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In busy downtown Coeur D’Alene, McEuen Park’s sprawling green space overlooks Coeur D’Alene Lake.

LEDs Infuse New Light Into Park The newest and largest park in Coeur D’Alene, ID, is transformed with lighting design.

In busy downtown Coeur D’Alene, ID, McEuen Park’s sprawling green space overlooks the beautiful Coeur D’Alene Lake. Once obscured by a public parking lot, the view has been transformed. Utilitarian asphalt was replaced by a picturesque plaza offering an unparalleled lookout across the waterfront. And that’s not all that has changed.

Only a few short years ago, the city’s parks-and-recreation department set about redesigning the large, underused green space in the city’s center, which hosted a baseball diamond and little else. Their mission was to transform the area into a user- and tourist-friendly hub that would breathe new life into the landscape and unite people of all ages and abilities looking to play, relax, and enjoy a peaceful respite.

Their mission was a success. In May of 2014, the new

McEuen Park was officially unveiled to the public. Boasting 20 acres of land, the park features impressive amenities such as a playground; an environmentally and safety-conscious Splashpad with water features; basketball, tennis, and pickleball courts; a Veteran’s memorial; the Avista Grand Pavilion with room for 200 guests; the Grand Plaza; and a waterfront Rotary Harbour House with concessions and washrooms for park guests. The park also hosts an underground parking lot for 430 vehicles, a boat launch, mooring facilities, and a section of the 60-mile Centennial Trail that runs through its middle.

Challenged to conserve as much of the natural environment as possible during the redevelopment, McEuen Park planners were dedicated to staying true to the Park’s historic roots. A four-acre grassy area, off-leash dog area, and three osprey-nest towers overlooking the park ensure the area reflects its natural purpose. Additionally, by conserving 40% of the park’s mature trees and adding 80 new ones, McEuen Park maintains its lush vegetation while securing green space for decades to come.

Effectively lighting a park of this scale was an essential component. Contracted to help with the lighting redesign, Coeur D’Alene’s Trindera Engineering aimed to define the park’s key spaces while maintaining respect for its neighbors. The firm set about lighting the space with light levels and aesthetics that were appropriate to the surroundings and that increased night visibility, improved safety, and minimized energy use and costs while also eliminating light trespass and glare.

“We were inspired by full-cutoff LED lighting that would protect the dark sky and deliver adjustable lighting levels that would reduce light trespass,” explained Barbara Barker, principal at Trindera Engineering.

Trindera partnered with lighting manufacturer, Luminis, Pointe Claire, Quebec, Canada, to create a lighting scheme that highlights the park’s amenities, as well as its walkways and the Avista Grand Plaza. Chosen for its LED light fixtures, Luminis not only provided durable and sus

tainable luminaires, the company was also able to customize its aluminum lighting poles with powder-coated wood grain to match the surrounding landscape.

“We chose Luminis because of the characteristics of the light fixtures and the aesthetics they provided,” said Barker. “The LED luminaires are not only environmentally friendly, they also look beautiful.”

Trindera opted to use Luminis’ MayaLED series luminaires because of their artfully blended aesthetics, optical performance, and energy efficiency. The fixtures combine sleek design with consistent lighting performance expected to last more than 80,000 hr., according to the manufacturer.

Suited for site and area lighting applications such as parks, campuses, urban, and commercial developments, the luminaires combine an engineered optical design with the ability to focus light exactly on the areas to be lit. Clear, tempered glass encloses individual LED lenses to protect their optical characteristics from environmental degradation, while additional electric controls actively monitor the LEDs to deliver consistent lighting performance, despite variations in LED temperature. As a result, MayaLEDs offer energy savings in colder months and protect the system from degradation in extremely hot ambient temperatures.

In addition, precise directional lighting offered by the luminaires ensures the surrounding dark sky and neighboring areas are protected, while delivering the exact lighting levels necessary to light the way.

With these benefits in mind, Trindera Engineering organized the installation of 130 MayaLED MA14SH luminaires within the parking lot, down the Grand Plaza, and along the roadways. Additionally, along the walkways, wood-finished aluminum pole luminaires are optimally spaced for uniform lighting to illuminate paths safely and efficiently for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. Echoing the surrounding natural environment, the luminaires have proven to be a perfect fit for the park’s green space.

Public response to the newly redesigned park has exceeded expectations. More than 1,000 people attended McEuen Park’s dedication, and the park has been heavily used ever since, making it a very worthwhile endeavor for

the city. Residents and visitors alike now have a welcoming and vibrant natural space to play, relax, and take in the

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Right. The lighting change to LEDs provides cool, crisp, white light to enhance classroom-learning environments while providing energy effi ciency and lower operating costs.

Below. The LEDs provide consistent light coverage in all classrooms, offi ces, work areas, and hallways.

T8 LEDs Cut School Costs A Georgia school system graduates to better lighting, saving energy and money.

About 25 miles north of Atlanta, Forsyth County is experiencing change unlike any other place in Georgia. Until a few years ago, it was just another friendly Southern community with a well-established way of life. Then, the explosive growth of the Atlanta suburbs caught up with Forsyth, and now 200,000 people call it home and the median income is the highest in the state.

Rapid growth brings with it a variety of challenges, including the local school system. From a handful of schools in the ’80s, there are now 45,000 students in 35 schools with three new high schools under construction. To keep rising costs under control, county administrators challenged their service departments to find ways to conserve and reduce operating and maintenance costs. The electrical team responded.

“Our goal is to get under $1 a square foot for electricity in all our buildings,” said Wayne Caston, lead electrician for Forsyth County. “As we got closer to that goal, it became clear that new lighting technology was a major opportunity for us. We have been monitoring the performance and cost of LED lighting products for years, and when the opportunity to work with Forest Lighting [Atlanta] presented itself, we jumped at the chance to retrofit our first building.”

Forsyth’s Academy for Creative Education building had more than 400 lensed troffers with T8 fluorescent lamps. In just a few days, Wayne’s team completed the change-out to Forest Lighting’s T8 LED linear lamps. “We got the hang of it quickly, and the installation went smoothly,” said Bo Weldy, Forsyth school electrician. “I could see right away that the LED lighting was better: cool, crisp, and white. It’s a good product.”

“Usually teachers and students complain when we change the lighting,” Caston continued. “But that was not the case this time. In fact, one teacher told me the lighting was now ‘normal.’ I liked that. My team and I are proud that the kids have an improved place to learn.”

Stan Redd, another school electrician was also involved in the installation. “This project is a success. The Forest LEDs provide great light with great color. We now have consistent light coverage in all classrooms, offices, work areas, and hallways. If the opportunity presented itself, I would look forward to working with Forest Lighting again on retrofits and our new buildings as well.”

Engineers, designers, contractors, and facility managers understand that lighting is typically 30% to 40% of a building’s electricity cost. Modern LED lighting technology is well suited to replace existing fluorescent, halogen, and low-voltage lamps in retrofit and new construction applications to reduce operating expense.

T8 LED linear tubes are now commonly available and are a typical choice for schools, offices, and public buildings. They offer all of the advantages of LED technology

including long life (often more than 50,000 hr.), low maintenance, and a variety of color temperatures to match any environment. In retrofit projects, specifiers now have the option of selecting T8 LED linear products that can be installed with or without replacing the existing ballast. Make sure to consult a certified lighting engineer, qualified electrician, or a manufacturer before making a decision on the best method to retrofit LEDs into installed fluorescent lighting troffers.

Matt Russell, sales manager for Forest Lighting, spearheaded the project. “My family and I have lived in Forsyth County for generations, and I’m pleased that my company has improved the quality of the school facilities and provided a great environment for the kids. As one of the largest LED manufacturing companies in the world with installations in dozens of countries, I’m proud to see these products hard at work right here at home.” CBP

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Outdoor LED ArcheType X series outdoor LED luminaires are available in fl ood, wall, or site/area models. The line includes the LEAR (light engine adjustable ready) module that allows the fi xture to be confi gured to any standard or custom distribution. Optics features 355-deg. rotation with 70-deg. module tilt independent of the luminaire. Lumen packages range from 10,500 to 30,000.

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Ceiling, wall mount Helm LED collection is available in three sizes and brushed nickel or antique bronze fi nishes. The luminaires have a replaceable LED source and a 90+ CRI. Dimmable fi xtures can be installed as standalone pieces or in clusters of two or more. Helm can be ceiling or wall mounted.

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Large-venue LEDs Sequence LED line is available in three color temperatures from 3,000 to 4,000 K, 0 to 10-V dimmable, and RGB. Suited for large-venue applications such as lobbies, atriums, and auditoriums, the luminaires provide white light while maintaining a uniformly illuminated body.

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LED track fi xture The O3 LED track fi xture is available in horizontal and vertical housing models in 20, 29, 36, or 42 W. Beam spreads include spot, medium, or fl ood. Dimming to 1% is standard.

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Landscape luminaires LED Bullet and LED ALV line low-voltage luminaires are part of the Landscape collection. Products have multiple distribution patterns, a variety of shield designs for uplight and downlight light control, and a range of color temperatures, sizes, and mounting options.

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Low-profi le, LED roadway fi xture Razar G is a low-profi le LED fi xture for roadways and public areas. Featuring a Luxeon 120 LED module providing 400 W and a 36,000 lumen package, the fi xture measures 35 1/2-in.-long x 15-in.-wide x 7-in.-deep. The optical housing is only 2 1/2-in. deep. Other sizes are available. All models are available in a wide range of distribution patterns.

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LED luminaire LN series interior LED luminaire uses WaveMax technology. The suspended ambient fi xture combines indirect/direct optical control and reported exceptional effi cacy. The modular design allows increased spacing between luminaires. WaveMax provides control, uniformity, and effi ciency said to deliver a superior visual experience.

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Slim luminaire With a 1-in. dia., Lightplane 1 Round is a sleek and slim luminaire said to virtually disappear into the architectural environment. Available in suspended and wall models, the fi xture has a fi eld-adjustable light channel that rotates 350 deg. to provide direct, indirect, wall-wash, or other variable-directional distribution. Powered by a remote driver, the luminaire is available with ambient- and decorative-use LED packages and can be specifi ed in section lengths of 1 to 5 ft.

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Wireless management Audacy wireless energy-management system provides control using a mobile app over multi-building lighting systems. The system automatically senses and adjusts ambient light, movement, and room occupancy. Integrating with existing building-automation systems, web or mobile control provides custom control of individual fi xtures. The system installs into existing light fi xtures.

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Wet locations, harsh environment lighting WPX series wet location LED luminaires include push-and-click IP68 connectors and cabling for reported easy installation in any environment. The series needs no hardwiring. The product is NSF certifi ed for use in food processing and storage environments.

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Customized lighting Infi nite Color+ LED products combine high-performance white light with every color in the spectrum. From pale pastel pinks to super-saturated seafoam greens to crisp whites, custom lighting possibilities are reportedly endless. The system provides tunable white light from 1,800 K to 12,000 K+, as well as light that is full of saturated colors, light pastels, and subtle hues. The lighting uses an industry standard DMX512 control system.

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LED recessed multiples Aculux 2-in. LED precision recessed multiples are available in 1-, 2-, and 3-head square confi gurations with deep regression for glare control and low-aperture brightness. Available in IC and non-IC rated models and two lumen packages, they are said to have an effi cacy of as much as 70 lumens/W. Several architecturally styled trims are available.

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LED high-bay luminaire HBL LED high-bay luminaire is a 215-W replacement for 400- W metal-halide lamps. The luminaire has a wide beam, a 4,000-K CCT rating, and CRI of 80+. A removable cap provides easy access to wiring. Five cord lengths are available, and the unit is dimmable.

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LED luminaires Metalux Cruze LED series combines LED technology with a center lens profi le to provide reported optimal light uniformity and visual comfort. Available in 2 x 2 and 2 x 4-ft. confi gurations with four lens options, color temperatures from 3,000 to 5,000 K, and lumen packages with 0 to 10 V dimming, a hinged door provides tool-less entry from below the ceiling. The series is also available with DALI drivers.

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Wireless sensor WHS100 wireless sensor provides integrated wireless connectivity and an embedded motion-control sensor and operates with the ControlScope wireless building-control solution. With a wide operating temperature range and wet-location rating, sensor applications include high-bay, mid-bay, and low-bay fi xtures; and parking and outdoor area lighting.

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Knotted pendant Knot glass pendant is a handmade glass fi xture connectable with low-voltage monorail and line-system tracks. A hand-pulled glass tube is formed into a 6-in.-dia. translucent colored knot, available in black, red, teal, or white.

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LED downlight LFA6LED is available with a 6-in. recessed adjustable option. The specifi cation-grade LED downlight features 35-deg. vertical aiming and 362-deg. rotational aiming. Suitable for a variety of indoor applications, the product features remote-phosphor technology to provide superior color consistency from fi xture to fi xture.

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Hufcor offers a full line of interior movable glass walls for optimal space division and daylighting functionality. Divide rooms without floor tracks using time tested, top-hung folding and sliding glass partitions. Achieve up to 44 STC rated acoustical separation to create private spaces that still allow natural light to shine brightly within your classrooms. A rugged frame provides the durability needed within school environments.

With new acoustical sound absorption materials, Hufcor systems can also achieve industry-leading NRC ratings up to a 0.65 NRC. To learn more about how Hufcor can transform your classroom space, visit www.hufcor.com/glasswall.

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