The latest generation of luminaires combines superior LED performance with refined dimming capabilities and lighting controls. In response to specifiers’ requests for nuanced color temperature ranges, manufacturers are incorporating sophisticated color-control technologies attuned to circadian rhythms and wellness initiatives. The following 21 products represent but a sampling of the 171 fixture offerings submitted to the 2019 ARCHITECTURAL LIGHTING Product Call.
Aperture, Fluxwerx Illumination
This linear LED pendant features a series of cellular voids that allows for sight lines to the surrounds. It can be installed as a pendant in 4', 6', and 8' nominal lengths, or as a continuous lighting system with near-seamless runs; no electrical connections are required at fixture joints. Aperture’s anidolic optics obscure the LED point source. Distribution options (in percent) include 75 up/25 down; 25 up/75 down; and 100 down. Available in 17W, 21W, 26W, and 34W at a color rendering index (CRI) of 80-plus, drivers are pre-wired and tested for each circuit. Finish options are clear anodized, black, white, metallic silver powdercoat, or a custom RAL color. WELL v2 Building Standard compliant. fluxwerx.com
Linear Metro F49, Fabbian USA
Capable of illuminating vertical and horizontal planes with indirect ambient light across large distances, the Metro F49 Linear System’s sub-1"-wide profile aims to create maximum impact. Available in 16' or 32' lengths, the luminaire’s stainless steel housing incorporates a 6W 3000K LED tape, providing 360 lumens per foot, and can run wall-to-wall or wall-to-ceiling in straight or angled lines. With a remote mounted driver and zero-to-10V or electronic low-voltage (ELV) dimming options. fabbian.us
Bloom, Eureka Lighting
This decorative-style luminaire provides diffused ambient light in a package that features numerous spun-aluminum shade sizes, shapes, and colors. Available in three mounting options—ceiling surface, ceiling surface semi-recessed, and ceiling suspended—the luminaire uses a 22W Nichia chip-on-board 4000K LED and delivers 1,231 to 1,406 lumens with a 10"- or 15"-diameter shade, respectively. Phase or zero-to-10V dimming. eurekalighting.com
FLXible Neon, Feelux Lighting
Developed for exterior and interior retail, residential, and hospitality settings, FLXible Neon is an easy-to-install, flexible LED luminaire with an ultra-slim 0.315" by 0.47" profile. The 3.8W, IP67-rated fixture offers a spot-free appearance thanks to its close pitch diodes and run lengths of up to 16.4'. Available in horizontal or vertical bend profiles and eight color temperatures—2200K, 2400K, 2700K, 3000K, 3500K, 4000K, 5000K, and 6000K—the fixture has a 3.93" bending diameter and is capable of zero-to-10V and forward- or reverse-phase dimming. feeluxlighting.com
Ray Micro, Targetti
This 14W slim-profile LED track projector measures 3" wide, 4.33" tall, and 3.5" deep and can be adjusted from zero to plus-or-minus 90 degrees on the vertical plane, and 359 degrees on the horizontal plane. A choice of optics provides precise beam control from spot to medium-wide flood. Available in 3000K or 4000K, the IP20-rated, Title 24–
compliant fixture offers multiple dimming options, including forward- and reverse-phase dimming, and a plaster white or deep black finish. targettiusa.net
Lumenquad, Lumenpulse
This rectilinear 100W, 4000K LED projector luminaire is suited for outdoor and indoor applications, such as wallwashing, floodlighting, and street lighting. An IP66-rated fixture with IK10 shatter-resistant glass, Lumenquad features Lumencool, a dual chamber integral thermal design system. Available in two sizes, the fixture has an approximately 3" profile with concealed wiring and hardware. It offers 13 optical distributions and many mounting possibilities, including wall, pole, and surface-mount. lumenpulse.com
Jilly, Erco
Designed for the modern, reconfigurable workplace, this downlight track system features a 360-degree rotatable, slim-profile housing and anti-glare louvers. The fixture head comprises two square modules, each with a 5×5 cell pattern of mid-power LEDs in 3000K (warm white) or 4000K (neutral white) with a CRI of 82; or 2700K, 3000K, 3500K, and 4000K with a CRI of 92. The optical polymer lens system comes in either an extra-wide flood or an oval-wide flood beam distribution. Trailing-edge dimmable. With a white, black, or silver housing, and a black lacquer, aluminum vaporized, or silver specular louver. erco.com
Pursuit, Architectural Area Lighting/Hubbell Lighting
Designed for outdoor applications, this IP65-rated exterior luminaire is available in 2', 3', 4', 6', and 8' lengths and symmetric, asymmetric, wallwash, and wall graze distributions to create an uninterrupted line of light up to 150' long. The system offers 500, 750, 1,000, or 1,500 lumens per linear foot via a 2.55"-wide aperture; L, T, and X connector modules for custom geometries; integral sensors; battery backup; and wireless controls. The diffuse lens material is shipped in a coil, allowing for on-site installation after multiple sections have been attached. Pursuit’s 13 mounting options including surface, fixed arm, adjustable arm, pendant, mullion, and wall. California Title 24 compliant. hubbell.com/architecturalarealighting
Spar Bollard LED, Structura
This 5"-square bollard is constructed from a solid Accoya glulam shaft fastened to an aluminum base tube secured to a steel anchor bolt base. The luminaire features an integral dot-free LED strip in 2700K to 4000K with a CRI of 90-plus. It comes in multiple static colors as well as RGB. With an output of 882 lumens, the LED strip can be installed on one or all four sides of the bollard, which has an integral power supply. Wood components are finished with a low-VOC waterborne and matte exterior treatment, and aluminum parts are finished with a polyester powdercoat paint. Available in 24", 36", and 48" heights. structura.com
Duo, Vibia
Designed by Barcelona, Spain–based studio Ramos & Bassols, the shade of this nature-inspired LED ceiling fixture contrasts a laminated oak veneer interior with an aluminum exterior, finished in charcoal gray, cream, or white matte lacquer. Available in a ceiling-mounted 27"-diameter inverted bowl or a 19"- or 31"-diameter ring, the luminaire uses a 2700K, 90 CRI lamp and offers zero-to-10V, DALI, or Lutron Eco dimming. vibia.com
Dolma 40, Kreon
This decorative luminaire is composed of an illuminated, flat, 3.2W LED panel in a 2"-wide aluminum profile with a clear glass diffuser. Fixture lengths are customizable. Available in 2700K or 3000K at a CRI of 90, and zero-to-10V dimming to 10 percent; Lutron L3D dimming is also available on request. Profile finish options are natural anodized, black anodized, or custom. kreon.com
Acoustic Collection, LightArt
To help mitigate sound in large, crowded interior environments, LightArt has added three new shapes to its Acoustic Collection: a wide-shade ring, a box, and a drum. Made of 40% recycled PET Sola felt, the fixtures come in a variety of sizes, ranging from 12" tall by 22" in diameter to 48" tall by 16' in diameter, and with an adjustable 24" to 96" suspension system—custom lengths are available. Each shape features an LED light module with 1% dimming capabilities and an acoustic performance of 20 to 250 sabins per fixture. With 15 color options. lightart.com
Whiz 2.0, Meteor Lighting
More compact in profile than its predecessor, this architectural high-bay luminaire is designed to be mounted at heights exceeding 30'. The IP65-rated Whiz 2.0 provides up to 35,400 lumens to illuminate outdoor entries while its uplight capability enables applications indoors, such as atriums, convention centers, and airport terminals. A natatorium-rating option is possible. Available in 120W, 170W, 240W, and 300W, with color temperatures of 3000K, 3500K, 4000K, and 5000K, and beam angles of 25, 40, 60, and 100 degrees. ETL and DLC listed. meteor-lighting.com
Vora 50L, Litecontrol/Hubbell Lighting
This edge-lit, 2.2"-deep recessed troffer comes in five sizes, from 1×1 to 2×4, and features a center mixing chamber reflector in open, lensed, baffle, and decorative options. Available in 2700K to 5000K with three modes of SpectraSync tunable white color control, the Vora 50L can work as a stand-alone fixture within a small room network or as part of building-wide system. Occupancy, vacancy, dimming, daylight harvesting, or scheduling options are available. In white, carbon black, or machined aluminum. hubbell.com/litecontrol
Hance Downlight, Lamp Lighting
This line-voltage, track-mounted family of spotlights is available in 2700K, 3000K, 3500K, and 4000K with a CRI of 90. Measuring 2.5" or 3.5" in diameter, each spotlight can tilt from zero to 90 degrees and rotate 355 degrees in the horizontal. Interchangeable, faceted, anodized aluminum reflectors can create spot (16-degree), medium flood (23-degree), and flood (34-degree) beam spreads; a total internal reflection (TIR) lens can achieve a superspot (10-degree) beam spread. In white and graphite black. Offered via the Nordeon USA brand. nordeon-usa.com
Paz, LumenWerx
This 6"-wide, aluminum, direct/indirect luminaire has a direct-mounted LED cartridge for thermal management and a TIR microstructure lens for widespread indirect optics—including the batwing light distribution. Installed with a sliding cable or with a double- or single-mounted stem, Paz is available in 3000K, 3500K, and 4000K with a minimum CRI of 80, and with a 90 CRI option for elevated R9 values. It can come with the company’s ChromaWerx tunable white lighting to support circadian lighting strategies, as well as with multiple dimming and sensor options. lumenwerx.com
LP Xperi, Louis Poulsen
Designed by Christian Flindt, this post-top luminaire for local and residential street settings is configured to capture and filter the sun’s rays through its die-cast aluminum housing’s geometric fin pattern. Its lower shade is made of injection-molded clear polycarbonate. At 13.8" wide by 4.1" long and 29.8" tall, the 60W, 3000K LED luminaire is available with several asymmetric and symmetric light distributions; a Dark Sky–compliant shade is also available. louispoulsen.com
Monocle, Rich Brilliant Willing
Designed for a range of interior and exterior applications from bedside table lamps to outdoor porticos, this contemporary wall sconce offers light levels that can be controlled with a touch dimmer. Made of cast aluminum, steel, TPE cord, and molded plastic, the 5.5" by 5" by 4.6" fixture uses an 8W LED that delivers 640 lumens at a CRI of 90. Available in 2700K, 3000K, or 3500K, and in matte black, matte white, vert clair, buff, celestial blue, or a custom powdercoat finish. richbrilliantwilling.com
Claris, Zumtobel Lighting
Designed for office environments, this direct/indirect LED pendant luminaire features a slim 5"-wide by just over
1"-deep profile. To prevent damage from electrostatic discharge, Claris has a closed optical system with protective covers on the LED modules, which are available in 3000K or 4000K with a CRI of 80. Its die-cast aluminum housing comes in silver, white, black, or bronze, while its light chamber comes in black, silver, or white and with a specular or matte finish. zumtobel.us
Trimless Acoustical Lighting, USAI Lighting
A product from USAI’s expanding partnership with Armstrong Ceiling Solutions, the Trimless Acoustical Lighting system enables the exact placement of USAI Lighting’s BeveLED Mini and BeveLED 2.2 fixtures within 3.5" and 5" pre-cut openings, respectively, in several of Armstrong’s most popular ceiling products, including Calla, Lyra, Ultima, and Optima. The luminaires can be snapped into place with a smooth, trimless edge in the acoustical tiles. BeveLED Mini and BeveLED 2.2 fixtures can be specified with any of USAI Lighting’s color technology options, including classic white, warm glow dimming, and Color Select tunable white. usailighting.com
Medley Ingrade, Insight Lighting
This plug-and-play façade- and accent-lighting system is designed expressly for in-ground mounting. Available in 1', 2', 3', and 4' lengths for continuous runs, the luminaire has asymmetric-deep wallwash and asymmetric-low wallwash capabilities. Medley Ingrade can incorporate a variety of color-mixing or white color-tuning options, including a unique RGB plus lime combination. The integral driver of this IP68- and IK10-rated luminaire is replaceable. insightlighting.com
