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DESIGNERS TAKE ON THE COLD, THE HOT AND
THE RUGGED
November 2007
VOL. 37/NO. 11
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48
con d i t i on s
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42
features
29 ROUGH AND REady
departments
Give us your wet, your cold and your rugged job sites.
Four projects show how to squeeze in the lighting
34 Flying High
4 Editorial
In a tribute to the U.S. Air Force, three arcs stand out against
6 Letters
the sky, but only after this memorial’s lighting was designed
12 Updates
to not interfere with the flight paths of planes above
16 Energy Advisor
20 Rules + Regs
41 BIG show at the Big Dam
22 LED Watch
Before LED fixtures could be attached to a lock and dam,
26 IIDA Merit Badges
designers had to address safety, maintenance and river
59 Light Products
travel concerns
63 Events
64 Classified Advertisements
45 Lighting America’s Department Store
65 Ad Offices & Ad Index
Macy’s in-house lighting expert describes how lighting
66 New and Sustaining Members
reinforces the retail brand and meets the core customer’s
68 IES FYI
expectations
48 A Question of Perception
How recuperating soldiers relate to their environment was
a key design driver at the Center for the Intrepid in San Antonio
54 Man on the move
Derek Porter is a man in perpetual motion, sprinting
between Kansas City and New York while juggling duties
ON THE COVER:
Project sites with extreme temperatures, harsh weather and
confined spaces demand creative solutions.
at his design firm and as director of the lighting masters
program at Parsons
Publisher
William Hanley, CAE
E D ITOR IAL
Editor/Associate Publisher
Paul Tarricone
Vol.37/No.11
About a year ago, one of our industry contacts suggested
Associate Editor
Rebecca Falzano
that LD+A publish a theme issue on lighting in difficult environments—e.g.,
Assistant Editor
Roslyn Lowe
sites with extreme temperatures, those exposed to harsh weather, or other
demanding sites requiring creative solutions: “The good, the bad and the ugly,”
or in this case, “the cold, the hot and the rugged.” The topic sounded like a
nice change of pace, a departure from the application stories where the lighting team is faced with a reasonably predictable site and enough elbow room
to ply its craft.
We then set about securing articles for this issue. The story of how the U.S.
Air Force Memorial was illuminated without disturbing air traffic (p. 34) seemed
like a natural, as did a piece on the LED lighting of a drab, concrete pedestrian
bridge over the Arkansas River (p. 41). Here, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers had
to approve a plan for attaching the lighting system directly to a working lock
and dam. Finally, a round-up of several smaller projects (p. 29) addresses the
wet, the cold and the salty (two exterior applications and one interior; you will
have to read the article to learn which is which).
The fourth vignette in this round-up is the most unusual because of what it
says about the importance of lighting. Lighting is often a supporting actor in
Art Director
Samuel Fontanez
Associate Art Director
Petra Domingo
Columnists
Emlyn G. Altman • James Brodrick
Paul Pompeo • Willard Warren
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a production. In retail, it can help create brand awareness and drive sales. In
hospitality, it can help create mood. Lighting is a supporting actor in this last
case study, as well, but its role is literally a matter of life and death. The project
in question involves global energy company BP’s adoption of a new safety
standard for temporary office trailers. The standard came about after an oil
refinery blast in 2005 killed 15 in and around these types of trailers. The new
standard requires light fixtures in these trailers be able to withstand explosions
without the units coming free and turning into potentially lethal projectiles. A
fixture from Morlite has since been installed in several BP trailers, after passing various tests, which included hitting it with a baseball bat, kicking it and
jumping on it.
That’s about as extreme as it gets.
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LETTERS
as being “North American.” First,
those traffic signs in the middle
of the picture are definitely not
American and the post upon which
they are mounted has some obviously non-American characters.
Second, the traffic in the far right
roadway is obviously moving in a
counter-American direction, that is
“left-handed.” There were certainly
many North American urban street
lighting projects which would have
been more appropriate for this
cover illustration.
Made In North
America—Not
Finally, as a long time member of
IESNA I am indeed saddened that
First, as a long time member of
Society information, particularly
IESNA and its Roadway Lighting
that regards members, is now rele-
Committee, I am gratified that street
gated to the last pages of the maga-
and area lighting is finally getting
zine. And you have even located the
some space in LD+A (September).
obituaries to the final page. Might I
For some time LD+A has been heav-
suggest that consideration be given
ily oriented towards architectural
to relocating member information
lighting, primarily because it is the
to the front of the magazine where
most picturesque. But in a country
IESNA members can be more
so heavily beholden to the automo-
appropriately recognized?
bile, it seems to me that roadway
lighting should get more coverage,
Vernon H. Waight, PE,
particularly with regard to the safety
Fellow, IESNA
benefits of roadway lighting.
San Francisco, CA
Second, as a professional traffic engineer, I have a few com-
The Hype of the LED City
ments on the cover illustration for
LEDs can be very good solutions
the September issue. The caption
for numerous applications. I have
for this illustration is shown on
been specifying them on some
page 5 and reads “Projects across
projects, and they should continue
North America [emphasis added]
to improve, but their disadvantages
demonstrate how new technology,
and pros and cons of high-perfor-
budget constraints and govern-
mance competitors should also be
ment mandates all play a part in
made known. Mark McClear’s “Rise
street lighting applications.” The
of the LED City” (LD+A, September)
sentiment of the caption is most
failed on those issues, plus some of
true. However, I do not recognize
his promotion of LED systems was
anything in the cover illustration
just plain wrong.
2007-2008
Board of Directors
IESNA
PRESIDENT
Kimberly Mercier, PE
Stantec Consulting
PAST PRESIDENT
Kevin Flynn, AIA
Kiku Obata & Company
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
(President-Elect)
Ronald Gibbons, Ph.D.
Virginia Tech Transportation Institute
VP-EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES
Raymond Yeager, PE, LC
Holophane
VP-TECHNICAL & RESEARCH
Fred Oberkircher, LC, FIES
Texas Christian University
VP-DESIGN & APPLICATION
Denis Lavoie, PE, LC
LUMEC, Inc.
VP-MEMBER ACTIVITIES
Wanda Barchard, LC
Burt Hill
TREASURER
Gale Spencer, LC
Lighting By Design, Sacramento
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
William Hanley, CAE
DIRECTORS
David A. Baum
Martin Architectural
James Cyre
Philips Lighting
Craig Kohring
mda engineering, Inc
Paul Mercier, LC
Lighting Design Innovations, Ltd.
Joseph B. Murdoch, Ph.D, FIES
University of New Hampshire (retired)
Russ Owens, LC
West Coast Design Group
RVP DIRECTORS
Robert Bridges, LC
Wesco Distribution - Canada Inc.
Daniel Salinas, LC
Nelson Electric, Inc.
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Fluorescent lamps are not toxic
when recycled, which is mandated
to 93 lm/W.
in many areas. There are now T8s
Looking at covered garages for
that only have 1.7 mg of mercury. If
example, high-performance T8s in
fluorescent environmental concern
strip, hooded industrial or sealtite
is brought up, so should the toxic
fixtures that have high luminaire
chemicals involved in manufactur-
efficiency and coefficient of utili-
ing LED chips.
zation, especially with one lamp
Let’s examine his statement “high-
per cross section, will typically use
power LED lamps, like those found
much less wattage than any cur-
in many architectural applications,
rently available LED system. This
have surpassed the efficacy perfor-
is definitely one application that
mance of nearly every conventional
LEDs will not save his listed 40-70
light source (Figure 1 of the article,
percent of electricity.
p. 49)...” In the “Data Sheet lm/W”
His comment that “the life of an
column of that figure he listed 60
LED fixture can surpass that of a
for T12, 70 for metal halide and 74
standard lighting fixture by up to
for T8. Assuming initial light output,
four-fold thereby adding to the ROI
because he listed 87 for LED, let’s
of an LED installation in mainte-
look at these competitors:
nance, time and resource savings”
• 2,650 lumens per F34T12CW
really needs no comment, because
lamp x 2 lamps x .90 BF / 72
most people understand the differ-
system watts = 66 lm/W.
ence between a fixture that can last
• F96T12CW slimlines with magnetic ballasting have about 88
lm/W.
• Basic-grade F32T8 systems
have about 85 lm/W.
• High-performance F32T8 systems have over 100 lm/W.
and T5HO systems range from 86
decade after decade and the light
source in a fixture.
Do 50,000-plus hour rated LED
fixtures really save on maintenance? Let’s go back to the garage.
There are now some F32T8s that are
rated for 40,000 hours at 12-hour
• Probe-start 400-W metal halide
cycles and 46,000 hours at 24-hour
lamp with magnetic ballast has
cycles with program-start ballasts.
about 79 lm/W.
When one of those lamps burns
• There are some pulse-start metal
out, a new one can be purchased
halide lamps with electronic bal-
for about three bucks. When LEDs
lasts that have over 110 lm/W.
need to be replaced they will prob-
At least in California, most
ably cost hundreds of dollars, even
probe-start MH fixtures are no
if pricing on LEDs is coming down
longer allowed to be sold. If Mr.
about 25 percent per year.
McClear lists best-in-class LEDs,
Talking about maintenance, he
he should also list best-in-class
did not include induction, which is
of the competition. On the other
typically rated for 100,000 hours.
hand, I do not know where he got
Although HID is not temperature-
the too-high 107 lm/W for T5s. T5
dependant, LEDs sure are. It would
systems range from 91 to 100 lm/W
be interesting to see how much
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light is reduced in an LED exte-
would help prevent what is com-
in America is expected to rise only 2
rior flood, wallpack or pole fixture,
monly done with infomercials dis-
percent yearly. However, China can
even with substantial heat sinking,
guised as “articles,” which involves
produce quality (see below).
during hot and humid summers.
sales people giving potential cus-
Second, Ms. Kay opines that
One point that I have never heard
tomers copies of these articles with
“CFLs are dim, slow to warm up
an LED chip or fixture manufacturer
the credibility of being published in
and suffer from short life.” I’ve
bring up is how to ensure sufficient
a major magazine. Even if there is a
never observed any correlation
light down the road. LEDs are not like
bunch of letters to the editor criticiz-
between CFL thermal temperature
incandescents, fluorescents, MH and
ing the articles, most potential cus-
and color temperature or lumen
HPS that typically provide sufficient
tomers will probably not see those.
output; is Ms. Kay thinking of HID
light until they burn out, but more
sources? My experience indicates
like mercury vapor that does not die,
Stan Walerczyk
that poorly performing CFLs come
but gets dimmer and dimmer. I have
Lighting Wizards
primarily from China. Solution?
seen numerous applications with
Walnut Creek, CA
Just as we’re doing with Chinese
1,000-W mercury vapor high-bays
toys and foodstuffs, specify and
that provided only a few footcandles,
Editor’s Note: LD+A editorial pol-
but the maintenance people would
icy requires contributors to provide
not replace them; they pointed up
full disclosure regarding company
Finally, answers to concerns
and said that they are still working. I
affiliation when submitting articles
about CFL mercury content are a)
am also noticing old LED exit signs,
for review. These affiliations are
the amount of mercury in a CFL
that do not provide sufficient light.
clearly indicated in the “About the
equals the amount of ink in a typed
Maybe LED fixture manufacturers
Author” blurbs that appear at the
period; b) mercury in landfills does
should do something like install a
end of each contributed article.
not travel, and landfills are lined
digital timer, which would make the
LEDs flash on and off at 50,000 or
test for American-standard performance from Chinese products.
with very rugged leachate bar-
Embrace Your Inner CFL
riers; c) the amount of mercury
so hours, so end-users knows when
Gersil Kay’s letter “More CFL
sent airborne (where it’s danger-
they should replace the LEDs or get
Lessons” (LD+A, September) rais-
ous) by the extra coal needed to
a new fixture.
es three doubts regarding CFLs
power incandescents exceeds the
which belittle the technology and
mercury in CFLs. Ms. Kay doesn’t
exacerbate pollution.
mention the added CO2, NOX and
Now, the more important part of
this letter. LD+A should state at the
beginning of each article whether
First, she asks, “will there be suf-
the author directly works for or gets
ficient production of CFLs to meet
compensation in any way from a
demand? I guess we will have to rely
manufacturer or technology group
on the Chinese.” She’s right: manu-
that he or she is writing about. That
facture of high-performance lamps
SOX created by additional incandescent-induced coal burning.
No more nays Ms. Kay; embrace
the efficient way.
Howard Wiig
Institutional Energy Analyst
Publish in the
newest, and what
has become, the
most prestigious
lighting journal
in the world . . .
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U P D AT E S
Maurer’s ‘Magical’
Museum Debut
“Provoking Magic: Lighting of Ingo Maurer,”
a retrospective of German lighting designer Ingo
Maurer’s four decades of work, opened September
14 at the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum
in Manhattan. The exhibit runs through January
27, 2008, and features numerous site-specific
lighting installations conceived and designed by
Maurer and his team. In addition, prototypes,
commissioned one-off pieces and photographs
and films documenting Maurer’s illumination
projects around the world are featured.
Since 1966, Maurer has created more than
150 different variations of lamps and lighting
systems and designed lighting for diverse international venues. Fascinated by what he calls
the “magical and mystical” properties of light,
Maurer constructs luminous atmospheres that
play with traditional concepts of color, brightness
Photo: Thomas Bix
and shadow. Maurer uses unexpected materials
and found objects to create light, and is among
the first designers to experiment with halogen
“Symphonia Silenziosa.”
and LEDs. “Provoking Magic” also marks the U.S.
debut of some of Maurer’s 2007 works.
The exhibition showcases new versions of
Maurer’s dramatic light sculpture “Paragaudí,” a
giant gilded rippling ribbon hung from the ceiling;
“Symphonia Silenziosa,” a low-voltage halogen
system with hanging miniature sails that appear
to dance in the light; and “Tableaux Chinois,”
which uses live goldfish and mirrors to create
an interplay of light and dark shadows that are
projected onto a wall. Many of Maurer’s works
were remounted and reconceived specifically for
this exhibition. For more information, visit www.
Photo: Tom Vack
cooperhewitt.org.
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“Paragaudi.”
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Earning Extra Credit...Carbon
Credit, That Is
Studying
Sidelight
LED manufacturer Lamina has recently implemented a Carbon Footprint Reduction
Heschong Mahone Group (HMG)
Program, a labeling initiative that provides specific measures of energy consumption
has conducted the first large-scale U.S.
for which the company and its products are accountable. The aim of the program is
field study of energy savings from day-
to raise the collective environmental consciousness about
light-responsive lighting controls in
how a lighting product’s energy consumption relates to
commercial buildings that are lighted
carbon dioxide emissions. In developing this labeling ini-
by side-lit spaces, such as windows.
tiative, Lamina decided the best way to communicate this
The aim of the study—sponsored by
emission avoidance was in the form of a carbon credit, a
Southern California Edison Company,
globally recognized unit of measure that essentially gives
Pacific Gas & Electric Company and
greenhouse gas emissions a monetary value.
Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance—
Under the program, the company labels its products based on “carbon credits”
was to determine how much energy is
and how much carbon footprint the use of a product will offset. The program is
being saved, and whether any char-
validated by a third party for its accuracy and effectiveness.
acteristics of the building, the control
On a corporate level, Lamina has its own carbon footprint reduction plan with a
system or its com-
goal of corporate carbon neutrality. This plan includes the addition of motion sen-
missioning lead to
sors, energy-saving independently controlled HVAC units, programmable thermo-
more or less suc-
stats, tinted windows to reduce heat, energy-efficient LED lighting, recycling and a
cessful outcomes.
The study found
ride sharing program.
a variety of char-
Lighting for Tomorrow, Today
The fifth annual Lighting for Tomorrow competition attracted a slew of new
designs in energy-efficient lighting, including 45 solid-state lighting (SSL) models incorporating LEDs and 33 models using CFLs. Organized by the American
Lighting Association (ALA), the U.S. Dept. of Energy (represented by Pacific
Northwest National Laboratory) and the Consortium for Energy Efficiency (CEE),
the competition is designed to stimulate the market for attractive, energy-efficient
residential lighting fixtures that use less electricity than incandescent fixtures.
Awards were presented at the ALA Annual Conference in San Antonio in
September. Among the winners were LED Lighting Fixtures, Inc., based in
North Carolina, which took the grand prize in the SSL category with the LR6
acteristics that are
associated with successful
photocon- A false-color luminance map
of the Stanford University
trols. These include Global Ecology Department of
the type of building, the size, height
the Carnegie Institution, based
on a 180-deg fisheye photo.
and transmittance of the windows,
the design of the control system and
whether the occupants were trained to
use the system.
Says Lisa Heschong, principal of
HMG, “We found that photocontrols
in side-lit spaces have the potential
downlight; Finelite, from California, which won in both the portable desk/task
to save as much energy per sq ft of
LED lighting and undercabinet lighting categories with its Personal Lighting
day-lit space as do top-lit controls, and
System desk lamp and undercabinet fix-
indeed, many are.” Heschong adds
tures; New Jersey-based Sea Gull Lighting
that this technology has the potential
which won the grand prize in the indoor
to deliver significant energy savings
CFL fixture families with its Acadia line;
over the long haul, but that there is
and Georgia-based Savoy House which
room for improvement, especially in
Sea Gull Lighting’s Acadia line
won Grand Prize in the indoor CFL won grand prize in the outdoor CFL fixture
fixture families category.
category for its Aficinado family.
LD+A November 2007
application.
Rebecca Falzano
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U P D AT E S
New Home for TCP
TCP, Inc., a manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting products, has opened a
new global headquarters in Aurora, OH. The 154,000-sq-ft facility houses a twostory office space, warehouse, distribution center, product testing labs
and customer service call center. The
warehouse is equipped with Radio
Frequency Technology, a certified UL
and NVLAP testing lab and employee
amenities, including a fitness center
and full-service cafeteria. The new
facility also serves as a showroom
featuring a mixture of lighting fixtures and color temperatures. In addition, daylighting units in the ceiling tiles of the office areas bring in natural light, reducing the
company’s energy usage and contributing to a more sustainable facility.
Leviton CEO and
Chairman Dies at 90
Harold Leviton, 90, chairman and chief executive
officer of Leviton Manufacturing Company, passed
away on September 8, 2007. Mr. Leviton grew up with
a passion for the electrical business, regularly accompanying his father on visits to their family’s Brooklyn
factory where he learned the business from the ground up. After graduating
from the University of Miami with a business degree in 1940, he began a
full-time position at Leviton. Starting out in the stockroom, he made his way
through the company’s purchasing and personnel departments and eventually
became director of personnel. In 1965, he became president, CEO and chairman of Leviton.
Mr. Leviton served as chairman of the National Electrical Manufacturers
Association’s (NEMA’s) Wiring Device Section and Building and Equipment
Division and as an honorary member of its Board of Governors and chairman
of the Electrical Manufacturing Council. In addition, he served as vice chairman
emeritus of the National Electrical Safety Foundation. He instituted the Leviton
Industrial Arts Award, played an active role with the United Jewish Y’s of Long
Island as both a benefactor and one-time president and chairman of its board
and was a founder of Technion (Israel Institute of Technology) and a benefactor
of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine.
Mr. Leviton received numerous awards during his lifetime, including the
Anti-Defamation Torch of Liberty Award; the Wire and Cable Club of America’s
Charles D. Scott Distinguished Career Award; NEMA’s Falk Award; and the
Medal of Merit of the Portuguese Communities.
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energy
By Willard L. Warren
W
hat’s
a d v i s o r
happening
in the world of
tor of the computer must have been
and the IECC is the 9th edition of
a paper company.”
the IESNA Lighting Handbook. Our
energy codes? The
Building codes are traditionally a
Lighting Handbook has chapters on
ASHRAE/IESNA
minimum design requirement, but
the recommended lighting design
90.1 lighting sub-committee met
energy codes are new and evolving,
for various building types and on the
October 11-13 in Chicago, to dis-
reflecting the awareness, or lack
“Quality of the Visual Environment,”
cuss the following issues for the
thereof, of what is required to meet
and addenda in the form of the
90.1- 2010 version of the energy
the IECC, ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1, or
Recommended Practices (RPs). For
code:
any of the other state or municipal
example, RP-1 for office lighting
• Credit for controls
• A metric for LPDs that involves
energy code. And enforcement is
and RP-3 for educational facilities
another issue.
are written by experts in each spe-
kilowatt hours of use, not just
connected load
New York City doesn’t have
cific field that update the Lighting
enough plan reviewers for the
Handbook and cover matters of
new buildings being built and so
energy conservation as well as
daylight harvesting and occu-
enforcement of the NYSECCC is
incorporate new recommendations
pancy sensing
being left to self-certification by the
based on recent research. These
professional that seals the draw-
Lighting Handbook chapters and RPs
• Language on commissioning
• Space and building types for
data centers and laboratories
• Revisiting the covered parking
space type
• Service backup for exterior lighting
The New York State Department
of State Technical Committee is in
States will allow a municipality to
adopt its own energy code and
enforce it, as long as it is stricter
than the state code
the process of upgrading its 2003
ings. In general, states will allow
are just as valid a reference standard
Energy Conservation Construction
a municipality to adopt its own
as our illuminance standards and
Code (NYSECCC) and soliciting sug-
code and enforce it, as long as it is
where they impact energy usage
gestions for revisions to its next ver-
stricter than the state code. So the
they should be considered.
sion. A working group, convened by
compliance drawings go into a file,
The concept of the LPD system is
Laurie Kerr, the senior advisor on
only to be opened in the event there
that the designer is allowed a con-
the New York City Mayor’s Office of
is evidence of a gross violation.
nected load budget and a Lighting
Sustainability, and Adam Hinge of the
What we have not seen is a report
Handbook illuminance recommen-
Sustainable Energy Partnership, con-
one year after a building has been
dation for each specific category
sidered what changes to recommend.
built to determine if compliance has
of occupancy. The LPD table is
Hayden McKay of Hayden McKay
really been met.
issued by the 90.1 committee, after
Lighting Design, Inc. remarked ruefully that every time she does lighting
design compliance documents, she
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There is pressure to add more
isfied that each specific LPD can
be achieved technically with com-
feels more like an accountant than
design aspects to the code to assure
mercially available equipment. If
a designer. Changes, later initiated
that certain verified energy saving
the designer meets the budget, the
by the architect, require still more
lighting practices are observed. The
design is in compliance, but it is not
paper. “I’m convinced that the inven-
lighting reference standard for 90.1
necessarily as energy conserving
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as it could be if it took advantage of
Handbook
recommends
RFs
reflectances than the handbook
the IESNA Lighting Handbook rec-
for classrooms (Figure 12-1) and
recommends forcing the lighting
ommendations or its RP addenda.
offices (Figure 11-2) that take into
designer to stretch to meet the LPD
As an example, consider the
account visual comfort as well as
allowance. Higher RFs might allow
matter of room surface reflection
energy conservation. But suppose
the use of low power (0.77 BF) elec-
factors (RFs). The IESNA Lighting
the designer uses darker room
tronic ballasts vs. standard 0.88 BF
ballasts, and in the process would
save 12.5 percent more energy.
OUTSIDE THE BOOK
Independent lighting energy and
visual performance studies have
led California, New York and other
states to adopt the Collaborative
for High Performance Schools
(CHPS) design, which is getting a
very favorable response from teachers and already meets the goal of
the 90.1-2010 code of a 30 percent
reduction in LPD. CHPS design calls
for lighting classrooms with two
continuous rows of two-lamp pendant indirect/direct luminaires running parallel to the window wall and
one row of a single lamp unit to light
the front board. The LPD is under
0.9 watts per sq ft, and with controls for the front board, audiovisual
reduced lighting and occupancy
sensors, the average load drops to
0.6 watts per sq ft, and automatic
demand response controls can very
easily be added.
Willard L. Warren, PE, FIESNA,
is the principal of Willard L.
Warren Associates, a consulting firm serving industry,
government and utility clients is lighting and energy conservation.
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Manufacturers
Respond to RoHS
Regulations
pliant CFLs to markets where such
restrictions are not mandated. The
elimination of the hazardous substances does not improve product
performance, so end-users will not
see a difference in light quality,
By Sharon Gallagher
lumen maintenance or lamp life.
Plus, RoHS-compliant CFLs are
more costly to produce. As a result,
Lawmakers, both in the U.S. and
and improvements to materials and
CFL manufacturers are making
abroad, are taking increasing steps
structures in products so that they
RoHS-compliant products only for
to ensure manufacturers of electrical
are easy to recycle.
and electronic equipment, including
Japan
is
taking
those customers that request them
a
different
and are selling them at a slightly
lighting, are delivering high-quality
approach to its environmental regu-
higher cost. Despite the challenges,
products that have the least effect
lation. While RoHS focuses on the
manufacturers agree that RoHS-
on the environment. In July 2006,
restriction of certain hazardous
compliant CFLs are better for the
the European Union enacted the
substances, Japan’s program is
environment over the long run.
Restriction of Hazardous Substances
designed to establish a sustainable
There is also concern that RoHS
(RoHS) for all new electrical and
society based on the notion of reduc-
legislation will cloud the CFL con-
electronic equipment placed on the
ing, reusing and recycling. It targets
sumer education campaign. The
European market on or after July 1.
construction companies and electric
challenge to change a century-old
The directive restricts the use of six
utilities, as well as manufacturers.
hazardous substances: lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium,
RoHS and CFLs
great. Although manufacturers and
polybrominated biphenyls (PBB)
Lighting manufacturers and indus-
retailers are reporting increased CFL
and polybrominated diphenyl ethers
try associations are responding to the
sales, the U.S. is still in the early
(PBDE).
RoHS legislation by developing new
stages of mainstream adoption of
The EU RoHS directive, gov-
technology and mandates that elimi-
CFLs. For consumers to understand
erned by the National Weights and
nate or reduce the amount of hazard-
and seek out RoHS-compliant prod-
Measures
ous substances in compact fluores-
ucts will require an expanded edu-
cent lamps (CFLs). Some companies
cation program, plus a willingness
depends upon electric currents or
are manufacturing RoHS-compliant
from the consumer to pay more for a
electromagnetic fields for its opera-
CFLs with lead-free glass and solders,
product that is better for the environ-
tion, under which lighting equip-
as well as minimal amounts of mer-
ment at end of life.
ment and lightbulbs fall.
cury. In April 2007, lighting company
includes
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buying habit from old-fashioned
incandescent light bulbs to CFLs is
Laboratory
any
(NWML),
equipment
that
LOCAL ACTION, NOT FEDERAL
Other countries are following the
members of the National Electrical
EU’s current legislation, but in dif-
Manufacturers Association (NEMA)
While the U.S. federal govern-
ferent variations. For example, in
announced a voluntary commitment
ment has not initiated its version of
April 2007, South Korea enacted
to cap the amount of mercury pres-
RoHS, individual states are consid-
the Act for Resources Recycling of
ent in CFLs at 5 milligrams per unit
ering similar legislation. In January
Electrical and Electronic Equipment
in products less than 25 watts and 6
2007,
the
California
Assembly
and Vehicles. It contains five major
milligrams per unit in products that
passed Assembly Bill 48 Electronic
requirements for producers and
use 25 to 40 watts of electricity.
Waste Recycling Act, also known
importers, including a restriction
Manufacturers are weighing the
as California RoHS, which imposes
on the use of hazardous substances
benefits of delivering RoHS-com-
recycling and restricted substance
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requirements. The significant dif-
benefits of increased sales and envi-
ference between California RoHS
ronmental stewardship.
and EU RoHS is what substances
are prohibited. AB 48 would only
Sharon Gallagher is product
prohibit sales “due to the presence
development manager for
of certain heavy metals, that is lead,
TCP, Inc., a manufacturer of
mercury, cadmium and hexava-
CFLs, located in Aurora, OH.
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aR E nOW O n LI n E
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lent chromium.” Unlike Europe,
California would not restrict the use
of the flame retardants in PBB and
PBDE. As with most environmental
trends, what started in California is
now spilling over to more than 20
other states that are considering
similar legislation that bans the use
of certain substances in electronics
equipment.
Despite the lack of movement in
the U.S. to widely adopt such legislation, retailers are beginning to
closely evaluate the environmental
impact of the products they are
selling to consumers. As a result,
lighting manufacturers are receiving requests for RoHS-compliant
products in countries that have not
yet established RoHS guidelines.
The trend of companies and
consumers becoming more environmentally savvy may drive the
demand for RoHS-compliant CFLs
higher, prompting manufacturers to
produce more products that meet
the requirements and leading U.S.
lawmakers to adopt similar legislation. As sustainability continues
to influence global business, RoHS
legislation may be just the tip of the
environmental iceberg. The manufacturers that are not prepared will
be forced to scramble to meet deadlines and spend more money than if
they had started earlier, while companies that are ready to respond
to RoHS compliance will reap the
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LED
W A T C H
I
By James Brodrick
n the May 2007 edition of
lar output to a 60-W incandescent.
we expect the ellipse for 2008 LED
this column, we compared
The narrow gray ellipse summarizes
devices to move even further to the
recessed LED downlights with
the performance of incandescent
right, although the spread in LED
their CFL and incandescent
downlights using 45-W and 65-W
product performance is expected
counterparts and noted “LED down-
lamps. The values shown for the LED
to remain large. Even now there
light products announced for market
downlights are from CALiPER testing.
are LED downlight products on the
introduction this year are expected
The values for the CFL and incandes-
market that clearly offer compara-
to exceed CFL performance (more
cent downlights are assembled from
ble or superior performance versus
on this in future columns).” Just six
CALiPER testing, 2002 photometric
traditional technologies.
months later, new products on the
testing and product catalogs.
market reflect the rapid pace of LED
Among the products evaluated
technology advances. While there is
and tested, several points should
mability and long life—combined
still a broad range of performance
be noted:
with superior performance make a
seen in LED downlights, from poor
• For efficacy, the best-perform-
compelling case for consideration.
to excellent, the improvements at
ing LED downlights now match
So are LED downlights ready for
the high end of the scale are worth
or exceed CFL downlights.
purchase and use? Some are, and
• The best-performing LED down-
noting.
downlights—directionality,
dim-
some are not.
The data for this update comes
lights match or exceed most
While comparisons are useful for
from Rounds 2 and 3 of the U.S.
CFLs and incandescents in light
evaluating industry trends, product
Department of Energy’s CALiPER
output (lumens).
purchasing decisions must be done
• Efficacy improved by a factor
on a case-by-case basis, taking the
and
of three when comparing the
specific product and application
Reporting program, formerly the
best LED downlights tested from
into consideration. Table 1 provides
SSL Commercial Product Testing
2006 and 2007.
more detailed CALiPER downlight
program (Commercially Available
LED
Product
Evaluation
Program), which provides ongo-
• Among LED devices, the four
testing data for comparison and
ing evaluation of LED products
2007 LED products have lumen
highlights the wide divergence in
purchased on the open market.
outputs that are approximately
performance results across the test-
CALiPER helps DOE track the prog-
double that of the 2006 LEDs.
ed products. For example, the light
ress of LED products on the market
• The least effica-
and share reliable, objective prod-
cious LED down-
uct performance information.
light tested is still
better
RECENT RESULTS
Figure 1 shows lumen output and
efficacy for LED, CFL and incandes-
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The inherent advantages of LED
most
than
the
efficacious
incandescent
downlight.
cent downlights. LED downlight test
These latest results
results are highlighted in green, sepa-
offer a snapshot of
rating 2006 and 2007 results to show
continuing improve-
the rapid progress in both param-
ment in LED down-
eters. The large gray ellipse indicates
light
the performance range we see in CFL
that shows no signs
downlights designed to provide simi-
of abating. At this rate,
performance
Figure 1: Comparison of Downlight Sources and
Performance
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temperature
and
of lighting devices. To date, 60 prod-
color rendering of
ucts have been tested. For more
the LEDs used, and
information, visit http://www.netl.
evaluate the lumi-
doe.gov/ssl/comm_testing.
naire
Table 1: CALiPER Downlight Test Results to Date
output of the LED downlights tested
varies considerably from product
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in
person.
Visual assessment
James Brodrick is the light-
may provide addi-
ing program manager for the
tional insight about
U.S. Department of Energy,
the suitability of the
Building Technologies Program. The
color quality for a
Department’s national strategy to
given application.
guide high-efficiency, high-perfor-
to product, with three products
DOE’s CALiPER program will
mance solid-state lighting products
demonstrating high output. Buyers
continue to evaluate newly avail-
from laboratory to market draws on
should ask manufacturers for pho-
able commercial LED products to
key partnerships with the lighting
tometric test data for the luminaire
provide insights on performance
industry, research community, stan-
and request a sample fixture to
improvements, variability in per-
dards organizations, energy efficien-
evaluate.
formance parameters across prod-
cy programs, utilities and many other
Likewise, buyers should ask for
ucts and benchmarking data from
voices for efficiency.
information on the correlated color
traditional sources for comparison
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tive incandescent lighting highlight
Large format artwork is illuminated
Madrid, the lighting budget was not
the floor and ensures flexibility for
art and architecture.
by theatrical spotlights, wall wash-
great. We managed to create several
future redesign. In addition, it makes
A large 300- to 400-seat classroom
ers accent the red theme and track-
two-for-one lighting features: light
maintenance via cherry pickers eas-
he $107 million Accolade Project is a 400,000-sq ft capital initiative
is illuminated with rows of recessed
mounted spotlights highlight the tril-
both the main passenger concourse
ier. By using uplights that have a
at York University in Toronto, Ontario, that provides state-of-the-art
dimmable incandescent downlights
lium flower on the ceiling.
and light the building roof by using a
wider beam distribution, the circular
teaching, exhibition and performance facilities in two new buildings
and recessed fluorescents in acousti-
York University Accolade Project
T
bracketing the existing Fine Arts complex at the heart of York’s Keele campus.
cally rated enclosures. A piano stu-
IN T E R NA T IONA L R e g i o n
As far as the lighting philosophy, variety was a key principle, as this facility
dio and other music rooms feature
spans across and links to two other existing buildings.
recessed parabolic fluorescent lumi-
Barajas Airport
For lighting designers Fred Carinci, Michael Shiu and Jackie Parissi of Carinci
naires with remote-mounted ballasts
Burt Rogers Engineering, Inc. (Toronto, Ontario), energy efficiency and light
due to noise considerations. The
control were top priorities. The team used energy-efficient sources to accent
multi-level spaces have wall-mount-
form and function, including T8 fluorescents, high CRI-rated metal halide, com-
ed direct/indirect fluorescent, pen-
pact fluorescents, incandescent PAR lamps and outdoor high-pressure sodium.
mirror system.” This “double bang-
roof light and the area of the bam-
for-buck” solution allowed both
boo roof are both illuminated, and
illumination of the floor plane and
by focusing the light at the crowns,
enhancement of the roof’s three-
the rhythmical volume of the spaces
dimensional form.
is further enhanced at night.
“woks” down below were
The terminal has glass panes
The lower level areas of the termi-
used to illuminate the
instead of walls, and numerous dome
nal utilize composite circular ceiling
major terminal building at Barajas
structures in the roof allow natural
luminaires with recessed CFL down-
dant cylinders and recessed down-
Airport in Madrid. The terminal’s
light to pass through. The inspiration
lights, coined “woks” by the design
Controls include a central computer, as well as individual occupancy and daylight
lights—all easily maintained at the
unique architecture called for a light-
for the lighting design, says Speirs,
team. In the canyons, metal halide
sensors. “We designed multiple levels of illumination in most of the classrooms,
mounting height specified.
ing approach that would help pro-
came from the building’s architecture
downlights are located at the slab
In the recital hall, adjustable 100-
vide logical and intuitive wayfinding
itself. “It was clear from the early draw-
edges to light the floor zones and
W PAR quartz spot incandescent
for passengers using the terminal’s
ings and models that the building was
baggage reclaim areas below. This
The designers selected standard products wherever possible allowing them
downlights are serviceable from
two 4,000-ft-long concourses.
going to be stunning,” he says.
allows clear, glare-free views up to
to customize the design and integrate products with the architectural features
catwalks, and in-ground luminaires
Jonathan Speirs and Malcolm
In the main upper levels of the ter-
the roof. The design evolved to pro-
economically. For example, where acoustics were a concern, the team selected
uplight the perimeter walls. The per-
Innes of Speirs and Major Associates,
minal, suspended frames carry projec-
vide both downlighting and—thanks
pendant direct/indirect fixtures with remote ballast and recessed fixtures with
formance theater features adjust-
Edinburgh, UK, were in charge
tors focused on a translucent fabric
to a reflector ring suspended below
acoustical housings. Incandescent sources were used in the performance spaces
able cylindrical lights mounted on
of the artificial lighting design.
“pillow.” The pillow softens the day-
the downlight—also an element of
where dimming and noise were of particular concern, while decorative incandes-
the catwalks, recessed incandescent
(Daylighting design was handled by
light entering the building and also
reflected light. This reflected light in
cent fixtures were used in public areas where dimming was required. Indirect wall
spotlights in soffits and decorative
Andy Sedgwick of Arup and a local
diffuses this light back onto the adja-
the woks attracts the eye to the light-
sconces and linear direct/indirect fluorescents were selected in two-story spaces
wall sconces around the perimeter.
Spanish practice, Biosca and Botty).
cent roof panels. Circular lensed mirror
ed surface and away from the con-
In the performance lobby, the
The client’s budget did not allow
panels redirect the light back onto the
crete soffit and wiring that run above
so that depending on the task that was being carried out, the users could choose
the light levels most suitable,” explains Carinci.
to illuminate walls to accentuate the volume. “The quality of illumination and
focal point of the project, lighting
for architectural enhancements,
required zones of the concourse, while
them, allowing designers to avoid the
The northeast entrance to the East Building features color-corrected, energy-
is playful; decorative incandescent
so designers had to get creative.
catching the colors of the structure.
requirement for a suspended ceiling,
saving HPS soffit lighting. Daylight sensors control public space illumination,
downlights and perimeter wall wash-
Says Speirs, “Although the project
Having suspended uplights on
while column-mounted indirect HID luminaires, theatrical spotlights and decora-
ers accent this celebratory space.
was a significant public building in
frames eliminates visual clutter on
1. For the entrance to
the East Building, colorcorrected, energy-saving
HPS soffit lighting was used.
2. In the performance lobby,
the focal point of the project,
theatrical spotlights and wall
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2007 AWARDS OF MERIT
color were very important since this was an art institute,” Carinci says.
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A
“pillow” on the top and
washers accent the space’s
red theme. Track-mounted
spotlights with an adjustable
iris highlight the flower on
the ceiling.
1.
2.
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IIDA MERIT BADGES
C a n a d i a n
resulting in significant cost savings.
Rebecca Falzano
1. Suspended frames carry
projectors focused onto a
translucent fabric “pillow,”
directional mirror reflectors and
the adjacent roof.
2. Lower levels have larger
circular pans with recessed CFL
downlights, or “woks,” that take
1.
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the eye away from the exposed
concrete and wiring above.
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PROJECTS
Give us your wet, your cold and your
rugged job sites. Four projects show
how to squeeze in the lighting
ROUGH
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N
ot every job site is pristine, spacious or especially conducive to
the application of light. Often-
times, conditions are sloppy, the weather
is harsh, the interior climate is extreme,
or the site is downright dangerous. But
that doesn’t mean the goal of attractive,
efficient and safe lighting design needs to
sacrificed, as the following four projects—
an outdoor mall, a warehouse freezer, a
marina complex and a temporary office
trailer—demonstrate.
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PROJECTS
LIGHTING THE LEGENDS, WEATHER OR NOT
“N
either snow, nor rain, nor gloom of night shall keep these postmen from their
appointed rounds”...or keep The Legends shopping and entertainment center
from being illuminated. The design challenge at this 1.2 million-sq ft open-air
site in Kansas City, KS, was, in a word, weather. “In the Midwest, we deal with ice, heat,
snow,” says Kathi Vandel of LightWorks, Weston, MO, who adds that the biggest weatherrelated factor on The Legends project was water. “When it rains here, sometimes it really
rains.”
LightWorks’s scope of work included pedestrian lighting and a review of the façade
lighting to ensure the cohesiveness of the site. The design goal, says Vandel, was to create
a “theatrical dynamic” for visitors as they “turn corners” and move throughout the complex. Due to the wet conditions, the strategy when placing fixtures was to mount them on
buildings, where possible, or above grade to minimize water penetration.
“Recessed, in-grade fixtures never would have worked on this site,” Vandel says, noting that these were only used in a few select areas.
Attractive landscaping is a key component of The Legends; the complex
includes hundreds of shade trees, each illuminated by two uplights. Some
of the trees are in the pavement with landscape bullets mounted below the
tree grate, but above the grade. Other shade trees sit within the landscaping
and are uplighted by bullet fixtures placed in the landscape beds. While the
landscaping can actually protect these fixtures from the elements, the accompanying leaves and mulch aren’t necessarily a luminaire’s best friend
in terms of keeping the fixtures clean. And even though Vandel has had to
return to the site a few times to re-aim the bullet fixtures when they have
been knocked out of alignment, “they were still a better solution than flush
in-grades with all their potential maintenance issues.”
The Legends employs a variety of art forms to celebrate famous Kansans in history, politics, statesmanship, science and invention, art, sports
and exploration. In all, there are more than 80 tributes to legendary Kansans. One example is the use of five stone stars to honor five-star general
Dwight Eisenhower. The stars are one of the few architectural elements
of the project illuminated by in-grade lighting (high-pressure sodium
fixtures with amber lenses are used to create the row of bright yellow
(Top) Bullet fixtures in the
landscaping uplight trees.
stars). However, the lenses are positioned slightly vertical, not horizontal
to the ground, again to prevent water ingress.
Landscaping protects the
Other design techniques also took potential weather conditions into account. Festoon
fixtures, but leaves and
lighting (using xenon lamps) is mounted on buildings, eliminating the need for ground-
mulch prove challenging
level fixtures, while LEDs protected and encased in the sidewalk pavement offer “an easy
for maintenance.
(Bottom)Five stone stars
way to bring a theatrical element to the project,” Vandel adds.
honoring five-star general
Approximately six fixture types are used predominantly throughout the complex. Lamp
Dwight Eisenhower
sources include MR16, fiber optics, linear LEDs under ledges and pavement, metal halide
represent one of the few
applications of in-grade
HPS fixtures.
(for the pedestrian lights) and high-pressure sodium. Not surprisingly, long-term maintenance was an important design driver; all lamps are expected to last 6,000 hours or more.
On a site that’s often wet and sloppy, the less maintenance, the better.
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Using 350-W pulse-start metal
halide lamps with high-bay fixtures
and motion sensors, Preferred
Freezer Services has reduced the
number of fixtures required in
its warehouses from 300 to 275,
enabling it to maintain sub-zero
temperatures.
TURNING DOWN THE HEAT AT PREFERRED FREEZER SERVICES
A
t Preferred Freezer Services, Inc., 300 minus 25 equals -24. Here’s how that fuzzy math works. To upgrade
numerous warehouse facilities, the Newark, NJ, refrigeration company is changing out high-pressure sodium luminaires for metal halide fixtures. By reducing the number of fixtures from approximately 300 to
275, the company is able to maintain warehouse temperatures as low as -24 deg F. The company has already installed this lighting system in 26 warehouses and will be installing it in nine more buildings now in various stages
of planning.
Preferred Freezer is one of the nation’s largest refrigeration companies; nearly 75 percent of America’s
frozen seafood passes through its 99 million cu ft of warehouse space coast to coast. Its warehouses had been
illuminated by 400-W HPS fixtures. A typical Preferred Freezer facility contains 65-ft-high aisles that are 7 ft
wide and 175 ft long. It took approximately 300 fixtures to illuminate space that remained in operation 12 to
15 hours a day. However, the heat generated by these fixtures made it difficult to maintain the -11 to -24-deg
temperatures.
Using 350-W pulse-start metal halide lamps with high-bay fixtures and motion sensors, the company has
reduced the number of fixtures required in its facilities to 275. In addition, the lamp pulse-start offers more
lumens per watt, and the motion sensors automatically go to full brightness when personnel or mechanized
forklift trucks enter an aisle. When an aisle is not detecting motion, the fixtures automatically go to 50 percent illumination mode.
The combination of the motion sensors and the pulse-start lamps results in less energy consumed and
less heat generated in aisles where there is little motion 80 to 90 percent of the time. Lastly, the white light
produced by the metal halide lamps is more employee-friendly than the HPS yellow light previously used.
The new system has produced a uniform 8 to 10 footcandles per fixture, doubling the previous light levels of
about 4 FC. The project, which started in 2005, is expected to yield a return on investment in 1.2 to 1.5 years
in energy costs alone, notes Robert Czarny, president of the Liberty Lighting Group, Preferred Freezer’s consultant on the project.
To sum up, light minus heat keeps things cool.
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PROJECTS
POLES Battle THE ELEMENTS AT FLORIDA MARINA
O
ld sea dogs like the salty air, wind and water of Florida’s Gulf
Coast. Some light poles do not. A number of newer light poles
on the grounds of the Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium
located on Longboat Key in Sarasota were not designed to withstand
the high-salt air and water surroundings, or ultraviolet rays from constant sun exposure. The buildings, boat docks and public parking lots
face the ocean and sit directly in the path of these harsh conditions.
Mote Marine operators found that some of the 10 newer pole-mounted fixtures, were progressively corroding, chipping and becoming
discolored, yet older pole-mounted fixtures (as well as landscape bollards and building-mounted light fixtures) were weathering the same
conditions with no visible deterioration.
Beacon Products, LLC, Sarasota, FL, supplied the older poles (eight
in total) for the Mote Marine complex. According to Beacon’s Ed Kramer, the company’s history as a manufacturer of rugged ships’ masts for
larger sailing craft guides its design of light poles. The company uses
copper-free, 356 aluminum alloy for all light poles, bases and components. After initial fabrication, each product was given what Kramer
describes as a chrome-free, “organic-conversion” pretreatment.
“Chromate-conversion coating became popular in the 1940s as a
military specification and was an optional ‘standard’ for outdoor
equipment until it became known that chromate coatings have an inherent carcinogenic downside effect on the environment. The process
can poison workers, soil and groundwater,” says Kramer.
“The organic-conversion pretreatment removes oily substances
from the aluminum, yet does not inadvertently etch poles or fixtures
in the process,” Kramer adds. A biodegradable detergent iron phosphate is then used to coat the entire surface of any aluminum pole or lighting component where it is applied.
All components are immersed in tanks, thereby coating
both the inside as well as the outside of the products. A
chrome-free sealing rinse follows, enhancing the salt-rejection qualities of all coated metal parts.
Finally, an organic, non-VOC emitting powder coat finOrganic pretreatment and
organic powder coat paint
protect older poles and
ish is applied. “The coating is applied to preheated aluminum poles or outdoor lighting components, allowing
fixtures at the Mote Marine
any trapped gases inside the aluminum to be expelled,
Laboratory, while newer
the thickness of the powder coat on the light pole to be
poles have chipped.
increased and its drying facilitated,” Kramer says. The
degree of corrosion resistance passes American Society
of Testing Materials 3,000-hour salt-spray and humidity
tests, with no blistering.
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BP SPECS BLAST-RESISTANT FIXTURES
I
n March 2005, a refinery explosion and fire killed 15 employees
and contractors, and injured 180 more, including firefighters, at
the BP Texas City oil refinery. All 15 who died were in or near
temporary trailers located within 121 ft of the blast, which were
used as portable offices for service and technical contractors.
Cause of death for each was blunt-force trauma from flying
debris. Items within trailers, such as pencils, fax machines and
computers, became projectiles from the force of the explosion.
As trailers disintegrated, their parts and pieces proved to be
high-velocity missiles.
Within months, the chemical and petroleum industries reNew fixtures in BP’s temporary office trailers can withstand
high-velocity shocks from nearby explosions and will not
become potentially fatal projectiles post-impact.
sponded with recommendations for improving safety in and
around these temporary trailers, including Recommended
Practice (RP) 753 from the American Petroleum Institute. By
December 2005, BP had established its own engineering and construction requirements for the design and location of all new and existing occupied portable buildings, requiring full compliance by the end of 2006.
A Box 4 U, Wichita, KS, a manufacturer of portable site buildings/modules, teamed with San Antonio, TX-based
ABS Consulting to design a blast-resistant portable personnel module that would meet API RP 753 criteria. Three
interior light fixtures are included with the buildings, so these had to withstand blunt jolts, without light units coming free in whole or in part.
ABS performed explosion testing to evaluate the module’s structural response to a blast. The test was performed
in May 2007, at Southwest Research Institute, San Antonio. The test called for 1,250 pounds of explosive material
plus two pounds of ignitor to be set off 110 ft from these newly designed highly reinforced modules.
The lighting fixtures used in the test did not remain intact, but information gleaned from the results allowed a
new specification to be written. Worksite Lighting, LLC, was added to the consulting team to help find a fixture that
could withstand such extreme blast conditions. Once the fixture was identified (Morlite’s LPL2000 Series), project
team members proceeded to test it by hitting it with tools and baseball bats, kicking it, jumping on it and throwing
it. The lighting unit passed all tests. BP’s new specifications would now require all blast-resistant building modules
to employ lighting fixtures that embodied:
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•
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Pressure-locking, spring-loaded lampholders that prevent lamps from dislodging.
Heavy, die-cast aluminum housings for durability and high abuse resistance.
Thick, polycarbonate lenses with linear prisms, held securely in place so as not to come loose upon impact.
ADA compliance, allowing people room to freely move inside modules, without incurring injury from projection of light fixtures from mounting surfaces.
• No sharp light-fixture corners or edges that could cause injury.
• Simple, low-maintenance yet tamper-resistant features.
The fixtures are now installed in modules at BP facilities in Alabama, Ohio and Oregon, among other locations. “The light fixtures are technically not explosion-‘proof,’ ” says Morlite’s Amy Mayers, “but they are able to
withstand high-velocity shocks from nearby explosions. Most importantly, light fixtures used in these extreme
conditions do not become projectiles or a source of injury with an impact.”
—Paul Tarricone
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Three stainless steel spires
are asymmetric and differ in
footprint and height so that the
view changes from every angle.
In a tribute to the U.S. Air Force, three arcs stand
out against the sky, but only after this memorial’s
lighting was designed to not interfere with the
flight paths of planes above
FLYING HIGH
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rom its promontory overlooking
201 ft) so that the view changes from
the Pentagon and Washington,
every angle. The appearance of the
D.C., the U.S. Air Force Memori-
arcs changes dynamically with the
al in Arlington, VA, is a symbol of flight.
viewer’s location, the weather, the sea-
The memorial consists of three stain-
son—even the time of day.
less steel spires that soar skyward—270
Enrique Peiniger and Jean Sundin
ft at the highest point. The spires are
of the Office for Visual Interaction Inc.
reminiscent of the precision bomb-
(OVI), New York City, designed the
burst maneuver performed by the U.S.
lighting for the memorial. The lighting
Air Force Thunderbird Demonstration
scheme was based on the theme of flight
Team. The number of spires symbol-
and was meant to enhance the architec-
izes the Air Force’s three core values:
tural qualities of the spires and inspire
integrity, service and excellence. The
visitors at night. The challenge of illu-
spires are asymmetric and differ in
minating the memorial lies in its unique
footprint and height (270 ft, 231 ft and
design—the spire elements themselves
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are precise, relatively small surfac-
base of the spires feature a special
terfere or occlude the beam of the
designation and precisely aimed to
naires would have been more vis-
es with a convex contour, which can
sculpture lens to spread the light.
adjacent luminaire.
sway up to 18 in. on a windy day.
LAMP LOGIC
various positions along the contour
ible, more costly and would utilize
As Peiniger explains, optics are
The spacing and layout of the lu-
of the spire. Very narrow-beam,
more energy.
fundamental in reducing energy
minaires determined the size and
precise optics were key to generat-
and glare while providing precise
location of the steel mounting frame
ing this effect.
OVI
specified
NO GLARE IN THE AIR
Since the memorial lies directly
in the flight path of Ronald Reagan
light
Washington National Airport in
sources and only two lamp types
long-life
Washington, D.C., minimizing glare
OVI determined that metal halide
lighting. The fixtures were required
structures. The frames were coordi-
Several manufacturers’ lumi-
for all the FAA and spire lighting
for the pilots was crucial. Approvals
T-lamps offered the smallest lamp
to throw the light more than 300 ft
nated with the setback and height of
naires with different photometric
to simplify future maintenance. In
by the FAA, National Capital Plan-
envelope, allowing better optical
from mounting location to the top of
the granite walls and adjacent trees
data were studied, but the ERCO
addition, unexposed cables were
ning Commission and other agencies
control of the light beam, and high
spires. A cool color temperature of
to minimize their appearance. The
system was chosen for its optical
used, since exposed cables tend to
were also part of the design process.
peak intensity candela based on the
4,000K, 85 CRI was selected to best
location of the mounting frames
design and glare-shielding proper-
deteriorate over time, resulting in
Initial lighting concepts provided
combination of lamp and reflector
enhance the stainless steel spires.
dramatically increases the distance
ties. Based on the photometric data
non-functional luminaires. Also,
sufficient brightness from an archi-
technology. The luminaires select-
In addition, the luminaires have
between the luminaires and the
and performance of the luminaire,
instead of the typical polyester
tectural point of view. However, in
ed were ERCO Beamer series with
baffles that minimize glare. These
spires. To make this possible, exten-
the design team calculated the po-
powder coat finish, all of the lu-
order to satisfy FAA regulations, un-
150-W and 250-W, 120 V, T9.5 metal
are not external components, so
sive calculations were carried out in
sitions and quantities. Less efficient
minaires benefit from a paint pro-
sightly red beacons would typically
halide lamps (from OSRAM). There
they cannot get lost or broken and
several different lighting software
luminaires would have required a
cess adopted from the automobile
be required at the mid-point and top
are 29 luminaires at the base of the
do not add to the overall dimen-
applications to determine the most
greater number of or higher watt-
industry that provides a durable,
of each spire. After exploring numer-
spires, and 74 on frames tucked away
sions of the luminaire. This is
suitable aiming positions, lamping/
age luminaires to meet the Federal
long-lasting finish, allowing the
ous alternatives to these red beacons,
behind large granite inscription
critical when aiming multiple lu-
wattage solutions and product selec-
Aviation
project to age well over time.
OVI developed a lighting scheme
walls. The luminaires located at the
minaires in a series so as not to in-
tion. Each luminaire was given a
light levels required. More lumi-
Administration
(FAA)
in which the upper one-third of the
spires are illuminated to an average
of 15 footcandles as required by FAA.
The spires are articulated, using this
light level as a starting point. This
lighting is balanced to achieve the
appropriate shaping and aesthetic
appearance of the spires.
The result is that the upper portions of the spires are illuminated
more
brilliantly
via
floodlights
concealed behind the large granite
inscription walls flanking the memorial, while there is a gradation
of light from the base of each spire.
Aiming was done with special lasers
for precision accuracy of the beams
striking the small tapering surface
at the top of the spires. To verify the
light levels, specialist climbers took
readings with a hand-held light meLuminaires on frames are tucked behind
ter at multiple reference points along
large granite inscription walls, while at
the surfaces of each spire to ensure
the base of each spire are luminaires (left)
with special sculpture lenses to spread
consistency of brightness.
the light upward. Aiming was done with
special lasers for precision accuracy.
BEYOND THE SPIRES
While the illumination of the
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The Air Force Star is embedded in a granite and luminous glass
A National Treasure
paver beneath the spires. The custom pavers are illuminated
with small, high-flux LEDs to provide a soft, ambient glow within
I
this viewing area.
n nearby Washington, D.C., the National World War II Memorial sits
on 7.4 acres on the National Mall between the Lincoln and Washington Monuments. Horton Lees Brogden (HLB)’s lighting design for this
memorial strived to echo the sentiment, “darkness of global conflict and a
light of freedom,” as represented in the memorial’s Freedom Wall, which
contains more than 4,000 gold stars—each representing approximately
100 American deaths incurred in the war. HLB’s approach was to discreetly
integrate lighting into each component and carefully balance the intensity
to accentuate each element with layers of illumination—all without upstaging the adjacent monuments or disrupting the reflections of the two monuments typically seen in the reflecting pool.
The result was a subdued and controlled lighting scheme that included
The inscription walls float on a matte-finished
the memorial pathways, steps and ceremonial entry and colored water
granite background and are illuminated by
features in the historic rainbow pool. The pool was restored to its origi-
custom stainless steel in-grade wall-wash
nal grandeur with 1,000-W
PAR56 lamps, used to feature fountain sprays reach-
luminaires. The luminaire provides a wide, even
distribution of light on a vertical surface, while
its hood design minimizes the appearance and
brightness of its aperture.
ing heights of 90 ft. In addition, 500-W PAR56 lamps
spires is the core of this project, the
initial installation and access to
to resist damage and corrosion
were coordinated to follow
glass contemplation panel, granite
the lighting hardware.
from salt and other substances
the defined arch of the wa-
inscription walls and luminous Air
• Granite Inscription Walls.
ter. Color-changing gels are
Force Star are woven into the over-
The polished granite inscription
used for special events and
all lighting design.
walls float on a matte-finished
• Air Force Star. The Air Force
• Glass Contemplation Panel.
granite background and are il-
Star logo is embedded in a gran-
This glass panel is made from
luminated by custom stainless
ite and luminous glass paver
five layers of glass, laminated
steel in-grade wall-wash lumi-
beneath the spires. The custom
together. The 9-ft-wide and 11-ft-
naires. This configuration of ma-
pavers, prototyped by manufac-
high wall is inscribed with imag-
terials minimizes the reflected
turer Electrix, are illuminated
vered fixtures, HLB lighted the colonnade from across the walking path.
es and is illuminated with LED
light when viewing the wall from
with small, high-flux LEDs to
This placement created a kinetic experience as people pass by each col-
technology approximately 20 in.
various angles. The luminaire
provide a soft, ambient glow
umn to pay their respects. PAR38 uplights were used in the plaza sparingly
below the surface of the paving.
provides a wide, even distribu-
within this viewing area. The
to highlight content. PAR38 incandescent lamps are used to graze the Free-
High-flux LEDs on 2-in. on-cen-
tion of light on a vertical surface,
LED paver was designed to al-
dom Wall, creating a shimmering glow as a symbol of remembrance.
ter spacings with 4,000K color
while its hood design minimizes
low small vehicles to drive over
temperature and narrow beam
the appearance and brightness of
them, which was a requirement
distribution were used. The re-
its aperture. A limited quantity of
for setting up special events.
sult is that only the lighting effect
stainless steel luminaires were
They have minimal recessing
is visible, and not the hardware—
custom-fabricated for this area
depth and the LEDs’ expected
providing a glare-free, mainte-
to match the material used for
lifespan of 50,000 hours means
nance-friendly effect. The gran-
the spires. The luminaires are
that maintenance will not be an
ite pavers can be removed for
embedded with a special coating
issue for a very long time.
ceremonies. Using the curving rampart walls to conceal
double-headed AR111 cusPhoto: Brett Drury
tom-precision angled lou-
HLB designers Barbara Cianci Horton, Stephen W. Lees, Nam Choi and
Chad Groshart were recognized with a 2006 IESNY Lumen Award of Merit
for this project.
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that are used to keep walkways
free of snow and ice.
About the Designers. Enrique
Peiniger, Dipl. - ING, Member
IESNA (2006), co-founder and coprincipal of OVI, was appointed as
a lighting expert by UNESCO to participate in missions to Kuwait, to contribute to the revitalization and master planning of the Kuwait National
Museum. He is a member of the Professional Lighting
Designers’ Association (PLDA) where he served as a
workshop head in Birmingham, UK in 2006. He is also
an Associate Member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), a member of the American Association
of Museums and the U.S. Green Building Council.
Jean M. Sundin, IALD, Member
IESNA (1994), co-founder and coprincipal of OVI, has provided design
solutions for clients worldwide,
including the Parliament of Scotland in Edinburgh; the New York Times Building in New
York City; and the winning design for the New York City
Streetlight. Ms. Sundin is a member of the Professional
Lighting Designers’ Association (PLDA) and co-author of
the IALD Guidelines for Specification Integrity, as well as
co-author of the first IALD presentation accredited by AIA
for CEU credits. She is also a Steering Committee member for the Lighting Industry Resource Council (LIRC), and
a member of the U.S. Green Building Council.
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PROJECT
Big Show at the
Big Dam
Before LED fixtures could be attached to a
lock and dam, designers had to address safety,
maintenance and river travel concerns
T
he Pulaski County Pedestrian/Bicycle Bridge gently rises into the sky-
line as it piggybacks across a working lock and dam above the Arkansas
River. Billed as the world’s largest pedestrian bridge specifically con-
structed for recreational purposes, the “Big Dam Bridge” traverses 4,200 ft
across the water and connects the metropolitan areas of Little Rock and North
Little Rock, AR.
Completed in 2006, the bridge resolves the lack of suitable pedestrian river
crossings in the area. Before the project, recreationists were forced to partner
with 65-mph traffic across multiple highway bridges. Now, the pedestrian
structure ushers patrons across in a safer atmosphere.
Containing more than 3 million pounds of steel, the Big Dam Bridge features
a 14-ft-wide deck, two observation towers and 650 ft of mechanically stabilized
earth walled embankment. Multiple piers attached to the Corps of Engineers’
Murray Lock and Dam lift the bridge as high as 90 ft above the river.
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Each of the Big Dam Bridge’s 13
of Engineers’ concern with attaching any fixtures to
piers feature 13 fixtures accenting
the Murray Lock and Dam, the design needed to hurdle
both the upstream and downstream
maintenance issues, refrain from interfering with the
sides of the bridge and dam.
Corps of Engineers’ communication equipment and
barge and river travel and keep laborers away from
hazardous installation conditions.
Designers investigated a number of lighting options
including a color-changing red-green-blue (RGB) light
source utilizing light pipe, 1,000-W metal halide fixtures with blue dichroic filters and LED rope lighting.
However, these approaches proved to be labor intensive,
potentially hazardous to install; difficult to maintain;
Photo: Kerrie Diaz
and/or cost prohibitive.
John Rogers ultimately recommended color-changing LED luminaires to accent the vertical and horizontal elements of the structure. The design called for
fixtures utilizing arrays of 3-W high-output LEDs with
Although the natural beauty cannot be contested, a mas-
strict nanometer ranges for red, green and blue. The
sive lighting feat has transformed the Big Dam Bridge into
system features 110-W fixtures for long throws and 80-
a one-of-a-kind work of art. In the evening, an LED light-
W fixtures for short throws that adhere to 8-deg and
ing system treats bystanders to a 13-pier, colorful light dis-
24-deg LED luminaires. The LED floodlights offered
play which can create more than 16 million colors to illu-
low-maintenance, long lamp life, long fixture life, low
minate the structure. The aesthetic goal is to complement
operational power and lighting versatility—the ability
the natural surroundings with light shows that mimic na-
to dim, change colors and offer multiple light shows.
ture. The designers programmed seasonal shows depict-
In 2005, Illumivision, Inc., Edmonton, Alberta, con-
ing fall, winter, spring and summer colors. One show even
ducted a lighting demonstration against a railroad
emulates the moonlight dancing on the water.
bridge in Little Rock. Following the successful lighting
The system is wirelessly controlled, and its various
color combinations and hue intensities provide an in-
exhibition which simulated the future product, project
officials approved the LED floodlighting option.
finite number of possibilities—red and green during
Christmas, pink and white during the Race for the
ATTACHING FIXTURES
Cure, even the red and white team colors of the Arkan-
The design called for the fixtures to be attached to the
sas Razorbacks when the University of Arkansas plays
lock and dam. This solved several challenges, including
in the capital city.
ease/cost of installation and maintenance as the location
Little Rock firms John Rogers Design (lighting de-
provided access to the system from the lock and dam’s
sign and fixture layout) and Garver Engineers (elec-
walkway. The walkway is in a non-public area, ensuring
trical design) designed the LED lighting system. The
that fixture vandalism is not an issue.
designers worked in conjunction with Pulaski County
officials and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
After numerous presentations demonstrating that the
169 fixtures would not jeopardize the structural integrity
or functionality of the lock and dam, the Corps of Engi-
A DIFFICULT SITE
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neers approved the installation of fixtures to its structure.
The lighting system faced multiple challenges in the
Each of the Big Dam Bridge’s 13 illuminated piers
design phase before it could illuminate the Big Dam
feature 13 fixtures accenting the upstream and down-
Bridge and transform the cold look of concrete into a
stream sides of the dam, the parapet walls, the deck’s
warm, aesthetic canvas. Besides overcoming the Corps
retaining walls and the pier support pillars. Design
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modifications added 16 fixtures to the two observation
towers, resulting in a total of 185 fixtures. Each fixture
swivels and tilts to a locked position and features operable barn doors which shape the beam of light and
Lexan lenses for LED protection and glare control.
The barn doors help reduce glare to pedestrians on
the bridge and barge traffic on the river. This feature
proved to be instrumental in the Corps of Engineers’
acceptance of the fixtures.
The LED fixtures were placed far enough away from
the bridge to provide proper distribution of light with-
View of fixtures D1-D2 from atop the pedestrian
bridge. The fixtures are installed on a horizontal
support pole mounted to one of the piers to
out producing hot spots near the fixture mounts. Sever-
provide the proper beam throws.
al fixtures, however, required special design features:
• Fixtures D1-D2. Installing these two fixtures,
which accent the downstream side of the pier support and the existing dam monolith, proved to be a
major challenge. To eliminate hot spots, the design
required a long arm—a horizontal pole—to be mounted to the pier structure to provide the proper beam
throws. This resulted in a maintenance accessibility obstacle. The long arm placed the fixtures almost
10 ft away from both the equipment canopy’s safety
rail and the monolith’s bottom landing. To solve the
utility ladder on the monolith extension to reach the
fixtures. Lock and dam personnel are able to reach
the vertical ladder via a relocated diagonal ladder.
To achieve the desired
aim, fixtures E1-E5 were
mounted on a 6-ft-tall
aluminum pole designed to
withstand 90-mph winds.
• Fixture A1. Another extension arm was used to
center fixture mounting A1 on the monolith vertical
centerline. This allowed the utility ladder to stay in
place while providing the beam throws needed to
correctly implement the conceived design.
• Fixtures E 1-E5. The fixture mounting locations for
E1-E5 were adjusted to achieve the needed angle to
Photos: Bart Gilbreath
dilemma, construction workers installed a safety
removal by maintenance personnel during extreme
flooding conditions.
Due to the possible corroding factor created through
interaction with chemicals and salt around the dam
site, the control and power conductors were installed
in coated galvanized rigid steel conduit.
light the downstream parapet wall. To gain the desired fixture aim, the designers mounted the fixture
POWER AND CONTROL SYSTEM
assembly on a 6-ft-tall aluminum pole. The pole was
The vertical and horizontal light shows are directed by
designed for a wind velocity of 90 mph with a gust
a wireless system via a programmable DMX512 control-
factor of 1.3 as recommended by the American As-
ler. The DMX512 is a communication protocol commonly
sociation of State Highway and Transportation Of-
used in the entertainment industry to control stage light-
ficials. At this downstream pole location, the design-
ing during theatrical performances. The system uses 512
ers had to consider river flood levels when laying
independent addresses per control “universe,” and each
out the fixture placement. All the fixtures are wet
color channel of each fixture requires an individual ad-
location rated, and fixtures E1-E5 required a wet
dress. This lighting system, excluding the observation
location quick disconnect feature to allow prompt
towers, uses 507 addresses.
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The wireless system proved its value by avoiding the
The design focused on locating the transmitting an-
need to run long lengths of control conductors along
tenna on an object that had line-of-sight to all 13 piers.
the bridge, keeping spare conduits open in the bridge
Potential obstructions included an existing Corps of
parapet wall and decreasing installation material and
Engineers’ dam operations building, the electrical
labor costs. However, the designers
equipment rack, flag pole and a few
needed to ensure the wireless com-
trees. As a result, the designers lo-
munication would achieve uninter-
cated the transmitter antenna on Pier
rupted operation without interfering
7 at the highest point possible below
with the existing Corps of Engineers’
the bridge deck. This allowed for the
lock communication.
required line-of-sight. The distance
Engineers located a main lighting
between Pier 7 and the first receiver on
control panel off the bridge structure
Pier 13 is approximately 300 ft. Each
at the electrical equipment rack. The
panel consists of a Pharos DMX512
Each fixture swivels and tilts to a locked position
and features operable barn doors which shape
lighting playback controller, wire- the beam of light and reduce glare.
less DMX transmitter and various
subsequent pier thereafter is an additional 70 ft away.
In addition, the receiving antennas
mounted on top of each pier equipment
electrical components including terminal blocks, re-
canopy were designed with disconnect capability to en-
ceptacle and surge arrestors. The panel is 120-volt
able maintenance crews to work on the dam’s lock mo-
powered and is responsible for handling the lighting
tors located beneath the canopies.
program which controls all the bridge lights.
In order to put safety first and meet Corps of Engi-
Secondly, each pier has its own lighting control panel
neers recommendations, a master shut-off switch was
with alternating current to direct current power supply
installed near the lock operator’s shack. This master
fixtures, DMX splitter, wireless DMX receiver and ad-
switch allows the lock operator to shut off all lights on
ditional electrical components. The panels are 277-volt
the bridge if they become a visibility hazard to barge
powered and are responsible for providing 24 volts of
captains or other river traffic.
direct current to power all 13 lights on each pier via the
The entire lighting system spans 1,000 ft across the
alternating current to direct current power supply, as
river, and the labor and material was achieved for
well as transmitting the control signal to each light.
$880,000. The Big Dam Bridge’s lighting system was
The main lighting control panel sends its transmitting
signal to a 14dBi gain antenna on Pier 7 via a low-loss co-
completed in fall 2006 and has received the 2007 IESNA
IIDA Award of Merit.
axial cable to reduce the attenuation of the signal through
the length of the cable. From there, the signal is sent wirelessly to each of the 13 piers. Each pier receives the data
through a 2dBi gain antenna mounted on top of the dam
equipment canopy and relays the signal via a coaxial cable
to the pier lighting control panel. The signal is then divided by a DMX splitter and sent to each of the 13 pier lighting
fixtures through a multi-conductor control cable.
To prevent interference with existing Corps of Engineers communication, the wireless DMX system operates
on the 2.4GHz frequency, a frailer signal than the 900MHz
used by the Corps of Engineers. However, because of its
weaker signal, line-of-sight became a critical element between the main lighting control panel’s transmitter and
the receiver antennas.
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About the Designers: John Rogers is the principal owner
of John Rogers Design. He has received several IALD Lighting
Awards of Merit for lighting projects in Texas and Arkansas, along
with Halo Lighting/11th Annual Lighting Competition first place
award. He also holds several honors for interior design in regional
and national interior designs.
Eric C. Farmer, P.E., Member IESNA (2006), is a project manager
and electrical engineer in the Little Rock, AR, office of Garver Engineers. He has over 15 years experience in the design and construction of interior, exterior, site and interchange lighting systems, military and civilian airfield lighting systems, medium- and low-voltage
power distribution systems and other special electrical systems.
William “Bart” Gilbreath, E.I., Member IESNA (2006), IEEE, is a
design engineer at Garver Engineers’ Fayetteville, AR, office. Mr.
Gilbreath holds a B.S.E.E. from Arkansas Tech University and is currently a candidate for an M.S.E.E. from the University of Arkansas
in Fayetteville.
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DESIGN TRENDS
Lighting
America’s
Department Store
Macy’s in-house lighting expert describes how lighting reinforces
the retail brand and meets the core customer’s expectations
By Amy Laughead-Riese
M
acy’s is among the most recognized retail brands in America. While the company is known
for its unique assortment of merchandise and fashion events, it’s also known for its attractive store environment, which is a crucial component of the customer’s shopping experience.
Customers not only evaluate stores on the merchandise they sell, but on what the stores look and “feel”
like—if they are bright and easy to shop.
Department store design can become particularly challenging when attempting to appeal to a
wide range of customers with various tastes, preferences and expectations. Understanding the core
customer(s) is the first step to developing the design concept. Macy’s core customers—encompassing
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both men and women—fall into four key
lifestyles: traditional, neo-traditional,
contemporary and fashion. Regardless
of lifestyle group, customers expect
the lighting to be neat, clean, crisp and
bright. New store and renovation projects focus on these specific attributes as
the new lighting system is developed.
Retail lighting has four common goals:
1) attract and guide the customer; 2) allow
the consumer to evaluate the merchandise and initiate purchases; 3) facilitate
completion of the sale; and 4) reduce operation costs. Achieving these four goals
requires a delicate balance between us-
Three luminaire types are used for general illumination at Macy’s at Sunrise Galleria in Fort
Lauderdale, FL. Square aperture downlights break up the runs of ganged fluorescent luminaires
and linear bold baffled fluorescent fixtures emphasize the linear store design and ceiling plane.
ing high-performance luminaires (to enhance merchandise and accelerate sales)
to create vertical surface brightness. Their purpose was
and selecting systems that address long-term mainte-
to draw customer attention from hundreds of feet away
nance and energy costs.
in the mall, into the Macy’s store. These entry impression
The first cost of the fancy-box department store light-
fixtures were simply LED edge-lit acrylic blades.
ing system must be as low as possible while delivering
The existing semi-specular parabolic 2-ft by 2-ft fix-
the brand-right lighting message. The initial system
tures received new white parabolic louvers, transforming
must also be planned to minimize maintenance and
the brightness perception of the ceiling plane from dark to
replenishment costs. Lighting systems in fancy-box
light for minimal dollars. Simple changes to the aperture
stores usually remain as designed for the next several
color of the light fixtures made for a dramatic before-and-
decades, as compared to specialty stores which might
after contrast.
update and overhaul their branded environment every
five to seven years to stay trendy.
However, the perception of a dark store environment
vs. a new, bright store environment is not limited simply
to lighting. Neutral shade carpets and recoloring valances
REBRANDING WITH NEW LIGHTING
were part of many projects.
In September 2006, Macy’s relaunched its brand on a
Interestingly, lighting design in today’s department stores
national scale. More than 400 former May Department
might actually benefit from the need to design and build new
Stores Company locations—operating under a collection of
stores for less cost. For example, ceiling cost is being reduced
11 different nameplates—converted to the Macy’s brand,
by using less drywall and more acoustical tile. Because the
doubling the number of stores. The launch enabled Ma-
ceiling designs are less complex, lighting design can become
cy’s to become a national retailer with stores in 45 states.
more integral to creating texture, patterns, visual interest
The result is that Macy’s 800 stores now occupy buildings
and subliminal wayfinding. The luminaires, themselves,
dating from the early 1900s to newly constructed stores.
become more important in providing visual clues to the cus-
Macy’s rolled out its brand-right lighting concept to
tomer about brand image and brand identity.
all 800 stores, converting halogen downlights with new
install-from-below white square aperture compact fluo-
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rescent downlights. Installation costs were minimized
Several recent projects at Macy’s demonstrate how
using the install-from-below fixtures. The light level was
lighting reinforces the retail brand. Macy’s Galleria in
increased approximately 25 percent, while energy con-
Fort Lauderdale, FL, and Macy’s The Falls in Miami, FL,
sumption was reduced by using CFLs. Decorative light
had grand re-openings in November 2006 after Hurri-
fixtures, deemed “entry impression” fixtures, were added
cane Wilma in 2005 temporarily closed the stores. They
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DESIGN TRENDS
A Filene’s store at the Northshore Mall in Peabody, MA, (left) was converted to a Macy’s (right)—one of 800 stores relighted. Halogen
downlights were converted to new install-from-below white square aperture compact fluorescent downlights. Lighting on the ceiling
creates visual interest for customers.
were redesigned with a linear layout and contemporary
points throughout shoes, cosmetics and jewelry depart-
décor. The linear style is apparent in finishes, fixture
ments. Limiting accent lighting served another purpose:
layouts, carpeting and floor tile designs. The ceilings
fewer fixtures means fewer lights to aim and re-lamp,
were primarily acoustical tile, with some linear dry-
resulting in lower energy costs and less maintenance.
wall bands connecting walls leading in from exterior or
mall entrances to the heart of the store, where escalators take customers from floor to floor.
Difference MAKER
Fancy-box department stores face a challenge in
The lighting also followed this linear language. Tex-
diffentiating themselves from one another. These two
ture across the ceiling planes was created with three lu-
Macy’s stores in Florida achieved the goal of providing
minaire types for general illumination. An ambient 2-ft
a brighty lighted environment by using luminaires not
by 4-ft luminaire ganged together created a linear fluo-
commonly seen in other retailers, thereby making one
rescent pattern of 2-ft by 8-ft and was used in the auxil-
aspect of the shopping experience more memorable to
lary acoustical tile ceilings over most departments.
the customer.
Additionally, white square aperture downlights were
Whether it is remodeling an older store or constructing
used to break up long runs of this pattern. Square aper-
a new one, the lighting design can be differientiated as
ture downlights not only broke up the large pattern of
long as the lifestyle brand message to the core customer
2-ft by 8-ft for visual interest, but also were used at key
is the same. For Macy’s, that means executing a lighting
locations to define the transition of one department from
design that is neat, clean, crisp and bright—adjectives de-
another, such as moderate sportswear to petites. The
rived directly from the core customers themselves.
square downlights were also used in between drywall
bands leading in from the store entrances and around
the escalator wells. Additionally, linear bold baffled fluorescent fixtures were used in the drywall bands connecting feature walls emphasizing the linear elements
of the ceiling plane.
Perimeter lighting was provided with recessed wallwashers, while accent lighting was provided with cer­
amic metal halide fixtures. Location of accent lighting
About the Author: Amy Laughead-Riese, Member IESNA (2002),
is senior lighting designer for Macy’s, Inc., where she oversees
the development of corporate best practice lighting standards
for Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s department stores. She has been
responsible for the lighting design on all capital projects for new
construction and renovations of Macy’s department stores since 2000. She holds a
Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design from Miami University, Ohio, and a Master’s degree in Interior Design from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University where
her research focused on the effect of illumination level on human proxemic behavior.
was carefully limited to perimeter feature walls, key visual display areas, runway platforms and critical feature
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A central atrium and skylight reinforce the
PROJECT
idea of providing an uplifting experience for
Photos: Timothy Hursley
returning veterans.
AAQUESTION
QUESTION
OF PERCEPTION
How recuperating soldiers relate to their environment was a
key design driver at the Center for the Intrepid in San Antonio
T
he relationship between light and health
The need for this rehab facility has escalat-
has been a hot-button topic in the lighting
ed since 2001, as more than 23,000 U.S. troops
community for the past few years. That
have been wounded in Iraq and Afghanistan.
relationship takes on a different meaning at the
The Fallen Heroes Foundation, acting as the
Center for the Intrepid in San Antonio, TX—a
developer, coordinated fund-raising and set a
newly opened rehabilitation center for wounded
project timeline of 18 months, half the time gen-
U.S. military personnel.
erally needed for a project of this complexity.
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PROJECT
The four-story, 65,000-sq ft, $50 million center in-
EXTERIOR SYSTEM
cludes virtual reality simulators, robotics, a pros-
On the exterior, the design team’s first goal was
thetic fabrication lab, a natatorium with a wave
to enhance the elliptical form of the building.
pool and surfing flow rider for balance activities,
Ground-mounted 150-W, 100-W and 70-W metal
as well as extensive rehabilitation areas.
halide floodlights illuminate the granite façade.
The patient’s perception of the facility was
Designing for higher luminances at each end of the
identified as a key design driver. The physical
building allowed the building’s shape to be elon-
therapy area, which allows troops to slowly re-
gated, while enabling lighting at the building en-
gain mobility and eventually be reintegrated into
tries to stand out. The designers also relied on the
the Armed Forces, is much more than a building;
internal brightness seen through building glazing
it is a platform for personal challenges. With that
to enhance the overall perception of the exterior
in mind, lighting designers from SmithGroup,
lighting system. In addition, uplighting the ceiling
Detroit, MI, were asked to use light to shape the
planes in perimeter spaces such as the gymnasium,
patient’s perception of the facility and, as a result,
corridors and offices draws attention to the reha-
aid the recovery process.
bilitation taking place within the facility.
RATING USER SATISFACTION
and pragmatic—an embodiment of the Armed Forc-
The main public entrance to the center is formal
SmithGroup used lighting in a subtle yet sub-
es’ mission. Wide distribution bollards with 39-W
liminal way to punctuate forms, ground the ar-
T6 metal halide lamps mark the entry procession,
chitectural composition via brightness place-
while 100-W metal halide in-grade uplights em-
ment, focus on the rich material character of the
phasize stainless steel corrugated panels and the
building, promote circulation through repetitive
granite wall at the entries. The façade opposite the
highlights and create a hierarchy in both interior
main entrance is privately used by soldiers arriv-
and exterior forms, while clarifying the transi-
ing from adjacent barracks, and serves as a link to
Sidewalks bisect the site and incorporate 26-W CFL bollards. The designers relied on the internal brightness visible through the
glazing to enhance the exterior lighting.
tional areas within the building. The consistent
“stroke” of lighting provides an upward motion to
the two newly constructed Fisher Houses, where
components to reinforce the positive and uplift-
soldiers’ families are allowed to live and contrib-
Inside the center, the main architectural element
ing nature of the surroundings. Since patient
ute to the rehabilitation process. A healing garden
is a central atrium and skylight—again emphasiz-
reaction to the space is based on perception and
that allows for a place of meditation and relaxation
ing the idea of an uplifting experience. The lighting
subjective in nature, the designers plan to con-
is located outside the secondary entrance. Compact
team closely studied various uplighting techniques
duct post-occupancy surveys that validate the so-
fluorescent wall wash ingrades (32-W) provide a
relative to the selection of materials and finishes.
lutions implemented. The surveys will focus on
backdrop to the healing garden, while landscaping
Various laminated and fritted patterns provide a
specific lighting techniques, as well as an overall
elements are dramatically uplit with 50-W MR16
glow on the glass without impeding the viewer’s
sensory assessment of the environment.
adjustable accent fixtures.
ability to see beyond. Volumetrically, the design
These end-user assessments may eventually
A pergola connects the natatorium with an out-
team aimed at providing an uplifting experience
guide the lighting design of similar facilities.
door activity court. Providing shelter from the hot
for the occupants by placing 70-W PAR30 metal ha-
Among the questions that the post-occupancy
San Antonio summer sun, the pergola is trans-
lide adjustable accent uplights at the perimeter of
surveys hope to answer are:
formed at night creating a private walking path.
each floor to backlight the fritted glass. This visual
• Do we help the rehabilitative process by pro-
Here, 50-W metal halide in-grade uplights rhyth-
connection is critical as the atrium is adjacent to
viding an encouraging, positive, dynamic, yet
mically articulate the columns and enhance the
physical rehabilitation and prosthetic manufactur-
clear and simple solution?
subtle curvature of the wooden structure. Flank-
ing areas. The systematic frit pattern of the atrium
• Can we quantify responses to develop an ac-
ing sidewalks bisect the site and incorporate 26-
glass allows the building’s central core to be rec-
cepted metric regarding perceived value of
W compact fluorescent bollards custom-fitted
ognized as a focal element and used as a referen-
lighting in this type of facility?
with a diffusing lens to provide a softened light-
tial point during wayfinding. The atrium continues
ing effect and quality vertical illumination.
above the roofline and creates an iconic luminous
• Are we affecting the rate of rehabilitation?
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INTERIOR SCHEME
the different functional spaces and architectural
Laminated, fritted patterns on the atrium glass provide a glow.
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Sunlight bathes the therapy/exercise area, while glazing allows a connection to the outside.
landmark across the campus. It symbolically rep-
the physical therapy equipment is also achieved by
resents the positive attitude required to endure the
the same clusters, providing flexibility for future
rehabilitation process.
changes to the rehabilitation process and simpli-
A two-story gymnasium occupies half of the foot-
fied maintenance access points. This task/ambient
print of the building in the upper levels. Sunlight
system allowed the team to take a more theatrical
approach to the lighting while complying with the
energy allowance.
Since patient reaction to the
space is based on perception
and subjective in nature, the
designers plan to conduct postoccupancy surveys that validate
the solutions implemented
articulates the therapy/exercise area, while glazing allows a connection to the outside. At night,
clusters of 100-W PAR38 metal halide adjustable
heads mounted to perimeter columns uplight the
space to expand the 30-ft volume and provide ambient illumination levels. Focused task lighting for
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About the Designers: Rodrigo Manríquez, IALD, LC,
Member IESNA (1998), attended the University of Kansas
as a Besal Scholar and received a Bachelor of Science
in Architectural Engineering-Lighting Design in 1997.
Upon graduation, Mr. Manríquez received The Howard
Brandston Lighting Design Award and The Mikey A Woods, Besal Foundation, Lighting Award. He joined SmithGroup that same year and operates
today as a principal, senior lighting designer and co-leader of SmithGroup’s
lighting practice. His awards include the 2003 IIDA Award of Distinction for
the Northwest Airlines Passenger Tunnel and the 2006 IALD Award of Excellence for his work on the Detroit Athletic Club.
Chris Coulter, LC, Member IESNA (2002), graduated from
the University of Kansas in 2001 with a Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering with an emphasis in
Lighting Design, where he also received a Besal Foundation Scholarship. Upon graduation, he joined SmithGroup
as a lighting designer and has earned multiple lighting awards for his work,
most notably the 30th Annual Cooper Lighting SOURCE Award (Commercial
Category), a 2007 IIDA Award of Merit for Visteon Village and the 2006 IALD
Award of Excellence for the Detroit Athletic Club.
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Q+A
A
fter 10 years of operating his
lighting design firm, Derek
Porter of Derek Porter Stu-
dio, Kansas City, MO, assessed the
direction the company was headed
and asked himself, “what do I want
for the future?” He decided an investment in academia would reap
the greatest return, and so in 2005,
Porter was appointed director of
the MFA Lighting Design Program
at Parsons, New School for Design
in New York City.
At Parsons, Porter teaches full
time, coordinates 20-25 adjunct instructors and oversees the direction
of the curriculum, along with assisting fund-raising initiatives, facility
enhancements, student recruiting
and admissions. “My academic position lends opportunity to meet with
professionals and academics from
around the world and contribute to
the profession’s future.”
Meanwhile, his studio in Kansas City juggles a wide variety of
MAN ON THE
MOVE
Derek Porter is a man in perpetual motion,
sprinting between Kansas City and New York
while juggling duties at his design firm and
as director of the lighting masters program at
Parsons
projects ranging from educational
institutions, healthcare facilities,
convention centers, office spaces in
addition to small custom residences.
“We’re really interested in the various subtle ways in which light exists—in a project and in a space—in
many different applications. Essentially, we are interested in the impact
lighting has on human experience
and the deep emotive qualities that it
possesses. Contributing to global advancements in our profession is very
important to me. I feel that I’m just
now at a place where such a contribution can begin to take place.”
Now all Porter has to do is figure
out how to keep his company in
Kansas City and his academic ca-
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reer in New York City going at full
around it. My staff fill in when I’m
ticipation in education directly
throttle while keeping his sanity.
not able to attend such meetings as
through teaching, lecturing, etc., as
well. I’ve had no situation where
well as financial and in-kind gifts.
I feel my clients or the school has
The future of a profession cannot
been compromised.
be sustained if this does not take
LD+A: What are the challenges of commuting between Kansas City and New York?
place. It’s a critical time period for
Porter: My time is divided ac-
LD+A: What are your visions
the lighting profession to step up to
cording to the academic terms.
and goals for the Parsons pro-
the plate and make critical choices
During the spring and fall terms I
gram (e.g., in terms of curricu-
toward its future. The academies
spend 80 percent of my time based
lum, faculty recruitment)?
cannot do it alone.
in New York, during the summer
Porter: First, I have a strong
Third, I want to increase the
and winter breaks about 80 per-
desire to insert a higher level of
access pool and knowledge base
cent in Kansas City. I have addi-
“scholarship” in design. As a whole,
of educators (for Parsons and be-
tional travel requirements for proj-
lighting education, in my opinion,
yond). There is a terrible shortage
ects, conferences, events, etc., that
take me away from these bases on
a regular basis.
Both have very demanding and
detailed activity that require immediate action. Since my time at
Parsons is still relatively new (I’m
beginning my third year this fall),
I’m focusing a great deal of energy
to better understand Parsons as an
institution, the New York lighting
community and to push forward an
Lighting education, in my opinion, is too
heavily focused on technical analysis with
little consideration of the creative potential
of design. If the lighting profession is going
to continue to mature and gain respect from
other professions (such as architecture), it
needs to operate on the same playing field
agenda to make Parsons a leader in
lighting education. I’m fortunate to
is too heavily focused on technical
of qualified academics and practic-
have a strong staff in Kansas City
analysis only, with little consid-
ing professionals that offer a clear
that can work independently most
eration of the deeper creative and
analytical, aesthetic and scholarly
of the time. We have also built sys-
intellectual potential of design. If
understanding of light.
tems of communication and docu-
the lighting profession is going to
ment transfer allowing me to insert
continue to mature and gain re-
LD+A: Have you reached out
my participation as needed.
spect from other professions (such
to the New York lighting design
as architecture), it needs to operate
community to coordinate intern-
on the same playing field.
ships, to serve as guest lecturers,
LD+A: Have you ever had a
conflict between an important
Second, I want to increase aware-
etc., for Parsons students?
client meeting or job site visit
ness in the professional community
Porter: Yes, but I want to do
and traveling to NY for work at
of the need for a stronger commit-
more. Parsons is heavily tied to
Parsons?
ment to the academics and learning
the New York lighting profession.
Porter: Nothing that could not
institutions. Every significant pro-
Due to the demand the profession
be resolved. My academic calendar
fessional body (law, science, medi-
currently has for employees our
is mostly determined well in ad-
cine, architecture) that is success-
students have no problem getting
vance of each term so I can sched-
ful contributes heavily to schools
internships or full-time jobs sub-
ule project/client related meetings
and education. This includes par-
sequent to graduation. I’m eager for
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Q+A
our students to have more exposure
explore social, political, economi-
future. However, I’m not blinded by
to lighting designers, manufactur-
cal and cultural questions regard-
the attention they’re currently get-
ers and other professionals that
ing the world we live in. Granted,
ting, nor do I feel a particular fond-
work in lighting. This has proven
there is a program that needs to be
ness for any particular technology.
to be very difficult to achieve due
served for every project, but there
We’re not a company that jumps
to everyone’s busy schedules. As
needs to be a larger, overarching
into fads or trends quickly. We don’t
important as it is for the students
intention to one’s work to make it
do what we do based on technology,
to learn from the profession, there
meaningful to the world.
product or application. Our interests
is great benefit for the profession
lie more in socially driven opportu-
to learn from the students, as well.
LD+A: What is your “take” on
nities, human experiential consid-
Our students touch on extraordi-
the next generation of lighting
erations and spatial composition.
nary topics and offer viewpoints
designers?
Choices of technology follow.
that are rarely explored in today’s
Porter: If I define the next gen-
As far as fixtures are concerned,
common practice. We professionals
eration of lighting designers as
a fluorescent strip remains one of
have to recognize the need to con-
the current student body and re-
my favorites. They’re so basic and
tinue our intellectual growth, both
cent graduates I’ve been exposed
versatile and I like them on that
individually and collectively as a
to (primarily at Parsons) I have to
level. You can wrap a reflector
united profession. Academia needs
say that there is a strong interest in
around them, you can bury them
the profession to invest in its future.
“social responsibility.” Along this
in architecture and they provide
I’m attempting to create a mecha-
line, sustainable design practice is
a beautiful and economical mass
nism to encourage such a symbi-
a common topic in our program.
of light that can be manipulated
otic relationship between academy
I believe the practice of lighting
in a variety of ways. I appreciate
and the profession. It’s a big rock to
design is on the threshold of a re-
and always embrace the promise
turn, but I have a handful of key al-
naissance period which I anticipate
that new technology brings and I
lies assisting in the process.
will impact our next generation
love anything that can save energy
significantly. Sustainable design
while providing the quality of light
LD+A: How is practice and
practices, government mandates
that we’re interested in. However,
teaching/administration simi-
regarding energy conservation, po-
sometimes the most rudimentary
lar, or different? Do you have a
tential bans on specific light sourc-
option is the best choice.
preference?
es and the ongoing development
of new technologies lend great op-
differences. I prefer the balance of
portunity to reinvent what and how
the two collectively. Sharing ideas
we work. The question for our next
Porter: Cutting-edge lighting to
with students and nurturing their
generation is how to address these
me—lighting being the application
future by itself is quite satisfying.
global concerns while serving lo-
of light—is a solution that is thought-
Additionally, the insight and free-
calized needs in beautiful and in-
ful, that meets the programmatic
dom of thought that takes place in
ventive ways. These are questions
requirements and exceeds that by
young minds is very refreshing and
we are raising at Parsons.
offering a deeper social conscious-
contributes to my thinking toward
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LD+A: What do you consider
Porter: There are parallels and
cutting edge?
ness that is not dependent on any
my professional practice. I want my
LD+A: Is there a particular
kind of sophisticated technology or
practice to contribute to lighting ed-
technology that you are fond of,
excessive budget. Cutting-edge has
ucation as well; I’m not interested
such as LEDs?
everything to do with the idea and
in having my design practice sim-
Porter: I have a growing inter-
ply solve problems for my clients. I
est in LEDs for certain applications
enjoy using project opportunities to
and remain optimistic about their
the intent.
—Roslyn Lowe
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LIGHT PRODUCTS
t
Dialight introduces the SafeSite LED fixture, which is designed to replace 75-W to
250-W HID light sources in hazardous location applications. Designed to meet UL Class 1,
Division 2 requirements, the SafeSite design allows for the installation on walls, stanchions
and pendant mounts with 1-in. or ¾-in. conduit entrances with an internal splice box for
full retrofit capabilities. The fixture provides better quality light, higher fixture efficiency
and 30 percent greater energy efficiency than traditional HID light source technology. The
SafeSite fixture provides instant-on response, extremely long life and “T” rating levels of
T4 and T5. www.dialight.com
u
DiCon Fiberoptics announces the launch of its solid-state lighting business group with
the introduction of a new platform of LED color lighting modules and fiber illuminators. DiCon
is releasing products on two levels of integration: a full-function high-brightness, high-density fiber illuminator and a modular RGB LED LightCell. The FiberLamp efficiently couples
multi-color light into a variety of fibers such as large core side-emitting/end-emitting plastic
optical fiber or multi-strand fiber. It runs off a standard 12 volt, 5.5 amp AC/DC power adapter.
The LightCell uses a standard PLCC package design for a low-profile, compact building block
suitable for distributed lighting applications or high-density arrays. Through the use of LED technology, a FiberLamp or
LightCell can be red, green, blue, white or any other color. They are ideal light sources for lighting applications requiring flexible light pattern programming, dynamic control of both color and color temperature, high efficiency and compact packaging.
www.diconlighting.com
t
Kichler Lighting introduces an anodized finish to its Interconnect Series
One cabinet lighting line with an anodized brushed bronze finish and an anodized
brushed nickel finish. Unlike powder-coating finishes that could stain and gray
over time, Kichler’s anodized finishes are durable and won’t fade, chip or peel.
The anodized finishes allow for heat resistance and provide a metallic look. The
fixtures in the Series One line, which feature a 1-in. depth for low-profile use, allow contractors to connect fixtures together
directly or bridge fixtures installed under separate cabinets with simple interconnect cables, saving time during installation.
www.kichler.com
u
Seoul Semiconductor has launched a super-bright and ultra-mini flash LED that will replace
xenon lamps which are generally used as a flash light source for digital cameras or 5 mega pixel
camera phones. These flash LEDs will be applied to digital camera’s flashes of a global digital camera
manufacturer. The new flash LED, FCW211Z series features super brightness, ultra-mini size, display
of moving image and long lifespan. FCW211Z can operate at high current of 2 amp, and emit up
to 100 candelas, which indicates more than twice the brightness level of conventional LEDs for flash. The light energy of the
product at 26.49 lux-secs is comparable to that of a high-capacity xenon lamp, and it is expected to exceed the level of xenon
in the near future. The flash LED’s small size is suitable for ultra-small products such as mobile phones, digital cameras and
video cameras. FCW211Z series enables displaying of moving images and continuous shooting without a need of charge while
conventional xenon lamps are not available for those functions. The series offers more than two times longer lifespan than
conventional xenon lamp. www.acriche.com
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LIGHT PRODUCTS
p
Luxo introduces a larger-than-
p
GE’s Lumination has devel-
life floorstanding luminaire. The
oped a way to overcome many of
rotatable head and spring-balanced
the inherent color control issues
arm offer maximum flexibility by
of standard blue or red-green-blue
Terzani announces its lat-
allowing infinite adjustment for
LED devices. The new VIO high-
est collection, Light is a Queen,
height and reach. Great 1 provides
power white LED uses proprietary
featuring lighting fixtures created
direct symmetrical lighting at a maxi-
violet-chip technology to produce
by international designers includ-
mum height of 13.8 ft. It is ideal
less than a 100K color shift over a
ing Jean-Francois Crochet, Bruno
for use as a decorative element in
50,000-hour rated life. To further
Rainaldi, Prospero Rasulo and Giulio
lobbies, conference centers, hotels
secure color control, Lumination’s
Iacchetti. The collection combines
and commercial offices. Great 1 is
VIO LED also provides high effi-
elements of traditional Italian crafts-
identical in every detail to the Luxo
ciency at warmer color temper-
manship—including
hand-weld-
L-1 classic task light, except in size. It
atures, as well as flexible color
ing—with a modern, functional aes-
is characterized by Luxo’s spring-bal-
temperature and color-rendering
thetic to create a fusion of historic
anced arm and is available with either
options. VIO LEDs are offered in
and contemporary Italian design. A
incandescent, halogen or HF com-
3,500K and 4,100K color tempera-
highlight of the collection includes
pact fluorescent lamping. The arm,
tures that can be used in many
the Tresor chandelier, designed by
shade and base cover are finished in
standard fixtures designed for
Jean-Francois Crochet, an unusual
aluminum, while the base, disc and
general illumination applications–
metal suspension lamp, compris-
counterweights are steel. The arm
and the color of Lumination’s VIO
ing 3,900 minted coins individu-
span of the Great 1 extends 12.6 ft.
high-power white LED is so stable
ally hand-welded and finished with
Colors include aluminum gray, white
that its light can be used as a
a gold leaf decorative treatment.
and black. www.luxous.com
replacement for traditional gen-
p
Tresor is also available in a silver
eral illumination light sources.
finish and is compatible with both
www.lumination.com
fluorescent and halogen lighting
sources. www.terzani.com
t TCP broadened its linear fluorescent line of energy-efficient fixtures, ballasts
and lamps with the addition of high-lumen T8 lamps. Starting at 3,100 lumens,
these new lamps provide 10 percent more light than standard 800 series T8
lamps. They are available in 35K, 41K and 50K, and are rated at 24,000 hours at 3
hours per start. As an added feature on select T8 lamps, TCP offers ArmRluxT, a shatter-resistant
coating that contains glass shattering caused by impact, unusual stress, fragments and thermal shock. ArmRlux
meets FDA and OSHA requirements, making it ideal for use in restaurants, kitchens, manufacturing facilities, hospitals, schools and
gymnasiums. TCP has also added 54-W T5HO lamps. With 5,000 initial lumens, these lamps are ideal for higher ceiling applications.
Their slim profile and shorter length allow for many diverse new construction applications. TCP’s T5HO lamps are available in 35K,
41K and 50K with a CRI of 85. www.tcpi.com
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OSRAM Opto Semi­
conductors has launched
the next generation of its
bright OSTAR Headlamp
LED. The new and improved
headlamp LED features five
chips connected in a series,
with a color temperature of 6,000K and a peak performance of
620 lumen at 700 mA–twice the brightness of its predecessor.
Operating without a lens, the high brightness of the new OSTAR
Headlamp LED has been achieved through a combination of measures. OSRAM’s thin-film chip technology, in combination with an
improved phosphor converter, gives this new LED product high
luminance and improved efficacy with minimum space requirements. www.osram-os.com
t
New
from
Ripley
Lighting
Controls is the Photo Clock. This builtin smart clock synchronizes with the
National Atomic Clock for precise lighting curfew scheduling. The clock continuously monitors radio signals from
the National Atomic Clock to provide precision time control every
day, every night, every leap year and every time change for every
North American time zone. Simple setup utilizes selector switches
conveniently located in the photo control base. The user can select
the appropriate time zone and whether or not to observe Daylight
Savings Time. www.ripleylc.com
t
Halco Lighting
Technologies has unveiled
a line of linear fluorescent,
compact fluorescent, plastic sign and HID ballasts. Halco’s ProLume
ballast line includes a wide range of options for every lighting
application, covering T5, T5/HO, T8, T12, T12/HO, Circline, CFL
and HID lamps. This family of electronic ballasts boasts premium
ProFormance high-power factor ballasts, with low total harmonic
distortion (THD) which provides quiet flicker-free operations. The
line includes multi-volt ballasts utilizing a single power lead requiring no special wiring, ensuring the correct ballast is used for every
application. www.halcolighting.com
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ß November 14-16: Cooper
Lighting offers Landscape
Lighting Solutions, exploring
the relationship between the
environment, both inside and
out, and the architecture. Jan
Moyer, will assist participants
in lighting design techniques.
Cost: $500 fee. CEU’s: Up to
17.5 hours available. Prerequisites: Lighting Fundamentals
or a firm understanding of
lighting basics. Contact: Jere
Grenier 770-486-4680, E-mail:
source@cooperlighting.com
or go to www.cooperlighting.
com/education
ß November 27-28: Cooper
Lighting offers Energy Solutions
Workshop focusing on energy
efficient commercial and industrial lighting system upgrades
with an emphasis on emerging
technologies, legislation and
best practices of energy efficient
lighting management systems.
Enhance your credibility with an
intense update on legislation,
trends and technology. Learn
available upgrades to lighting
systems and how to cut energy
costs. Costs: $350 fee. CEU’s: Up
to 9 hours available. Prerequisites: An understanding of
lighting basics, terminology, and
basic luminaire types. Contact:
Jere Grenier 770-486-4680,
E-mail source@cooperlighting.
com or go to www.cooperlighting.com/education
N December 3-4: IntertechPira’s Quantum Dots will hold its
second conference dedicated
solely to the advancement of
QDs. Over 15 expert speakers
will provide technical and marketing insight. The event will
be held at the Hyatt Regency
LD+A November 2007
Pier Sixty-Six in Fort Lauderdale, FL. For more information
Contact: John Buss at 207-7819610 or E-mail: john.bass@
pira-international.com
N December 3-4: Cooper
Lighting offers Healthcare
Lighting Solutions. The twoday interactive workshop
will address lighting needs
of patients, guests and staff,
and what drives healthcare
design choices. Discussions
of healthcare trends, RP-29,
lighting research, lighting
for circadian benefits and
for special populations. An
opportunity to apply items
presented and discuss best
practices will take place on
day two. Leslie M. North will
join the SOURCE staff as a
guest speaker. Cost: $350
fee. CEU’s: Up to 9 hours
available. Prerequisites:
Lighting Fundamentals or
a firm understanding of
lighting basics. Contact: Jere
Grenier 770-486-4680, E-mail
source@cooperlighting.
com or go to www.cooperlighting.com/education
held at the Lighting Application Center in Somerset,
NJ, covers basic knowledge
for anyone in the lighting
industry and includes demonstrations and interactive
experiences to give appreciation of the impact of lighting
decisions. Contact: Suzanne
Apel 732-563-3273 or go to
www.nam.lighting.philips.
com/us/lac/calendar.php
ß December 12-14: Cooper
Lighting offers Lighting
Fundamentals/Lighting Basics.
A unique approach to training
allows participants to participate and apply skills learned
during the sessions. Ideal for
newcomers to lighting or those
interested in a refresher course.
Focus: Light, sight and color;
lamps and ballasts; lighting
economics; lighting terminology; lighting calculations; optical
control and luminaires. Cost:
$500. Up to 20 hours CEU’s
available. No prior experience
in lighting is required. Contact:
Jere Grenier 770-486-4680 Email source@cooperlighting.
com or go to www.cooperlighting.com/education
ß January 28-February 1,
2008: The ZEMAX Development Corporation is offering
a course in Optical Design for
first time users of ZEMAX.
This course held in Bellevue,
WA, defines optical systems,
optimization, ray aberration
fans and other diagnostic
tools, multiple configurations,
apododization, vignetting and
introduction to tolerancing, all
hands on computer intensive
classroom training. Contact:
Andrew Locke 435-822-3406
or go to www.zemax.com
EVENTS
ß November 14: The
Philips one-day workshops
on Sustainable Lighting
address both sustainable
design approaches and
technologies. Held at the
Lighting Application Center in
Somerset, NJ, the workshops
will cover the LEED rating
system, ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1,
and how they affect lighting
practice. Contact: Suzanne
Apel 732-563-3273 or go to
www.nam.lighting.philips.
com/us/lac/calendar.php
Events KEY
N = tradeshows & conferences
ß = educational opportunities
For all Industry Events go to
the website www.iesna.org
ß December 3-7: The ZEMAX
Development Corporation is
offering a course in Advanced
Optical Design using ZEMAX.
The course is being held in
Celebration, FL. Contact:
Andrew Locke 435-822-3406
or go to www.zemax.com
ß December 10-11: The
Philips two-day Advanced
Distributor Workshops will focus
on selling lighting into real-life
opportunities by matching the
embedded value in a lighting
system to a customer’s needs.
Participants will need to bring
a current lighting project,
challenge or problem to the
workshop. These will form the
basis for a series of exercises
and discussions designed to
identify alternative solutions and
sharpen technical selling strategies. Contact: Suzanne Apel
732-563-3273 or go to www.
nam.lighting.philips.com/us/lac/
calendar.php.
ß December 12-14:The
Philips three-day Lighting
Fundamentals workshop,
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AC Electronics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.ace-ballast.com . . . . . . . . . 5
AEI Lighting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.aeilighting.com. . . . . . . . . 19
American Bright Optometric. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.americanbright.com. . . . . . . 18
ARC Lighting Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.arclighting.com. . . . . . . . . 28
Cooper Lighting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.cooperlighting.com. . . . . . . 17
Dialux. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.dialux.com. . . . . . . . . . . 67
Focal Point. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.focalpointlights.com. . . . . . . 62
Fulham. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.fulham.com . . . . . . . . . . 40
Gotham Lighting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.gothamlighting.com. . . . . . . 15
Hydrel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.hydrel.com/lasn.html . . . . . . 11
IESNA DG-17/Videoconferencing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.iesna.org . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Kim Lighting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.kimlighting.com. . . . . . . . . . 7
Kramer Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.kramerlighting.com. . Cover 3
LightGuard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.lightguard.com. . . . . . . . . 58
Lumec. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.lumec.com/dsx01.html. . . . . . 23
Lutron Electronics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.lutron.com. . . 25, Cover 4
Martin Professional A/S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.martin-architectural.com . . . . 53
Nichia America. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.nichia.com. . . . . . . . . . . 57
Robertson Worldwide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.robertsonww.com. . . . . . . 24
Sentry Electric, LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.sentrylighting.com . . . . . . . 21
Seoul Semiconductor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.acriche.com. . . . . . . . . . . 2
Spectrum Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.speclight.com . . . . . . . . . . 8
SPI Lighting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.spilighting.com. . . . Cover 2
TMB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.tmb.com. . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Thomas and Betts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.tnb.com/luminaire. . . . . . . . . 1
Venture Lighting International. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.venturelighting.com. . . . . . . . 9
Wago Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.wago.us/lumi-nuts.htm . . . . . 14
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NEW MEMBERS
Membership Committee chair Carla Bukalski announced the IESNA
gained one Sustaining Member and 88 members (M), associate and
student members in September.
Sustaining Members
Forman and Associates, Inc., Sherman Oaks, CA
Canadian Region
Karen J. Breitner, Lumination FX Ltd., Dundas, ON
Gina De Luca, Canlyte, Inc., Lachine, QC
Christine Fournier, Dubo Electrique, Montreal, QC
Rashid Mhd Hassan, Leviton, Montreal, QC
Ron P. Reid, Thornes/Source Atlantic, Moncton, NB
Benoit Turcot, Dubo Electrique, Montreal, QC
Julia L. Vandergraaf, Lightbrigade Architectural
Lighting Design, Toronto, ON
Ryerson University
Samina Mehar
East Central Region
James R. Brodrick, U.S. Department of Energy,
EE-2J, Washington, DC
Robert L. Marsili Jr. (M), District of Columbia,
Dept of Transportation, Washington, DC
Spencer W. Pidgeon, OSRAM Sylvania, Inc.,
Perry Hall, MD
Jieer Ren (M), Moseley Architects, Richmond, VA
Virginia Commonwealth University
Caroline A. Davenport
Great Lakes Region
David G. Franke (M), Wilbur Smith Associates,
Lexington, KY
Rick M. Kelly, Holophane, Newark, OH
Robyn K. Livesay, Miami Valley Lighting LLC dba
DPL Energy ,Dayton, OH
James D. Loeffler (M), OSRAM Opto Semiconductor,
Northville, MI
Ted Valley (M), Miami Valley Lighting LLC dba DPL
Energy, Dayton, OH
David A. Young (M), Holophane, Newark, OH
Chris R. Rice, (M), Holophane, Newark, OH
South Pacific Coast Region
Abrhil G. Arvizu, Butsko Utility Design, Inc.,
San Diego, CA
Carol B. Cozen (M), Cozen Architecture
Manhattan Beach, CA
Harry Forman, Forman and Associates, Inc.,
Sherman Oaks, CA
Frederic James Friar (M), Finnegan Erickson
Associates, Henderson, NV
Mike Kennedy, Avago Technologies, Palo Alto, CA
Chris Martin, Forman and Associates, Inc.,
Sherman Oaks, CA
Sabra C. White, White Associates Lighting,
Los Angeles, CA
Midwest Region
Brian J. Coffou, Philips Lighting Co,
Sturgeon Bay, WI
Giuseppe M. Giussani, Ocem Acquisition Corp.
dba Multi Electric Mfg. Inc, Chicago, IL
Dick Gordon (M), KJWW Engineering
Consultants, Maplewood, MI
Julia Heutel, KJWW Engineering Consultants,
St Louis, MO
Gregory T. Neva, Engineering Design Initiative,
Minneapolis, MN
Michael Schiro (M), Project Specialties, Mokena, IL
University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Lauren M. Ronsse, Andrea M. Wilkerson
University of Nebraska, Omaha
Michael J. Fagan, Lisa E. Friehe, Scott A. Lindgren,
Rebecca J. Prendergast, Benjamin J. Ries
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Southeastern Region
Hector G. Vargas, Jacobs Engineering Group,
Orlando, FL
The University of Alabama
Rebecca Cook, Kathryn Daly, Caroline Guest,
Courtney Head, Lauren Hendrix,
Heather Holcomb, Chelsea Frazer, Laurel Jones,
Laurie Lancaster, Annie Lucas,
Wade McClendon, Kristy McElroy,
Katie McGee, Brandi Miller, Katherine Moe,
Caroline Simpson, Jessica Smith,
LaSheena A. Wells, Rachel Whitehurst Universidad del turabo
Jason A. Perez
Northeastern Region
George A. Doukas (M), Electronic Theatre Controls,
New York, NY
Renee Joosten, Cooley Monato Studio,
New York, NY
Jonathan J. Linn (M), Northeast Energy Efficiency
Partnerships, Belfast, ME
Steve D. McGuire, Philips Lighting Co.,
Somerset, NJ
Franklin P. Rapp III, Einhorn Yaffee Prescott
Architects and Engineers, Albany, NY
John R. Wilson, Philips Lighting Company,
Somerset, NJ
Northwest Region
Dana M. Beckwith (M), DKS Associates,
Portland, OR
Tom B. Forbes, Bellevue, WA
William J. Franz Jr., Lutron Electronics, Seattle, WA
Southwestern Region
Kate Alison, Alison & Company, Charrollton, TX
William P. Clement, Lutron Electronics, Spring, TX
Warren V. DeHaan (M), Aviation Vision Expert
Services, Boulder, CO
Jason Enrod, American Lighting, Denver, CO
Jerry Gaines, Voss Lighting, Albuquerque, NM
Victoria Hunt (M), ALA, Inc., Dallas, TX
Arvidas K. Jarasius, Arrow Electronics,
Westminster, CO
Maria Martinez (M), Oncor Electric Delivery,
Dallas, TX
Michael D. Navarro, Oncor Electric Delivery,
Grand Prairie, TX
Alberto Jesus Rodriguez Padilla (M), OSRAM SA
DE CV, Tultitlan Edo Mexico, Mexico
Mark Tresp (M), JDI Lighting & Design, Dallas, TX
Wayne K. Turnbow, Lights of the Rockies, LLC,
Centennial, CO
Southern Region
Christine J. Cole (M), Tyco Electronics,
Fuquay-Varina, NC
Jonathan Hollander (M), Metrolight, Brentwood, TN
International
Ahmad Hasan Shehadeh Rajha, Al-Babtain Power
and Telecommunication Company, Riyadh,
Saudi Arabia
Tan Chiew Theng, Welux Sdn Bhd, Subang,
Malaysia
Sejong University
Hong Seong Kwan
www.iesna.org
SUSTAINING MEMBERS
The following companies have elected to support the Society as Sustaining Members
which allows the IESNA to fund programs that benefit all segments of the membership
and pursue new endeavors, including education projects, lighting research and
recommended practices. The level of support is classified by the amount of annual dues,
based on a company’s annual lighting revenues:
Diamond: $15,000 annual dues
Lighting revenues over $500
million
Emerald: $10,000 annual dues
Lighting revenues to $500 million
Platinum: $5,000 annual dues
Lighting revenues to $200 million
Gold: $2,500 annual dues
Lighting revenues to $50 million
Silver: $1,000 annual dues
Lighting revenues to $10 million
Copper: $500 annual dues
Lighting revenues to $4 million
(Copper members are listed in one
issue of LD+A each year, as well as
in the IESNA Annual Report.)
DIAMOND
Cooper Lighting
GE Consumer & Industrial Lighting
Hubbell Lighting, Inc.
Lithonia Lighting
OSRAM SYLVANIA Products, Inc.
Philips Lighting Co.
EMERALD
Holophane Corporation
PLATINUM
Day-Brite Capri Omega
Finelite, Inc.
H E Williams, Inc.
Lightolier
Lutron Electronics Co, Inc.
Watt Stopper/Legrand
GOLD
Advanced Energy Ideas
A.L.P. Lighting Components Co.
Altman Lighting Inc.
The Bodine Company
Canlyte a Genlyte Group Company
Con-Tech Lighting
Duke Energy
Edison Price Lighting, Inc.
Gardco Lighting
Indy Lighting, Inc.
Intense Lighting
IOTA Engineering LLC
Kenall Mfg Co.
The Kirlin Company
Kurt Versen Co.
Lighting Services Inc
LiteTouch Inc.
Louis Poulsen Lighting
LSI Industries, Inc.
Lucifer Lighting Co.
Martin Professional, Inc.
Musco Lighting, Inc.
National Grid
Neonlite Electronic & Lighting (HK) Limited
Prudential Lighting Corp
RAB Lighting, Inc.
San Diego Gas & Electric
Spectrus
SPI Lighting
Sternberg Lighting
Visa Lighting
Vista Professional Outdoor Lighting
Zumtobel Lighting, Inc.
SILVER
Ardron-Mackie Limited
Associated Lighting Representatives. Inc.
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Aurora Lampworks
Axis Lighting, Inc.
Bartco Lighting, Inc.
Barth Electric Co., Inc.
The Belfer Group
Beta Lighting
Birchwood Lighting, Inc.
BJB Electric Corporation
Border States Electric Supply
Bulbrite Industries, Inc.
Celestial Products
City of San Francisco
Con Edison of New York
Custom Lighting Services LLC
Day Lite Maintenance Co.
DMF Lighting
Eastern Energy Services, Inc.
Eclipse Lighting, Inc.
Eiko Ltd
Elliptipar
Enmax
Enterprise Lighting Sales
ETC Architectural
EYE Lighting Int’l of NA
Focal Point LLC
Gammalux Systems
Illuminating Technologies, Inc.
Kramer Lighting
Lam Lighting
Lamina
LCA Holdings P/C
Ledalite Architectural Products Inc.
LED Roadway Lighting Ltd.
Lee Filters
Legion Lighting Co.
Leviton Mfg. Co. Inc.
Lighting Analysts, Inc.
Lightology LLC
LiteTech
Litecontrol Corp
Litelab Corp
Lumascape USA Inc.
Manitoba Hydro
Manning Lighting
Mercer-Zimmerman, Inc
Metalumen Manufacturing, Inc.
MP Lighting
Nebula Lighting Systems
Nora Lighting
OCEM Acquisition Corp. dba
Optical Research Associates
Optolum, Inc
Paramount Industries, Inc.
Peter Basso Associates, Inc.
Q-Tran
Reflex Lighting Group, Inc.
Renaissance Lighting
RENOVA Lighting Systems, Inc.
Richard McDonald & Associates, Ltd. - Calgary
Richard McDonald & Associates, Ltd. Edmonton
Ruud Lighting Canada Corp.
Schneider Electric Mexico
Sentry Electric Corporation
Shakespeare Composites & Structures
Southern California Edison
Strand Lighting, Inc.
StressCrete King Luminaire Co.
Tennessee Valley Authority
US Architectural Lighting/Sun Valley Lighting
Utility Metals
Velux America Inc.
WJ Whatley Inc.
WAC Lighting, Co.
Wisconsin Public Service Corp
Wybron, Inc.
Xenon Light, Inc.
IES SUSTAINING
MEMBERS
As of September 2007
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IES FYI
OSRAM Takes Home Emmy OBITUARY
Marion Claire Rader, 77
OSRAM SYLVANIA was honored by The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences for its HMI metal halide lamp technology with a Primetime Emmy Engineering Award in recognition of outstanding achievement in engineering
development.
Marion Claire Rader, 77, passed
away on September 11, 2007. A member of the IESNA from 1984-2005,
she leaves behind a legacy of contri-
The HMI lamps are compact discharge light sources that imitate the sun,
butions as an educator in
bringing exterior daylight conditions to indoor studios and making exterior
the California community
locations look like high noon any time of the day or night. Their base design
and tolerance to high operating tempera-
college system. As part of
her activities at American
River College in the 1980s, Ms. Rader
tures satisfy the demands of TV and film
enhanced the interior design curricu-
lighting, especially in outdoor applica-
lum by developing a lighting design
tions. The HMI lamp made its first public
appearance in 1969 when it was used to
light the first color TV transmission in
class based on her background in
theatrical lighting and by starting an
internship program at a local engineering office.
Germany. In 1988, OSRAM was awarded
Ms. Rader attended the IESNA
an Oscar by the Academy of Motion Pic-
Teachers of Lighting Workshop and
tures Arts & Sciences for the invention and continuous improvement of HMI
light sources for motion picture photography. Other applications include the
was instrumental in the development of the first certificate program
in lighting at the community college
CSI series, Desperate Housewives and 24, as well as news and sports broad-
level. Later she taught at Santa Rosa
casts.
Junior College and was an avid supporter of the NCQLP, developing cur-
Members in the News
W.A.C. Lighting has bestowed a full scholarship to
support a graduate student at Rensselaer Polytechnic
riculums that helped students gain
certification.
rectors of the Nuckolls Fund for Lighting Education. She
replaces Kevin Houser, who has retired from the Board.
Institute’s Lighting Research Center (LRC). The first re-
Con-Tech Lighting has added the position of vice presi-
cipient of the scholarship is Yi-wei Liu, a second-year
dent product development. Mike Lehman, vice president
student in the M.S. in Lighting Program. W.A.C. also
of marketing, will fill this new role.
IESNA
Calendar of Events
announces the appoint-
Peter Romaniello (left)
ment of Molly McGee to
received the IESNA Region-
product designer.
al Service Award from the
Northeast Region.
ETC has won a 2007
PLASA Award for Inno-
Wybron, Inc., has an-
May 26-27, 2008
vation for its Eos light-
nounced that Terry Taylor
Lightfair International
Las Vegas, NV
ing control console, the
and John Tabor have joined
third such honor that
the company and will focus
www.lightfair.com
the Eos has won. Eos
on the houses of worship market. Taylor is former head
was designed to handle
of lighting design at New Life Church and Tabor was an
complex, multimedia-filled lighting rigs and is specified
for theaters, performing arts centers, TV production and
comparable sites.
Carol C. Caughey, associate professor of design and human environment at Oregon State
assistant lighting designer at New Life.
David A. Gillespie has joined CRS Engineering and Design Consultants, Inc., as director of communication and
technology and will market the company’s iTools suite of
consulting services.
University, has been elected to the Board of Di-
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