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"It is amazing how SSL's evolution has forever changed lighting and opened so many new technological possibilities. Actually, there seems to be no limit to the ideas and possibilities, and we’re discussing them all the time with our customers."

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20 Technical Merit New to the SSL PIAs, we honor projects smartly incorporating application-specific products in specific spaces.

Now in its eighth iteration, this year's winners unearth an impressive continuation of product maturity in the industry, notably in products addressing detail and accent applications. Decorative pendants are also coming into their own, even bordering on spectacular. Turn inside for a bounty of great new illumination offerings. by the Architectural SSL staff

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Pardon the Latin—I’ve seen too many Roman ruins and historic cathedrals of late that not only am I thinking differently in terms of language, but life, as a shroud envelopes SSL. But now is no time to hide our light in a basket.

tion. One of the strongest memories of that trip included participating in the 10-station “Itinerary of Light”—a series of signs on the grounds involving inspirational words and directives from these Heaven-touched shepherd children. I recognize the spiritual tone to what I’ve outlined, and forgive me if it’s over the top, but spirituality is clearly impacting the way I feel, and I think that’s exactly what the lighting

When I last communicated with you all, I wrote

design community is evolving toward in trying

about light and darkness, mainly in context of

to incorporate better, even dynamic, light in the

fear of technology, notably incorporation of color

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tuning, Big Data and the Internet of Things—

of great personal importance to me, as over the

subjects that remained hot as ever on the

past few weeks I’ve passed the first anniversary

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of my father’s passing to cancer, and of even

continue to be addressed on this page, but for a

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very different reason—one centered on journeys

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and the spirit behind inspirational lighting.

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You see, I’ve been fortunate enough, recently,

to realize it’s more important than ever to let the light that was Alex’s spirit shine through. In the

to get away for a little while, to sunny Spain

Catholic church, at funerals, you’ll often hear this

and Portugal. My journey began, and concluded,

prayer: “Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord,

focusing on light—even if the latter experience

and let perpetual light shine upon them.” Amen,

was somewhat more abstract. That beginning

and for those of us left behind, may light also

was in Barcelona, which included a visit to Anto-

always shine upon us, and hopefully, through us,

nio Gaudi’s incredible Sagrada Familia Basilica.

in our personal interactions and work.•

Words can’t describe the beauty and fantastic aspects of this structure, which has surpassed its 90th year of construction. But the most notable memory of the experience was the amazing light that bathed visitors in such rich colors; I can’t even begin to convey its majesty.

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LED fixtures now dominate the exterior arealighting market, thanks to efficiency improve-

ments—and resulting energy-bill reductions—they

offer over metal-halide and other high-intensity

discharge technologies. A recent GATEWAY report

from the U.S. Dept. of Energy’s Solid-State Lighting program takes a look at how well these high-

output/high-flux sources are performing over

time in harsh settings. Researchers with the Pacific Northwest E90

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in 2014. Their findings regarding both first- and ABOVE: This figure illustrates the drop in illuminance levels at one fixture over the study’s first three measurement periods, along with final readings for two other fixtures installed at the same time. Illuminance levels dropped precipitously, over time, for these luminaires, especially at distances further from the installed poles.

second-generation luminaires indicate decreased illuminance levels and shifts in spectral power distributions (SPDs) over time that could raise performance questions, at least in such hightemperature environments. Specifically, this site has been studied over two separate installation efforts since 2014; the May 2018 report

1st vs. 2nd Gen Illuminance Results

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ABOVE: As this table documents, second-generation fixtures suffered a drop in illuminance after their first 4000 hours of operation that was comparable to that measured for the older units at 5000 hours of operation.

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Hi-Tech is Coming

a range of possibilities for the reduced output were evaluated. Interestingly,

Editor’s Note: As part of our look back at 11 years

the lab results were better than the field

of reporting on the SSL front, following is a series

results, with three of the four luminaires

of short interviews with varying LED executives

showing outputs lower by 6%, 7% and

who give their perspectives on the state of things.

14%, respectively, vs. a new luminaire. Researchers then sent the fixtures’ light squares to the LED package supplier, where several lens irregularities were

Sarah Golish Senior Vice President, Acuity Brands

noted. Those Sept. 2016 readings of first-

immediately or in the future. When paired with sensors and software, LEDs are a conduit to the

generation fixtures coincided with ini-

IoT and can play an integral role in the ongoing

tial measurements for the second-gener-

“It is amazing how SSL’s evolution has forever

ation installation. Those were repeated

changed lighting and opened so many new

in Aug. 2017 after 4000 hours of the sec-

technological possibilities,” states Acuity’s Sarah

ogy’s future, is the future of DOE, which has had

ond generation’s operation. The follow-

Golish. One thing the company has fully com-

a huge role in growing SSL tech. Golish says the

up testing showed performance declines

mitted to is engineering connected lighting and

industry is duly concerned with the proposals to

comparable to those found in the older

smart buildings. “It will transform how we live

fixtures after 5000 operating hours.

and work,” she says. “Lighting will play such

In addition, researchers also gathered

an important role in how we feel and operate

spectral power distribution data for the

in a space, as well as serve as a key conduit for

newer luminaires during both initial and

transmitting data to better manage spaces, find

follow-up testing and noted an average

additional ways to use a given space more pro-

CCT shift of 152K over the 4000-hour

ductively, and track assets.”

operating period. Determining the cause

But does such promise take a whole new way

development of smart buildings.” Something that threatens lighting technol-

“LED FIXTURES ARE GETTING CLOSER TO THE POINT WHERE PRICE IS NOT AN OVERRIDING FACTOR, AND OUR SALES MIX CERTAINLY BACKS THAT UP.”

of the color shift was out of scope for

of thinking—both at a design and user level?

the report, however earlier reports have

Golish sees this as a tremendous opportunity.

linked such shifts to high ambient and

“The challenge is in prioritizing what matters

reduce funding for the Solid-State Lighting Pro-

operating temperatures. Temperature

most to users and to the enterprise, and then

gram, and will persist in advocating for the con-

is a significant challenge in Yuma—an

learning how to manage all the data so decisions

tinuation of these important programs through

operating temperature of 149°F was

can be made. The data generated by a full-scale

the DOE NGLIA and other similar initiatives. “We

noted for one luminaire during June

sensory network powered by LED lighting can

also encourage the DOE to maintain their focus

2016 testing, and even when not

be overwhelming. It is important to understand

on improving the efficiency and effectiveness

operating during daytime hours, LED

what information is important and how can it be

of lighting regulations to streamline the govern-

temperatures reached 122°F. Research-

used to improve a business or user experience.”

ment process concentrating on systems perfor-

ers also observed major temperature

With an intelligent universe seemingly immi-

mance and minimizing the regulatory burden

shifts, down to 86°F in early morning

nent—and tech expanding everyday—when’s the

hours, in a cycle that repeats daily. The

right time to make the investment? Golish says

researchers weren’t able to determine

you could wait, but any number of case studies

controls. DLC, says Golish, helped accelerate the

a definitive cause for the decline that

demonstrate how end-users are reducing their

industry adoption of SSL and set some minimum

occurred in the first-gen fixtures. Their

lighting costs by 30% or more when they upgrade

standards. “But at present, the industry needs

conclusion highlights the gap between

to LED luminaires. IOT, however, is a different

less help there, and more help in the adoption of

lab testing and in-field performance. It

sell. “What we’re experiencing is customers

SSL controls. The risk, however, is that specifi-

also notes system and field-application

seeing the value of ‘future proofing’—making

cations could push solutions that are easier for

conditions can make it difficult to pre-

sure their lighting has the capability embed-

Efficiency Programs to measure as opposed to

dict actual performance over time.•

ded to connect to other systems, and to receive

the best ROI solution for the end user. We look

and send data via their smart drivers and other

forward to working with DLC to mold specifica-

technologies, whether they plan to use that

tions which will optimize these solutions.” •

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Safety Part of the Municipal Mix

The Rialta® uses an invisible mounting system, giving an ultra-sleek seamless appearance, and incorporating a state of the art LED optical system that

Working with cities, such as South Milwaukee, to convert street lighting to

provides uniform surface

LED, Optec’s Jeff Gatzow has a pulse on issues and pitfalls to clear in making

brightness and even

transitions to the technology as smooth as possible. That said, energy sav-

illumination.

ings, combined with an improved nighttime landscape,facilitate sales.

Jeff Gatzow Vice President Optec LED Lighting

It’s no surprise that as municipalities’ budgets are stretched, administrators are forced to look for ways to reduce costs. “This is an ongoing refrain every time I talk with city authorities—that they face complex and challenging choices concerning infrastructure, balancing the need to maintain existing services, while investing in improvements and enhancing sustainability— all within tight budget constraints,” says Gatzow. Technology, including LED, is a clear means to help reduce costs, while also a way for cities to make their communities more progressive. In South Milwaukee, a further objective was also to improve lighting quality to ensure safer conditions for both employees and residents. The conversion of the city’s fire department was a prime example. “When I first met with the city’s administrator, we had no idea there were safety issues with the previous lighting system when fire fighters backed engines into the bays,” says Gatzow. “Reducing energy costs and consumption are obvious advantages, but improving worker safety and productivity are key improvements for city department managers.” The fire department, by the way, experienced an 18-month return on investment. Gatzow says would-be users shouldn’t be surprised. Research from management consultancy McKinsey, he says, shows that costs of purchasing LED luminaires are dropping 30% a year. Efficiency rates and life-spans are going just as quickly in the opposite direction, he says, so that by 2020 the energy saving compared to today’s conventional lighting is expected to reach 90%. “These are important numbers for municipalities who must be fiscally responsible with their tax payers’ money,” says Gatzow. Another key driver for upgrading to LED is reducing crime rates and improving citizens’ perceptions of safety. The response from residents, common council members and city managers, according to Gatzow, has been “overwhelming.”•

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Want to be Happy with Hi-Tech Lighting? Plan for ‘Before and After’ It’s a great time for controls, says Lincecum, as

“I’ve never seen anything like it before, and I

there’s an “insatiable hunger for LEDs.” This desire, however, needs to analyzed carefully and addressed

David Lincecum VP of Marketing, ETC

appropriately, to prevent buyer’s remorse.

can’t really compare it to anything. No one had a hunger for CFLs—no one even liked them,” expounds Lincecum. Clearly, SSL has a cool factor, but he says it’s people on the commercial architectural side, as well as the entertainment side, that want them. “But they aren’t really sure why,” says Lincecum. “They say they love the energy-efficiency aspect, but I feel it’s something else—perhaps the fear of missing out.” This ambiguity can be dangerous as it may cause an issue after installation. Clearly on the commercial side, there’s a knowledge gap. “It’s definitely more complex than it was when you just had to install a simple relay system,” he says. That said, this condition represents an opportunity to step in as an educator. Interestingly enough, Lincecum says this job is so big, he “hates it” when no lighting designer is involved on a project. “Clients always want an expert to turn to, and ask questions and get advice. We’re really the start-up guys and that’s enough of a challenge,” says the VP. “For us, this is really the most critical aspect of a project. In the end, he says it’s really about end-user satisfaction and how well the system functions in a daily setting. This, however, is crux of the matter, for in his opinion, the client must to define what it really wants. “A good lighting designer will fill in that gap.”

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Thinking even farther forward, and into the realm of post-occupancy, is an even more critical goal-setting task. “Inevitably, we’ll encounter ‘it doesn’t work,’ or it’s not working the way people, or staff, expect it to work—so you have to have

“A GOOD START-UP AND POST-COMMISSIONING ALL DEPEND ON PLANNING. IT ALL COMES BACK TO GOOD DISCOVERY DURING THE DESIGN STAGE, AND ALWAYS REVISITING THE DESIGN INTENT.”

someone on staff who understands the system and can modify it over time.” For ETC, that means going back and visiting a system, 30, 60, 90—even 150 days after an installation to ensure its working and the client is happy. Thinking things through, long term, he believes, also helps clients avoid buyer’s regret, as perhaps what the customer wanted was something more simple. That said, something that is helping the situation has been experience on the consumer side. In fact, he says, many building managers are experimenting with controls and scene concepts in their homes, then applying those to their facilities. At the same time, “Alexa” and other apps are creating expectations among

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with their culture and business mission. “You’ll see a lot of places with energy and information dashboards in place, where people can see what’s being consumed, but what’s happening in the back office?” asks Lincecum. Without a plan for Big Data or IOT, much of the technology is for naught. For example, he says ETC’s EchoFlex product does have some IOT sensing capacity, and can deliver information to a BACnet system, “but often what’s missing is data from the users.” Some people are getting the hang of it. In one case, he says a customer is tapping into those sensing capabilities to gauge space occupancy, and having the BAS adjust HVAC and lighting accordingly. “It all relates back to having a plan. Before you do anything, you have to involve the right people, including staff, to understand

how the building and the business function, or is envisioned to function, and have a way to go back to the design intent—so you have something to reference all the way through the process.”•

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Converging Health and Science Having actively participated in helping develop

Looking to the future, David says, the quality

is working to develop products, it feels, deliver

IES TM-30, Soraa takes a great interest in further-

of lighting solutions is going to encompass new

real benefits. “In most existing products, address-

ing the quality of white LED light and seeks to

aspects beyond the conventional properties.

ing circadian stimulation just means tuning

improve color science for the benefit of all.

“Instead of simply mimicking traditional light

CCT. This is because the incumbent technology

sources, the market will expect more in terms of

is based on blue LEDs, so CCT is the only knob

controls, connectivity/IOT and well-being. These

to vary the amount of blue light in a spectrum.

features have to be implemented properly, which

When it comes to increasing blue light in the

represents a huge opportunity for companies

morning, this works well-enough. On the other

focused on quality.”

hand, low-blue at night has become synonymous

Aurelien David Chief Scientist, Soraa

As far as connected products, they’ve certainly

with very low CCTs—yielding yellow light which

been proliferating, but their usefulness, says

is unacceptable for most uses. So the industry

Having had one of its founders earn a Nobel prize

David, isn’t always clear. “Realistically, switching

can only address half the challenge.”

for physics, Soraa, certainly, is a company known

on a bulb with a phone isn’t that useful in our

for its leading-edge technology. Given the prolif-

opinion. Smart products still have some progress

loring the spectrum of a violet-based LED to emit

eration of LEDs today, it’s hard to imagine a sce-

to make in terms of interface and experience.

natural white light without any blue in the spec-

nario where a transition to LEDs isn’t the right

A seamless smart system that properly adapts

trum. “This results in a natural color tempera-

choice. Yet, according to Soraa’s Aurelien David,

light to its users, once coupled with a light source

ture, with good CRI, but a much-lower circadian

not all LEDs are created equal. “While today’s

offering well-being benefits, we believe will pro-

entrainment which would otherwise require a

LEDs are efficient and relatively inexpensive,

vide true added value.”

very low CCT—for instance we can make 2700K

On the health side, clearly, there is a need for

“HUMAN-CENTRIC AND CONNECTED LIGHTING FOR HEALTH AND PRODUCTIVITY IS A TOPIC WHICH CAUSES EQUAL AMOUNTS OF EXCITEMENT AND CONFUSION.”

more academic research to explicitly prove that today’s human-centric lighting has a beneficial

Soraa’s answer is Zero Blue. It consists in tai-

sources with entrainment equivalent to a 2000K source.” Soon, he adds the tech will be available in tun-

effect on well-being. “This is in good part due to

able-spectra systems. Elsewhere, the company

the difficulty of measuring subjective quantities,

is developing other cutting-edge health-related

like perceived alertness and quality of sleep,

tech, notably the use of visible light to provide

in scientific studies, and showing statistically sig-

continuous disinfection.

nificant effects.” It’s simply going to take more time and care-

they don’t always provide an adequate quality of

ful studies, but he’s optimistic the community

light. Second, there is wide opportunity beyond

will get there. But given this current state of

the retrofit market to create higher amounts of

understanding of human-centric lighting, Soraa

“We think LEDs can do better—and we are actively working on a variety of solutions across our product portfolio,” says David. •

energy-efficient light where it is needed. Third, future lighting systems will provide new features beyond simple bulbs—both in terms of smart functions and wellness. In short, the future of LEDs is likely to be better light, intelligent light, and healthier light.” Soraa has differentiated itself in the market with the development of GaN-on-GaN technology, creating violet light-based LEDs. “We’ve also pioneered new concepts, such as whiteness rendering, as well as creating leading specs on optics and flicker,” says David. These aspects, he says, have served the company well in markets such as architectural

ABOVE: Soraa’s lamps in the Conrad Osaka helped its designer realize his contemporary vision of the hotel.

ABOVE: The company’s Healthy lamps have no blue content in their spectrum so as not to disrupt sleep cycles.

lighting, where users are especially discerning.

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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 • SPECIALTY

OUR JUDGES:

APPLICATIONS 

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

MANDAR BANKHELE Founder of Lighting Ergonomics VILMA BARR SSL’s chief projects writer

MARKET LEADERSHIP  • WEBSITE DESIGN • CATALOG

BERNARD BAUER Retail specialist, Title 24 expert and Principal of Integrated Lighting Concepts JIM CROCKETT Editorial director of Architectural SSL, Architectural Products and Net Zero Buildings JOHN FOX Co-founder of Fox+Fox Design JEFFREY KAHN, IES Project manager at The Lighting Practice

[Editor’s Note:] It hardly seems like we’ve

were just some outright cool

Stalwarts Standout

been conducting this compe-

stuff. A special shout out to

Kudos, however, don’t strictly

tition for nearly a decade, but

Intense, and their C5X entry.

belong to the new kids on the

it’s true. First and foremost,

Vibia’s Algorithm blew my

block. Outstanding advances

I want to thank our judges,

mind, and Eureka’s Sail—an

are occurring in the realm of

including a number of new

OLED submission—was like

downlighting, ranging from col-

members to the team, who’ve

nothing I’ve ever seen before.

or tuning to tighter beam dis-

joined us, and graciously given

tributions, adjustability, or trim

their time and expertise to

Accent on Excellence

and finishing options—these

make this happen.

Also standing out to me in this

are not your father’s cans.

year’s submissions was the Still the One

number of products geared

New Life

You would think that in con-

toward accent, articulation

The good ole’ bollard is also

ducting this competition year

and detail—which I hope is

being reinvented—not only

in, year out, things would get

reflective of a movement away

in shape and form (check out

somewhat monotonous—not

from light “broadcasting,”

Hess’ Portal on p. 44), but func-

so! Each year, I’m amazed to

to defined illumination that

tionality, providing power and

see growth, especially in prod-

adds comfort, saves energy

other services outside, where

uct categories that have been

and complements daylight

more and more people are

traditionally quiet, even miss-

harvesting efforts. Maybe it’s

finding themselves working

ing in action in past years; this

a simple as ABC. Artemide’s

each day.

was especially notable in the

Alphabet of Light is certainly

world of decorative pendants.

a great place to start.

I must confess, this category of

Enough MCing—on to the main act. Enjoy the show.

KIMBERLY KING Lighting specialist at CS Illumination, Vista, Calif. STEVE NEIMEISTER Senior project manager at tk1sc, Irvine, Calif. JULIE PANASSOW Specification sales at Diversified Lighting Assocs., Warminster, Pa. and former associate principal at Scott Watson Assocs. and the Lighting Practice DAVID RODSTEIN Principal of Rodstein Design, Philadelphia CHUCK ROSS Lead lighting products contributor for Architectural SSL and Architectural Products magazines CONNIE SAMLA Lighting specialist with the Sacramento Municipal Utilities District JERED WIDMER Principal of The Lighting Practice, Philadelphia KEVIN WILLMORTH Architectural SSL’s editor and principal of consulting firm Lumenique

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to evaluate, as frankly, there

AWARDS BEGIN ON PAGE 16

BRUCE YARNELL Principal of Yarnell Assocs., his projects have appeared many times in these pages

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APPLICATIONS  MOST IMPACTFUL USE OF WHITE

CATEGORY: MOST IMPACTFUL USE OF WHITE

The centerpiece of the Roy and Diana Vagelos

use in high ceilings, especially in the areas that

Education Center, a 100,000-sq.-ft., 14-story

reached 20 ft. to 30 ft. By offering up superior

Prescolite/Hubbell Lighting

glass tower is the Study Cascade, an exposed,

performance in a 2-in. aperture luminaire, the

D2LED, A2LED

interconnected vertical staircase that spans the

install-from-below features of the A2 and D2,

length of the building. The exposed nature of

unique at the time, eliminated the need for a

Roy and Diana Vagelos Education Center,

the design on the southern side of the building

traditional downlight housing, which simplified

New York City

triggered a unique lighting challenge. It had to

installation during construction, and ensured

be precise and powerful, yet it had to keep from

the fixtures were placed in the optimal position

being intrusive, as it is located in the residential

to feature a sleek look throughout.

district of NYC. JUDGES’ COMMENTS

“Just very nice. Very clean—delivering light where needed without detracting terribly from the architecture.”

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With custom optics designed around the

“Small apertures and a degree of adjustability all worked in our favor to complement the

precision Xicato brand light engine, Prescolite’s

complex geometries of the architecture, while at

D2LED and A2LED luminaires were selected to

the same time minimizing glare and delivering

satisfy the need for clean ceilings with minimal

comfortable light levels throughout,” says Scott

obtrusiveness. At up to 1,200 delivered lumens

Baillie-Hinojosa, Tillotson Design.

and with a variety of beam options, the lumi-

 Visit www.hubbell.com/prescolite or Circle 306.

naires were powerful and flexible enough for

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APPLICATIONS  BEST RETROFIT/RENOVATION

CATEGORY: BEST RETROFIT/RENOVATION Columbia/Hubbell Lighting LLHV VersaBay High Bay LED and MPL Megaplane LED

Gunderson Facility, Portland, Ore.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS

 “It’s Miller Time. Not the sexiest project,

but there are very clear night-and-day differences in the quality of illumination in the facility. Safety should clearly be impacted in a positive way, let alone operational and maintenance benefits.”

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Greenbrier’s Gunderson facility in Portland, Ore.,

with Wide Distribution to replace the 1000W

is its flagship manufacturing facility for marine

metal halide and HPS legacy fixtures. The LLHV

barges and rail cars. The 58-acre plant comprises

features a projected 60K hour L80 life and it

more than 875,000 sq. ft. of manufacturing floor

is DLC qualified, meaning the fixture selection

space and houses more than 1,391 employees.

would enable Gunderson to qualify for a utility

At one point, lighting conditions deteriorated to

rebate. In many areas the light levels have been

a point that employees complained about shad-

doubled or even tripled to an even 50 fc. It is esti-

ows, which made it difficult—and dangerous—to

mated that energy use for the entire facility will

perform their job. Management sought better

be cube cut by more than 1.65 million kWh per

lighting to increase visibility and mitigate the

year, translating to an annual energy savings of

risk of accidents. The team determined Colum-

$130,000. The facility is benefiting from a rebate

bia Lighting’s LLHV VersaBay High Bay LED

from the local utility, which helped cover more

and MPL Megaplane LED would offer the best

than 50% of the cost of the lighting upgrade,

combination of powerful, high light output with

establishing a payback period of 1.7 years.

the ideal energy savings for significant ROI. The

 Visit www.hubbell.com/columbialighting or Circle 305.

team selected the Ultra High Lumen Package

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APPLICATIONS  MOST INNOVATIVE USE OF SSL

CATEGORY: MOST INNOVATIVE USE OF SSL

Lighting in healthcare facilities can contribute

in the evening to promote relaxation and sleep.

greatly to a patient’s experience, treatment and USAI

healing. The Swedish Medical Center’s Ballard

The circadian lighting controls and additional

Color Select

Behavioral Health Center in Seattle, Wash. and

biophilic design elements created a sense of

ZGF Architects put this human-centric lighting

normalcy for patients in an unfamiliar place.

theory into practice.

While keeping people’s schedules as routine

The Swedish Medical Center’s Ballard Behavioral Health Center, Seattle

JUDGES’ COMMENTS

“Color tuning and HLC are still in the nascent stage—it’s great to see someone like ZGF diving in, and USAI for having a product that’s advancing the cause. I look forward to hearing more of the long-term results of the work.”

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as possible may not seem revolutionary, it is The facilities leveraged USAI Lighting’s Color

nothing less than life altering for many.

Select circadian lighting technology to rein-

 Visit www.usailighting.com or Circle 303.

force the body’s natural circadian rhythm and keep patients and staff connected to the world outside by mimicking the daily cycle of the sun and moon. Color Select was installed in common spaces where the majority of patients spend awake, and shifted between blue tones in the morning to increase alertness and warmer tones

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APPLICATIONS  TECHNICAL MERIT

CATEGORY: TECHNICAL MERIT

Neon lighting is typical of art decor design, but

pilasters at intervals around the façade.

for practical reasons, we didn’t include it in our iLight

original design, says Marvin Armstrong, principal

“We had never used Plexineon before. It looks

Plexineon

of m-a Architect. However, after initial review

terrific,” says Armstrong. “The overall effect is

of the design, co-collaborators Fresno Housing

really striking. You can see it from the highway.

Authority and TFS Investments, expressed their

The quality of the light is so strong the line

desire to incorporate the look of neon.

work is really good, and the brightness and

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color are just perfect. It doesn’t look overdone; Armstrong and his team found Plexineon, to be

it is just right.”

the product the project needed. “We could get

 Visit www.ilight-tech.com or Circle 304.

essentially the same look as neon, but from a JUDGES’ COMMENTS

 “From a technical perspective, I think the

team did a terrific job replicating the classic neon look without the neon.”

more durable product that uses less energy,” Armstrong says. To get the desired effect, the design team illuminated the sign for the development, as well as horizontal lines along the tops of the buildings, and vertical lines on

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APPLICATIONS  TECHNICAL MERIT

CATEGORY: MARKET LEADERSHIP

Diode LED Website Redesign

CATEGORY: TECHNICAL MERIT This residential installation required not only Diode LED

bright, high-quality white light for an upscale

BLAZE 24V

luxury home, but also long runs in a shallow cove

Home Cove Lighting

space. BLAZE 24V LED Lighting from Diode LED

Diode LED’s user-friendly website is a necessary and accessible resource for its clients, and it includes more than 1400 SKUs, easy to access pages dedicated to customer support and bespoke services, inspiration gallery with links to products, specification sheets, IES files, photometric reports, and LED technology education such as instructional and promotional videos.  Visit www.diodeled.com

delivers a solution with 90 CRI at 200 lm/ft., and long runs up to 33 ft. The final installation reflects JUDGES’ COMMENTS

“From a technical/functional perspective, it does its job.”

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exactly the aesthetic the client envisioned.

Judges’ Comments: “Clean, easy to use and loaded with great information.”

 Visit www.diodeled.com or Circle 302.

Diode LED Catalog

CATEGORY: TECHNICAL MERIT ULTA Beauty needed to refresh 200 stores, with Diode LED

a major lighting renovation at its Detroit, Mich.

Light Guide Panels, Double Blaze 5000K

store location. Plug-and-play power adapters are

Tape Light, ULTA Store Displays

not allowed in some states, so ULTA needed a

Diode LED’s 2018 Catalog includes more than 1,400 SKUs, easy to find product categories, pages dedicated to customer support and bespoke services, inspirational project images, detailed and essential specifications. Website also features comparison guides for easy product evaluation, up-to-date LED education for new customers and instructional and promotional videos for on-demand enrichment.  Visit vww.diodeled.com/catalog-viewer

universal, long-term solution. These projects all JUDGES’ COMMENTS

 “It is a very good use of the technology—

serving a specific, niche, retail need.”

use the new custom tailored Light Guide Panels as well as Double Blaze 5000K Tape Light to illuminate the fit-outs of the make-up store’s latest display design.

Judges’ Comments: “Clean, concise information that’s easy to find. I especially liked how the various products were put in context of actual applications.”

 Visit www.diodeled.com or Circle 301.

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LUMINAIRES  DECORATIVE AND PENDANT

CATEGORY: DECORATIVE/PENDANT

Vode Lighting ZipThree | Ceiling Cable | 707 Winner of a 2017 LIGHTFAIR Most Innovative Product of the Year award, the ZipThree combines two rows of indirect LEDs and one row of direct LEDs. Ideal for ambient, reception, open office and conference room applications, the system comes in a variety of optics including EdgeGlow, an edge-lit detail which creates a floating line of light.  Visit www.vode.com or Circle 300. Judges’ Comments: “A slim and beautiful profile.”

CATEGORY: DOWNLIGHT

USAI Lighting BeveLED Micro CATEGORY: DECORATIVE/PENDANT

CATEGORY: MISC./SPECIALTY

Eureka Lighting

WAC Lighting

Node

Pixels Configurable LED Light Sheet

Synthetic felt formed into hexagonal shapes, the 3D Node allows designers to create their own motif using one or several sets of Nodes, at varying angles. Each 12-ft. node features three, 1W sources; the larger 17-ft. Node features three 2W single sources. Node is recyclable and sound absorbing.  Visit www.eurekalighting.com or Circle 299.

Specifiable, scalable and modifiable in the field, Pixels is a flexible, paper thin, modular luminaire capable of illuminating virtually any surface. From backlighting architectural features and signage to stone, acrylic, glass, mica, etc., the customizable sheets can be tailored for any lighting solution.  Visit www.waclighting.com or Circle 298.

Judges’ Comments: “I really like the modularity, flexibility and playfulness of this luminaire.”

Judges’ Comments: “A sheet approach to LED lighting is exciting.”

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Supporting creative star bursts, edgy linear patterns and innovative circular designs, the BeveLED Micro features a new linear form factor and a minimal jewel-like presence in the ceiling plane. Offering lumens ranging from 8W to 41W, the luminaire casts a guiding light from a small 1.25-in. aperture.  Visit www.usailighting.com or Circle 297. Judges’ Comments: “The fixture design can really lead to creative and unique lighting solutions.”

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INFINILINE X ®

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TUNABLE COLOR MIRROR

Patent pending ENVI-Light is a mirror that previews your true beauty in any light before you arrive to your destination. Tune the adjustment knob to the light temperature you might find yourself; office lighting, home radiance, or even afternoon illumination.

Product Page: www.DiodeLED.com/envi-light

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LUMINAIRES  AREA/EXTERIOR

CATEGORY: AREA/EXTERIOR

Architectural Area Lighting/Hubbell Cypher The Cypher wall sconce offers a wide variety of illumination patterns and finish/color options, and allows users to select any amount of light and a variety of illumination patterns. Controls include dawn-to-dusk photocell, advanced wired or wireless. The “Ghost” fascia feature allows finish materials to be applied directly over the fixture onsite.  Visit www.hubbell.com or Circle 296. Judges’ Comments: “The plethora of options make it a Swiss Army knife.”

CATEGORY: AREA/EXTERIOR

Philips Gardco Pureform LED Site and Area Luminaires In a broad range of form factors and mounting options, the Pureform family of site and area luminaires offers consistency throughout a campus or park setting. Specific optics options vary by fixture, but all offer additional consistency in controls for easier site-wide lighting management.  Visit www.philips.com or Circle 295. Judges’ Comments: “Good quality, multiple options, good technology, good family.”

CATEGORY: AREA/EXTERIOR

HessAmerica

Kim/Hubbell Lighting

PORTAL Illuminating Column

Pavilion Bollard

Offering a slender simplicity and a striking accent to contemporary architecture and open spaces. PORTAL features an anodized aluminum bezel surrounding the aperture creates a jewel-like highlight, while a concealed mounting structure with a flangeless base delivers a graceful transition to grade. Available in 8-ft. or 10-ft. heights.  Visit www.hessamerica.com or Circle 294.

The first bollard fixture to achieve efficacy in excess of 100 delivered LPW and site/area optics with true IES distributions and zero up-light, Pavilion offers 168 styling combinations of the optic, top cap and body; it can also be configured with louvers or diffuse lensing. Shaft rotation is field adjustable.  Visit www.hubbell.com or Circle 293. Judges’ Comments: “Adding options for people on the move and working outside is outstanding.”

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LUMINAIRES  AREA/EXTERIOR

CATEGORY: AREA/EXTERIOR

Cyclone Lighting Zen Distinct by its sophisticated silhouette, the light column provides a uniform illuminance. Available in three lengths—12 ft., 14 ft. and 16 ft.—with two lens module heights—4 ft. and 6ft.—Zen offers a range of five different configurations, all in 8-in. diameter. Completed by the Zen Slim—5-in. diameter bollards and columns—the Zen family consists of a total of nine models with various lengths and light outputs.  Visit www.cyclonelighting.com or Circle 292. Judges’ Comments: “Slim profile is adaptable to a wide range of exterior and landscape designs.”

CATEGORY: AREA/EXTERIOR

Kim/Hubbell Lighting KIM Ouro Exterior Luminaire Engineered to ensure visual continuity, precise illumination, scalable lumen options and true IES distributions, Ouro’s multiple lens options deliver high-visual comfort for pedestrians. Controls include a dawn-to-dusk photocell and wireless solutions.  Visit www.hubbell.com or Circle 291.

CATEGORY: AREA/EXTERIOR

Kim/Hubbell Lighting

Luminis

Wall Director

Scopo

For interior and exterior applications, the Wall Director offers modern styling and is designed exclusively for LED. It features a unique -5 degree to -10-degree lockable tilt adjustment to allow fine-tuning and enhance textural lighting effects and photometric performance. The standard clear lens provides up to 17K delivered lumens at an efficacy range of 95 lm/W to 145 lm/W.  Visit www.hubbell.com or Circle 290. Judges’ Comments: “Simple, yet clean and effective. Great for retrofits.”

Scopo exterior projectors are offered in six models and three diameters, and can be ground-, surfaceor pole-mounted, providing design consistency across a range of exterior applications. Additionally, color-temperature choices range from 2700K to 5000K, and optics options allow for multiple beam spreads.  Visit www.luminis.com or Circle 289. Judges’ Comments: “Interesting, unique outdoor fixture.”

Judges’ Comments: “This fixture is well designed and controllable. You have to like the shape and style.”

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LUMINAIRES  AREA/EXTERIOR

CATEGORY: AREA/EXTERIOR

Insight Lighting Pro-Spot This LED fixture’s thermal design allows for use in ambient temperatures up to 50°C. The unique circuit board design allows for an extraordinary array of white light and color mixing choices, including RGB, RGBW, RGBA and RBG Lime as well as custom CCTs or color combinations. Five mounting options as well as field-installable optical lenses are available.  Visit www.insightlighting.com or Circle 288. Judges’ Comments: “This is a well-designed, high-performance product at a reasonable cost, considering its options and quality.”

CATEGORY: AREA/EXTERIOR

MaxLite MPulse Area Light CATEGORY: AREA/EXTERIOR

CATEGORY: AREA/EXTERIOR

Kreon

SELUX

Wabi

Exelia LED (with GEN5)

A versatile external spotlight designed to provide architectural accent lighting to buildings. The LED light source is contained within the fully directional and lockable light head that can be fixed to walls or attached to an optional ground post. An optional glare-prevention cylinder can be employed to improve light control.  Visit www.kreon.com or Circle 287. Judges’ Comments: “A very good-looking product.”

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With its proprietary GEN5 optics design, the Exelia column provides exterior illumination in four available distribution patterns, all with no uplighting. Lighting packages are available enabling up to 12,000 delivered lumens.  Visit www.selux.us or Circle 286. Judges’ Comments: “Interesting offering of distributions from an illuminated column— plus back light control.”

Designed with visual comfort optics and elegant aesthetics in mind, the Area Light is offered in a range of lumen packages and distribution types to address a variety of applications. Select models feature patent-pending optics that distribute light through a non-pixelated source, resulting in uniform and glare-free illumination.  Visit www.maxlite.com or Circle 285. Judges’ Comments: “For products like this one, glare is a huge issue—if the manufacturer claims they have solved this through their patented technology, that’s a good achievement.”

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LUMINAIRES  DOWNLIGHTS

CATEGORY: DOWNLIGHTS

Luminis Oculus The high output and long life of the Oculus exterior downlight are both the result of a proprietary, engineered heat sink that uses the luminaire’s shape to maximize thermal performance. The fully adjustable light module offers 360-degree rotation and a 30-degree tilt angle to put light right where it is needed.  Visit www.luminis.com or Circle 284. Judges’ Comments: “Many specifiers in the field have been asking for a product like this—glad to have this available.”

CATEGORY: DOWNLIGHTS

Intense Lighting

No. 8 Lighting

Gotham/Acuity Brands

MX Nine Degree

804-S

EVO High Lumen Downlights

This TIR optic improves upon already outstanding performance and efficiency by reaching over 24,000 CBCP per 16W. The MX family is designed with field-changeable LED modules that can be accessed from beneath the ceiling and removed via a simple, quick connect.  Visit www.intenselighting.com or Circle 283. Judges’ Comments: “The addition of very tight beam narrow optics is something that has been lacking in most LED luminaires before. This is a step forward.”

This universal housing is IC-rated for direct contact with standard or spray-foam thermal insulation, and is the starting point for a modular system that includes five different lamping options and multiple trim and finish options. Designers can mix and match lamping and finishes to meet their projects’ needs.  Visit www.8lighting.com or Circle 282. Judges’ Comments: “Nice product for a tough application area—this is a ton of optical choices.”

Available up to 17,500 lm to enable downlighting in higher ceilings, Evo extracts these higher lumens from smaller 6-in. apertures while controlling aperture brightness—the Bounding Ray reflector design eliminates all bottom up flash in the reflector. The efficient flared pin heat sink takes up significantly less plenum height and surround vs. comparable high-lumen downlights. The downlight can be specified with a new nLightAir platform.  Visit www.gothamlighting.acuitybrands.com or Circle 281. Judges’ Comments: “The initial design/concept/ ease of use is great.”

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ARCSYSTEM LUMINAIRES Broadcast quality, commercial punch

A 2018 Architectural SSL PIA winner, the ArcSystem family of luminaires provide powerful LED lighting for auditoriums, retail and commercial installations. • 100-277 volt operating range • Fade to Warm dimming • UL924 Emergency Listed • DMX/RDM and wireless control options • 2700K, 3000K, 3500K, 4000K and 5000K color temperature options

ArcSystem was central to San Jose McEnery Convention Center’s recent lighting upgrade. Learn more about the installation that won “Project of the Year” from APWA’s Silicon Valley Chapter at bit.ly/ArcSystem-SanJose

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LUMINAIRES  DOWNLIGHTS

CATEGORY: DOWNLIGHTS

Juno/Acuity Brands FlexConnect with micrOptix IP67 rated, FlexConnect is small and configurable, allowing it to be used both indoors and outdoors for wall grazing, wall washing, indirect lighting or accent lighting. Micro-sized optics in 15-degree spot, 20 × 45-degree oval or asymmetric distributions reside on a flexible platform allowing it to fit in very tight spaces and produce light distributions with long throw distances.  Visit www.acuitybrands.com or Circle 280. Judges’ Comments: “The optics is the story ... very nice!”

CATEGORY: DOWNLIGHTS

Gotham/Acuity Brands

DMF Lighting

ELEMENT/Tech Lighting

MYO

DRD5S Ultra Thin Surface Mount LED

Reflections Retrofit Downlights

Providing multiple, individually controllable light distributions from a small-scaled form, MYO is available in 1, 2 or 3 lamp models with white or black trims. It produces up to 1500 lm/lamp, or up to 4500 lm/fixture with beam spreads ranging from 15 to 50 degrees in round or oval distributions. Each lamp can be individually aimed, dimmed, turned on/ off and fitted with a wall wash kicker or brightness control/beam sharpening snoot or hex cell louver.  Visit www.acuitybrands.com or Circle 279. Judges’ Comments: “In this age of design, varieties of options are critical for a successful LED product. This product offers a myriad of solutions within a small form factor.”

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The DRD5S redefines what is possible for a surface mount downlight. The ultra-thin DRD5S matches the elegance of a high-end recessed downlight, yet is more versatile because it can fit more applications, even those with limited plenum space. With a cutting-edge optoelectronic design, the DRD5S delivers the pure, smooth illumination that transforms spaces while disappearing into them. When paired with the SurfaceFrame, the DRD5S installs into just 2 in. of plenum space and meets the requirements of your most demanding environment.  Visit www.dmflighting.com or Circle 278.

Providing an easy-to-install retrofit option with added design flair, ELEMENT Reflections Retrofit Downlights upgrades standard 6-in. recessed incandescent units to LED standards while also adding architectural detailing to the ceiling plane. Indirect illumination shines upward into each fixture’s molded dome, available in five subtle patterns.  Visit www.element-lighting.com or Circle 277. Judges’ Comments: “I love this product offering. It is unique, beautiful, and thoughtful in combining both decorative and task lighting.”

Judges’ Comments: “The appearance is attractive.”

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WINNER

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NO. 8 LIGHTING IS HONORED TO BE A RECIPIENT OF THE PRODUCT INNOVATION AWARD FOR OUR 804S LOW-PROFILE LED RECESSED FIXTURE, AND OUR NEXT GENERATION MPT2 LED MONOPOINT.

At only 4” high, the 804S LowProfile LED recessed downlight fits into tight ceiling spaces without 4” 5” sacrificing style, functionality, 10” 14” or performance. With Warm Dim capability, the available LED lamp module options include: adjustable, fixed, or wall wash—plus a combination of 18 interchangeable beam spread options, and 3 color filtering lenses. The 804S is the total winning package, delivering precisiontuned recessed LED lighting with 0-45° aiming through beautifully crafted trim plates offered in five popular designer finishes.

1- 1/2”

The versatile surface-mount MPT2 LED Monopoint delivers next generation performance and design in a clean, modern LED solution that adapts to any ceiling environment—an excellent choice for sloped ceiling architecture. With 320° rotation, and 110° tilt, the MPT2 provides precise LED illumination that can be customized—like our recessed LED products—through a variety of interchangeable beam spread, beam enhancing, or color filtering lenses. Available with integral or remote driver, four stem length options, five designer finishes, and Warm Dim capability, the MPT2 LED Monopoint is a winner in surface-mount LED lighting technology.

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LUMINAIRES  TRACK, LINEAR

CATEGORY: TRACK

Lumenpulse Group M3 Projector The M3 Projector pairs the familiar, natural feeling of dimmed incandescents with efficacies up to 113 lm/W and the long lifespan of LED light sources. The fixture’s dynamic lighting capabilities, including tunable white options, are available in designs suited for both single- and double-channel tracks.  Visit www.lumenpulse.com or Circle 276. Judges’ Comments: “Quite a well-designed fixture in all categories—the beam selections alone are desirable.”

CATEGORY: TRACK

CATEGORY: LINEAR/AMBIENT

Lucifer Lighting Co.

Lighting Services, Inc.

Finelite

Track

CONTROLTrack

H04 Open

Available in surface or recessed options, this track system is available in two fixture sizes, resulting in increased design options, especially beneficial for smaller spaces and lower ceilings. The thoughtful design hides all adjustment mechanisms and power supplies within the track itself, for clean lines and no visual clutter. Uniform beam options of 15°, 25°, 40° and 60° are available.  Visit www.luciferlighting.com or Circle 275. Judges’ Comments: “A very nice, sleek, simple look. The field-changeable optics are great.”

CONTROLTrack is a continuous slot track system for dynamically controlling fixtures through various wired protocols, including DMX, DALI, Lutron EcoSystem and up to two zones of 0-10V control. Constructed of heavy-duty 0.07 extruded aluminum, it is available in nominal 4-ft., 8-ft. and 12-ft. lengths, in black, white or silver finishes. It can be mounted directly to any horizontal/vertical surface or suspended from a surface by field cuttable stainless steel cables or steel stems.  Visit www.lightingservicesinc.com or Circle 274. Judges’ Comments: “This is a very new concept. I like it!”

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The HO4 delivers high-performance, comfortable and direct illumination. Displaying a fully-illuminated open interior, HO4 features a rectilinear reflector that provides depth and uniformity of light. Widespread, asymmetric and top glow options are available. Pendant lengths start at of 2-ft. and increase in 1-ft. increments, with 12-ft. maximum section lengths. It comes with a 10-year warranty.  Visit www.finelite.com or Circle 273. Judges’ Comments: “Sleek designs are appreciated by most architects. This luminaire houses all the drivers and batteries in a compact profile/housing. That’s a plus.”

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www.osram.us/smartnetwork

Light is advanced Smart buildings start with smart lighting The SensiLUM™ Wireless Integrated Sensor offers an ulltra compact, feature-rich solution that enables occupancy detection, daylight harvesting and luminaire-specific data extraction utilizing DEXAL™ Technology. This sensor is the building block of tomorrow's smart networks, ideal for smart building applications when paired with the ENCELIUM® EXTEND System. For more information, please visit www.osram.us/smartnetwork

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LUMINAIRES  GRAZER/WALL WASHER/COVE, DOWNLIGHTS, LINEAR/AMBIENT

CATEGORY: GRAZER/WALL WASHER/COVE

MODA Light MODA Mini Graze Based on the Mini Cove, a 2016 PIA winner, the Mini Graze fits a 30 × 100 grazing optic into a package that’s only 1.3125-in. tall. With output as high as 1,000 lm/ft., the fixtures can be specified in lengths from 6 in. to 8 ft., with a color rendering index of 95 as standard. Both the driver and lamp board offer plug-in convenience should future maintenance be required.  Visit www.modalight.com or Circle 272. Judges’ Comments: “Nice looking product, technically and aesthetically.”

CATEGORY: DOWNLIGHTS

Juno/Acuity Brands

DMF Lighting

Alphabet Lighting/LEDRA Brands

Indy Shallow Profile Hyperbolic SilentCeiling 4-in. Downlight

OneFrame System LED Downlight

VECTOR Downlight

Only 2-in. in depth, the 4 in. downlight fits into the tightest of plenum spaces and under plenum obstructions. Despite its ultra-shallow profile, there is no compromise to the optical performance or room side appearance as compared to the standard depth product, without sacrificing source shielding, visual cut-off and aperture luminance to attain their shallower depth. From below the ceiling, it appears identical to the standard depth fixtures, providing outstanding 45-degree visual cut-off.  Visit www.acuitybrands.com or Circle 271. Judges’ Comments: “It is nice to see the technology being used to reduce housing height.”

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Easy to specify, install and maintain, the OneFrame System reimagines layered lighting for residential and commercial projects, and it meets the performance, flexibility and cost demands of today’s projects. The system includes high performance downlighting, emergency lighting, and stringent fire and efficiency ratings. Change from flood to spot, from aimable to wall wash, lumen or color characteristics, or trim shape and style—even after installation, without compromises.  Visit www.dmflighting.com or Circle 270.

The VECTOR Downlight uses molecular reorientation to produce an electronically controlled variable LCD lens, can fully tilt and has an attractive trim in a variety of colors. It integrates Human Centric Solar Spectral LED, as well as smart XIM modules with iBeacon technology and near flawless color consistency and quality.  Visit www.ledrabrands.com or Circle 269. Judges’ Comments: “This is a great product for flexibility in the field, with a wide variety of lumen packages available.”

Judges’ Comments: “Flexible system with good options.”

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WELL-LIT = WELL BEING. Finally, zero-blue, sleep-friendly light that looks as good as it feels.

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LUMINAIRES  GRAZER/WALL WASHER/COVE

CATEGORY: GRAZER/WALL WASHER/COVE

Insight Lighting D2 Series Wall Sconce This high-performance, asymmetric indirect lighting fixture is suited for high-ceiling interior, exterior and natatorium applications. Available in two sizes and three distinct shapes, the D2 Series combines the simple industrial design elements allow for long-lasting efficiency even in the most difficult environments.  Visit www.insightlighting.com or Circle 268. Judges’ Comments: “I love that there are three slightly different shapes offered for this fixture. Overall, very thoughtful design.”

CATEGORY: GRAZER/WALL WASHER/COVE

The Lighting Quotient Elliptipar S112 Linear LED Wall Washer CATEGORY: GRAZER/WALL WASHER/COVE

CATEGORY: GRAZER/WALL WASHER/COVE

Insight Lighting

Litecontrol/Hubbell Lighting

C5X

SAE201

This elegant, asymmetric wall-wash luminaire measures just 1.125-in. × 2.14-in., but delivers up to 130 lm/W. Enriched with torsion-held internal hinges, a micro-blade louver and optional machine polished end caps, it’s available in 2, 3, 4 and 8-ft. lengths.  Visit www.insightlighting.com or Circle 267.

This concealed cove luminaire features an adjustable beam angle that can be manipulated among seven settings pre- or post-installation. The fixture ensures verifiable wattage, and features Hubbell’s SpectraSync color tuning technology.  Visit www.hubbell.com or Circle 266.

Judges’ Comments:“A very attractive design paired with high-efficacy performance (and) an impressive range of mounting options.”

Judges’ Comments: “An exceptional tunable range, the wide adjustability of the optic is fantastic for dialing the needs of particular cove dimensions.”

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Proprietary refractive optics in the Elliptipar S112 linear fixture create an asymmetric distribution for illuminating vertical surfaces evenly, from top to bottom. Available in lengths from 2 ft. to 6 ft., with longer custom lengths available, the fixture also can be specified for ceiling-surface, pendant, wall or cable mounting. Programmable drivers allow creation of specific lighting power density levels.  Visit www.thelightingquotient.com or Circle 265. Judges’ Comments: “Sleek, sexy product with superior optics. Nice new addition.”

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THE WIRELESS LIGHTING CONTROL S YS TEM FIT FOR A CONTENDER. When the Chicago Cubs needed a new lighting control system for their Clubhouse, they chose Audacy.® Together we developed a customized, app-driven solution that allows the Cubs to create custom lightscapes that can easily shift between day, night and celebration settings. With rock-solid tech support long after install, plus cost and energy savings well into the future, Audacy is the simple, easy way to take lighting control to the next level. “The Audacy system has given us flexibility even beyond the original scope of the project.” - Carl Rice, Vice President, Wrigley Field Restoration and Expansion SEE WHAT AUDACY CAN DO FOR YOU AT AUDACYWIRELESS.COM

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LUMINAIRES  DECORATIVE AND PENDANTS

CATEGORY: DECORATIVE/PENDANT

Vibia Algorithm Made from configurations of light globes suspended at different heights and anchored to the ceiling via a floating tubular steel structure, Algorithm has been described as an elegant visual composition of the luminaire. The system’s individual orbs are manufactured from blown glass with a striated concentric pattern that creates a translucent and constantly changing lighting effect.  Visit www.vibia.com or Circle 264. Judges’ Comments: “Very delicate and interesting product that allows for multiple shapes and curves.”

CATEGORY: DECORATIVE/PENDANT

Eureka Lighting Sail Made from a single piece of folded metal to achieve its unique, sail-looking shape, Sail’s ultra-thin OLED light source appears to be weightless, but is actually suspended from the ceiling with steel aircraft cables. It is available in white or black fine-textured powered coated finish.  Visit www.eurekalighting.com or Circle 263.

CATEGORY: DECORATIVE/PENDANT

METEOR Lighting

Lumenpulse Group

220W Atria Series 10-in. Cylinder Downlight

Cylinder

With an output of up to 25,000 lm, the 220W Atria 10-in. cylinder downlight is especially suited for mounting heights of 25 to 75 ft., offering a streamlined profile that fits easily into both new and retrofit applications. Replacing 400W to 500W metal halide fixtures, this luminaire incorporates an optical design that reduces glare and offers a 35-degree cut-off angle.  Visit www.meteor-lighting.com or Circle 262. Judges’ Comments: “Good efficacy, CRI and CCT options.”

In four sizes and with a broad array of optics, color choices, accessories and control options, the architectural Cylinder family of point-source projectors can be customized to fit a range of applications. Plus, a spring-loaded mechanism allows for in-thefield swapping of optics and accessories, as requirements shift over time.  Visit www.lumenpulse.com or Circle 261. Judges’ Comments: “Really clean physical design and excellent options top it off with great life and efficacy.”

Judges’ Comments: “Here’s not only an OLED fixture, here’s one that looks spectacular.”

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LUMINAIRES  DECORATIVE AND PENDANTS

CATEGORY: DECORATIVE/PENDANT

Artemide Alphabet of Light Suspension Available in standard linear and circular models in a variety of sizes, the simple geometric shapes can be arranged to enhance the architecture of a space. Its minimal presence encourages creative arrangement and gives endless design possibilities. The round and linear elements, available in two diameters, can be separated into modules to join the elements together according to different angles.  Visit www.artemide.net or Circle 260. Judges’ Comments: “The luminous tube available in round or straight shapes is pretty impressive.”

CATEGORY: DECORATIVE/PENDANT

Nordeon USA Stormbell Designed with a broad range of architectural, retail, hospitality and institutional applications in mind, the Stormbell configurable pendant system offers two housing options, three polycarbonate shade finishes and a broad range of optional accessories. Additionally, specifiers can choose from two lumen packages and the ability to add high-CRI LEDs.  Visit www.nordeon-usa.com or Circle 259. Judges’ Comments: “Simple and elegant design for a pendant-mounted downlight.”

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CATEGORY: DECORATIVE/PENDANT

Tech Lighting

Eureka Lighting

Hex Pendant

Prince

In 24-in. and 36-in. diameters, the Hex pendant fixture is designed for spaces requiring larger lighting solutions. Integrated LED light streams through its honeycomb shape, creating interesting shadow effects. The fixture is available in matte black and matte white finishes.  Visit www.techlighting.com or Circle 258.

A linear LED light source softly diffused through thick machined glass produces both even and non-glaring illumination. Prince can be easily installed with its hook system, and provides a uniform and efficient 17W output with standard 0-10V or phase dimming.  Visit www.eurekalighting.com or Circle 257.

Judges’ Comments: “A very good-looking and thoughtfully, designed fixture.”

Judges’ Comments: “Design and electronics are well integrated in this luminaire for high performance.”

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CATEGORY: COMPONENTS/LIGHT SOURCES

Diode LED INFINILINE X 120V Strip Light Leveraging advanced technology, this driver-less linear lighting product offers runs of up to 200 ft. Available as a plug-and-play or hardwire dimmable version in customizable lengths, the LED integrates easily with any architectural or landscape design for a cost effective, hassle-free installation.  Visit www.diodeled.com or Circle 256. Judges’ Comments: “It should make cost and installation less of a hurdle.”

CATEGORY: COMPONENTS

MODA LIGHT

MODA BRIDGE DMX

MODA PHOSPHOR

MODA SYNERGY

Building upon its BRIDGE product, which won a PIA award last year, MODA has introduced a BRIDGE DMZ which converts DMX512 to an ELV signal. This eliminates the need to buy expensive DMX-enabled fixtures as low-cost white light or colored light fixtures can now be dimmed with DMX. Wiring is easy, installation is fast and fixture costs are kept to a minimum.  Visit www.modalight.com or Circle 255.

Emerging from MODA’s R&D efforts in experimenting with color temperatures, a sweet spot of 96 to 98 CRI is producing enhanced reds, blues and greens which no longer look muddy. With outstanding clarity and great R1-R9 and TM30 values, perhaps the most dramatic offering is a 6500K which does not contain the standard spaceship blue hue and therefore can be used in high-end lighting designs.  Visit www.modalight.com or Circle 254.

Judges’ Comments: “This is a major step forward for designers and installers, as fixture costs are low, enabling applications to have control without having the heavy price tag attached to it.”

Judges’ Comments: “The designers passion for good color rendering is without question. I like the concept and the resulting product.”

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Designed as a small control board mounted below a lamp board, the SYNERGY does an AC to DC conversion, but as power increases or decreases from an ELV dimmer, the board shifts power around the lamp board from one series to another. This allows the fixture to dim from 100% to 0.5%, coupled with a soft on and soft off fixtures dim to 0%. The upshot is the LEDs are controlled without a driver, dimming chip, microprocessor and firmware.  Visit www.modalight.com or Circle 253. Judges’ Comments: “Positively the best advancement in LED control!”

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he evolution of the handrail point source from Wagner Architectural Systems has performance that leverages the latest LED technology and manufacturing techniques. This USA engineered and manufactured luminaire is designed for pathway, stair and ramp illumination. The Lumenpod 28 provides a flush-profile architectural solution with push-in installation. Let us help you make a great entrance.

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LUMINAIRES  COMPONENTS AND LIGHT SOURCES

CATEGORY: COMPONENTS

OSRAM Opto Semiconductors

OPTOTRONIC Programmable LED Driver with DEXAL Technology Leveraging the benefits of DEXAL technology, this intra-luminaire interface enables bi-directional communications between the driver and fixture-integrated component. This means that driver provides exact luminaire-specific data—including power consumption, temperature profile, operating hours and diagnostics—to light management systems.  Visit www.osram.com or Circle 252. Judges’ Comments: “Excellent step forward.”

CATEGORY: COMPONENTS

Crestron Electronics

Lumileds

Hubbell Control Solutions

SolarSync (GLS-LCCT)

Matrix Platform Integrated Light Guides

NX Distributed Intelligence

Designed to analyze the color temperature of the ambient light and direct the indoor lighting to automatically match the detected color when mounted outdoors or in an area exposed to plenty of natural light, the SolarSync daylight sensor features a correlated color temperature and luminous intensity meter. For example, the sensor can match the color and intensity of the sunlight throughout the day or create artistic lighting scenes.  Visit www.crestron.com or Circle 251. Judges’ Comments: “Introducing sensors that can better influence how users take advantage of tunable white product is important.”

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Leveraging ultra-thin, non-pixelated light emission and controllable light distribution, these integrated light guides soften high-intensity LED pixels, thereby lending visual comfort. In other words, the luminaires effectively minimize pixelation which produces more visually pleasing light and enhanced ambiance.  Visit www.lumileds.com or Circle 250. Judges’ Comments: “This could be a very tech forward system. The driver on board concept, certainly, could be game changing.”

The system connects luminaires, room controllers, panels, occupancy sensors, photocells, wall switches, relays and dimmers through a singular platform that can scale from a single standalone luminaire-based control, to building-wide networking. Available as a wired, wireless or hybrid deployment, the system simplifies installation, leverages functionality and is capable of automatic self-configuration.  Visit www.hubbell.com or Circle 249. Judges’ Comments: “Promising, and definitely leaning toward cutting edge”

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LUMINAIRES  COMPONENTS AND LIGHT SOURCES

CATEGORY: COMPONENTS

Hubbell Control Solutions SpectraSync Available in dim to warm, tunable white or ”scheduled” white options, the SpectraSync software utilizes a single driver strategy with flexible control options. Occupants can control the space based on the needs of the application, specific activities throughout the day or user defined preferences.  Visit www.hubbell.com or Circle 248. Judges’ Comments: “It brings color tuning and circadian lighting patterns into windowless spaces.”

CATEGORY: COMPONENTS

OSRAM Opto Semiconductors

SYLVANIA

OSCONIQ P 2226 Hyper Red

OSLON Square Hyper Red

SMART+ Bluetooth A19 Filament Soft White Lamp

Responding to market demand in the horticulture market for inter-lighting, Osram developed a lower radiant output, mid-power LED to provide illumination within the plant canopy. By using LEDs with different wavelengths, commercial growers can control each individual stage of plant growth. Case in point, at a wavelength of 660nm, the new OSCONIQ P 2226 Hyper Red version provides the key wavelength to enable plant photosynthesis.  Visit www.osram.com or Circle 247.

As part of Osram’s colored wavelength selections for the horticulture market, the OSLON Square Hyper Red is a 2-WLED with improved emission characteristics, higher optical power and impressive corrosion resistance. Together with the deep blue (450 nm) and far red (730 nm) versions, the OSLON family covers the entire spectrum of light to drive high photosynthetic efficiency and controlled plant morphology and flowering.  Visit www.osram.com or Circle 246.

Judges’ Comments: “Massive advancement in red LEDs.”

Judges’ Comments: “Excellent advancements in colors now used for therapy and horticulture.”

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Giving off a soft, ambient light and lending an elegant design touch to pendant lights, table and floor lamps, the lamp is compatible with the Apple HomeKit, enabling users to pre-set lighting levels, or use Siri voice control to switch or dim lights.  Visit www.sylvania.com or Circle 245. Judges’ Comments: “Very clean and crisp-looking product with great optical focus.”

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The choice for color has never been more black and white.

There are architectural and entertainment lighting designs where optimal color isn’t just a luxury—it’s an absolute necessity. Fortunately, our LUXEON Color LED Family is up to the challenge. With the most complete spectrum of colors—from Red, Green, Blue to even Lime—and an unmatched quality of light, LUXEON Color LEDs are the clear choice. When color matters, look to LUXEON Color LEDs to make your boldest designs shine. Visit lumileds.com/color to learn more.

LUMILEDS ILLUMINATION LEDs LUXEON HIGH POWER LEDs • LUXEON MID POWER LEDs • LUXEON CoB LEDs • LUXEON COLOR LEDs • MATRIX PLATFORM

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CATEGORY: COMPONENTS

Hubbell Control Solutions PowerHUBB The enterprise-level PoE control platform seamlessly integrates luminaires, sensors, user interfaces and software to create a scalable intelligent building control solution. By addressing device input-output requirements, the system is ideal in environments where industry standards are fluid.  Visit www.hubbell.com or Circle 244. Judges’ Comments: “Its PoE compatibility may make it workable with a wider range of products.”

CATEGORY: COMPONENTS/LIGHT SOURCES

CATEGORY: COMPONENTS

SYLVANIA

Fulham

OSRAM

ULTRA LED RT5/6 Commercial Series Select Recessed Downlight Kit

HotSpot EZ Exit

OPTOTRONIC Intelligent Programmable Compact LED Driver

Easy to program flex strips include Apple HomeKit Bluetooth capabilities, allowing users a range of indirect scenes, color combinations and adjustable white temperature options.  Visit www.sylvania.com or Circle 243. Judges’ Comments: “The ability to flip a switch to adjust output, and a second, to select color temperature is very clever, especially for large projects.”

Seamlessly integrating into the ceiling plane, with no need for bug eye fixtures, EZ Exists is an aesthetic LED emergency lighting solution. Featuring a 1-in. wide LED module mounted on an aluminum strip with an integrated lens, the product is installed in place of an existing bar of T-grid ceiling. In addition, an emergency driver with an integrated battery delivers 17W for at least 90 minutes, for up to 2885 lm of emergency illumination.  Visit www.fulham.com or Circle 242.

Osram’s latest OPTOTRONIC driver features auxiliary output voltage that can be programmed for 12V/20V/24V, and has the ability to power fixture integrated sensors, including occupancy sensors and photocells. Additional programmable features include dim to off, CA T-24 compliance, true 1% dimmable, end-of-life indication and soft start.  Visit www.osram.com or Circle 241. Judges’ Comments: “Nice driver.”

Judges’ Comments: “A clever, unobtrusive approach to emergency lighting requirements.”

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LUMINAIRES  MISC./SPECIALTY

CATEGORY: MISC./SPECIALTY

Lighting Services Inc. BP Mini Image Projector Series A compact, architecturally designed image projector featuring 360-degree gate rotation, true-E size gobo projection, three-plane cool-touch shutters, lockable zoom lenses and 10,000-CBCP capabilities, it’s ideal for medium throw applications. It features an integral drop-in accessory cartridge for projection of steel templates and glass gobos, as well as a front accessory holder for gel media.  Visit www.lightingservicesinc.com or Circle 240. Judges’ Comments: “Nicely designed. It responds to complex functional needs in thought-out ways.”

CATEGORY: MISC./SPECIALTY

METEOR LIGHTING

No. 8 Lighting

600W Tetriss W+RGB Modular Luminaire

Monopoint Gen2

The 600-W Tetriss W+RGB can be configured with any combination of white and RGB modules on a single fixture with a single control system. Three-, six-, and nine-module configurations are available, and each three-module unit can rotate 60 degrees for better aiming. The fixtures are also wet-location listed and feature an IP65 rating for exterior use.  Visit www.meteor-lighting.com or Circle 239. Judges’ Comments: “The engineering looks solid, as does the performance.”

As an update of a 2014 PIA winning design, the new Monopoint is a sleek, feature-packed fixture with 18 available beam spreads, three lumen packages and five finishes. Designed for surface mounting, the fixture also can be ordered with a universal track adapter for greater flexibility.  Visit www.8lighting.com or Circle 238. Judges’ Comments: “This is a very nice product with a wide offering of optics.”

CATEGORY: MISC./SPECIALTY

Diode LED ENVI-Light Color Tunable Mirror Tunable color replicates the color and beauty of full spectrum sunlight, simply by tuning the knob to the light temperature, be it office lighting or home radiance. ENVI-Light uses a mirror of STARPHIRE glass for amazing clarity and superb color fidelity.  Visit www.diodeled.com or Circle 237. Judges’ Comments: “I have to give them credit for being the first to market with a make-up mirror that tunes for customized make-up applications.”

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LUMINAIRES  MISC./SPECIALTY

CATEGORY: MISC./SPECIALTY

SELUX Corp. M60 Wet Location Available in linear runs of any length, the M60 Wet Location luminaire features a unique, snap-on gasketed lens, which seals the lens against moisture intrusion. The design creates illuminated joints and allows for lens expansion and contraction in outdoor settings. Optics choices include asymmetric and batwing options.  Visit www.selux.us or Circle 236. Judges’ Comments: “Gasketed, snap-on lens to maintain wet-location integrity is something unique about this product.”

CATEGORY: MISC./SPECIALTY

R&B Wagner

Kenall Manufacturing

Focal Point

Lumenpod

Indigo-Clean MDLIC6 Series 6-in. downlight

Covert Lite

Point-source Lumenpods are designed for installation into standard architectural handrails, offering dimmable illumination for stairs and pathways. Light sources are protected behind an impact-resistant polycarbonate lens, and inside an IP68 enclosure that withstands dust, dirt and heavy rains. Lighting color options include four standard whites and four standard hues, including wildlife amber.  Visit www.wagnerarchitectural.com or Circle 235. Judges’ Comments: “A clever, discreet approach to exterior stairway lighting.”

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The MDLIC6 is a dual-mode luminaire incorporating a dual-technology occupancy sensor that provides an effortless transition between white ambient mode while the room is in use, and 405-nm Indigo disinfection mode when the room is not. Designed specifically for reducing harmful bacteria in hospital patient bathrooms, it provides clinical-grade control of C.difficile, helping to prevent harmful bacteria from spreading to the patient room.  Visit www.indigo-clean.com or Circle 234.

Covert Lite is a petite cove light that provides strong, even illumination. Providing design flexibility with individual units, continuous runs and the ability to create patterns, it is ideal for installation in drywall and grid ceilings and compatible with pre-engineered cove ceilings as well. With a frosted acrylic lens and a low profile (only 2.02-in. height), it is ideal for lobbies, hospitality areas, healthcare applications and more.  Visit www.focalpointlights.com or Circle 233.

Judges’ Comments: “This product is truly using LEDs to their fullest potential.”

Judges’ Comments: “This luminaire takes a thoughtful design approach to reducing harsh cut off lines we see in LED cove systems today. Nice offering of CTs and lumen outputs.”

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Finelite E2 Linear and Configuration Providing great light output with a minimalist shape, E2 Indirect/Direct Linear uses easy-to-install power supply boxes and power suspension cable, enabling independent control of the uplight and downlight. With a minimalist architectural profile, the E2 is equipped with a slender power suspension cable and multiple driver location options. Available with 3-in. canopy options. Up to 108 lm/W.  Visit www.finelite.com or Circle 232. Judges’ Comments: “The proportions and uplight/ downlight are good. It seems to be a well-designed product.”

CATEGORY: MISC./SPECIALTY

Focal Point

Griven USA

Hubbell Healthcare Solutions

Apollo 8 LED

EKLIPSE

Remedi

Designed for patient rooms, Apollo 8 frees valuable ceiling space to accommodate lifts and other critical patient equipment when paired alongside a patient bed. Symmetrical light distribution is achieved with the stacked 2-lamp ambient/exam optic. At 8-in. wide, it does not overwhelm the ceiling or patient with large luminous surfaces. Optional low wattage LEDs deliver amiable reading, chart and night light options integrated or in a separate housing.  Visit www.focalpointlights.com or Circle 231. Judges’ Comments: “A good solution that blends into the environment.”

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EKLIPSE is a compact LED effects luminaire for the inner frames of fenestration or similar elements. Measuring less than 7-in. wide × 4-in. deep, the 2-in. tall luminaire blends unobtrusively into the background. Four high-power LEDs combined with specialized optics produce an ultra-narrow, 180-degree elliptical beam with little spill.  Visit www.griven-usa.com or Circle 230.

For healthcare facilities, the Remedi bed light delivers ambient, reading and examination functions without mechanically adjusting the luminaire. A unique design balances visual comfort and high- quality illumination, optimizes ease of use and time, reduces safety risks, and is simple to install and service.  Visit www.hubbell.com or Circle 229.

Judges’ Comments: “Well-designed optics for highlighting windows and balconies.”

Judges’ Comments: “A well-thought-out solution that considers the lighting needs of multiple healthcare users, including patients, doctors and nurses.”

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CATEGORY: LINEAR/AMBIENT

LF Illumination GlowSTX Linear & Accent Lighting System A suspended miniature dimmable LED system comprised of configurable linear elements, connectors and accents, its available in lengths up to 8 ft. Angle-adjustable nodes bridge elements together; the system also has the ability to isolate the elements via hidden integral multi-circuit switches that allow for separated control zones.  Visit www.lfillumination.com or Circle 228. Judges’ Comments: “The flexibility allows for the creation of triangles, squares, rectangles—virtually any kind of layout imaginable.”

CATEGORY: LINEAR/AMBIENT

Tech Lighting Span Linear Suspension CATEGORY: LINEAR/AMBIENT

CATEGORY: LINEAR/AMBIENT

Nulite Lighting

ALW

Sero

SuperPlane 4 Recessed

With an efficacy rating of 135 lm/W the Sero linear luminaire also offers soft, direct/indirect lighting without use of reflectors, louvers, light guides or lenses. The unique geometric form also creates a sense of mystery, with a central void that forces the question—where is the light coming from?  Visit www.nulite-lighting.com or Circle 227.

A super slot luminaire offering seamless illumination up to 250 ft., a no-glare UGR rating of 10 in typical applications, and multiple output options up to 1200 lm/ft., the 4-in.-wide source features proprietary optics that distribute, diffuse and deliver uninterrupted illumination.  Visit www.alwusa.com or Circle 226.

Judges’ Comments: “Excellent overall product design and performance. Bravo.”

Judges’ Comments: “Upper end of the performance package for this type of LED luminaire.”

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The ultra-thin design of Span incorporates edge-lit technology to illuminate its two angled planes of frosted glass as though the light is coming from thin air. At 4.5-in. high and 46-in. wide, the fixture is scaled for many dining room, conference room and hospitality applications. Available in satin nickel and matte black finishes.  Visit www.techlighting.com or Circle 225. Judges’ Comments: “A very creative approach to edge-lit technology.”

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The SenScape SPG18 series is a sealed, low-profile luminaire designed for parking structures, canopies and low-bay applications. This slim, aestheticallypleasing design provides the best lumens-per-watt and uplight combination available, and the IP65 rating protects the units from dust, dirt, debris and water.  Visit www.kenall.com or Circle 224.

Catalog ETC’s inaugural Architectural Project Portfolio takes readers on a tour of six high-profile installations that highlight the depth of control, ease of use and beautiful light that are hallmarks of an ETC project. The portfolio showcases premier installations with clarity and detail.  Visit www.etcconnect.com

Judges’ Comments: “The slim profile is nice for a parking application, as is the daylighting option.”

Judges’ Comments: “The project portfolio is excellent—a very useful and inspirational tool.”

CATEGORY: HI/LO BAY

CATEGORY: COMPONENTS/LIGHT SOURCES

CATEGORY: LINEAR/AMBIENT

Flex Lighting Solutions

ETC

Focal Point

Essentials Series LED High Bay

ArcSystem FTW

Seem 1 Direct/Indirect

The Essentials Series 4.0 LED High Bay delivers performance, quality and versatility in both lowand high-bay applications. Designed with a higher efficacy and thermal management for ambient temperatures up to 65°C, the Essentials Series 4.0 provides reliability and lumen maintenance with a low TCO. The luminaire features a rotatable outer modules to optimize the light distribution and provide the highest flexibility to lighting designers, installers and end-users.  Visit www.flexlightingsolutions.com or Circle 223. Judges’ Comments: “Making the high-bay luminaire more versatile and adaptable to multiple conditions and requirements.”

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The ArcLamp, AKA “the inconspicuous LED,” is a compact, 4.4-W LED that looks like a regular incandescent bulb, but provides up to 90% energy savings and easy dimming from 100% to zero. Designed to replace incandescent bulbs in chandeliers, sconces, wall lights and more, the ArcLamp is available in candle and globe forms, E26 and No. 12 bases, with a clear or frosted finish.  Visit www.etcconnect.com or Circle 222. Judges’ Comments: “There are so many venues where a superior LED arc lamp could provide the same visual, lower energy use and better maintenance. I think Arc Lamp is a good choice.”

The suspended Seem 1 Direct/Indirect LED luminaire features a narrow 1.5-in. aperture, with Flush and Pop-Down lenses for uninterrupted illumination. LED position and lens material are optimized to provide the perfect blend of high performance and visual comfort. Alignment plate and internal joining mechanisms ensure stable positioning and easy installation in continuous runs. Ideal for conference rooms, private offices, reception areas and other commercial spaces where a small profile is required.  Visit www.focalpointlights.com or Circle 221. Judges’ Comments: “The smaller aperture and wide indirect optic is a nice addition to the Seem product line from Focal Point.”

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“I have read literally hundreds of warranties and come to conclude that there are few good warranties.”

The Future Comes Without a Warranty maintained lumens. Who is measuring the initial

Decreasing Failure Rate

output of the luminaire? How is that related in

Constant Failure Rate

Increasing Failure Rate

the field? And, how does the end-use customer determine if the luminaire has lost lumens? Meanwhile, most don’t bother with operating temperature within, which the luminaire will maintain its lumens. Good thing, since that

Failure Rate

The future is built on the integrity of those who make the materials we build it with—not from paper with claims exclusions, and statements without enforceable clauses.

would be virtually impossible to verify, even What exactly is expected of a warranty? The

though temperature plays a massive role in the

concept is that the product purchased will be

lumen depreciation experienced—from initial

restored or replaced with a product that oper-

values never actually collected. For others, a

ates identically to the failed unit. That means if

common operating temperature limit of 25°C, or

I purchase 1,000 downlights, and two fail, I expect

77°F is offered up. That pretty much means that

to have those two restored or replaced in such a

any product installed in warm states will not

way that the new and remaining products appear

be covered, and most recessed ceiling mounted

in their engineering assignments. Why should

identical. In solid-state lighting, there are two

products, as plenum temperatures are generally

they? The components that will fail are provided

dynamics working against this. First, products

>25°C. But that’s all okay, since there is no inclu-

by “others”, so are excluded anyway. In the end,

in service will exhibit lumen depreciation. That

sion of measurement or tracking methodology to

some may ask, “How does the cost of a few war-

means that exact replacements to the originals

expose any of these field conditions.

ranty claims compare to lower cost components

will exhibit a difference from older operating

Warranty coverage is a game of math. How

Time Observed Failure Rate Constant (Random) Failures Wearout Failures Early ‘Infant Mortality’ Rates

included in the “exclusions” clause?”

units. Second, the rate of change in LED technol-

many customers suffering failures will know

ogy means that replacement products will utilize

there was a warranty? How many products

a long warranty on paper to qualify superior

newer LED sources, with differing performance

will remain in service to the end of a warranty

product. Yet, there is no discussion or estab-

characteristics. While most warranty issues

period? Intuitively, the longer the warranty, the

lishment of standardized qualification of what

occurring within the first year are not going to

more claims a producer might face, so in protect-

is warranted, under what conditions and how

cause much drama, further down the road, exact

ing themselves, they build a superior product. In

performance is to be verified initially and in sup-

replacement will become impossible.

the real world, life doesn’t work that way. Mortal-

port of claims. The future is built on the integrity

ity calculations indicate that product failures will

of those who make the materials we build it with.

workmanship” clause—with specific exclusion

occur most frequently in early stages of opera-

There is just no way to warrant a better future.•

of components covered by other manufacturer

tion, and stabilize over time, until the product

warranty, such as drivers and LEDs—the heart of

reaches its end of life. This is called the bathtub

SSL luminaires. It is not uncommon to see long

curve, with the basin being far wider than most

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

warranties comprised of internal components

warranties. Extending a warranty does not in

Kevin Willmorth, a lighting expert and fixture designer,

with shorter actual coverage by exclusion.

fact indicate much of anything, as manufactur-

has been instrumental in helping create a vision and

ers rarely include warranty claim avoidance

mission statement for Architectural SSL.

This leads to the standard “materials and

Curiously, there are now warranties covering

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The lighting market has decided that it needs

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