From May 6 to May 10, more than 19,000 architects and lighting designers will attend Lightfair International 2007. In its 18th year, the conference and exhibition will feature 1,500-plus booths from more than 550 manufacturers—as well as at least 220 hours of programming, including 72 CEU/LU accredited courses.

The conference is co-sponsored by the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America and the International Association of Lighting Designers. It will again feature the popular Daylighting Institute, a two-day event tailored toward educating architects, engineers, and end users about daylighting principles and technologies.

A highlight of the event every year is the Lightfair International Innovation Awards, known until last year as the New Product Showcase. This awards program celebrates new product introductions from a variety of manufacturers in 14 categories, with special awards including the Innovative Product of the Year Award, the Technical Innovation Award, the Design Excellence award, and, at the discretion of the jury, a Judges' Citation Award. Cosponsored by ARCHITECTURAL LIGHTING and eLumit.com, the awards are announced on the first day of the exhibition.

New products, including those shown here, will be introduced by nearly every lighting manufacturer on the show floor of the Jacob Javits Center in New York City.

Gotham Architectural Downlighting www.gothamlighting.com Dual reflector design Independently controlled compact fluorescent provides general illumination Color-changing LEDS on perimeter are decorative
Gotham Architectural Downlighting www.gothamlighting.com Dual reflector design Independently controlled compact fluorescent provides general illumination Color-changing LEDS on perimeter are decorative
Lutron www.lutron.com Architectural touch dimmer Panel can dim light levels from 1 percent to 100 percent LEDS on a central indicator strip show the light levels Available with green, blue, and white light Also offers audible feedback, such as a click, when touched
Lutron www.lutron.com Architectural touch dimmer Panel can dim light levels from 1 percent to 100 percent LEDS on a central indicator strip show the light levels Available with green, blue, and white light Also offers audible feedback, such as a click, when touched
Zumtobel www.zumtobel.com Beechwood and walnut finish options Available in direct and direct/indirect models Lamping options include 28-watt T5 or 54-watt T5HO for the direct fixture; 35-watt T5 or 80-watt T5HO for the direct/indirect Eternit synthetic concrete fiber finish Specular louver options available
Zumtobel www.zumtobel.com Beechwood and walnut finish options Available in direct and direct/indirect models Lamping options include 28-watt T5 or 54-watt T5HO for the direct fixture; 35-watt T5 or 80-watt T5HO for the direct/indirect Eternit synthetic concrete fiber finish Specular louver options available
CL Sterling & Son www.clsterling.com Collection includes interior and exterior pendants and interior table lamps Metal shade available in brushed nickel or architectural bronze Interior pendants hung with black rope, exterior with chain Interior of shade can be coated in a variety of different colors
CL Sterling & Son www.clsterling.com Collection includes interior and exterior pendants and interior table lamps Metal shade available in brushed nickel or architectural bronze Interior pendants hung with black rope, exterior with chain Interior of shade can be coated in a variety of different colors
Martin Architectural www.martin-architectural.com Takes a 1,200-watt metal halide lamp CMY system allows for blending of many colors; more are available with an optional four-color wheel Light output can illuminate buildings up to nine stories DMX controllable from an external controller or PC
Martin Architectural www.martin-architectural.com Takes a 1,200-watt metal halide lamp CMY system allows for blending of many colors; more are available with an optional four-color wheel Light output can illuminate buildings up to nine stories DMX controllable from an external controller or PC
Hess America www.hessamerica.com LED-illuminated tiles and strip lighting Can be embedded in paver stones and concrete walkways Available in outdoor, indoor, and underwater models
Hess America www.hessamerica.com LED-illuminated tiles and strip lighting Can be embedded in paver stones and concrete walkways Available in outdoor, indoor, and underwater models
Alari and Alari Plus AccuLite www.junolightinggroup.com Outdoor fixtures Suitable for parking lots and roadways Darksky compliant Offered with a variety of horizontal lamps and vertical lamps up to 200 watts 86 percent specular aluminum with optics standard heat-resistant glass Alari Plus features 95 percent enhanced Miro IV specular aluminum reflectors and a 98 percent efficient high-transmission glass lens
Alari and Alari Plus AccuLite www.junolightinggroup.com Outdoor fixtures Suitable for parking lots and roadways Darksky compliant Offered with a variety of horizontal lamps and vertical lamps up to 200 watts 86 percent specular aluminum with optics standard heat-resistant glass Alari Plus features 95 percent enhanced Miro IV specular aluminum reflectors and a 98 percent efficient high-transmission glass lens
Katerina wall sconce Leucos USA www.leucosusa.com Knife-pleat blown-glass fixture Available in white and citrus green, both in a high-gloss finish Collection includes a large and a small pendant, a wall sconce, and a table lamp Designed by Thomas Sandell
Katerina wall sconce Leucos USA www.leucosusa.com Knife-pleat blown-glass fixture Available in white and citrus green, both in a high-gloss finish Collection includes a large and a small pendant, a wall sconce, and a table lamp Designed by Thomas Sandell