a dual role within the space,

luminaires are used for more general purposes.

delivering high-quality illumination while also serving as an integral design element. The impact of the luminaires is augmented by the

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APPLICATIONS  MOST IMPACTFUL USE OF WHITE LED

MOST IMPACTFUL USE OF SSL

Located in the shadow of Harvard Univer-

each of the building’s four floors. The challenge

sity and MIT, the Sidney Research Campus is

was incorporating the fixtures into existing

iLight Technologies

a study in new thinking. The three-building,

wood paneling. Schweppe Lighting Design talked

Elevator lobby, Sidney Research Campus,

340,000-sq.-ft. campus was formerly a dat-

about creating light slots—an idea the designer

Boston, Mass.

ed-looking home to one large life sciences

originally had conceived. They had imagined

tenant. But a recent metamorphosis has trans-

2-inch slots. “iLight’s Plexineon light fixtures

formed it into modern office and laboratory

allowed for a more narrow profile, down to

space for a variety of smaller biotech companies.

under 1 inch. The result: four beautiful elevator

To support the tenants’ breakthrough work, the

lobbies and a stunning hallway with seamless

firm Arrowstreet designed the common areas

lines of light,” says D. Schweppe, Principal

inside and out to be sleek and sophisticated. One

Schweppe Lighting Design.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS

building includes using “visual images” lined

“Nice use of LED to add a twist to an otherwise mundane space.” “It is a graceful application that works well for way finding.”

with iLight Plexineon White 1X 3500K fixtures.

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Installed so they are offset against the ceilings, the fixtures create a 3D effect in the main floor elevator lobby, as well outside the elevators on

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APPLICATIONS  BEST RENOVATION/RETROFIT

BEST RENOVATION/RETROFIT

At 30-acres, the dealership is one of the largest

cut. Annual maintenance savings is $11,988, the

single-line Chevy operations in the U.S. Man-

payback period is 3.4 years and the internal rate

Hubbell Lighting

agement wanted to replace the legacy 1,000w

of return is 33%. The combination of energy

Karl Chevrolet, Ankeny, Iowa

MH fixtures, but needed a proven 1:1 replace-

savings and controls enables Karl Chevrolet to

ment that was affordable and compliant with

qualify for a $262,000 rebate from MidAmerican

the local utility’s rebate program requirements

Energy. By selecting the powerful Arceos ARA3

without any sacrifice to light levels and unifor-

Type IA distribution fixture in the front row

mity. The solution included Spaulding Lighting’s

applications, the team was able to reduce lumi-

Arceos ARA3 and Hubbell Control Solutions’

naire count by 60 heads. “With controls, Karl

wiSCAPE. The Arceos ARA3 is a 1,000w HID

Chevrolet can now dim all fixtures for closed

replacement with over 50% energy savings, and

business hours, rather than turning off roughly

offers three lumen options for design flexibility

50% of the poles, resulting in much better

and backlight control to reduce light trespass.

uniformity after hours,” says Shaun Rydl with

The headline is the annual energy savings of

the dealership.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS

 “I like that the upgrade addressed night sky

issues while also being more energy efficient.”

 “I think this is a very rational case study

in terms of ROI that other dealerships and parking property management companies should follow.”

$143,465. The total reduction of energy use is 74%—more than 1.5M kWh per year has been

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APPLICATIONS  MOST INNOVATIVE USE OF SSL

MOST INNOVATIVE USE OF SSL

Kitchen remodels can be a challenge for many designers to develop a stand-out concept. How-

Elemental LED

ever, this was not the case with Kitchen Studio

Kitchen Studio of Monterey Peninsula

of Monterey Peninsula when they partnered with Diode LED to create a glass countertop that was not only edge-lit, but also color changing. With the full color spectrum at the client’s control, illuminated expression comes to the

JUDGES’ COMMENTS

“Very cool. Subtle and different. Backlighting glass in a residential kitchen is an innovative way to create a subtle floating effect, which is for sure present here where the countertops look like they are levitating and hovering ready for take-off.”

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most utilized room in the home. Says Jillian Clark with Kitchen Studio of Monterey Peninsula, “our goal from the start was to create a truly unique twist on kitchen accent lighting. Diode LED understood the effect we were striving for and we worked together to put in place the right light to make this counter-top glow with the full spectrum of colored lighting.”

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By Kevin Willmorth, Editor

Reading Materials for the Modern Lighting Practitioner Serious about human centric lighting? Several good books sources abound to help desingers make more informed decisions.

Anyone practicing any form of lighting system design, product

Lighting Design: A Perception Based Approach (Cuttle, 2015)

development or marketing to the lighting community, being informed

All artificial lighting creates artificial modeling of the space being

and up to date is critical. The technology of the industry, and

illuminated. Understanding this, and learning how to manipulate

discoveries regarding human response to light are changing rapidly,

light to model space, surfaces and objects to produce a desired visual

demanding a concerted effort to stay on pace. The following is a

experience, is as much a part of the human experience as illuminance

recommended reading list that covers some of the most important

levels and spectral content. Through coupling of understanding of

factors effecting light in the pursuit of improving human performance

techniques for modeling light in the three-dimensional environment,

and sustainability in the built environment and the technology we use

with the understanding of the effect of light itself on human response,

to apply it.

behavior, sense of well-being, health and safety (covered in the prior two books), readers will realize the complex inter-relationships of light

Human Factors in Lighting, 3rd Edition (Boyce, 2014)

and the human experience, that will lead to superior overall results.

A well-researched and solidly founded review of the application of

Christopher Cuttle’s a lecturer on the topic of architectural technology

light to enhance human visual performance, health and wellbeing, this

and a specialist architectural lighting designer and advisor, since 1976.

latest edition features updates that include the latest discoveries of sources to present a comprehensive view of the subject matter. This

IES TM-24-13: Adjusting Recommended Illuminance for Visually Demanding Tasks

is a must read for anyone interested in sorting the marketing hype

This read is a metric-based approach for adjusting illuminance target

from known science and current understanding of lighting and human

values based on the Spectral Power Distribution (SPD) of light sources.

factors. Peter Boyce is an exceptionally level-headed authority on this

The memorandum introduces the term “Equivalent Visual Efficiency”

topic, so don’t expect to glean easy-button formulas for application

or EVE, based on the concept that higher the S/P (Scotopic/Photopic)

of human centric applications from this. What you will gain is an

ratios are an indicator of the potential for high visual performance,

understanding of what is known, what is not known, and how this

thus can be employed to reduce total illuminance, and the associated

applies to current lighting practice.

energy required to attain a desired end result.

non-visual response to light. The book is well cited, noting different

IES RP-27.3-07: Photobiological Safety for Lamps

PETER BOYCE IS AN EXCEPTIONALLY LEVEL-HEADED AUTHORITY ON HLC, BUT DON’T EXPECT EASYBUTTON FORMULAS. WHAT YOU WILL GAIN IS AN UNDERSTANDING OF WHAT IS KNOWN, NOT KNOWN, AND HOW THIS APPLIES TO CURRENT PRACTICE.

For anyone concerned about the impact of light sources on the human visual system, this document provides a guideline of how light sources are classified and labeled. This includes all sources emitting light at wavelengths between 200nm to 3,000nm, which includes the frequent topic of blue light content. This guideline offers insight into what constitutes a hazard, as well as information for seeking answers from manufacturers of products in application. This list is far from comprehensive, as the number of publications

Value Metrics for Better Lighting (Rae, 2012)

addressing these topics is immense. However, these five publications

The thesis for this book is that the benefits of lighting are frequently

could be considered solid groundwork for enhancing and growing

undervalued, and poorly considered. This results in wasted capital

understanding of the effect of light in the pursuit of improving human

and natural resources. This book is not written as commandments

performance and sustainability in the built environment. These

of absolutes and solutions; it is written as an exploration of the topic

publications will also arm designers with objective ammunition with

and various factors to be considered when evaluating the value of a

which to ward off unsupportable claims and marketing hype that

lighting system. The intent is to raise the level of the conversation and

surround this subject matter.

create food for thought that leads to better decision making. Mark S. Rae is director of the LRC, and has published a series of articles on the topic of lighting and value, as well as Human Factors design practice.

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The Illusion of Product Success Nothing says “loser” louder than when a product lands with a thud, flopping around gasping for sales air, ignored by the target audience. I can tell you, it hurts.

sion. The latest is a device that helps you put

Balloon tires on safety-bicycles were sold with

on your socks using a plastic stick. In lighting, it

the simple promise “they keep you from flip-

seems there are those who believe we need light-

ping over stones that cause your face to hit the

ing to be connected to the web. In a world where

ground.” The incandescent lamp won people over

most occupants of lighted space don’t have

with “it doesn’t have flames, so you won’t burn

dimming, it seems a big stretch to move them to

your house or business to the ground.”

internet connectivity. Can we really leap from

Solid-state technology is moving at a rapid

zone-control switching to internet-connected

pace in an infinite number of directions all at

Product development is a tough business. Cus-

wireless control with smart interface, coupled

once. In time, some will return success, oth-

tomers are tight lipped about what they need,

to a centralized community able to monitor oc-

ers will disappear. Within this, there are many

yet communicate clearly when a product fails to

cupant behavior and activity?

incremental product successes to be found. This

meet secreted demands. By the time a product appears, there are

Seems the sell is going to be complex, requir-

month’s award issue includes several very nice

ing far too many PowerPoint slides (or web page

solutions to readily identifiable problems, easily

months of effort expended. The product “baby” is

clicks), YouTube videos, and sales meetings to

recognized and needed.

nurtured from a mere concept, defended against

get the traction it needs to really take hold. But,

financial demons, pressed through reluctant

then again, I question the utility of vegetable

on well-defined market need. In a market that

engineering processes, grown into reality in

choppers you spank.

too frequently attempts to jump from concept

the halls of manufacturing, then polished by

The general rule of good marketing is simple.

It is refreshing to see so many entries founded

ideation to full-blown revolution in one giant

marketing for launch into the market. There are

If a product requires both an explanation as

step, it’s great to see products finally filling real

several points where surrogates of customers

to what it is, a presentation to rationalize its

needs, with polished products of solid value.

are allowed to see the developing product in an

existence on a global scale, and a description of

attempt to discover flaws and expose the path

what it is and why it exists… it is a candidate for

development seems illusive, satisfying existing

to successful deployment—at least that’s what is

receiving a big scab on its nose as it slams into

market need is the obvious go-to strategy for suc-

supposed to happen.

the pavement on launch. The most successful

cess, for producer and customer alike.•

Too often, however, products are developed

When the path to realize a return on product

products are easily recognized as to function. If

in the vacuum of company conference rooms,

there is a need to explain it in more than a few

words, like “it lasts longer” or “it uses 70% less of

ing and ownership. Some companies succeed

something,” it’s attempting to do too much. The

with this approach, others… not so much. Suc-

first cell phones looked like phones. The only ex-

cess is also a subjective term. When you hear

planation necessary was “it has no wires, so you

“we did it to show our capabilities” you can be

can make and receive calls anywhere.” These set

assured, the product was a dud looking for an

the stage for smart devices, coupling with the

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

excuse to survive.

parallel development of PDA’s—remember those?

Kevin Willmorth, a lighting expert and fixture designer,

There are many silly products introduced into markets every year; most are sold on the televi-

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Henry Ford presented the motor-car with the simple selling point: “It goes without a horse.”

has been instrumental in helping create a vision and mission statement for Architectural SSL.

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I N D E - P E N DA N T S The Inde-Pendants present the independence to choose. The Cylinder displays concentric layers of light with frosted and clear glass effect. The ring features a uniquely illuminated interior, a clean and discrete profile resulting in a distinct, scaled appearance. The combination of both Ring and Cylinder is an inspirational statement piece, a complete package with performance versatility.

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