Architectural SSL - November 2021

ARCHITECTURAL SSL • Chronicling the Advancement of LEDs in the Built Environment

WHAT’S NEW? The Product Innovation Awards showcase the latest in light, luminaires and lighting control systems—the newest tools pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.

SSL BUZZ A new sculptural symbol—that resembles a crystalline formation emerging from the earth—dons the streets of downtown Columbus.

SSL BUZZ The cross-over of hospitality and commercial design is changing the face of today’s workplace through layout, furnishings and lighting.

SSL OBSERVED An installation at the University of Milan is a luminous symphony, which invokes ambient landscaping combining light and music.

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MORE SOPHISTICATED LIGHT. The 11th Product Innovation Award (PIA) issue presents luminaires that can be used to craft beautiful, distinctive and functional visual environments like never before.

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46 Project Profiles Shoe manufacturer HQ relies on lighting solution for sustainable, welcoming effect.

47 Project Profiles Global tech giant brings vision to life with company illumination.

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Columbus, Ohio has a new sculptural symbol resembling a crystalline formation emerging from the earth.

Putting the fun, and functionality, back into lighting design.

By Jeanie Fitzgerald Pitts

08 Hospitable Design A tech company in Kiev, Ukraine is a living case study in hospitality crossover within smart office design.

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Lighting is a more powerful design tool than ever before to craft a custom aesthetic and design a fun and functional space.

An art installation at the University of Milan's "Creative Connections" exhibit invokes a luminous musical symphony.

By Vilma Barr

10 Welcome Home North Platte, Neb., improves ambiance in historic district.

11 A Universal Medium Abhay M. Wadhwa’s book offers a sympathetic approach to the human side of lighting.

By Vilma Barr

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12 Architectural Illumination Matters: Hospitality

48 Project Profiles Lighting company gives back as Chicago health facility receives key lighting donation.

Lighting is an incredible tool to differentiate hotels by crafting a new identity or recapturing an aesthetic that has been lost over the years.

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20 Architectural SSL Presents: The Product Innovation Awards 2021 It's time to be illuminated again and reimagine spaces. Enter the "next frontier" of lighting technology as you stroll the aisles of the 11th annual PIA awards. by the Architectural SSL staff

51 Project Profiles Bike park stays lit day and night by adding ambiance and functionality.

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The palette of light has also expanded expo-

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nentially. Light sources intended for commercial

The projects we have profiled in this issue of

and residential applications can provide light in

Architectural SSL showcase how architects

over 16.1 million colors—including saturated col-

and lighting designers are using illumination to

ors of light and the full range of color tempera-

reinforce the identity of an interior—in hotels, in

tures available in white light. This allows design

corporate headquarters, and in a winery.

teams to recreate daylight—and all its daily transitions and local nuances—indoors.

Control has also advanced, enabling these

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products, systems and solutions that will help

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their most creative visions in the years to come.

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A GLOWING CRYSTAL FOR DOWNTOWN COLUMBUS Downtown Columbus, Ohio has a new sculptural symbol. “The Makers Monument” by sculptor Mark Reigelman is a cluster of perforated rectangular shafts posed at various angles, rising to a height of 20 ft. and resembling a crystalline formation emerging from the earth.

Riegelman conceived his sculpture to reflect the city’s culture of craftsmanship and High Street as a maker’s hub. With a computational designer, he created a series of algorithms representing silhouettes of such images as a bowler hat for fashion, a saw blade for woodworking, and an automobile for technology. “From there, we broke up the digital model into hundreds of individual digital faces that were laser-cut,” explains Reigelman. The perforated steel sheets were bent to the shape of each element and welded together to form the final 7,000-pound work.

Lighting also plays an important role in the piece, highlighting the perforations within each shaft. The lighting design was created by Francis Krahe & Associates with Lindsay Stefans serving as lead designer and project manager. “We had to balance between getting just the right positions to achieve the desired theatrical effect, while preventing glare.”

The light was provided by six Lumenpulse Lumenbeam Grande fixtures, 3000K, fitted with a snoot and wire guard. The designers determined that in-grade fixtures could not be easily shielded. The standard snoot supplied the best cutoff for their purposes. Four of the Lumenpulse fixtures have 20-degree beam spreads, while two fixtures have 40-degree beam spreads.

“We chose above-ground because we needed a © Abby Kamagate

fixture that was aimable to achieve the theatrical effects we wanted to achieve,” Stefans noted. “But we also needed to have higher light levels. The ambient levels on High Street at night are quite high. The surroundings have a lot of competing signage, street lighting and storefront lighting.

ABOVE: Because surrounding ambient levels and competing signage at night are quite high, aimable, above-ground fixtures were chosen to achieve theatrical effects and higher light levels.

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OFFICE TRENDS

Hospitality Trends Adapt to Office Design Parimatch Tech is sleek and informal, with space-defining lighting.

Parimatch Tech in Kiev, Ukraine is a living case study in how the basic objectives of hospitality design are being adapted to today’s smart office environments. Here, the cross-over of hospitality and commercial design changing the face of today’s workplaces is exemplified in the layout, furnishings, and lighting that combine art and technology.

Office design has come a long way since the German Quickborner Group introduced the open office concept almost 75 years ago. Their theory was to take staff workers out of individual offices

ABOVE: Single shafts of light frame the wall-waterfall that introduces a resort feel into the Parimatch Tech office’s reception. A pair of overhead fixtures are suspended horizontally from the ceiling.

and group them in separate work stations creating office landscapes. Corporations responded to the premise of lower operating costs, and higher productivity based on improved employee communication. Standardized overhead fluorescent lighting was a one-size-fits-all solution.

Since that era, the design pendulum has been swinging in the opposite direction. Lines are becoming blurred between commercial, retail and hospitality design, indicating fast-moving trends that are influencing the way people work. Flexibility has become a key component in attracting and retaining workers and overall employee productivity. Human-centric design, customized workspaces, and increased demand for relaxation

STAFF WORK AREAS: Sound-absorbing panels allow for active discussions. A small attached booth is fitted for a Zoom conference. Overhead dropped strip lighting brings illumination to the work surface.

areas are hot topics in interior office space design.

Integrated creative lighting is now recognized as

was the Kiev firm of ZIKZAK. Their introduction

leagues were responsible for the planning and

a critical element in the functional aesthetics to

to the project was a design brief presented by

final delivery of the office, including the custom

meet a company’s operational needs.

Elena Dikanyuk, Administrative Director of Pari-

design of the lighting fixtures. Collaborating

match Tech: “The idea was to create a space in

on the lighting program were studio architects

Parimatch’s Design Brief

the new realities of the office and business envi-

Yuri Karakozov, Oksana Petrovskaya and Igor

Established in 1994, Parimatch Tech has grown

ronment that would combine the interior associ-

Yashin. The full team took into consideration

to become is an international product company

ated with business travel and leisure. To achieve

that attitudes to the workplace are significantly

that develops technology and marketing solutions

this goal, we decided to adapt style standards

changing. In the post-COVID era, they reasoned,

in the games and entertainment industry for

used in the planning of spaces for hotel lobbies

when remote working will still be an option, old

the brand Parimatch. Its main office is located in

and airport business class lounges. We want to

offices will not attract staff to return to an office

Limassol, Cyprus, with 2.6 million users world-

create optimal functionality that would allow us

environment. Their design of the Parimatch

wide. The 9,800-sq.-ft. Kiev office, which functions

to utilize space as much as possible, applying all

workplace needed to look and feel like a sleek

as a development center and coworking space,

the latest advancements in the planning of com-

residence or a destination hotel, thus creating a

was occupied in May 2021.

mercial offices.”

more desirable place for the employees to popu-

Retained as architects and interior designers

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“SPACE IS AN ACCUMULATOR OF ENERGY, WHICH CREATES A POSITIVE DRIVE AND A DESIRE TO ACHIEVE MORE.”

ABOVE: Overlooking the Dnieper River, the terrace also functions as an outdoor social hub. Sconces and floor-mounted fixtures provide dollops of soft light. In interior spaces, overhead light sculptures, formed by an interplay of LEDs in irregular rectangular shapes, attached to the ceiling at varying heights add depth and perspective.

“Just as hospitality facilities are designing

office is without partitions. Employees have free

for their guests, workspaces have shifted their

range of the office to carry out their assignments.

focus from the employer to the employee,” noted

There are few assigned work spaces so they find

Tsymbal. “Private offices and desk spaces are

a place to their liking to work, relax and commu-

getting smaller, while common areas designed to

nicate. “Space is an accumulator of energy,” she

foster collaboration are getting larger and more

explained, “which creates a positive drive and a

inspiring, places that ‘enliven the senses.’” She

desire to achieve more.”

added that workplaces are now becoming more boutique-like, fun, casual, quiet and comfortable.

The background has a warm color palette that is sophisticated with informal, artistic overtones that emphasize the various geometric expres-

A Hospitality-Inspired Workplace?

sions of the LED lighting program. Different

“The main idea we applied to the Parimatch

lighting scenarios were created, with dimming

Tech project was to combine the latest design

controlled by DALI in the central and transit

trends with its corporate identity as a high-tech

zones. The layout is divided into zones, each with

company,” said Tsymbal. Three-quarters of the

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PUBLIC + CULTURAL TRENDS

Welcome Home Downtown North Platte, Neb. wanted to improve the overall ambience of the downtown historic district and create a welcoming environment for residents and visitors. Updates to the 100-yearold main streets such as building façades, new building awnings, trees, flowers, archways, bike racks and lighting transform the historic Canteen District.

It completed its facelift topped off by PRIZM Lighting’s Pixel Dot RGBW with 12-in. spacing and a touchscreen controller from American Lighting.

“We selected the PRIZM Pixel Dot string lights based on the recommendation of John Gustafson from Snell Services Inc. and the high quality of the product. Its touch-screen controller provides several lighting options including color changing and chasing. This enables us to change the lights to red and white for Cornhusker games, as well as switch the colors to match our two local high schools for their events,” said Sarah Talbott, President of the Board of Directors for the North Platte Downtown Assn.

Implemented in Spring 2021, 4,900 ft. of PRIZM Pixel Dot is attached to new street lamp poles, supported by aircraft cable, and runs zig-zag over Dewey Street from 4th to 6th St. The controller is mounted in a climate-controlled cabinet, which provides air conditioning and heat.

The PRIZM Pixel Dot series features a flexible strand and full-color LED nodes designed for extraordinary effects and expansive installations without the constraints of luminaire size, shape or space. Its linear form factor accommodates two and 3-D applications for architectural accent and perimeter lighting, large-scale signage and dynamic displays. The series provides easy interconnecting lead and tail wires for faster installs with 80,000 hours rated performance life.

According to Gustafson, the PRIZM Pixel Dot series was easy to set up, program and support with ABOVE: The lights automatically go on at sunset and turn off at 1:00 a.m. The downtown merchants are very happy with the outcome and are looking to install more of these lights in different areas in the future.

individually addressable LED RGBW Pixel Dots.

The lighting was installed by Snell Services Inc. Engineer Wyatt Alletson and Apprentice Engineer Phill Parr.

Talbot said, “The lighting has truly made a positive impact on our downtown area after dark.”• 

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BOOK REPORT

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Light as a Universal Medium Abhay M. Wadhwa’s wideranging book, Contextualizing Light: Lighting Design Solutions in a Changing

LEFT: Tote is a restaurant, bar and banquet hall, sited in a tree-filled natural setting in Mumbai. Interior spaces feature full-height white metal tree-like pillars. AWA used architectural pockets of light to mimic natural light filtering through the sculptural tree branches. Client: deGustibus Hospitality; architect, Serie Architects.

World, is an in-depth overview of his insightful observations, sensitivity to historical precedent, and sympathetic approach to the human side of lighting. Author Wadhwa’s

80 completed projects spread over 23 countries in the past 18 years. Combining explanations, plans, drawings and photos, the reader gains an understanding of how and why each project was successful, for the sponsor, the design professionals and the end user.

In the book’s 18 essays, the author examines the differences in culture, design approach and other conditions that exist in the world, while embracing light as a universal medium. In the book’s foreword, architect Thomas Vonier references the “depth and breadth of the philosophical, scientific and even spiritual considerations that inform AWA’s work and drive their explorations.” Wadhwa shares the firm’s research projects, where he discusses a holistic approach for using lighting to create spaces for healthcare as well as chapters devoted to infrastructure, retail, hospitality, residential, commercial and fixture design.

Wadhwa draws on his vast experience in architecture as a graduate of Sir JJ College of Architecture in Mumbai, India, and Master’s of Science

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degree in Lighting from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and further graduate studies at the University of Southern California. He founded New York City-based AWA Lighting Designers in 2002 and is the firm’s design principal. He has worked with the United Nations Foundation for projects in Haiti and Ethiopia, is a member of the Board of Directors of the International Light Association, and past chairman of IESNA’s International Relationships Committee. Wadhwa has continued his association with RPI, serving as adjunct professor in the Graduate Lighting Design Program.•

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ARCHITECTURAL ILLUMINATION MATTERS

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Identity & Illumination Hotels depend upon differentiating themselves. Lighting is an incredible tool to craft a new identity or recapture an aesthetic that has been lost over the years.

By Vilma Barr, contributing editor

Plaza Hotel Pioneer Park, El Paso, Texas

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Photos: Steve Freihon

The Graduate Roosevelt Island Hotel showcases New York City’s cityscape and sunlight.

Unparalleled New York View Manhattan is perhaps one of the best-known islands in the world, but nestled right next to it, in the East River, between the boroughs of Manhattan and Queens, sits an island unknown to many—Roosevelt Island. Measuring roughly two miles long and 800-ft. wide at its widest point, these 147 acres were used mostly for hospitals from 1921 to 1973. Today, it hosts an institute for higher learning and a hotel.

The Joan & Irwin Jacobs Technion-Cornell Institute is the academic partnership between the Technion–Israel Institute of Technology and Cornell University, which maintains its primary campus in Ithaca, N.Y. This partnership established the Cornell Tech campus on Roosevelt Island, which opened in 2017, but until recently visitors to Cornell Tech had no place to stay. That

Coordinating with Daylight

all changed in June 2021, when the 18-story, 224-

The lighting design, created by Ventresca

room Graduate Roosevelt Island Hotel welcomed

Lighting Designers, was also crafted to help

sphere was the key word for the overall design

its first guests. It was designed by Snøhetta with

guests appreciate and enjoy natural light at the

theme. “We developed a palette that would feel

interiors by Stonehill Taylor.

windows. “Most of the hotel’s public areas have

rich throughout the day and into the night,

full-height windows that allow for an incred-

with, a lot of reflectivity and texture,” explains

spaces are colorful and contemporary, and in

ible amount of daylight exposure,” says lighting

Kennedy. “We wanted people to feel good in the

some areas, as described by Danu Kennedy,

designer Chris Ventresca of Long Island City,

space, and definitely feel even better when they

Design Director, for interior designers Parts and

N.Y.’s Ventresca Lighting Designers. “Not only

walked out.”

Labor Design, the design is “…rooted in Futurism.

does this make the spaces feel bright and invit-

The overall concept was to embrace the view and

ing, it brings the spaces to life with constantly

that most of the artificial lighting incorporates

create a jewel-box interior that didn’t compete

changing lighting conditions throughout the

tunable white LED programmed to transition

with it but communicated a strong point of view.”

day,” he points out.

so that it better complements the natural light

Its exterior is a white tapered shaft; interior

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Ventresca developed the lighting program so

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 The Panorama Room

Parts & Labor, which was also responsible for all

Visitors to the indoor/outdoor Panorama Room,

the furniture in the space, are fitted with Tala

located on the top floor of the hotel, have unim-

warm-dimming LED lamps. A series of white and

peded views of the Manhattan skyscape and

color-changing linear LED light strips outline the

surrounding communities through full-height

various forms. At the end of transparent rods of

windows. “The lighting seeks to reinforce the

varying lengths are small white lamps.

owner and design team’s vision of a chic, warm

experience that doubles down on its unique East

Ventresca. All general and decorative lighting

River location. From the incredible views of Man-

consists of warm dimming LED that transition

hattan and the natural New York light streaming

from 2700K to 1800K.

through the windows, to the artificial lighting

Suspended from the dropped ceiling is a

at the pane, even as it transitions throughout

art of lighting. Clusters of decorative geometric

the day, guests here will get a special stay in the

light fixtures, designed and manufactured by

city, beautifully illuminated, day and night.

neon filament. “Graduate” is spelled out in white

artificial light reaches a cooler, more neutral

neon against the lobby’s floor- to-ceiling bookcase

color temperature during the day (4000K) and

with integral LED lighting. In the Anything at All

slowly fades to become warmer (2200K) as the

ground floor restaurant, custom designed arm

evening progresses into dusk.

mount sconces concealing LED MR16 spot lamps

ent types of fixtures. The main lobby and all-day restaurant are primarily illuminated with soft

suspended track supports similar exposed lamps.

On the third floor, lighting of the pre-function area consists of a continuous warm-dimming

rative fixtures. At the main entrance, a Flyboy

LED light cove along with custom-designed ceil-

sculpture, originally conceived by artist Hebru

ing pendants and sconces, both fitted with

Brantley, holds an oversized light bulb with a

2700K LED.

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provide accent light for dining tables. A black

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system that complements the real color of light

multi-fixture element that is an expression of the

streaming in at the window. This means that the

The interior also showcases several differ-

The Graduate Roosevelt Island Hotel offers an

and inviting beacon atop the building,” says

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Crafting a Modern Luxury Experience with Pantheon Flair

When Studio Marco Piva was assigned to complete the architectural and interior design of the Marriott’s Pantheon Iconic Rome Hotel, Autograph Collection, there were several challenges. The project required the renovation of a building that had already lived many lives as the Hotel Bologna and a government office. The goal was to bring modernity to the five-star hotel culture and creatively pay homage to the history without becoming another cliché. There was also an incredibly truncated timeframe—the hotel planning, design and construction had to be completed in 11 months.

In revamping the building, the design team sought to make a few of the original architectural elements the heroes of the new hotel’s design.

They decided to lean into the arches outlining the central corridor, so Piva added more arches to the main wall passages and made them points of visual interest. Now the lobby welcomes guests with an intriguing perspective of bronze arches, thoughtfully illuminated, and white gypsum vaults.

The Pantheon, which is just steps away from the hotel, was also selected as a dominant influence. Bronze appears throughout the project as a reference to the large hinges on the Pantheon entrance door and the distinctive central hole in its renowned dome, the oculus, is recalled several times throughout the hotel’s distinctive design.

STUDIO MARCO PIVA USES LIGHT TO SHOWCASE AND RECALL SPECIAL ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES ON THE ICONIC ROMAN HOTEL.

For example, the ceiling in the lobby has an LEDilluminated feature that evokes the Pantheon’s large, central opening and the circular shape is

Intriguing Use of Light

 Revitalized Exterior

incorporated regularly throughout the décor.

“The use of light was decisive for this hotel,” says

For the restored exterior, a staccato rhythm was

Piva, who used lighting to create visual accents

established with Artemide’s uplighting fixtures

that reinforce the presence of the arches and

between the window openings and the rondelles

oculus-like moments throughout the property.

where the building curves. The underside of the

“It underlines the geometries and its architec-

ledge between the fifth floor and the roof top res-

ture,” he stresses.

taurant is expressed by closely spaced illuminated

Given the fast-track timetable to carry out the

depending on the seasons and the time of day,

public spaces and guest rooms, Piva enlisted

creating changing light scenographies.

the expertise of two lighting brands with which

 HISTORICAL INSPIRATION The Pantheon and the original architectural elements of the hotel were major influences.

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rods. A control system modifies the light output

designs for the project’s exterior and interior

The Studio Marco Piva crafted a hotel that

he had close working relationships, Artemide

effectively marries modern luxury with thoughtful

and Puraluce. With representatives of the two

nods to the local history and architectural fea-

suppliers, Piva developed the critical timeline for

tures of the Pantheon—and delivered the design in

the lighting program and began to execute his

an incredibly short timeframe. Light was a critical

creative vision.

tool in achieving this next-level experience.

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 Rooftop Divinity Restaurant The Divinity Terrace Lounge Bar is named for and decorated to celebrate the seven planetary gods to whom the Pantheon is consecrated. The materials that were so prominent throughout the rest of the hotel—marble, bronze and incredible lighting elements—are found here as well.

Piva’s design is composed of threaded bars, plus a rectangular panel with a brushed bronze finish. Dimmable 3000K LED lighting elements are integrated into the structure. Total power used is 105W. Indirect decorative light along the perimeter is furnished by a 3000K white light LED strip.

Above, a waterfall of steel cables transmits light from 3000K dimmable LED lamps. Lengths vary from 23 to 26 in. Total power is 75W.

 Ground Floor On the ground floor, the gallery’s arched elements are illuminated by a special LED lighting system that was produced by Puraluce from Piva’s drawings. The overhead circular fixtures that echo the oculus are incorporated above the reception station, in the lobby and in the lobby bar. There are also several elegant chandeliers that contribute toward the elegant ambience in the restaurant and lounge bar.

 Guest Rooms Of the total of 79 guest rooms, 18 are suites. The central ceiling light is circular and another element reminiscent of the oculus in the Pantheon.

Artemide’s custom circular fixture theme is carried through in the wall lamp. Its curved shade has a brush bronze finish. Each 5W, 3000K, diffused side light is fitted with a DALI controller plus a 2W reading lamp that is adjustable to a narrow beam. Cove lighting accents the ceiling line and above the room’s panel.

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CUSTOM LIGHTING PRODUCTS

Exterior uplights, custom cluster ceiling lamp, custom wall and table lamps from Artemide www.artemide.com Custom arched linear lighting from Puraluce www.puraluce.us DALI controller www.dali-alliance.org

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Recreating Pueblo Deco in El Paso Built in 1930, the 19-story El Paso Hilton was the first high rise in Conrad Hilton’s hotel chain.

Photos: James Bargne, Michael Stavaridis; courtesy, Cooper Carry

It was designed by Henry C. Trost in magnificent Pueblo Deco style—a hybrid of Art Deco and Pueblo Revival movements that blends geometric ornamentation with Native American art and influences of the Wild West. Although several decades of renovations had altered the aesthetic, when the hotel reopened in June 2020, as the Plaza Hotel Pioneer Park, the original essence of this incredible property had been restored.

Since the building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the design team, led

downlights, pendants and warm cove lighting

On the Rooftop

by Cooper Carry, in association with El Paso-

that outlines the wood panels. Furniture-mount-

La Perla is the 5,000-sq.-ft. rooftop bar and restau-

based In Situ Architecture and Dallas-based

ed sconces and linear LED luminaires provide

rant on the hotel’s seventeenth floor. Formerly the

design firm ForrestPerkins, worked closely

visual accents in the bookshelves, and recessed

penthouse suite, it now houses the indoor/outdoor

with the Texas State Historic Preservation

adjustable downlights illuminate the tables,

lounge and dining area and event space. From this

Office to recreate the original spatial intent and

art and fireplace. On the second level, 1W LED

vantage point, visitors can enjoy several stun-

detailing of the historic elements. The outside

recessed lighting on the draperies adds texture

ning views, whether their preference runs to the

of the structure now looks very much as it did

to the space. The metal screen mesh handrail is

Franklin Mountains, Mount Cristo Rey, the rugged

when it first opened, nearly 90 years ago. The

illuminated by 0.5-in. × 0.25-in. LED.

landscape of West Texas or San Jacinto Plaza.

façade still boasts a combination of red brick and concrete, topped with a Ludowici clay tile pyramidal roof, and the setback “steps” that are one of the most characteristic features of Art Deco architecture.

The renovation of the interior corrected many of the missteps taken over the years that altered the original design. The design team, which included The Johnson Studio, Cooper Carry’s in-house interior and specialty design service, and consultant Scott Oldner Lighting Design, reviewed vintage newspaper stories and photos to recreate the Pueblo Deco aesthetic. These historical sources also informed the selection of the lighting fixtures—which meet the illumination and efficiency targets of modern lighting systems today, in forms that combine classic Art Deco angularity with Southwestern details.

Nearly all the interior areas in the Plaza Hotel Pioneer Park were revamped during this massive renovation. Lobby spaces include sparkle

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PLAZA HOTEL PIONEER PARK’S UPSCALE, PUEBLO DECO THEME IS RECAPTURED WITH LIGHTING.

 GLASS PENDANTS Custom circular chain-hung, wire-frame fixtures feature burnt orange-toned glass, a variation of amber glass behind the bar. New contemporary LED sconces provide a simplicity so as not to detract from the ornate nature of the existing architecture.

 GLOWING GLASS LED panels back light the stained glass with high kelvin temperature to appear daylit.

The Johnson Studio at Cooper Carry also created visual interest on the rooftop. The outdoor

Recessed adjustables light the artwork.

The Western theme is incorporated with

area boasts several installations of plants and

circular metal frame fixtures, interpretations

grasses. A structure that resembles a white-

of wheels on the wagons that brought early

painted tree silhouette is adorned with bell-

settlers to southwest Texas. Measuring 48-in.

shaped fixtures that hang from single cords of

wide × 29-in. high, they were custom designed

varying lengths.

with Sapphire Lighting. The lamping—T8, 40W, 2700K—was completed by Satco. The open scale

 The Ámbar Restaurante

of the fixtures balances the different seating

The Ámbar Restaurante (exterior image, p. 12)

styles in the room which include dark green, fully

interior artfully balances the elements of its Art

upholstered armchairs and the dark frames of

Deco and West Texas personality. For example, the

the red curved-back chairs.

double-height panel of amber glass with stepped

At the communal dining table, suspended

and geometric surface details and metallic trim,

6 ft. 6 in. from the exposed wood beam ceil-

located behind the bar, drips with Art Deco sophis-

ing, circular chain-hung, wire-frame fixtures

tication. The lighting fixtures above the bar were

feature burnt orange-toned glass, a variation

CUSTOM AND REFURBISHED FIXTURES

original to the space and refurbished with 2700K

of the amber glass in the bar area. Rolf and her

LED lamps as part of the current renovation and

colleagues worked with Sapphire on the design

upgrading, according to Christy Rolf, associ-

and production of these fixtures that are 12-in.

ate in the Cooper Carry’s Johnson Studio. LEDs

in diameter and 36-in. high. Sapphire was also

backlight the overhead stained-glass panels with

the source for the custom light fixtures wrapped

Refurbished original pendants outfitted with 2700K LED lamps; Custom pendants from Sapphire Lighting www.sapphiremfg.com www.sapphiremf Lamping of T8, 40W, 2700K from Satco Lighting www.satco.com

a high kelvin temperature, so they appear skylit.

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LUMINAIRES 

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LUMINAIRES  ACOUSTICS

CATEGORY: ACOUSTICS

Eureka Lighting Quadrant

CATEGORY: ACOUSTICS

Focal Point AirCore Bridge The integrated AirCore Blade ceiling system provides flexibility in designing for optimal sound management and lighting with linear baffle and luminaire arrays. AirCore Bridge marries the superior acoustic performance of AirCore Blade and the many options offered to lighting professionals by Seem 1. The luminaire is offered in three configurations: Truss, Cantilever and Cantilever Wave. Slim apertures and minimal suspension points add to the lightweight, visually engaging aspect of the structures. The AirCore Blade baffles are available in over two dozen eco-friendly PET colors.  Visit www.focalpointlights.com or Circle 236.

Judges’ Comments: “While use of acoustic baffles is not new, it definitely looks like a fun way of accomplishing both light and acoustic performance.”

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Featuring a round globe light with interlocking felt fins providing sound absorption and vibrant colors, the Quadrant lighting series combines acoustic technology with classic design aesthetics. The luminaire, available in three sizes and in lighted or unlit versions, is designed for open areas or in rooms where the surface material of the floor, walls and ceiling reflect sound.  Visit www.eurekalighting.com or Circle 235.

Judges’ Comments: “This stylish product could be used for new construction or renovation.”

CATEGORY: ACOUSTICS

CATEGORY: ACOUSTICS

Eureka Lighting

Focal Point

Mill

Eave

Designed to absorb sound and reduce ambient noise in modern spaces with high ceilings or hard surfaces, Mill’s 15 felt blades create a cylindrical shape, which traps and absorbs sound within the luminaire’s hollow column. When sound waves encounter the felt fibers, their slight movement absorbs a portion of the energy. Fixtures can be suspended or ceiling surface-mounted, depending on space needs. In addition to four standard acoustic material colors of charcoal, silver gray, navy blue and red, it is offered in 26 premium options.  Visit www.eurekalighting.com or Circle 234.

With its simple form factor, Eave is a versatile, decorative acoustic pendant that complements a variety of interiors. The luminaire’s wood veneer end caps and canopies are made of rift sawn white oak, available in three colorations and its powerful light engine delivers up to 700-lm/ft. direct, 800lm/ft. indirect. Direct and indirect illumination can be controlled independently for maximum flexibility and visual comfort. The eco-friendly material is 100% recyclable with over 50% of its fibers derived from recycled plastic.  Visit www.focalpointlights.com or Circle 233.

Judges’ Comments: “Excellent way to disguise a sound-control element.”

Judges’ Comments: “Unique take on a felt-wrapped product. Stands out in the felt line of light fixtures.”

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T HE 2021 PRODUCT INNOVATION AWARDS

CATEGORY: ACOUSTICS

Focal Point Ori Inspired by the ancient art of origami, Ori integrates with a wide variety of luminaires—from architectural troffers to linear recessed or suspended luminaires to downlights or cylinders—all to create ceiling systems that optimize sound and light levels. It offers 10 design variations and is available in more than two dozen vibrant and neutral colors. The 2 × 2 tiles have been cut and folded to yield crisp, defined edges.  Visit www.focalpointlights.com or Circle 232.

Judges’ Comments: “I love the fresh look this brings to a typically mundane tile grid ceiling.”

EDITOR’S OBSERVATION:

A TRIPLE THREAT, LUMINAIRES THAT OFFER OPTIMUM LIGHTING, SOUND ABSORPTION AND ADDING THAT CERTAIN STYLE AND AESTHETIC IS A HOME RUN IN LIGHTING DESIGN.

CATEGORY: ACOUSTICS

CATEGORY: ACOUSTICS

Eureka Lighting

Cooper Lighting Solutions

Knit

Neo-Ray Define Acoustic Luminaire

Knit features a thermoformed shade made from sound-absorbing recycled PET felt that increases acoustic comfort in a space. Intended for areas where noise is a concern, it comes in charcoal or silver gray and is suspended by three aircraft cables for easy installation and on-site adjustment.  Visit www.eurekalighting.com or Circle 231.

Judges’ Comments: “Knit conveys warmth and softness with a contemporary feel.”

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Seamlessly integrating lighting and sound absorption with a single product, the suspended slot family offers a flush or regressed housing and integrates with control options, including wireless IoT capabilities. Customizable acoustic panels and endcaps blend in with a variety of aesthetics. Delivers best-in-class illumination combined with sounds absorption.  Visit www.cooperlighting.com or Circle 230.

Judges’ Comments: “I’ve been a big fan of this product since it came out.”

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LUMINAIRES  EXTERIOR

CATEGORY: INDOOR/OUTDOOR PROJECTOR

Lumenpulse Lumenquad Small and Medium

CATEGORY: EXTERIOR

Landscape Forms Typology Striking pieces of industrial design by day, and night, this innovative seating and lighting system offers enchanting and ethereal pieces of luminescent art. The area luminaires and bollards envelope the visitor—both from above and below—in an immersive experience.

Sculptural elements play in both vertical and horizontal planes, incorporating both light and shadow, to draw the eyes skyward then back to the earth with signature design features.

Typology stick lights break from lighting tradition such that the pole itself is one solid source of light. These vertical columns of warm white light stake claim to the site, creating prominent visual landmarks. Arranged side-by-side, stick lights can divide and punctuate spaces or virtual rooms of light.  Visit www.landscapeforms.com or Circle 229.

Judges’ Comments: “The aesthetic qualities of these pole luminaires are refreshingly appealing and uniquely positioned as compared to other products generally seen in this category.”

With a minimalist design, energy-efficient, yet powerful LED projectors can be used indoors and outdoors. Both the small and medium are capable of a multitude of applications thanks to their optical, accessory and output options. Their sleek profile (under 3.5 in) boasts inconspicuous wiring and hardware, an induction cooling system (Lumencool), and creates an aesthetic that smoothly fuses with every architecture, site and environment.  Visit www.lumenpulse.com or Circle 228.

Judges’ Comments: “Resilient, stylish and state-of-the-art.”

CATEGORY: EXTERIOR

Elemental LED ALPHATECH X Linear LED Lighting CATEGORY: EXTERIOR The AlphaTECH series, a fully diffused linear LED lighting for outdoor applications, delivers reliable light in harsh environments including direct sunlight and wet locations. Top and side-bending versions feature seamless end-to-end connectivity and multiple mounting options. The series delivers diffused light with none of the color shifting and tint problems often associated with wet location linear light.  Visit www.diodeled.com or Circle 227.

Judges’ Comments: “While there are other manufactures with similar products, its uniqueness is in the high CRI as well as profile options.”

Intellistreets Illuminating Concepts - Intellistreets brand Intellistreets features scheduled lighting and dimming control with dual photocells for energy management and daylight harvesting. Solution has a synchronized, full-range, 360-degree audio with no echo or delays; a dual-mesh radio system, coupled with an internal, non-public Wi-Fi system for highspeed data transfer; a wireless DMX color controller and scheduler for floodlights.  Visit www.intellistreets.com or Circle 226.

Judges’ Comments: “A suite of features.”

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T HE 2021 PRODUCT INNOVATION AWARDS

CATEGORY: EXTERIOR/FLOODLIGHTS

Targetti Bulletto Series This compact 24V flood light projector is suited for high-intensity applications due to its compact size and high output performance. Available in diameters 1.5-in. and 2-in. with optics to offer an array of luminous flux and output for accent lighting. Features 180-degree tiltability and 360-degree rotation; the ability to change optics and accessories without tools; and plug-and-play connectors.  Visit www.targettiusa.com or Circle 225.

CATEGORY: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR Judges’ Comments: “It is hard to imagine any light could get smaller and more powerful than this one.”

Structura Stela

CATEGORY: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR

Acuity Brands Gotham Lighting Incito 4in Direct-Indirect Wall Mount Cylinder Gotham’s first direct-indirect luminaire, the cylinder is ideal for grazing, creating contrast and bringing depth to vertical surfaces. Luminaire can be individually controlled for fully independent lumen outputs.

With high center beam distributions, this produces sharp contrast with crisp highlights and deep shadows. The cylinders come in 12 different optical distributions, ranging from a 10- to a 65-degree beam angle.  Visit www.gothamlighting.acuitybrands.com or Circle 224.

Judges’ Comments: “Individual control is a nice feature to have on a luminaire.”

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CATEGORY: EXTERIOR/FLOODLIGHTS

Griven USA Capital

Stela is an all-new cylindrical LED luminaire that is shrouded in solid Accoya wood. It offers both high performance, pedestrian scale, spot illumination and a beautiful alternative to standard metal luminaires.

The fixture is rated for some of the most extreme weather conditions and can be specified for both interior and exterior illumination. It offers four standard mounting options, including a colored fabric pendant cord, a rigid stem, surface mounting and catenary mounting. The optical unit contains a high-performance LED available in CCTs ranging from 2700K up to 4000K, with the option of greater than 90 CRI. Each module includes an integral 0–10-volt dimmable constant current driver.  Visit www.structura.com or Circle 222.

Judges’ Comments: “Totally fresh and beautiful upgrade to the typical run-ofthe-mill cylinder.”

The collection of four RGBW floodlights offer a selection of eight optical configurations ranging from narrow spot beam spreads to elliptical wide and wall wash light distributions. Each model also offers a selection of external light control accessories such as visors, snoots, and honeycomb louvers.  Visit www.griven-usa.com or Circle 223.

Judges’ Comments: “Exceptional product for decorative and themed architectural site lighting.”

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LUMINAIRES  EXTERIOR

CATEGORY: EXTERIOR

HessAmerica Mosaic Montage Light column combines striation-free white light illumination from the top of the column with a dynamic color-changing source of RGBW or dynamic white within the column. The independent white light source for area lighting is available in warm 3000K or neutral 4000K color temperatures with CRI>80, while the secondary light source for dynamic accenting is available in RGBW, dynamic white, or static colors.  Visit www.hessamerica.com or Circle 220.

CATEGORY: EXTERIOR

Judges’ Comments: “Well-thought-out options make high level design available to anyone.”

Acclaim Lighting Linear One DMX Exterior Available in a wide range of dynamic color options, the Linear One DMX Exterior is a high-output, energy-efficient IP66 linear LED fixture. Architects can select from 10 beam angles for cove, graze and other linear applications. These linear lights install with no visible cables, providing a clean and clutter-free look.

It also features a full 90-degree tilt mount as standard, eliminating the need for extra mounting parts. Built on the Acclaim Modular Systems platform, it utilizes an end-to-end modular design, making it incredibly adaptive, and allows each option to ship quickly no matter the configuration.  Visit www.acclaimlighting.com or Circle 221.

Judges’ Comments: “The potential for use in hospitality settings is exciting.”

CATEGORY: EXTERIOR

Luminis

NLS Lighting

Bellevue

NV-F/The Ultimate Flood

For projects requiring any combination of directional lighting, pedestrian lighting and street lighting, Bellevue’s single, modern rectilinear design features a 6 in. × 6 in. column size with a range of column heights from 10 to 20 ft. Standard mounts include single mount, twin mount at 90° or 180°, a triple mount at 90°, and quadruple mounts. Luminaires feature a 7-pin receptacle, easy driver access, motion sensor, GFI and CGF options and are available in 2700K, 3000K, 3500K and 4000K CCT options with 80CRI.  Visit www.luminis.com or Circle 219.

Judges’ Comments: “Finding a family of poles that can deliver the required lumens/distribution is a winning solution.”

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CATEGORY: EXTERIOR/FLOODLIGHTS

NV-F is the “Swiss Army Knife” flood light solution for users designing lighting systems that are efficient with optimal thermal management. Heat sink cooling fins are designed with a thermal gap and sleek side open panels allow for heat dissipation and cool airflow. The LED in the luminaire has a L70 of 481,000 hours. The NV-F1 comes in lumen packages of 2,120 to 6,030 and the NV-F2 features 5,300 to 10,720 lm.  Visit www.nlslighting.com or Circle 218.

Judges’ Comments: “A fresh look and approach that should fill some nice positions in specifications.”

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CATEGORY: EXTERIOR

Acuity Brands Hydrel SAF The minimalist design of the specialty architectural flood (SAF) luminaire is well suited to illuminate façades; accent signage, landscape or hardscape elements; or provide area lighting. Features a selection of 12 beam spreads for static white and 11 for RGBW or RGB. A special RGBW Quad LED chip optimizes color mixing under the optic to provide true colors with minimal color separation.  Visit hydrel.acuitybrands.com or Circle 217.

Judges’ Comments: “Offers versatility in terms of beam angles, with very high lumen packages.”

EDITOR’S OBSERVATION:

ADDING POPS OF COLOR TO ANY EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROJECT CAN NOT ONLY BRIGHTEN UP A SPACE, BUT CAN GIVE THAT AREA THE MUCH-NEEDED PERSONALITY IT WAS LACKING IN THE PAST.

CATEGORY: EXTERIOR

CATEGORY: EXTERIOR/PENDANT

Maxlite

Holophane

M Series Outdoor Lighting

GlasWerks LED Luminescent Series

The M Series is a controls-ready lighting solution that provides versatility and continuity in outdoor applications. Through a unique building block design, a singular housing becomes an Area, Flood or Wall fixture by choosing from 4 sizes, 6 mountings, 7 optics, and field-selectable CCTs. A pre-installed USB-C port allows basic or network lighting controls to be added during installation or in the future without changing the fixture. Visual comfort lenses, visors and back light shields can be applied to optimize performance.  Visit www.maxlite.com or Circle 216.

Judges’ Comments: “High marks for innovation because of the modular approach.”

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Outdoor area pendants feature a new “wholly luminous” edge-lit Waveguide light engine to provide zero uplight and superior visual comfort and no visual pixilation. Its other features include: a field-adjustable lumen output up to 19,000 lm and up to 135 LP; utility-friendly form factors for architectural design options and ease of installation; the industry’s highest surge protection with 20kV/10kA being standard.  Visit holophane.acuitybrands.com or Circle 215.

Judges’ Comments: “Waveguide technology solves many people’s concerns about the dot-dot-dot of typical outdoor lighting products.”

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LUMINAIRES  INTERIOR

CATEGORY: INTERIOR

Cooper Lighting Solutions Metalux Perceive LED Specification Series Featuring a 3-D effect, Perceive adds texture and spatial depth to a space. Installed as recessed grid ceilings, hard ceilings or surface mounted, Perceive offers a dynamic, 3-D form that is cost effective and easy to maintain. Available in geometric patterns— bevel, PARAmid, and prism—and organic patterns— waves, leaves and ripple—luminaires can be combined with the WaveLinx connected lighting system.  Visit www.cooperlighting.com or Circle 213.

CATEGORY: TRACK/DOWNLIGHTS

Judges’ Comments: “Gives new life and exciting dimension to the run-of-the-mill troffer fixtures.”

Luminii STENOS Micro Linear Product Family This field-configurable, micro-linear product family is available in both track and downlight systems. The fixtures are small, yet powerful, as the all-new and proprietary micro-optics engine is designed around the latest LED technology—a Titanium Dioxide Chip Scale Package LED. Featuring a custom narrow 15-degree TIR native beam and a +/- 30 degree bidirectional tilt, Luminii’s micro-optics engine is the foundation for both the STENOS Downlight and the highly configurable STENOS track systems. With this stateof-the-art engine, light sources push more light forward in a compact package delivering superior uniform light output, color consistency, high CRI (93+), high R9, and a range of CCTs, including 2700K, 3000K, 3500K and 4000K. The system is field cuttable and features a variety of joiner styles that are easy to install. Lighting design and architecture professionals can effortlessly switch modules between circuits with the track’s two-circuit design to reposition and re-aim modules at any time.  Visit www.luminii.com or Circle 214.

Judges’ Comments: “The reduction in size of illumination from a ceiling height significantly reduces the need in specific applications for track systems with typical visual luminaires emanating from the power supply.”

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EDITOR’S OBSERVATION:

LIGHTING HAS THE ABILITY TO PROMOTE HEALING AND VISUAL COMFORT WITHIN A SPACE.

CATEGORY: SPECIALTY/DOWNLIGHTS

Cooper Lighting Solutions HALO Home Bluetooth Speaker Downlight There is music coming out of the light fixture!

With the HALO Home Smart Bluetooth Speaker, users can broadcast music or listen to their favorite podcast from any Bluetooth enabled device through a speaker in their luminaire. The Bluetooth speaker can retrofit into HALO 5-in. and 6-in. housings which can also be used to customize and automate lighting.  Visit www.cooperlighting.com or Circle 212.

Judges’ Comments: “This is a fun product and could see wide adoption in the common home across the U.S. If they access the market properly, this could be a huge hit.”

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AirCore® Bridge

Ori™

Eave™

Integrated lighting and acoustic solutions Designed to ease specification, enhance interior environments, and improve occupants’ comfort focalpointlights.com/acousticsolutions Circle 07

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LUMINAIRES  LINEAR /TRACK

CATEGORY: TRACK

A-light Align A configurable, magnetic, low-voltage lighting system with a discreet aesthetic, Align seamlessly integrates into any architectural design. Architects can work with a wide range of ambient lighting modules, precise spotlights and subtle indirect lighting to craft the desired illumination for different spaces. The system’s minimalist form features elegant, simple details for flexible lighting design and simple installation.  Visit www.align.alights.com or Circle 209.

CATEGORY: TRACK

Axis Lighting

Judges’ Comments: “Very sleek design.”

StencilFlex The plug-and-play StencilFlex supports lighting inserts within its F.L.E.X. framework for a streamlined, cost effective, line-voltage luminaire system. The framework also accepts any manufacturer’s lighting inserts for linear lighting, downlighting, wall washing, track elements and decorative pendants.

StencilFlex’s layers of light can then be applied to create neighborhoods of light, circulation areas and other functional spaces.

The framework is based on the Stencil form factor and uses innovative Integral Modular Wiring and Nomadic and Empower technologies to connect lighting inserts wherever needed and to maximize design flexibility.  Visit www.axislighting.com or Circle 210.

Judges’ Comments: “More than just regular track, this is a good looking and flexible framework system.

CATEGORY: TRACK

Lumenwerx ULC

Vode Lighting

Pivot Magnetic Track System

BoxRail | 207

This architectural track lighting system opens up creative and physical possibilities. The system is composed of 10 combinable and sleekly finished modules.

It embodies the opportunity to design lighting compositions for multiple applications, where recessed and pendant luminaires, anchored by a track that can form shapes horizontally and vertically, are the instruments that shine light on any given function of a space and its contents. It is offered in 80, 90 and 95 CRI with color choices of Full Spectrum, as well as 2700K, 3000K, 3500K and 4000K.  Visit www.lumenwerx.com or Circle 208.

Judges’ Comments: “Very sleek looking with multiple options.”

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CATEGORY: LINEAR

The 207 BoxRail is the clearest expression of Vode’s product philosophy to date. Vode took the performance of their DoubleBox Rail and reimagined it as a smaller form, with breakthrough batwing optics, less material and cleaner lines. This highly efficient, direct/indirect, extruded aluminum fixture with a small square form is ideal for general interior, open office and conference room applications. The product is available in 80 and 90+ CRI in both static and tunable white.  Visit www.vode.com or Circle 207.

Judges’ Comments: “Vode continues to impress with fantastic function, high output and excellent optics inside impossibly small form factors.”

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LUMINAIRES  PENDANTS /LINEAR

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CATEGORY: PENDANTS

Eureka Lighting Expo Designed for flexible installation in a wall or ceiling surface mount, in any orientation or in suspension, Expo is a decorative lighting tube offering an impressive light output in a slender profile. The simple minimalist shape opens the door to a variety of standard applications and because it can be suspended at angles up to 45 degrees, lines of light can be crisscrossed or zigzagged through a ceiling space.  Visit www.eurekalighting.com or Circle 206.

Judges’ Comments: “When you’re in the market for a very slim and functionally flexible glowing tube...”

CATEGORY: PENDANTS

CATEGORY: PENDANTS

CATEGORY: LINEAR

Elliptipar

Lumenwerx ULC

Insight Lighting

S51x Family of Direct / Indirect

Ubik

Structure Mini

This family of low-profile, cable-suspended linear luminaires is available for direct, indirect or direct/ indirect lighting distributions. These luminaires are available individually mounted or in continuous rows in lengths up to 6 ft. (up to 9 ft. by request).

These architectural luminaires use proprietary refractive optics to shape the light from highefficacy, dual-die LEDs.  Visit www.thelightingquotient.com or Circle 205.

Judges’ Comments: “High marks here. Manufacturer has considered sustainability and outlines elements of the plan.”

With its commanding 2-in. aperture, the Ubik family of luminaires has the power to bring interiors to their full potential with visually interesting and functionally diverse solutions. While Ubik cube, pendant and wall fixtures can shine independently, each with their own distinct purpose, when they are installed in continuous runs and patterns in which optics can be mixed, matched and interchanged, they offer the full flexibility required to address more complex and comprehensive lighting strategies.  Visit www.lumenwerx.com or Circle 204.

Judges’ Comments: “Distinct and sophisticated.”

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An ultra-compact, high-performance linear fixture with a wide range of outputs, configurations and finishes, Structure Mini measures 1.25-in. × 1.25in. and is the industry’s smallest up/down linear luminaire. The square profile boasts a perfectly diffuse downlight and powerful batwing up-light with performance up to 120 lm/W. Available as a single fixture or continuous run of light that can be surface-mounted or suspended.  Visit www.insightlighting.com or Circle 203.

Judges’ Comments: “An advancement in the standard overhead up-down linear fixture, especially regarding the trend toward size reduction in functional fixtures.”

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LUMINAIRES  DOWNLIGHTS

CATEGORY: DOWNLIGHTS

Focal Point ID+ 3.5 New features and capabilities have been added to the ID+ 3.5 aperture downlight and wall wash, including higher lumen outputs and new beam spreads. It’s offered with two Warm Dim and three Tunable White options. The powerful light engine and efficient optics provide top performance with lumen outputs from 700lm up to 2100lm, delivering a solution for high-ceiling applications.  Visit www.focalpointlights.com or Circle 201.

Judges’ Comments: “The dimming technology has potential to transform a space from bright to cozy.”

CATEGORY: DOWNLIGHTS

Sonneman ‘A Way of Light’ Intervals Recessed Downlights Intervals recessed downlights deliver high-performance technology from a sophisticated, flexible modular system.

These specification-grade downlights are available in four sizes: 1-in., 2-in., 3-in. and 4-in., and are offered in fixed (all sizes), adjustable (2-in., 3-in. and 4-in.) and wall wash (3-in. and 4-in.) models. Installations can be reconfigured on-site to adjust power level, size, shape, color temperature, optic, trim style, ceiling application or finish after the ceiling is installed. The fixed configurations feature a patent pending spring-loaded connection between the light engine and trim, providing a seamless fit between the optic and trim aperture for optimal energy efficiency and light output.  Visit www.sonnemanlight.com or Circle 202.

Judges’ Comments: “Custom fixture at non-custom price; adjustability and customization a big plus.”

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CATEGORY: COMPONENT/DOWNLIGHTS

CATEGORY: LINEAR

Xicato

Xicato

Xicato Intelligent Module (XIM)

Full Spectrum Linear Lighting

XIM is a compact, integrated LED lighting module designed to fit a wide variety of downlight and spot fixtures, and to simplify the design and assembly of controllable LED luminaires. The high quality, integrated XIM driver dims more smoothly and deeply than high-end standalone LED drivers. Combined with Xicato’s industry leading color quality, consistency and application-optimized light spectra, XIM provides a beautiful lit effect. Over its broad dimming range, XIM exceeds the highest international standards for avoiding health effects related to flicker.  Visit www.xicato.com or Circle 200.

Xicato Full Spectrum Linear Lighting closely matches the spectrum of natural light that delivers a healthier light experience by minimizing the potential negative effects of artificial light. Xicato’s Full Spectrum uses violet 420nm LEDs and appropriate phosphor for pc-white, resulting in improved spectral performance, eliminates blue overshoot, avoids the hazards of blue light, passes IEC 62778 photobiological testing as RG1 and reduces the cyan gap 475nm-495nm, which results in better light quality than high CRI white.  Visit www.xicato.com or Circle 199.

Judges’ Comments: “This intelligent LED module is a marvelous gift to the lighting industry.

Judges’ Comments: “This product is so well-rounded, that there is hardly anything left to ask.”

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Enhanced Antimicrobial LightTM

White Antimicrobial+LightTM

Technologically innovative.

Aesthetically sophisticated.

Always cleaning.

Gruv®

Constantly disinfects viruses including COVID-19 Approved for unlimited use around people, UV-free ActiveCLEAN™ continuously kills* bacteria and viruses, including 98% of SARS-SoV-2 on any surface your light can touch.

Our new crisp-white, 405-nanometer antimicrobial LED lighting solution beautifully illuminates any application and gift wraps the creative freedom to create a new kind of architectural clean everywhere you work, play and design.

Linea®

Visit Bestlight.Amerlux.com/Active-Clean or call (973) 310-7787 for a free consultation today.

*Testing on a non-enveloped virus (MS2 bacteriophage) showed a 97.12% reduction in controlled laboratory testing after eight hours on hard surfaces. Testing on SARS-CoV-2 (enveloped virus) showed a 96.76% reduction in controlled laboratory testing after eight hours on hard surfaces. Testing on MRSA and E. coli showed 90% or more reduction in controlled laboratory testing after 24 hours on surfaces. Results may vary depending on the amount of light that is reaching the surfaces in the space, where the product is installed and the length of exposure. Use of ActiveCLEAN™ antimicrobial lighting is not intended to replace manual cleaning and disinfection practices.

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CATEGORY: DOWNLIGHTS

Focal Point ID+ 2.5” Downlight and Wall Wash with Warm Dim Technology Designed with flexibility in mind, the ID+ 2.5 fits into shallow spaces and is ideal for all types of interior applications and recessed outdoor applications.

The superior optics and powerful light engine provide light outputs from 500lm to 190lm, making the petite luminaire suitable for high-ceiling application. A Solite lens delivers uniform light distribution for beam spreads of 50, 60, 70 and 90-degrees, resulting in ultra-quiet ceilings. The ID+ 2.5 features functional options such as ceiling thickness adjustability, a wood ceiling installation kit, below ceiling driver and light engine access, and a twist and lock mechanism that enable easy trim swaps in the field.  Visit www.focalpointlights.com or Circle 167.

Judges’ Comments: “This is what a downlight company should be able to do—provide a complete solution for all scenarios and make it beautiful.

Well done.”

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LUMINAIRES  CONTROLS

CATEGORY: DRIVERS AND CONTROLS

WAC Lighting STRUT Lighting, power and control system with lighting elements designed for discriminating technical performance, STRUT incorporates direct and indirect illumination, wall wash, downlighting, accent lighting and pendants utilizing connected control technologies to offer a personalized and modular experience.  Visit www.waclighting.com or Circle 198.

Judges’ Comments: “If you have got it, Strut it.

And Strut certainly boasts high-end features.”

CATEGORY: CONTROLS

CATEGORY: CONTROLS

CATEGORY: DRIVERS AND CONTROLS

Maxlite

Crestron

Magnitude Lighting

c-Max Lighting Controls & Controls Ready Luminaires

Zūm Wired Lighting Control System

JB Series

c-Max controls, with a patent-pending design, add luminaire-level controls to indoor/outdoor applications. By pairing c-Max low voltage sensors along with its controls-ready luminaires, which come pre-configured with a USB-C receptacle, c-Max sensors can be plugged into during installation to achieve motion sensing, daylight harvesting, highend trim, bi-level dimming and photocell control.  Visit www.maxlite.com or Circle 197.

Using industry standards—including 0-10V, DALI, DMX and Phase control—the Zūm Wired Lighting Control System leverages the Ethernet and operates on an enterprise IoT network. The robust system can host communication from other IoT devices, such as people counters or advanced environmental sensors. Building-wide lighting control is just as easy as in-room control, and the system is capable of managing up to 32,000 devices over millions of square feet.  Visit www.crestronzum.com or Circle 196.

The Junction Box (JB) Series delivers a multi-channel, specification grade solution utilizing a variety of leading Magnitude Class 2 LED drivers, ideal for multi-output residential and commercial lighting applications. Available in surface or plenum-rated recessed mount, the high-quality UL listed junction box includes multiple 1.125-in. knockouts and comes pre-wired for quick and easy installation. Auto-reset protection for short circuits and over-voltage is also included.  Visit www.magnitudeinc.com or Circle 195.

Judges’ Comments: “Building-wide lighting control is just as easy as in-room control.”

Judges’ Comments: “Presents options for likeproducts at a customizable platform to suit projects as needed.”

Judges’ Comments: “Efficient and plug-n-play.”

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LUMINAIRES  CONTROLS

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CATEGORY: CONTROLS

Xicato Xicato Smart Controls

© dha design, Peter Fordham

Smart Bluetooth Mesh controls provide a range of control and monitoring and reduce maintenance costs at any site. Thousands of nodes can share a single, highly secure network within thousands of networks. It can be installed and commissioned in hours/days, rather than weeks/months. Without expensive wires, hubs or dedicated control gear, commissioning can take place without disruption.  Visit www.xicato.com or Circle 194.

Judges’ Comments: “A great way for manufacturers to access complete solutions.”

CATEGORY: DRIVERS AND CONTROLS

CATEGORY: DRIVERS AND CONTROLS

CATEGORY: MISC/SPECIALTY

Xicato

Elemental LED

Elemental LED

Xicato AC Drivers (XAD)

OMNIDRIVE X Dimmable Driver

LO-PRO UL Listed NEMA3R Wet Location Junction Box

Network-ready AC drivers offer a comprehensive driver portfolio that includes both AC to AC and DC to DC drivers backed by the strength of the Xicato brand and deep technological expertise. Drivers already have world-wide adoption with installations that have powered Xicato lighting for years. There are many advantages of Xicato’s AC Drivers that DC drivers inherently don’t provide. XAD offers the proprietary and patented flicker-free deep dimming to 0.1%, enabling natural dimming and fading control.  Visit www.xicato.com or Circle 193.

Judges’ Comments: “Advancing on current technology is the name of the innovation game.”

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The newest generation to the series of low voltage drivers, the OMNIDRIVE X does not require a minimum load for flawless dimming control or On/Off functionality on any scale project. Offering compatibility with 90% of the market’s most popular LED controls and dimmers, the UL Listed junction box offers current and future NEC compliance. Available in 12V and 24V platforms with a variety of wattage outputs.  Visit www.diodeled.com or Circle 192.

The Junction Box is an outdoor enclosure that protects contents from weather and environmental hazards. It is certified UL 2108, UL 508A and UL 1598 for power supplies and other electrical components that require ultimate protection against the elements in commercial lighting projects. The NEMA3R is rugged, yet cost-effective and built to withstand regular weather conditions.  Visit www.diodeled.com or Circle 191.

Judges’ Comments: “Great product offering flexibility and range of options for compatible dimming protocols.”

Judges’ Comments: “YES. This category is always looking for smaller, lower-profile products such as this.”

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LUMINAIRES  INTERIOR

CATEGORY: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR

Meteor Lighting Reizen Reizen is a contemporary indirect asymmetric luminaire that provides uniform indirect light using the latest in light shaping technology. Luminaire comes standard rated for outdoor use and is available in 100W, 150W, 200W and 300W configurations. It can perform up to 37,000 lm offering great indirect uniformity. It can be specified in standard 3000K, 4000K, 5000K CCT options at CRI 85, and also in tunable white, and RGBW options for indoor use.  Visit www.meteor-lighting.com or Circle 189.

CATEGORY: DOWNLIGHTS

DMF Lighting

Judges’ Comments: “Good options for this lighting.”

DRD Series Modular Downlighting System Available as fixed, adjustable, or wall wash, round or square, this highly versatile luminaire offers great flexibility. With quick plug-and-play connections, changing from fixed to adjustable, for example, is simple.

The modules feature lumen packages from 750 to 1250 and tool-free, field-changeable optics from 15 to 90+ degrees for ease of design changes, even post-installation.

The next generation DRD Series modular solution offers a range of color temperatures, field-changeable beam angles from 15 to 90+ degrees, 120/277 voltage regulation and 1% dimming with TRIAC/ELV or 0-10V, all integrated into the module. A single housing can accommodate 98% of downlighting uses. Standardize on DRD and write fixture schedules with ease.  Visit www.dmflighting.com or Circle 190.

Judges’ Comments: “Modifications made easy. Swapping from fixed to adjustable is as easy as changing a light bulb.”

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CATEGORY: TRACK/PENDANTS

CATEGORY: WALL WASHER

OrigamX

Vibia

Medi-O

Structural

Medi-O is an ultra-flexible, DMX/RDM architectural fixture that produces a consistent and high-quality light at every RGBA LED blend or “light recipe.” Light recipes mix the 4 LEDs to produce the full dynamic color spectrum and tunable 2000K-7000K CCT; all at +90 CRI.  Visit www.origamx.com or Circle 188.

Designed by Arik Levy, the Structural wall and ceiling light collection features an innovative system where light, architecture and sculptural form come together.

Through cubic volumes and ordered geometrical compositions, it provides a combination of glare-free direct and indirect lighting.  Visit www.vibia.com or Circle 187.

Judges’ Comments: “Finally, a lighting product that has the engine of a theatrical light.”

Judges’ Comments: “Well suited to contemporary interiors for a variety of commercial areas.”

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LUMINAIRES  COMPONENTS/LIGHT SOURCES

CATEGORY: COMPONENTS & LIGHT SOURCES

ELCO Lighting The Birch System The Birch System is a die-cast module housing with a high-quality, commercial-grade LED technology that provides increased durability and illumination with a 5 CTT Switch, 3-Lumen output switch and excellent color rendering 93+ CRI. The system works with 4-in., 6-in. and 8-in. Birch Commercial Frames, Remodel, Retrofits and Twist-On Trims. Ideal for hotel, hospitality, convention and retail spaces.  Visit www.elcolighting.com or Circle 186.

Judges’ Comments: “Maximum control and adjustability. Very good for retrofits.”

CATEGORY: TRACK

ConTech ConTech Gallery XL Luminaire CATEGORY: TRACK Delivering theater-grade beam control for traditional gallery and commercial track heads and mono-point luminaries, this luminaire offers superior optics. The track head fits into spaces with shallow and high ceilings and features a precision engineered very narrow spot optic. The precise beam control ensures that even at lower aiming angles the luminaire is glare free and quiet in the ceiling.  Visit www.contechlighting.com or Circle 185.

Judges’ Comments: “There are few, if any, track heads that can offer the very tight beams (8 to 10 degrees) with lumen output options/higher lumens that this product offers.”

Juno Juno Trac T388L Vertical Cylinder This 55W state-of-the-art track light delivers up to 5550 lm, and is up to 80% more efficient than equivalent halogen with an LED life rating of 50,000 hours. It is available in 2700K, 3000K, 3500K and 4000K color temperatures and 80 or 90 CRI versions.  Visit juno.acuitybrands.com or Circle 184.

Judges’ Comments: “Track lighting is the Juno workhorse; incremental development is great to see.”

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LUMINAIRES  INTERIOR

CATEGORY: DOWNLIGHTS/WALL WASH

Aculux AX4 4in Downlight & Wallwash Housing

CATEGORY: UNDERCABINET

Axis Lighting BalancedCare Undercabinet Designed for work surfaces in nurses’ stations, laboratories and exam rooms, the luminaire features touch-free on/off and dimming control, which is ideal for these hygienic environments. Adjustable white light color temperatures support the circadian cycle of shift workers. Thanks to the luminaire’s BeWell optics, each point source of light is individually directed, not reflected, resulting in highly uniform distribution without glare, shadowing or pixelation. BeWell optics also provide better visual acuity for tasks, and softer light that promotes healing and visual comfort in the space.  Visit www.balancedcare.axislighting.com or Circle 182.

Precise and high performing, the newest offering in the series is an updated 4-in. aperture for downlight and wall wash platforms, delivering up to 3200 lm. while offering more precise beam options than ever before. Available in adjustable, angle-cut, bevel, cone, lensed and open trim styles, each housing is available with 11 smooth, striation-free optical distributions including a wide batwing.  Visit aculux.acuitybrands.com or Circle 181.

Judges’ Comments: “Second-to-none cutoff and glare control deliver quiet ceilings.”

Judges’ Comments: “Definitely deserving of innovation. The clean, low-profile design with features aimed at the healthcare market make this product a winner.”

CATEGORY: COMPONENTS & LIGHT SOURCES

Inter-Lux Whitegoods 20+ CATEGORY: DOWNLIGHTS

A highly efficient recessed adjustable downlight, the fixture offers the company’s TRUE40 tilt feature offering 360-degree rotation and nearly no clipping.

Its patent-pending Active Moving lens bezel allows for more harmonious optics and less glare, while also shielding ceiling visibility. Engineered to achieve high output up to 4000 lm.  Visit www.alphabetlighting.com or Circle 180.

Developed to give designers the freedom to work with light in an instinctive way, 20+ is a new group of profiles and accessories that greatly expand the capabilities of the existing 20 Linear range. By combining new housings and architectural integration profiles with proprietary LED boards and optical systems that include louvers and narrow lenses, the range of products has been greatly expanded to accommodate every possible indoor lighting application that uses a linear form factor. Even more versatility is evident in 20 Perimeter.  Visit www.inter-lux.com or Circle 179.

Judges’ Comments: “Adjustability, performance and price make this an nice addition to the market.”

Judges’ Comments: “This a great looking, effective wall-washing and wall-grazing product line.”

Ledra Brands ALPHABET NU Adjustable

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CATEGORY: PENDANTS

Lucifer Lighting STELLR Pendant STELLR offers volumetric and directional illumination that can change the atmosphere of the room— as well as the look of the luminaire itself—utilizing proprietary waveguide technology that appears transparent when the light is off, and opaque when on. Contains two concealed, independently controlled on-off, and warm dimmable light sources: a directional downlight within an illuminated sphere.  Visit www.luciferlighting.com or Circle 178.

CATEGORY: LINEAR Judges’ Comments: “The transparency and illumination are quite clever.”

Axis Lighting Elle

EDITOR’S OBSERVATION:

THE ELLE (RIGHT) WORKS. AS THE FEATHERED, AESTHETIC GLOW PLAYS OFF SURFACES, LUMINAIRE AND ARCHITECTURE WORK TOGETHER AND BECOME THE LIGHTING SYSTEM.

CATEGORY: PENDANTS

Fluxwerx Portal A reimagination of directional and general area illumination in a single fixture family, Portal is suitable for a wide range of applications and spaces.

Available in 5.5-in. and 9-in. diameters and a range of mounting options, it features mounting variations in trim and trimless options, including fully recessed, semi-recessed, surface, surface adjustable and pendant. Ideal for all types of ceiling conditions.  Visit www.fluxwerx.com or Circle 211.

Designed to mimic moldings, Elle offers a streamlined look and wide-ranging functionality. Well suited for creating continuous runs, the luminaire can help elevate important design elements such as doors, alcoves and columns. With its inconspicuous housing, seamless visual integration is provided within the architectural space. Its specially engineered, curved, luminous surface optic delivers the same light output over a greater surface area. Leveraging its InstaHinge in-wall mounting system, the luminaire is firmly anchored, while allowing easy serviceability. With its concave lightguide, Elle features an advanced design with a variety of mounting options and choices of 350 to 1000 lm/ft.  Visit www.axislighting.com or Circle 177.

Judges’ Comments: “I like the molding-like design and the curved luminous surface is quite innovative.”

Judges’ Comments: “It is always great to have multiple options of the same style to address light needs in a cohesive way throughout the project. The angled semi recessed is pretty cool and very different.”

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LUMINAIRES  SPECIALTY

CATEGORY: SPECIALTY

Kenall Indigo-Clean Dual-Mode Technology Dual-mode technology in this line of visible disinfection luminaires kills 94% of SARS-CoV-2 and Influenza-A, as well as providing control of other pathogens, including staph such as MRSA. It is designed to be operated 12 hours in blended white disinfection mode and 12 hours in Indigo mode, providing ambient light as well as continuous environmental disinfection, utilizing a safe wavelength of visible light (405nm).  Visit www.kenall.com or Circle 175.

Judges’ Comments: “Kenall has upped the game.”

CATEGORY: SPECIALTY

LIGHTGLASS LIGHTGLASS A hybrid between a window and an LED fixture, the product uses the same materials and construction of a commercial glazing system, but adds a daylight-simulating light surface at the rear. It can be made to any rectangular size in 1-in. increments, so it is capable of matching existing windows in the space, or filling an opening of any size. The light sources within LIGHTGLASS were specially designed to match the qualities of sunlight. The spectral power distribution is also optimized for circadian lighting, with higher intensities of short wavelength light at high CCTs, and low intensities of short wavelength light at low CCTS.  Visit www.lightglasslighting.com or Circle 176.

CATEGORY: SPECIALTY

CATEGORY: SPECIALTY

Kenall

Kenall

SimpleSeal CSERO/I

Indigo-Clean MSDIC

Judges’ Comments: “A great idea for spaces that cannot achieve natural daylight.”

Judges’ Comments: “Very energy efficient and able to be spaced further than typical fixtures of this kind, based on technology.”

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SimpleSeal CSERO is an overlapping-door, IP66-rated luminaire with a broad range of lumen packages (2,600– 21,000), appropriate for use in the most stringently controlled cleanrooms, including Biosafety Lab (BSL) 3-4. SimpleSeal CSERI has matching lumens, an inset-door and an IP65 rating, making it appropriate for BSL 1-2. These fixtures are engineered to protect the integrity of all makes of cleanrooms, creating bright, evenly diffused light to improve worker comfort and boost productivity.  Visit www.kenall.com or Circle 173.

The first surface-mount visible disinfection luminaire from a market leader in this technology. The 13-in. fixture provides ambient light, as well as continuous environmental disinfection, utilizing a safe wavelength of visible light (405nm) to kill pathogens including SARS-CoV-2, Influenza-A, MRSA and C. It also features Indigo-Clean’s next generation light engine that provides spaces with truer white light and more accurate color rendering.  Visit www.kenall.com or Circle 172.

Judges’ Comments: “A timely, important and needed development. Not only great for healthcare spaces, but also schools, hospitality and other public spaces.

Everywhere.”

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LUMINAIRES  SPECIALTY

EDITOR’S OBSERVATION:

IN THIS DAY AND AGE OF LIVING THROUGH A PANDEMIC, A BETTER DEFENSE AGAINST BACTERIA AND PATHOGENS THROUGH LIGHTING SOLUTIONS IS A WELCOME TECHNOLOGY.

CATEGORY: SPECIALTY

The Koto™ System

Amerlux

2″ Aperture Koto™ LED Module with 3″, 4″ & 6″ Twist-&-Lock Trims

ActiveCLEAN Leveraging a high-intensity visible light wavelength of 405 nanometers, ActiveCLEAN luminaire continuously cleans pathogens, bacteria, fungi, yeast, mold, viruses and mildew on any air particle and surface the light reaches. Outside of the UV spectrum, the wavelength meets EPA standards, is safe around people and is available with Linea and Gruv luminaries. Amerlux’s ActiveClean luminaires leverage scientific advancements in lighting and microbiology to produce a particular wavelength of high-intensity visible light: 405 nanometers, which is highly effective against pathogens on surfaces and suspended in the air.

Because this wavelength is outside the UV spectrum, ActiveClean exceeds the International Electrotechnical Commission’s (IEC) standards for continuous, unrestricted use around people.  Visit www.amerlux.com or Circle 171.

3″ & 4″ Trimless Koto™ System

Trims with Twist-&-Lock System

Judges’ Comments: “A great defense against pathogens and bacteria.”

The Koto™ Module available in Standard, Architectural, 12V AC Retrofit, Beam Focus & White Tunnable versions elcolighting.com

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LUMINAIRES  INTERIOR/EXTERIOR, DOWNLIGHTS

CATEGORY: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR

Acuity Brands - Gotham Lighting EVO/Incito 2in Tilt and Rotate Cylinders

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Judges’ Comments: “Always a useful product.”

These tilt and rotate cylinders tilt up to 90 degrees with a 365-degree head rotation, and are available in pendant, surface or wall mount applications. For the latter, the pendant tilts up to +50 degrees and down to -20 degrees with +/-45-degree left/right rotation from vertical. The cylinders have a 50-degree cutoff and offer a variety of distribution options, lumen outputs and CCTs, as well as wet locations.  Visit www.gothamlighting.acuitybrands.com or Circle 169.

Judges’ Comments: “Good points for sustainability.”

EDITOR’S OBSERVATION:

STRATEGIC LIGHTING FOR EXTERIOR AREAS CAN PROVIDE SAFETY, BEAUTY AND WAYFINDING, AND EVEN BETTER YET, IT CAN BRING AN ENTIRELY NEW LIFE TO THAT OUTDOOR SPACE.

CATEGORY: DOWNLIGHTS

Inter-Lux Whitegoods General Downlight (GDL) With a 2.4-in. aperture, this downlight provides general illumination of corridors, residential units and conference rooms. Featuring a dimmable driver and a 3-in. recessed depth, GDL delivers high-angle illumination over a broad area with the flush lens version or a more focused, low brightness beam of light with the regressed cone. A wall wash version comes equipped with a dedicated wall wash kick-reflector to deliver excellent high-angle distribution.  Visit www.inter-lux.com or Circle 168.

Judges’ Comments: “This is a good-looking product at this price point.”

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Winery’s Showcases ‘Modern Barn Concept’ with Lighting Design Innovative lighting aligns with winery’s aesthetics and rigorous standards.

CHALLENGE: When Silver Oak’s Alexander Valley Winery decided to conduct their

state-of-the-art wine making in a modern, yet sustainable, facility that featured reclaimed materials, targeting LEED Platinum was a top objective. In addition, Piechota Architecture and the lighting design team at EJA Lighting Design were tasked with several other design goals: showcasing the natural beauty of the “modern barn concept” architecture, creating a welcoming space for tasting and hospitality, highlighting retail locales, building systems to illuminate offices and production facilities, plus subtly lighting a trail through the vineyards for nighttime tours and melding the interior space with the surrounding landscape.

INFLUENCE: With a net-positive water and energy rating, Silver Oak Winery was

designed specifically to “give more than it takes” from the environment. The unique challenge was to design cutting-edge lighting systems which align with the winery’s rigorous environmental standards, yet still meet the multi-functional and aesthetic needs of the various spaces.

SOLUTION: The design for this project demonstrated a well-conceived system

of sensor, time-based and touch-screen controls to manage lighting for various activities in workspaces, hospitality and for touring through the night landscape. The facility-wide BACnet control system

integration provides real-time analysis of energy use and allows for continuous improvement. The design team created an exquisite ambiance, while honoring the dark sky, and still achieved a net-positive energy rating overall.

In terms of luminaires, EJA Lighting Design used No. 8 Lighting’s 800 Series in the soaring wood ceilings. The wood ceiling trims are unique and patented as they have rare earth magnets that snap into place for a tight seamless fit in wood ceilings. The 800 Series, a recessed LED downlight, offers an array of field interchangeable lamp module options, lumen packages, optic, driver and trim options.

The universal design accepts adjustable, fixed, wall wash and mirror reflector lamp modules. All 800 Series housings are IC-Rated, airtight, and CCEA approved, and can be installed in direct contact with standard or spray-foam insulation.

The high efficacy of these recessed downlights exceeds the JA8/ Title 24 California energy code requirements, and one of the most important “green” elements of the 800 series is its future-proof technology, allowing for retrofit to new and improved technologies.

This project was the winner of the 2019 SF Lux Awards Award of Distinction-First Place and the Award of Merit for Energy & Environmental Design. Enhanced by innovative lighting features and techniques, designed to be architecturally respectful, energy efficient, but above all, exquisitely luminous, it’s also the first SF Lux award winner to be a net-positive project. This is the first production winery to be awarded LEED Platinum certification for Building Design and Construction.

PROJECT SPECS: Silver Oak Alexander Valley Winery, Healdsburg, Calif. // Architecture: Piechota Architecture // Lighting Designer: EJA Lighting Design // Photography: Patrik Argast // Lighting: No. 8 Lighting // Downlights: 800 Series

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EXTERIOR | OFFICE

SHOE MANUFACTURER LIGHTING SOLUTION A WELCOMING EFFECT ECCO HEADQUARTERS Tønder, Denmark

Challenge: When designing ECCO’s new global marketing headquarters, Ravn Architects wanted to reflect the innovation and quality for which the international shoe manufacturer is famous.

It was crucial that the exterior lighting create a first impression was in tune with the principles of both the architecture and the company—it © Thomas Mølvig

needed to be sustainable, aesthetically appropriate, and create exactly the right welcoming lighting effect.

Influence: “We wanted to create a building that represented everything ECCO is about—rooted

highly flexible light heads on one pole, allowing

locally, but with a global outlook,” says Uffe

lighting designers, specifiers and architects to

Lumbye Nielsen, Ravn Architects. “We were look-

create a custom solution. The elliptical apertures

ing for an outdoor lighting solution to work as an

are a striking but subtle design feature that also

extension of the architecture and accentuate it

serve as a dimming reflector, softening the light

in the best way possible.”

and allowing it to be precisely directed.

Solution: To complement the contemporary

luminaire suits the building beautifully, and we

architecture, ECCO and Ravn Architecture chose

really liked its flexibility and how the light source

three designs from Louis Poulsen’s Flindt col-

is integrated in the pole,” says Nielsen. “We also

lection. Each fixture is stylish and understated,

saw a similarity between the roundness of the

blending naturally into its environment like the

carvings and the roundness of the ECCO logo that

building itself. The lighting effect is carefully cho-

spoke to us. It is all in the detail.”

“The sculptural appearance of Flindt Plaza

reographed, so that the landscape becomes like a stage set with pools of warm, inviting light.

The Flindt Bollard has a minimal, cylindri-

Around the outdoor staircases, the Flindt Wall fixtures are both functional and visually pleasing, providing a multi-directional light that guides and

cal shape, and a bold, sculptural appearance. It

illuminates while animating the wall. Inspired by

illuminates the concrete pathways with an asym-

the effect of an eclipse, the elegant, pared-down

metrical, glare-free, downward-directed light.

profile is distinguished by a subtle opening at

The light source is concealed at the top, inside the

the top that emits a soft light down the front of

distinctive curved aperture, where the gradient

the fixture. This creates a gentle, glowing ring

serves as a reflector that softens the beam, form-

of reflected light on the transition between its

match significant black detailing on the building.

ing a round, organic pool of light on the path. The

concave and convex shapes. A halo of light on the

Visually, the three Flindt designs communicate

reflected light is a design element in its own right,

mounting surface makes the fixture “float.”

perfectly both with the new ECCO building and

adding to the warm, welcoming ambience.

The Flindt fixtures met the brief on a number

each other, creating a cohesive, harmonious

of levels. The LED luminaires are not only energy

aesthetic. Crucially, their carefully orchestrated

tall Flindt Plaza luminaire helps both define

saving, but can also all be refurbished if a new

lit effect creates a warm, inviting and intimate

and illuminate the surroundings. Based on the

and improved LED technology is developed in the

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same design principles as the Bollard but with a

future. All fixtures are finished with a black pow-

modular construction, it comes with up to four

der lacquer with a texture chosen specifically to

For the parking area and in the atrium, the

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LINEAR LIGHTING | OFFICE

GLOBAL TECH GIANT BRINGS VISION TO LIFE WITH HQ ILLUMINATION AKAMAI TECHNOLOGIES Cambridge, Mass.

Challenge: In 2019, content delivery network providers Akamai Technologies needed a lighting solution for their new headquarters. The towering 19-story LEED Gold and WELL-certified building—the district’s tallest—was designed to consolidate Akamai’s six local offices, bringing its more than 2,000 Boston employees together under a single roof for the first time since the company’s inception more than two decades ago.

Eschewing tradition in favor of an outside-thebox approach, the global tech leaders sought a way to light their new headquarters that would communicate their brand vision.

Influence: Akamai desired connectedness in a lighting solution that would span across its sprawling 482,000-sq.-ft. office space. The new headquarters functioned not only as a centralized local office but also as a global hub that would connect their offices across the country and around the world. That theme of global connection had to be felt throughout the space.

There was also an additional, more tangible need: lighting the building in a way that would encourage movement, collaboration and creativity for employees. With the unique origami-like layout of the offices, fixtures had to be carefully

street level and continues uninterrupted through

and seamlessly integrated into walls and ceilings.

the building, transitioning and intersecting across walls and ceilings.

Solution: In collaboration with design firm HLB

At the start of the AkaMile, visitors are drawn

Lighting Design, architect Barbara Horton and

towards the building’s command center, where

Axis Lighting, Akamai created the AkaMile: a

network and broadcast activities are displayed.

mile-long continuous path of light that weaves

Wayfinding was important in the design of the

through the building and points in the direc-

space, with color used strategically at differ-

tion of actual Akamai offices around the world.

ent points along the AkaMile to foster a sense of

The end result brought to life Horton’s desired

exploration while also employing Akamai’s brand

lighting effect, achieving the optimal balance

colors. Designers used warmer hues like oranges

team—fixtures are thicker and more noticeable,

required for the project.

and yellows toward the base of the building, tran-

setting a vibrant tone. In quiet work areas, lines

sitioning to cooler blues and greens as the floors

of light become thinner and more discrete,

progress toward the top of the tower.

creating ideal conditions for focused work.•

To light the path, Axis Lighting developed a custom solution using its Sculpt linear lighting system: 1.5-in. lines of light brought together to create a single, unending fixture that begins at

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ACOUSTICS | HEALTHCARE

CHICAGO HEALTH FACILITY RECEIVES KEY LIGHTING DONATION ESPERANZA HEALTH CENTER Chicago, Ill.

Challenge: When the non-profit Esperanza Health Center built its new facility, located in Chicago’s underserved Brighton Park neighborhood, it had a grand vision: a purpose-built facility that would combine healthcare, wellness activities and a central oasis for community activities. Chicago architectural firm Juan Gabriel Moreno Architects (JGMA) has a long association with projects designed to positively impact underserved communities. They designed a striking, angular building with a modern, orange facade, referencing Esperanza’s brand colors.

The organization had a tight budget and Focal Point decided to be actively involved in the project, by donating the lighting.

Influence: “Lighting is typically one of the last items completed on construction projects and can often be scaled back due to budget considerations,” says Focal Point President Chris Thornton, “We knew the vision the Esperanza team had for this facility and wanted to take that

© John Sternisha

risk off the table.”

Solution: Thornton and Focal Point leadership decided that the organization would donate luminaires to be used throughout the building interior, as well as help with lighting calculation to determine precise lighting needs throughout the space.

“Focal Point’s donation ensured the lighting installed at Esperanza Brighton Park is innova-

WALL WASHING: Several luminaires were used throughout the space, including Focus Wall Wash which turns a feature wall of natural wood into the focal piece of the lobby. ID+ Cylinders (below) and downlights with matching apertures are paired for visual harmony in the mixed-ceiling space, with the cylinders providing added interest in the unfinished ceiling.

tive, inspiring and of the highest quality,” says Thornton, “matching the center’s overall design as well as the services they offer. Not only did it

building with luminaires that would create a

allow us to give back to our local community, but

visually engaging, warm and comforting environ-

we knew that we were helping to create a more

ment. “It was part of a team effort,” says JGMA

vibrant neighborhood for our employees who

senior project manager Dan Spore. “Everyone

live there.”

had to be working collectively in the same direc-

Working alongside lighting agent PG Enlighten and JGMA, the Focal Point team carefully paired each area and function of the new

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In the lobby, Focus Wall Wash was used to turn

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DOWNLIGHTS | HEALTHCARE

ACOUSTICS: As in most modern spaces

DIFFUSE LIGHTING

with unfinished ceilings, acoustics were also a concern. Focal Point’s Seem 1 Acoustic Unlit helped address noise abatement in waiting areas and corridors without requiring additional changes to the ceiling.

Special attention was paid to lighting the therapy rooms, where Skydome luminaires were chosen for their ability to provide diffuse light and a calming environment.

“LIGHTING IS TYPICALLY ONE OF THE LAST ITEMS COMPLETED ON CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS AND CAN OFTEN BE SCALED BACK DUE TO BUDGET CONSIDERATIONS.”

a feature wall of natural wood into the central

calming environment. “You really want to put

while still addressing acoustics and lighting as

visual touchpoint of the space. Though ceiling

patients at comfort and ease,” says Spore. “The

one streamlined aesthetic,” says Spore.

surfaces would remain unfinished, the use of ID+

Skydome luminaires have a soft glow and strike a

Cylinders shifted perception by adding an ele-

nice middle ground of being soft and aesthetical-

acted as a seamless solution throughout,

ment of both design and lighting, “allowing the

ly pleasing but also very functional for the space.”

helping the team reach not only the project’s

Focal Point lighting and acoustic products

technical goals, but its loftier ideas as well.

eye to focus on light rather than exposed dark

As in most modern spaces with unfinished

elements in the space,” says Spore. In adjacent

ceilings, acoustics were also a concern. Focal

“We knew this was an optimal opportunity to

ceiling spaces, ID+ Downlights with a matching

Point’s Seem 1 Acoustic Unlit helped address

deliver on our mission of creating lighting solu-

aperture size were used to provide a seamlessly

noise abatement in waiting areas and corridors

tions that enhance architecture and elevate

coordinated environment.

without requiring additional changes to the

the human spirit,” says Thornton, “and right in

ceiling. “What we really loved about Seem 1

our own backyard.”•

Special care was needed to illuminate therapy rooms, where Skydome luminaires were chosen

Acoustic is that it allowed us to design spaces

for their ability to provide diffuse light and a

that helped reduce some of the ceiling costs,

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TRACK AND SPOT | PUBLIC & CULTURAL

SEEING RED AT RUBY CITY GALLERIES RUBY CITY ART CENTER San Antonio, Texas

Challenge: Designed by London-based Sir David Adjaye, based on a sketch from the client’s dream, the richly red Ruby City Art Center in San Antonio, a facility for contemporary art and the sculptural architecture, required a layered lighting system that would actively incorporate abundant daylighting and emphasize the sloping, industrial hall-like ceilings; it would also need to enable a high degree of flexibility with the staging of exhibitions.

VISIONARY: Envisioned in a dream, the gallery’s namesake saw a towered building in red. Architect

Influence: Describing the new Linda Pace Foun-

Sir David Adjaye took that to heart in creating a sort of “temple.” Red plays a prominent role in the art.

dation building, as a “little temple of art,” that’s “kind of shy, in constantly hiding and revealing its face,” Adjaye was commissioned to complete the literal vision of the late heiress, a collector of contemporary art, and herself an artist. Before

their unique interchangeable lenses gave us

her death in 2007, a dream allegedly bestowed

the flexibility we needed with a consistent form

upon her the vision of a red building with high

factor,” said Megan Pfeiffer Trimarchi, senior

towers for accommodating her collection.

associate at Tillotson Design.

Track lighting embedded in the ceilings

The lighting concept, by the New York lighting studio of Tillotson Design, which leads organical-

emphasizes the sloping nature of the latter by

ly through the building, is layered in three ways:

providing them with a discreet linear structure.

daylight, general lighting from wall washing and

“The complex geometry of the ceilings made

accents of light. Visitors entering the foyer are

even wall washing very challenging technically,

greeted by diffuse ambient light which empha-

requiring several rounds of 3D calculation stud-

sizes the color nuances and surface structures of

ies, mock-ups, and on-site focusing after installa-

the red concrete walls. Accent lighting above the

tion,” said Pfeiffer Trimarchi.

The Tillotson team aligned the luminaires

reception provides orientation.

Solution: The open exhibition spaces consist of

the ceiling height, spotlights were individually

three high galleries, which seem like a fusion

dimmed and the Spherolit lenses singly equipped

between factory loft and white cube. Diffuse

with different light distributions according

daylight enters through one skylight in each

to the format of the artwork displayed. ERCO

space. The installation is complemented by 24W

wall washers, also selected from the Parscan

LED Parscan wall washers from ERCO in warm

range, guide visitors via a narrow staircase to

white, creating contemplative ambient lighting

the exhibition rooms on the first floor. The wall

even at room heights of up to 4.6 m. Accentuating

washing gives the canyon-like corridor a deeper

light which can be simply modified according to

appearance and offers the option of extending

the temporary exhibitions on view additionally

exhibitions into the stairwell area.•

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with the help of a lifting platform. Depending on

highlights individual works of art.

“The diversity of the Parscan spotlights with

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FLOODLIGHT, LUMINAIRE | PUBLIC & CULTURAL

BIKE PARK STAYS LIT DAY AND NIGHT ROCKSTAR ENERGY BIKE PARK North Houston, Texas

Challenge: Rockstar bike park is open and operational day and night, so lighting is a key component to the ambiance and functionality of the facility and the safety of the guests. Superior lighting products were required to perform as advertised and provide precise IES patterns with unparalleled uniformity and low glare optics, ensuring harsh glare would not disrupt a rider’s line of sight and cause accidents.

Influence: In the special bowls and street feature areas of the park, the lighting design called for a luminaire that would complement and reinforce the aesthetic of the space without any compromise to performance. The designers knew that these areas would be heavily featured in event photography and videos, especially during highprofile professional competitions.

Solution: The project specifiers, Wylie Consulting Engineers and the Office of James Burnett (OJB), consulted with Lighting Associates, Inc. on elements of the lighting design at the facility. One

lighting. With six standard NEMA beam spread

area of focus was the walkway lighting. The team

options, the versatile Alpha is configured for

wanted to see options for fixtures that weren’t

specific areas of the park. Larger beams of light

obtrusive but provided ample lighting with wide

cover more surface area, while the very narrow

spacing. OJB was immediately impressed with

beams provide a more focused, spotlight effect.

the KicK Medium from Architectural Area Light-

The Alpha is well-suited for outdoor sporting

ing, which was selected for this area once the

activities and provides consistent, reliable, exact

photometric design was finalized.

lighting for riders throughout the park.

The VBGL Vaportite pendant luminaire com-

The modern, sharp lines of the KicK luminaire make it incredibly unique and the look played

plements the industrial and modern aesthetic

well with the structural elements in the park.

of the park with the efficiency of all Hubbell

When mounted together, the luminaires resem-

Outdoor Lighting products. The frosted glass

ble a fish tail, and provide 360-degrees of light for

globe eliminates glare allowing the BMX riders

the riders to practice their best tailwhips. KicK

of the park to adequately survey their surround-

provides pleasing, crisp visual texture for the

ings even after sunset. The VBGL pendant is also

riders to practice at night as easily as they would

ideal for all weather conditions and can with-

during the day.

stand intense periods of rain and wind, making it

Also featured on the Rockstar BMX Park site

PRODUCTS

(Counter clockwise) Alpha Floodlight, KicK Luminaire, VGBL Vaportite

a great fit for Texas weather.•

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By Kevin Van Den Wymelenberg Ph.d., Director, Alen Mahic, Research Associate, Paul Ward, Research Assistant Professor, Energy Studies in Building Lab, University of Oregon

Present and Future Applications of LLLC Compatibility would encourage development of new building controls technologies and help define the future of healthy buildings.

LLLC technology is a competitive choice for new construction1,2. But, to integrate the technologies to help reverse climate change and support human health broadly, we need to implement them at scale, and that means into existing buildings, as well as new construction. A recent study was conducted comparing LLLC one-for-one retrofits to a full lighting redesign approach. The findings showed that LLLC 1:1 retrofits provided similar energy and light quality performance at roughly one-third of the cost of a full lighting retrofit1.

LLLC systems also can enhance occupant comfort, safety and operational efficiency and provide fine-grained occupancy data which could be used to optimize HVAC and dynamic façade controls or improve security. Paired with Wi-Fi or Bluetooth connections, luminaires could help track assets or facilitate spatially resolved contact tracing. Lowresolution infrared or visual cameras could supplement fire detection systems or help fine-tune visual and thermal comfort.

Existing applications of LLLC technology are mainly centered around automated lighting controls in commercial office spaces and schools with the primary goal of optimizing energy consumption while maintaining comfortable lighting levels and quality for occupants.

Occupancy sensing has been a widely adopted and studied control strategy that has enabled significant lighting energy savings in modern commercial buildings and residential homes3.

Given the prevalence and advancement of occupancy sensing and daylight harvesting over the past few decades, alongside related technologies like Building Automation Systems (BAS), expanding these capabilities to alternate uses has become much more realistic.

LLLC technology has potential to serve as an apparatus (network

PRESENT LLLC USE CASE

FUTURE LLLC USE CASE

SPACE UTILIZATION & OPTIMIZATION • Occupancy sensing and occupant density mapping.

• Scheduling and dynamic alerts for space availability and maintenance.

• Personalized optimization of circadian exposure dosing.

ASSET TRACKING • Management of equipment, spaces and personnel.

• Optimization of energy consumption via demand response.

• Plug load control optimization/automation based on occupancy/vacancy status, operation schedules and/or demand response signal.

• Equipment utilization rate and status.

SECURITY • Motion/Infrared/Ultrasonic occupancy/vacancy sensing.

• Motion/Infrared/Ultrasonic sensor(s) for security alerts and security systems.

SAFETY • Automated switching lighting and equipment to prevent hazards in and around buildings. (Emergency lighting, path/circulation lighting to avoid tripping hazards and improve visibility.)

• Camera-based motion sensing with frame-by-frame pattern recognition.

(Fire/smoke detection.)

• AI-based pattern recognition of faces, figures and objects for more complex environmental monitoring.

VENTILATION & THERMAL COMFORT • LLLC not integrated with HVAC controls.

• Demand predictive and demand responsive ventilation.

• Thermal mapping and dynamic setpoint control via distributed air temperature sensors.

VISUAL COMFORT & CIRCADIAN DOSING • Illuminance sensors not utilized for visual comfort or circadian dose management.

• Luminance cameras are not incorporated into LLLC fixtures/system.

• In-fixture camera-based sensors and integrate secondary devices with available cameras incorporated into sensor network. (Laptops and smartphones.)

• Monitor indoor glare and control dynamic blinds/shades.

• Monitor light intensity and spectrum for circadian dose.

backbone) that can facilitate communication between controls logic, building systems, and various environmental sensing technologies via the LLLC distributed sensor network. Compared to more comprehensive networked lighting control (NLC) systems, LLLC offers a low touch and cost-effective alternative approach to maintain updated distributed sensors in buildings1. LLLC also has the potential to support additional technology innovations, some of which are outlined in the table. While this would also require standardized protocols for interfacing and networking across manufacturers and products, a form of universal compatibility across LLLC systems would further encourage development of new and emerging building controls technologies and help define the future of healthy buildings.

Communicating these potential benefits to manufacturers is paramount as it all depends on their willingness to develop standardized data formatting and interface tools to help pave the way toward a form of universal system integration across the industry. •

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RESOURCES: 1 neea.org/resources/lllc-replacement-vs-redesign-comparison-study 2 neea.org/resources/2020-luminaire-level-lighting-controls-incremental-cost-study 3 caba.org/public_research/is-2021-19-a-review-of-existing-test-methods-foroccupancy-sensors

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A Luminous Musical Symphony Installation invokes ambient landscaping combining light and music.

define a chromatic curve by combining the various luminous emissions from the LEDs through appropriate polarization in intensity and color.”

Visitors who attended the “Creative Connections”

In the development of Transsensorial Gateway,

Maximum luminous intensity for each color is

exhibit at the University of Milan during Milan

Profanter and his team focused on how abstract

approximately 120 lm. Electrical power ranges

Design Week were greeted by an art installation

forms, light and sound can be used to enhance the

from 1 to 10W depending on the intensity set for

named Transsensorial Gateway, designed by a

user experience. The architects collaborated with

each unit.

team at Network of Architecture (noa*).

lighting design and production resource, EWO.

“Human-centered architecture aims to enhance

Ebner Film + Music synchronized sound with

Ebner Film + Music developed the sound system

the lighting. On each frontal stem, sensors check

beneficial interactions between humans and

customized for this project. Sensors adjust sound

for the presence of people at a distance of zero

buildings by putting them at the center of the

and light levels based on the number and move-

and 10 ft., measuring the time of flight of light

design process,” explains noa* partner Andreas

ments of the visitors in the space, controlling

(ToF) on a wavelength in the infrared spectrum.

Profanter. “The 34 structural light beams, which

intensity, color, modulation and music.

Ebner developed the filters and loops capable of

range in height from 8 to 13 ft., are made of stain-

“The installation consists of two symmetrical

translating the data detected by the sensors and

less steel and coated with mirror to amplify the

wings comprising of 17 vertical stems which

presence of the people in the space around them.

house a variable number of ewoLightTile light-

The light beams are positioned so that they open

guiding panels,” explains Hannes Wohlgemuth,

a prime example of ambient landscaping that

up forming a crown of lights on either side of

CEO of EWO. Every anti-glare light-guiding panel

stimulates the senses through light and music to

the entrance. The light reacts to the presence of

utilizes eight LEDs for each color element of the

enhance the spatial experience. “The installation

visitors and, at the same time, interprets the way

RGBW array, the model on which the lighting unit

speaks a design language that reaches multiple

they relate to each other.”

is based. “Overall, there are 32 LEDs per unit, to

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