May-June 2014 Table of Contents

As lighting technology and fixtures evolve, do the business models of lighting companies need to evolve with them? Read more

Launched in 1990, the trade show celebrates 25 years. Read more

This biennial international trade show once again proved it is the place to be for the latest in lighting products and technologies. Read more

By its nature, solid-state lighting can dim smoothly, but when paired with legacy technology, some outstanding issues may reappear. This is the second article in a multi-part series examining critical issues in solid-state lighting. Read more

For 2014, more than 450 products were submitted to ARCHITECTURAL LIGHTING for consideration in our annual product issue. Inside this extensive package, you'll find more than 150 choice products, selected from that large amount of submissions, and analysis of four Tech Trends facing the industry. Read more

This circular suspension fixture serves as a source of light and music. Read more

Designer Mary Helen Pratte created the Bizu LED pendant exclusively for d’ac Lighting. Read more

Foscarini’s lacquered glass Chouchin pendant is now available in two smaller versions, each in its own color. Read more

This single-source pendant from Kenji Kondo’s Albuquerque, N.M., design and fabrication atelier is made from interlocking, 0.125" laser-cut Baltic birch plywood rings. Read more

Cleo’s high-gloss, crystal-clear hand-blown glass shade is internally lacquered to create an opaque white or black exterior. Read more

Designed for use in residential interiors, this hand-crafted table lamp is offered a variety of sizes and configurations, each signed by its designer, Jeff Goodman. Read more

Inspired by San Francisco’s iconic Golden Gate Bridge, this linear suspension fixture is equipped with LEDs that shine up and down through a diffuser, throwing soft light across its bridge-like trusses. Read more

With a name derived from the French word fente, meaning “slot,” this standing lamp’s brushed-brass upright armature is held in a custom-cast concrete base. Read more

The flow of the ocean’s tides and the form of its waves informed the design of Tom Raffield’s Flux Light. Read more

The movements of a juggler inspired the form of designer Michael Anastassiades’s IC Lights. Read more

From Estiluz comes Kant, a metallic LED wall sconce with a swing arm and adjustable head that allows it to provide direct light. Read more

Designed by Fabien Dumas, La Discrète is a lamp and shelf all in one. Read more

This bedside wall sconce from Brooklyn, New York, studio Rich Brilliant Willing features a milled aluminum housing, a braided cord, and a tempered glass lens. Read more

Fashioned by the company’s director of design, Doyle Crosby, the Optic Pendant’s 5" diameter and 21" frame makes it suitable for a variety of uses. Read more

This crystal sconce is inspired by a turn-of-the-20th-century original that can still be found in an historic estate in Long Island, N.Y.’s Oyster Bay community. Read more

This pendant lamp from Mexican lighting design studio Luminosa is inspired by the iridescence of pearls. Read more

Hand-crafted using a wax-casting technique known as “cire perdue,” which dates back to the third century B.C., this wall sconce is designed to be a visual representation of sound. Read more

This retro-inspired pendant comes in three metallic finishes: brushed nickel, bronze, and chrome. Read more

As its name suggests, no two Rockstar luminaires are the same. Read more

This LED pendant from Beta-Calco gets its industrial aesthetic from the cellular ring of powdercoated, die-cast aluminum that serves as its shade. Read more

Kubo is a family of square and linear pendant luminaires with sandblasted acrylic diffusers fabricated with mitered corners. Read more

Suspended from thin cables, this 1.25"-wide-by-0.8"-tall linear indirect LED series is available in linear, square, or rectangular configurations. Read more

This pair of wall-mounted, indirect LED sconces features elliptical apertures and is fabricated from extruded aluminum. Read more

Erika is a diminutive 1.25”-square linear LED luminaire with a frosted white or frosted clear bottom lens that can be configured in squares or rectangles. Read more

These I-beam-shaped, 2"-tall-by-1.4"-wide linear, suspended, lensed luminaires are offered in glass and wood (shown) for indoor applications. Read more

Ideal for offices and conference rooms, this pendant-mounted system is comprised of precision optical panels that can be ordered in standard or custom configurations. Read more

Designed to light open ceiling commercial applications, this low-bay indirect luminaire can be suspended from existing ceiling supports. Read more

This frameless, 2' by 2' luminaire features a decorative diffuser that can extend between 1" and 7" below the ceiling. Read more

Measuring approximately 3" tall by 3" wide and with a translucent dome lens, this linear LED luminaire is suitable for task or cove applications. Read more

With its narrow-profile, this 3”-wide-by-3.5”-tall suspended LED pendant is suited for ambient, aisle, and display applications. Read more

This surface-mounted, wet-location listed LED luminaire is designed for use indoors and outdoors in commercial and residential applications. Read more

SkyRidge is offered as either a 2' by 2' or a 2' by 4' troffer with precision-formed optics, including an optical-grade acrylic lens that uses the company’s WaveStream LED technology. Read more

This small-scale, surface-mounted, square luminaire measures 0.56" tall and 0.60" wide, including the mounting clip. Read more

With a minimalist design, this suspended linear LED luminaire has a modular snap-fit assembly. Read more

This customizable, 2"-wide contoured luminaire is available in suspended uplight-downlight formations, as well as surface-mounted, pendant, and recessed downlights. Read more

This linear trunking system provides lines of light in an individual unit or in continuous rows and is suitable for commercial applications. Read more

This suspended nominal 4'- or 8'-long LED luminaire is constructed of extruded aluminum with die-cast aluminum end-caps and no exposed fasteners. Read more

Verge is a slim, plaster-in LED light channel designed for indoor, ambient lighting in retail, hospitality, and residential spaces. Read more

Based on the company’s Halfsnap wrap luminaire, this aircraft-cable-suspended LED pendant is available in 2'-, 3'-, and 4'-square versions. Read more

No. Eight Lighting has added to its Beyond Halogen luminaires, a series of multiple recessed housings for LED modules in two, three, four, and quad configurations. Read more

MaxLite designed a recessed 26W LED downlight rated for direct insulation contact, making it suitable for through-branch circuit wiring. Read more

This dual source single- or dual-circuited 4.5" by 8.5" rectangular aperture downlight is designed with plug-and-play connectors for field conversion to future sources. Read more

Designed for use in wet locations in new construction as well as retrofits, the LED module in this 6" downlight insert delivers 825 lumens at 13W and is available in 3000K with a CRI of 80. Read more

Fitted with interchangeable optics for adjustable accent and wallwash applications, this 3" round- or square-aperture recessed LED downlight offers 700 lumens at 12W and 950 lumens at 18W. Read more

This 2" aperture, 14W LED downlight delivers up to 800 lumens. Read more

A slim profile suits this recessed 4W LED spotlight for niche and cabinet displays. Read more

The Eco2LED Series of fixed and adjustable 3.5" and 4" aperture LED downlights provides up to 740 lumens at 11W. Read more

These adjustable LED modules use tension springs and friction clips to mount into most housings Read more

NSpec is now offering one, two, and three adjustable LED sources in a single recessed linear aperture for commercial applications. Read more

Rosco has added to its Miro Cube LED luminaire series with this 4" by 4" by 4.25" LED positionable downlight. Read more

This series of insulation-contact-rated, baffle-trim LED downlights is offered in round and square 5" apertures. Read more

This IP66-rated emergency lighting unit, is vandal resistant and stands up to extreme weather conditions. Read more

The HotSpot2 converts any constant-current LED fixture into an LED emergency lighting system. Read more

The latest in Lithonia’s family of exit/emergency luminaires, the Quantum ELMLT features track and swivel lamp heads for high-output illumination greater than 90-minute code requirements. Read more

Digital Lumens has added to its DLE line of intelligent LED luminaires with a 48,000 lumen fixture for use in high-ceiling applications. Read more

Luminis is growing its line of LED pendants to include the 6" aperture, high-power AR150 whose wide, 40-degree distribution suits it for high-ceiling applications. Read more

This LED surface-mounted or suspended drum-shaped high-bay luminaire is designed for use in auditoriums, religious facilities, and educational high-ceiling applications. Read more

Controlled by two external infrared motion sensors, this surface-mounted 3" by 48" bi-level LED luminaire is designed areas where full output is not always required. Read more

With a 22.7"-diameter spun-aluminum housing, this large-scale LED high-bay is suitable for tall-ceiling applications such as warehouses and supermarkets. Read more

The hourglass-shape of this suspended low-bay LED luminaire gives the fixture a streamlined update. Read more

Designed to replace a 40W incandescent, this clear LED A-shape lamp replicates the appearance of a decorative filament Edison bulb. Read more

Designed to replace up to 1,000W high pressure sodium and metal halide systems. Read more

Ledzworld’s AR111 Platinum is a retrofit-sized, 12V single-source LED lamp that produces up to 800 lumens. Read more

Part of Lighting Science’s Definity Digital Series of biologically corrected light sources, Good Night works with the human body’s circadian rhythm to support natural melatonin production by emitting less blue light. Read more

This retrofit, screw-in LED lamp and driver are suitable for replacing high intensity discharge sources in post-top and pendant-mount luminaires. Read more

Engineered to meet the lighting efficiency requirements of the U.S. Department of Energy’s 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act, this family of halogen PAR lamps improves lumens per watt by an average of 30% over traditional models. Read more

The latest update to the Philips ColorKinetics iColor intelligent color-changing MR16 LED lamps offers up to 151 lumens of RGB light via high-intensity LED sources and with 17-, 30-, and 90-degree beam angles. Read more

This LED A19 retrofit lamp consumes 11W and distributes 825 lumens over 270 degrees. Read more

This multiple source, 19W PAR38 LED lamp is designed for improved glare control and efficacy. Read more

Acuity Brands has added a retrofit PAR 38 LED lamp for use in recessed applications to its S-Series of LED lamps. Read more

This 7W MR16 retrofit lamp features chip-on-board LEDs for a single shadow. Read more

These quartz metal halide lamps contain two quartz arc tubes, extending the life of the lamp to 40,000 hours twice as long as standard probe-start metal halide lamps. Read more

Osram Sylvania is expanding its collection of Ultra LED lamps to include a dimmable replacement for a 40W incandescent B10 lamp. Read more

Soraa’s full-visible-spectrum LED AR111 low-voltage lamp—available with a CRI of 95 and an R9 value of 95—is intended for use in both indoor and outdoor applications. Read more

Suitable for use in interior and exterior applications, this 120V PAR30 long neck is available in 3000K with a CRI of 95 and a R9 value of 95. Read more

Using a standard 24V DC power source, these square LED chips can be connected in parallel to simplify circuit designs in luminaires. Read more

This edge-lit LED light guide can produce customized light-emission patterns that differ from the top and bottom surface. Read more

TerraLux designed a fully-integrated, plug-and-play, 15W LED retrofit solution for ceiling fixtures and pendants. Read more

A family of intelligent, programmable digital drivers, the EcoDrive provides smooth, flicker-free dimming for LED loads in commercial indoor applications. Read more

EcoSense’s new linear family of EcoSpec luminaires comprises modular LED strip fixtures for coves and other linear lighting applications. Read more

Element is a low-voltage, linear, modular striplight kit offered in either cool- or warm-white LEDs with a 120-degree beam distribution. Read more

Universal Lighting Technologies is expanding its Everline product family with a series of digitally programmable 55W LED drivers that allow factory or OEM settings to specific current levels. Read more

Offering solid white light, this line-voltage linear cove luminaire features DMX dimming for use in accent lighting and general indirect illumination. Read more

Enclosed in a UV-coated flexible silicone jacket, the linear Flex LED Circuit Strips are designed for curved or straight cove, millwork, and signage. Read more

A flexible, low-voltage LED system for highlighting architectural details, Flexlum is available in modular strand, flexible channel, and straight channel styles. Read more

CeeLite is adding an LED insert to its Illumastrip series for use in retrofits of commercial fluorescent troffers. Read more

Designed for interior applications, this luminous LED tile can be surface mounted or recessed into walls and ceilings for decorative or functional illumination. Read more

Luxeon Q is a direct drop-in high-power LED module replacement for the standard 3535 surface-mount package. Read more

These LED light engines are meant for use in applications such as recessed downlights, accent lighting, and tracklighting. Read more

This linear LED pendant is made of clear acrylic and films that, together, are engineered to focus light while remaining translucent even when illuminated. Read more

This LED is 78% smaller than the company’s XP-E2 package, enabling lighting manufactures to reduce the size and cost of LED luminaires without sacrificing light output. Read more

This glass-to-the-edge, 7" touchscreen lighting control station is designed for use in dynamic event spaces such as hotel ballrooms, museums, and restaurants. Read more

The Adorne system combines lighting, music, and video intercoms in a wireless control series designed to personalize indoor residential environments. Read more

Antumbra pairs versatile functionality with a contemporary design aesthetic. Read more

This module takes a zero-to-10V dimming signal and a fixed-line voltage input and converts it to an electronic low voltage reverse phase dimmed output. Read more

This hardware module provides an interface to connect phase-cut dimmable (forward and reverse phase) ballasts and LED drivers to the Encelium GreenBus II communication network. Read more

Crestron’s surface-mounted Green Light Integrated Switching Panel provides internal controls for small commercial installations. Read more

Vantage is adding to its line of InFusion controls with a new dimming module for use in residential, hospitality, and light commercial applications. Read more

An intelligent, wireless control system for area and streetlighting, LeafNut does not require panels, controls, or connections to servers and computers. Read more

Using central management software, this wireless system can report operational data such as energy consumption for roadway lighting systems to a central database. Read more

A family of line-voltage occupancy and vacancy sensors, the ODC series includes manual-on/auto-off override control. Read more

Lutron’s Quantum Vue facility management tool allows building operators to manage their buildings and campuses remotely. Read more

An integrated, self-programming wireless control system that is interoperable with Cree’s offerings of fixtures, switches, and dimmers, SmartCast Technology allows for daylight harvesting and vacancy sensing without extra devices. Read more

Designed for difficult-to-install applications, this wireless, passive-infrared occupancy sensor is powered by photovoltaic panels. Read more

WiScape is a wireless, street-lighting control system that enables utilities and municipalities to monitor, manage, and meter single streetlights or fixture groups. Read more

A robust cast-aluminum housing offers a variety of optical and glare control solutions. Read more

This outdoor bollard gives designers the on-center spacing qualities typical of pedestrian-scaled light poles. Read more

This decorative floodlight is designed for a variety of applications, including safety and security, columns, and façades. Read more

Designed to coordinate with Cordia’s family of benches and trash and recycling receptacles. Read more

Designed for tasks spanning from column accents to complete color washes. Read more

The EcoForm LED delivers between 4,000 and 20,000 lumens in a compact, low-profile housing. Read more

The housing of this rectangular area fixture is designed for grade lighting in spaces such as parking lots and campuses. Read more

This family of outdoor LED luminaires is tied together by a nuts-and-bolt design vocabulary and copper and bronze materiality. Read more

This rugged LED wall luminaire fits on standard 4"-by-4" posts, suiting it for decks and docks. Read more

This LED landscape lighting control system offers both zoning and complete dimming capabilities. Read more

This convertible, multipurpose LED luminaire family of outdoor fixtures features a simple bracket change system. Read more

PermaLED Area Light is an LED alternative to high-intensity discharge luminaires. Read more

The Q-Tran HexMini is a power supply that can either be used as a magnetic toroidal transformer or a low-voltage driver. Read more

This pole-mounted LED site and area luminaire can replace two to four metal halide and high-pressure sodium luminaires. Read more

This recessed LED wall luminaire is suited for feature spaces and pedestrian zones. Read more

Styled to evoke the teardrop lamps that illuminated boulevards in the first half of the 20th century. Read more

A mono-point mounting system for fixing low-voltage light fixtures in trees. Read more

These high-output adjustable LED luminaires can throw light on architectural features. Read more

A cobra-head style LED street luminaire to replace high-pressure sodium fixtures in residential neighborhoods. Read more

The mechanics of Artemide’s LoTek LED task lamp are inspired by the industrial developments of the 20thcentury Its 24.5"-tall articulated arm is made of anodized aluminum and is fitted with a painted aluminum head. Read more

Spanish lighting manufacturer Estiluz has reissued the Gira task lamp, which was first designed in 1978. Read more

Designer Ron Gilad has revised the classic banker’s desk light with an LED lamp and a streamlined frame. Read more

The latest addition to Nora’s tasklighting lineup is a low-profile linear LED undercabinet fixture that complies with California’s Title 24 energy consumption requirements. Read more

This edge-lit LED task luminaire provides a 30-degree asymmetrical forward-throw light distribution. Read more

A plug-in connector allows the SG and SGA series of interior LED luminaires to fit a range of tight or concealed applications such as miniature coves or shelving. Read more

For use in horizontal refrigerated retail cases, the SlimBar linear LED is available in 46", 66", 92", and 132" lengths that each measure 0.9" wide. Read more

This rugged, linear tasklight comes with fixed and suspended mounting options for use in workbenches and at assembly workstations. Read more

This low-profile, line-voltage LED luminaire is designed for under-cabinet applications. Read more

This dry-location LED track head, designed for the company’s GEO or ECO line-voltage track or as a retrofit option for other systems, provides 2,500 initial lumens at 26.8W with an onboard side driver. Read more

Faretto, a new family of extruded aluminum track luminaires, is available in two sizes, small (15W) and large (22W), and can be used with Bridgelux, Xicato, or Lumileds LED modules. Read more

Engineered with a passively cooled aluminum heat sink and thermally isolated constant-current driver, this LED track fixture is designed for retail, supermarket, and commercial accent and display lighting applications. Read more

Designed for retail, gallery/museum, hospitality, residential, and educational settings, this front-loading AR111-style aluminum track fixture features a GU0 110V to 120V AC lamp holder that can be paired with Acculamp LED lamps. Read more

Designed for use in dry locations and with an integral phase dimmable power supply, the Joely Series features a track head made of die-cast aluminum, and offers 120-degree-by-120-degree vertical tilt and 360-degree horizontal rotation. Read more

Designed for medium to long throw applications traditionally handled by PAR lamp technology, the LP2 SuperSpot features a 6-degree optic that delivers 50,000 candela of center-beam candlepower with 1,150 lumens at 26W. Read more

The Lytespan LightFlood LED, an architectural track-mounted fixture for retail and residential settings, features up to 90 degrees of vertical adjustment for aiming flexibility. Read more

Available in a horizontal or vertical driver configuration and constructed of die-cast aluminum, this dimmable fixture is rated for 50,000 hours. Read more

This radio-controlled, motorized track head offers 340 degrees of horizontal rotation and vertically tilts up to 200 degrees. Read more

Compatible with any standard line-voltage H-Track or Global 2 Circuit 2 Neutral Track, this LED track head, which measures 7.5" long by 3.12" wide, has an integrated driver and works with ELV dimmers. Read more

Designed to accommodate Xicato’s LED remote phosphor module, the SX20 is a 28.8W track luminaire with an integral electronic driver for use in museums and retail applications that require high output at a low wattage. Read more

Wila's 730 LED Spot Series includes a 3" aperture LED luminaire in a machined aluminum housing for canopy or track applications. Read more

Designed for wallwash or downlight applications, this recessed adjustable luminaire has a 5.25”-square aperture and is fitted with a nine-LED array that consumes 21W. Read more

The 622 Recessed LED wallwasher is fitted with a cold remote phosphor LED module by Xicato in 2700K, 3000K, 3000K Vibrant, 35000K, and 4000K at a CRI of either 80 or 95. Read more

The 802 Span LED is a linear, 27"-long wallwasher made of die-cast aluminum construction designed to be mounted on flexible, power, or architectural tracks. Read more

Engineered Lighting Products has re-engineered its AK, AKTB, and AKS Series luminaires with a distributed-array LED module, in 3000K, 3500K, and 4000K with a CRI of 80-plus. Read more

EcoSense is growing its Linear series with a line-voltage linear LED wallwasher available in 12” or 48” lengths and that mounts with a fixed or adjustable mounting bracket. Read more

This family of low-profile semi-recessed LED wallwasher uses a combination of refraction and total internal reflection to create an asymmetric distribution of light. Read more

Additive manufacturing technology is yielding high-design and high-tech lamps, luminaires, and lighting systems. Read more

Crowdfunding is helping startups and research teams gain a competitive edge by securing consumer support before production starts. Read more

Integrated technology is bringing new form factors and roles to solid-state luminaires. Read more

New luminaires for the home and workplace claim to improve occupant health by regulating the intensity and frequency of light. Read more

One-on-One interview with Gilbert Lang Mathews, founder and CEO of San Antonio, Texas-based Lucifer Lighting Company. Read more