September-October 2013 Table of Contents

Product specifications are an extremely important part of the design process. While the changing names of manufacturers makes accuracy here difficult, it is still very important to get them right. Read more

Designed by Sou Fujimoto, the lattice structure is subtly illuminated with inground luminaires provided by Viabizzuno. Read more

Greenbuild takes place in Philadelphia on Nov. 20–22 and three presentations on the seminar docket provide an overview of lighting issues in a green context. Read more

In the artist’s second-ever North American exhibition, light and landscape blend into one. Read more

Three prominent lighting designers—Katherine C. Abernathy, Janet Lennox Moyer, and Robert Shook—have been elevated to fellowship status. Read more

How this ubiquitous new form of communication is changing business. Read more

The Department of Energy’s Solid-State Lighting Programs continue to drive product market adaptation along with source information and testing metrics. Read more

Lamp recalls in the lighting industry are nothing new. As two recent LED lamp recalls show, technology hiccups are to be expected and manufacturers are taking the responsible steps to address the issue. Read more

The U.S. Dept. of Energy has updated the requirements for the PAR38 reflector lamp category of the L Prize competition. Read more

Solid-state lighting has given designers a technology that can perfect an architectural space: tunable white light. Read more

In an industry focused on the latest lighting technologies, human factors play a critical role in determining the success of an environment. Read more

While all energy codes strive for continual improvement, they reflect different philosophies affecting buildings' form and performance. In the U.S., jurisdictions prescribe specific practices at the design and construction stages, while Europeans tend to set broad benchmarks, implement post-occupancy enforcement, and let technical advances flourish. Read more

Calculite is an Energy Star–rated family of white LED luminaires. Read more

Available in four different light-emitting surface configurations, these chip-on-board LED modules have outputs ranging from 275 to 16,400 lumens, using 9W to 81W, and an efficacy of 120 lm/W. Read more

Featuring a rectangular die-cast aluminum housing, this LED High Bay has a square light distribution for more uniform illumination. Read more

The Quattro LED desk lamp features a 6W 3000K flat panel LED source with a CRI of 85. Read more

The 3 Series is a 3.5" die-cast LED downlight family of luminaires that includes fixed downlights, lensed wallwashers, and dual-axis, hot-aimable adjustable accents that are lockable from below. Read more

The M-Modular LED Series luminaires include recessed, surface, and pendant versions in three profile widths: 36mm, 60mm, or 100mm (1.41", 2.36", or 3.93", respectively). Read more

Designed specifically for use in retail and hospitality applications, the Vibrant series of LED modules is a Corrected Cold Phosphor LED module engineered to make colors and textures appear richer and more vivid. Read more

The XSP series is a family of streetlights in seven configurations that address a variety of conditions and is a replacement for low-wattage (70W) to high-wattage (400W) high pressure sodium fixtures. The XSPR (shown) is intended for residential neighborhoods. Read more

VC-Strips are 0.8"-wide LED video strips designed for the integration of video using 16-bit-per-color image processing technology. Read more

A complex restoration combining daylight, halogen, and LED strategies sheds new light on the Yale University Art Gallery collection. Read more

In the new Lakewood Cemetery Garden Mausoleum, daylighting is exquisitely balanced with electric light to create a luminous resting place for the dead, and a place of respite for the living. Read more

Drawing inspiration from Manhattan’s street grid, the new John Jay College of Criminal Justice weaves itself into the city’s fabric using light as its thread. Read more

For use in retrofits and new construction, this energy-tracking solution enables monitoring and verification of real-time energy usage, and provides precise data for billing and operational purposes. Read more

Designed for control and monitoring in retrofits of historic and existing buildings without running wires, the infiNET EX Wireless IRCOM is 2.5" square and can control most systems that use an IR remote. Read more

The LMPC-100-5 is a low-profile, ceiling-mounted occupancy sensor that uses passive infrared technology and one of two 360-degree coverage patterns to detect occupancy in spaces with 20' to 40' ceiling heights. Read more

Schneider Electric’s architectural dimming system is available in two styles: the Wall-Mounted Architectural Dimming Panel for small to mid-sized commercial spaces with up to 30 dimming channels, and a Rack-Mounted Dimming Panel for larger applications that allow for up to 120 dimming channels. Read more

The Room Controller lighting control system is preconfigured to work out of the box when connected to RC devices—arriving with everything you need to install it—so no on-site programming is required. Read more

These remote access tools for original engineering manufacturer (OEM) lighting applications include both touch and remote controls for residential and commercial lighting products. Read more

Designed for the solar shading of commercial buildings, animeo IP uses sun-tracking technology to automate motorized solar shading. Read more

Interfaces must keep pace with lighting-control technology’s evolution from analog to digital. Read more

One-on-one interview with co-founder of Xicato Gerard Harbers. Read more

One-on-One interview with Bonnie Littman, president of USAI Lighting. Read more