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age-based illuminance ranges and mesopic adaptation
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such as subjective impressions (psychological factors) and
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DETAILED CAPTIONS CLARIFY CONCEPTS
Design | Designing Electric Lighting
Design | Designing Electric Lighting
Table 15.1 | Ceiling Mounted Ambient Linear Lighting
Figure 15.5a | Ambient Ceiling Recessed Continuous Linear Lensed
Mounting
Form Factor
Configuration
Optics/Look
Distribution/Features/Caveats
Recessed
• Linear
• Continuous
• Discrete
• Detailsa
• Baffled
• Lensed
• Louvered
Distribution: Direct (see 8.2.2.1 | CIE System).
Features: Custom look; width of several inches to several feet; length of
several feet to unlimited; depth of several inches to several feet. Uses off-theshelf optic/lamp/ballast/driver modules.
Caveats: Overall cost of architectural detail may be more than off-the-shelf
luminaires; photometric pedegree is elusive and demands careful modeling;
lengths typically based on available lamp modules.
• Openb
• Slotc
• Combinationd
• Luminaires
• Baffled
• Lensed
• Louvered
• Openb
• Slotc
• Combinationd
Semi-recessed
Surface
• Linear
• Continuous
• Discrete
• Detailsa
• Baffled
• Lensed
• Louvered
• Openb
• Slotc
• Combinationd
• Luminaires
• Baffled
• Lensed
• Louvered
b
• Open
• Slotc
• Combinationd
Pendant
• Linear
• Continuous
• Discrete
• Detailsa
• Baffled
• Lensed
• Louvered
b
• Open
• Slotc
• Combinationd
• Luminaires
• Baffled
• Lensed
• Louvered
• Openb
• Slotc
• Combinationd
Ambient light (to the left) for circulation and stack lighting in this library is achieved with
ceiling recessed linear continuous luminaires technique . Linear row consists of 6” wide by
4’ long units mounted end-to-end. Luminaires exhibit a regressed lens for a dimensional look
and use F28W/T5/835 lamps and nondim ballasts. Other lighting is shown in adjacent areas.
» Image ©Balthazar Korab Ltd.
Distribution: Direct (see 8.2.2.1 | CIE System).
Features: Width of several inches to perhaps a foot; length of several feet to
unlimited; depth of several inches to perhaps a foot. Integral optics, lamps, and
ballasts/drivers.
Caveats: Ceiling construction needs to accommodate available modular
lengths and mounting methods unless customized luminaires and/or ceilings
are used; longer runs demand heavy gage or extruded trims and/or housings
and finely-detailed, robust joiners to maintain true linearity.
Distribution: Direct, Semi-direct, General Diffuse, Direct-indirect, Semiindirect, and Indirect (see 8.2.2.1 | CIE System).
Features: Custom look; width of several inches to perhaps several feet;
continuous length unlimited; discrete length typically 4' to 8'; depth of several
inches to several feet. Uses off-the-shelf optic/lamp/ballast/driver modules.
Various suspension methods (stems, aircraft cable, rigid stanchions, vertical
plates) for different and unique appearances.
Caveats: Overall cost of architectural detail may be more than custom-fromfactory and/or off-the-shelf luminaires; photometric pedegree is elusive and
demands careful modeling; lengths typically based on available lamp
modules; detailing of suspension elements and power feed(s) critical.
Some ambient light for circulation and social interaction in this indoor pool is achieved with
ceiling recessed linear discrete luminaires technique . Discrete luminaire consists of 3” wide
by 4’ long extruded aluminum housing. Luminaires exhibit a flush diffuse lens with a flangeless trim for a “seamless” appearance with ceiling plane and use F28W/T5/830 lamps and
nondim ballasts. Running the linear dimension perpendicular to the tangent of the arc, the
close-spaced pattern works to accentuate the arc. A similar pattern of identical luminaires is
wall mounted and lamped with F28W/T5/Blue lamps for a more decorative appearance .
» Image ©Kevin Beswick.
Figure 15.5c | Ambient Ceiling Recessed Discrete Linear Slot
Distributions: Direct, Semi-direct, and General Diffuse (see 8.2.2.1 | CIE
System).
Features: Custom look; width of several inches to several feet; length of
several feet to unlimited; depth of several inches to several feet. Uses off-theshelf optic/lamp/ballast/driver modules.
Caveats: Overall cost of architectural detail may be more than off-the-shelf
luminaires; photometric pedegree is elusive and demands careful modeling;
lengths typically based on available lamp modules.
Distribution: Direct, Semi-direct, and General Diffuse (see 8.2.2.1 | CIE System).
Features: Width of several inches to perhaps a foot; length of several feet to
unlimited; depth of several inches to perhaps a foot.
Caveats: Ceiling construction needs to accommodate available modular
lengths and mounting methods unless customized luminaires and/or ceilings
are used; longer runs demand heavy gage or extruded trims and/or housings
and finely-detailed, robust joiners to maintain true linearity.
Figure 15.5b | Ambient Ceiling Recessed Discrete Linear Lensed
Linear open slots create the ambient lighting of the elevator lobbies in this 18-story hotel .
Discrete luminaire consists of 9” wide by 6’ long 20-gage housing and extruded aluminum trim.
Slot aperture exhibits minimal trim for a “ceiling-cutout” appearance. Luminaire uses F39W/
T5HO/Blue lamps and nondim ballasts. Lamps are hidden from view along one side—essentially
a linear cove. All light is reflected from within
the slot. A radial layout accentuates the planning arc. At night, the colored ambient light
reflects from each elevator lobby’s white walls
and ceiling to give the building its skyline
presence without facade lights or excessive
interior wattage. F32W/Triple/830 downlights
at elevator doors and the effect of color constancy (colors, such as skin tones and clothing,
retain their color appearance despite changes
in the light source color) allow the blue light
to succeed in this transitory space—albeit one
contributing to the overall guest experience..
» Image ©Kevin Beswick.
Figure 15.5d | Ambient Ceiling Pendant Discrete Linear Combination
Distribution: Direct, Semi-direct, General Diffuse, Direct-indirect, Semiindirect, and Indirect (see 8.2.2.1 | CIE System).
Features: Width of several inches to perhaps a foot; length unlimited; depth of
several inches to perhaps a foot.
Caveats: Ceiling construction needs to accommodate typical suspension and
power feed types and locations, which are not necessarily spaced on
incremental modules sympathetic to ceiling layout; longer runs demand
extruded trims and housings and finely-detailed, robust joiners to maintain
true linearity.
Ambient light for conferencing is achieved with ceiling mounted linear discrete luminaire
technique . Linear luminaire consists of 3” wide by 4½” high by 13’ long extruded aluminum
housing. Luminaire exhibits a flush bottom lens and an open top. Downlight ambient uses
F54W/T5HO/830 lamps and dimming ballasts. Uplight compartment uses F54W/T5HO/830
lamps and dimming ballasts. In combination with the direct-indirect ambient lighting, two
37W/halogenIRLV/MR16 lamps provide supplemental task lighting.
» Image ©Beth Singer Photographer, Inc.
a. Consisting typically of millwork, drywall, or metal architectural details housing luminaires.
b. The term “open” refers to linears exhibiting bare lamps or lamps with tight lamp shrouds or guards for an open appearance into the lamp chamber.
c. The term “slot” refers to linears exhibiting return-lipped compartments for an open appearance but into a void where lamps are hidden from view.
d. Combinations of any the aforementioned optics/looks.
15.4 | The Lighting Handbook
IES 10th Edition
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The Lighting Handbook | 15.5
Applications | Lighting for Education
Applications | Lighting for Education
Table 24.2 | Educational Facilities Illuminance Recommendations continued from previous page
Recommended Maintained Illuminance Targets (lux)b, c ,d
Applications and Tasksa
Notes
AUDITORIA
(continued)
Vertical (Ev) Targets
Over Area of Coverage
Visual Ages of Observers (years)
where at least half are
1st ratio Eh/2nd ratio Ev if
different uniformities apply
Max:Avg Avg:Min Max:Min
<25
25-65
>65
Category
House
During event
Pre/Post event
Stage
Access ramps/stairs
z
z
z
z
z
>65
g
Typical Area of Coverageh
Task Proper Room or
or Task Area Designated
Area
Gauge
쑽 쑽
쑽
Amateur productions
Dance (performance)
Demonstration
Music
Theater
|
As the architect coordinates contrast markings with steps, curbs, and ramps, localized lighting may be deemed appropriate.
2
2
2
Min
F
5
10
20
Avg
L
37.5
75
150 Avg
K
25
50
100 Avg
Eh @floor; Ev @5' AFF
|
P
T
P
P
150
500
150
150
300
1000
300
300
600
2000
600
600
Avg
Avg
Avg
Avg
R
R
R
P
250
250
250
150
500
500
500
300
1000
1000
1000
600
Avg
Avg
Avg
Avg
|
Simple, no stage lighting cues
Professional productions
Stage lighting as determined by production crew; See IES DG-20-09 | Stage Lighting A Guide to the Planning of Theatres
and Auditoriums for guidance on architectural and electrical infrastructure
Prefunction
During event
Pre/Post event, intermission
z Sound and light lock
During event
Pre/Post event, intermission
Anteroom or transition space adjoining auditorium
K
25
50
N
75
150
Transition from lobby or foyer space adjoining auditorium
2
2
M
50
100
BUILDING ENTRIES
See 22 | LIGHTING FOR COMMON APPLICATIONS
z
z
z
z
z
5:1/3:1
3:1
y
1.5:1
3:1
2:1
2:1
100
300
Avg
Avg
I
L
15
37.5
30
75
60
150
Avg
Avg
3:1
3:1
2
200
Min
Avg
I
K
15
25
30
50
60
100
Avg
Avg
5:1/3:1
3:1
Arts
Art Studios
Graphic Arts
Displays
Fine art
Permanent/Temporary
Dimensional
Dark finish
Light finish
Flat
Horizontal
Dark finish
Light finish
Vertical
Dark finish
Light finish
R
z
y
sss signals some likelihood; and all-white signals little-to-no likelihood.
h. The designer must establish areas of coverage to which targets apply. Green
highlight identifies task proper or task area as the typical area of coverage for
respective cited targets. Amber
highlight identifies room or designated area
as the typical area of coverage for respective cited targets.
i. Alternatively, design to specific tasks, if known, from READING AND WRITING.
j. For applications where task position is indefinite, such as some types of flexible meeting rooms, the typical area of coverage is “Room or Designated Area.”
For applications where task position is known, such as an office desk or a reading chair, a more efficient approach is likely achieved when target illuminance
is applied to the “Task Proper or Task Area.”
250
500
1000
Avg
P
150
300
600
Avg
3:1
y
z
|
Example
of New
Illuminance
Determination
Procedure
achieve target values during daylight hours. Daylighting may require nontraditional approaches.
g. Tasks with specular components, like computers with CSA/ISO Type III screens
or printed tasks with glossy ink or glossy paper, are prone to veiling reflections.
The likelihood of an application’s or task’s predisposition to veiling reflections
is indicated by the reflected-light icon: black and white
signals high likelihood; gray and white
signals moderate likelihood; pale gray and white s
z
|
a. Applications, tasks, or viewing specifics encountered on any given project may
be different from these and may warrant different criteria. See 24.2.1 Applications and Tasks. The designer is responsible for making final determinations of
applications, tasks, and illuminance criteria.
f. Applications and tasks cited with sunburst icon y are candidates for
strategies employing any combination of daylighting and electric lighting to
y
y
CLASSROOMS
z
Notes for Table 24.2
The table column headings are discussed in detail in 24.3 Illuminance Criteria.
See 12.5.5 Illuminance for discussion on procedures for establishing illuminance
targets for a project.
b. Values cited are to be maintained over time on the area of coverage.
c. Values cited are consensus and deemed appropriate for respective functional activity. In a few situations, code requirements are within 10% of IES
recommendations. This is apparently an artifact of metrication. Footcandle
conversions of any values cited in Table 24.2 should be made at 1 fc to 10 lx.
Regardless, codes and ordinances may supersede any of the IES criteria for any
of the applications and tasks and the designer must design accordingly.
d. Targets are intended to apply to the respective plane of the task.
e. Illuminance uniformity targets offer best results when planned in conjunction
with luminance ratios and surface reflectances. Any parenthetical uniformity
values reference respective parenthetical applications or tasks, such as a curfew situation associated with nighttime outdoor lighting.
See AUDITORIA/Circulation
|
z
25-65
yf
Dedicated to artistic performances (likely fixed seating); For dedicated theaters see 28 | LIGHTING FOR HOSPITALITY AND
ENTERTAINMENT
Performance
z
<25
Gauge Category
쑽
z
Uniformity Targetse
Horizontal (Eh) Targets
Visual Ages of Observers (years)
where at least half are
See 21 | LIGHTING FOR ART
Awards, student art, plaques
<50% reflectance
≥50% reflectance
5 times background illuminance
3 times background illuminance
5 times background illuminance
3 times background illuminance
4:1
4:1
y
y
<50% reflectance
≥50% reflectance
5 times background illuminance
3 times background illuminance
5 times background illuminance
3 times background illuminance
4:1
4:1
y
y
<50% reflectance
≥50% reflectance
5 times background illuminance
3 times background illuminance
5 times background illuminance
3 times background illuminance
4:1
4:1
y
y
Table 24.2 | Educational Facilities Illuminance Recommendations continued next page
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GIVE ’EM WHAT THEY ASK FOR
Well-schooled in the language of lighting, National Grid
departments
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its new corporate headquarters
Editorial
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WALK ON THE WIDER SIDE
Letters
Along with wider sidewalks and landscaping, more than
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President’s Perspective
1,000 metal halide luminaires encourage pedestrian
14
Updates
mobility in Uptown Houston
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Energy Advisor
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Technology
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Eye on the Boomers
Making the move from lighting design to manufacturing,
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Careers + Hiring
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Policy Points
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EDITORIAL
Vol.41/No.1
Editor/Associate Publisher
Paul Tarricone
Bill Watkins, CEO of Bridgelux, is a man in a
Associate Editor
Elizabeth Hall
hurry. But some members of the specifying community are saying “slow down.”
Assistant Editor
Roslyn Lowe
Can LED companies and lighting designers share an industry without driving
each other crazy? That was the essential question during an explosive “CEO
Roundtable” at the IES Annual Conference in Toronto.
Watkins and Cooper Lighting CEO Mark Eubanks discussed the transformation
Art Director
Samuel Fontanez
Associate Art Director
Petra Domingo
of the lighting industry during a fast-moving, one-hour give-and-take with the audience. First, Eubanks predicted that the total LED market will more than double from
$8.2 billion in 2010 to $17.6 billion in 2013. The fastest growing segment is expected
to be illumination, projected to jump from 11 percent of the market to 18 percent.
(Signs/displays comprise the largest share of the LED market.)
Watkins—a Silicon Valley technology veteran with just nine months in the lighting industry—then offered a Hobbesian vision of where the industry is headed due
to LEDs. We’re in the midst of a “transition during a disruptive technology event,”
he said, where “the, biggest, largest, nastiest companies in the world” are hovering like vultures to grab a bite from this $100 billion industry. “The future is not a
continuation of today; the leading brands are not guaranteed the same leadership
position in SSL technology.” Warning the manufacturers in the audience “to avoid
Asia at your own peril,” he added that the “LGs and Samsungs of the world are
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looking at this space.” Watkins also predicted that there will soon be national TV
advertising around LEDs, since no company yet “owns” the LED brand. “The idea
of the catalogue will die and how we buy light will change.”
All sobering thoughts for the manufacturers in the crowd. But when Watkins
pivoted to the topic of speed to market, some of the natives in the audience (i.e.,
designers and others in the specifying community) began getting restless. Claiming
that we “can’t have nine-month product testing” and that “government can’t regu-
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late the pace of innovation,” Watkins argued that “warranties, not LM-80 will protect
buyers.” Further, his message seemed to be that just about good enough in terms of
quality (mostly CRI) is good enough if the price point of the LED product is competitive. That’s probably true for the mass-market consumer visiting a big-box store (“if
people will buy a CFL they’ll buy anything,” he said at one point), but there weren’t
many Walmart shoppers in the audience on this day. Instead, there were high-end,
award-winning designers who respect the LM-80 testing process, even with its shortcomings, and who want the LED industry to begin stepping on the brakes.
Maybe a better title for the presentation would have
been “Hurry Up and Wait.”
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LETTERS
The Case for Cold
Cathode
Having been involved in the neon
Who Will Stop the
Misinformation
Campaign?
and cold cathode industry for almost
Thanks for the nice mention
35 years, I am appalled at the amount
of “Lights of Philadelphia” in the
of misleading information that is
November issue. As usual, the
being forced down the throats of
magazine was crammed with use-
lighting designers and architects in
ful and thought-provoking informa-
the form of advertising. The industry
tion. Mark Lien’s stand-up comic
lighting shows are now LED shows.
approach was hilarious and Willard
Even industry publications have sold
Warren’s comments were right on
out to the LED industry. I am a mem-
the mark.
ber of IES and am shocked that rarely
Arbitrarily banning incandescents
do you see any articles regarding
without providing an equal substi-
the use of linear cold cathode as
tute should indeed be stopped by
a cost-effective lighting technology
the industry itself, since the public is
with almost a century of testing and
bombarded by apparently confusing
proven use behind it. Nor do I see the
and misleading information by those
LED industry being taken to task or
intent on selling on what they have
class action suits being filed against
spent huge sums to promote. The
them for its lies regarding efficacy,
key words for architectural lighting
longevity, light output or true apples-
are “sustainable and suitable.”
to-apples costs to purchase, install
The question still not answered
and operate at equal lumens output.
is: If, after only 25,000 hours, the
Allow me to elucidate the positive
current LED light level dips below 70
points that put the value of cathode
percent (or less than what the design
linear lighting head and shoulders
requires), does the entire expensive
above LEDs. These include instant-
system have to be replaced? Which
on (no flicker, no noise and no
client these days has the money for
starters); flexibility (made to order,
such repeat projects?
(up to 100,000 functional hours);
Gersil N. Kay, AIA/HRC
shadowless cove lighting without
Conservation Lighting
dark ends or hot spots; energy effi-
International Ltd.
ciency; and high light output (105 to
Philadelphia
125 lumens per watt).
staff will take another look at linear
PRESIDENT
John Selander, LC, LEED AP
Acuity Brands Lighting
jselander@gothamlighting.com
PAST PRESIDENT
Fred Oberkircher, LC, FIES
Texas Christian University (retired)
VICE PRESIDENT
(President-Elect)
Denis Lavoie, PE, LC
Philips-Lumec, Inc.
TREASURER
Chip Israel
Lighting Design Alliance
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
William Hanley, CAE
DIRECTORS
Nick Bleeker
Philips Day-Brite
Jeffrey J. Davis, LC
System Design Consultants
Lisa Heschong
Heschong Mahone Group
Kevin Houser, Ph.D.
The Pennsylvania State University
Terrance Kilbourne, LC
TEC, Inc.
Mark Lien, LC, LEED AP
Hubbell Lighting Inc.
Eric Lind
Lutron Electronics
any shape or size); long lamp life
It is my hope that the editorial
2010-2011
Board of Directors
Airport Project Should
Be Grounded
cold cathode lighting and not con-
From the pictures in the November
tinue to follow the Pied Piper’s call
issue of LD+A (“The Great Indoors”),
to jump over the cliff with LEDs.
the Vancouver International Airport
Peggy Sue Meehan
Amerlux
Chad Watters, LC, LEED AP
Lumia Light Studio
David R. Woodward, Ph.D.
Philips Lighting Company
lighting looks like a great disaster.
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Robert S. Costa
Look at the photo on page 44. The
Cathode Systems of America
totem pole lighting takes away from
Carnegie, PA
the beauty of the pole. There are a
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LETTERS
few parts of it highlighted very badly.
offered some additional ideas and
The far wall seems to have some
was able to expedite the sched-
very bad accents. I also doubt that
ule to meet the holiday deadline.
color-changing LED spots and flood-
However, the article reads that the
lights create an acceptable aurora-
lighting design for the project was
borealis effect on the ceiling. Page
100 percent KGP Design. This is
46 shows an LED strip mounted on
where we are taking exception.
the totem pole. A very natural effect,
I am not trying to discredit KGP’s
IES Emerging
Professionals
Program
efforts on the project; I am just
it is not.
Pages 46 and 47 highlight a forest.
trying to get deserved credit for
Excuse me I have never been in such
the other parties involved. It is my
a forest. And the “river of light” on
opinion that Altus Architectural
page 47 does not make any sense.
Studios and Farris Lighting should
also be given equal credit as light-
Sonny Sonnenfeld
ing designers for this project.
IES Member Emeritus
Henderson, NV
Toby J. Samuelson, PE, LC, IES,
Find out how young lighting
professionals and their
employers can can benefit
from participation in the
IES Emerging Professionals
Program
IALD Associate, LEED AP
Farris Engineering
Omaha, NE
Credit
C
dit is
i Due
D
This letter is in reference to
the article on the Alegent Health,
e-mail a letter to
the editor:
ptarricone@ies.org
Bergan Mercy Hospital parking
garage project (LD+A, September,
“Combo Pack”).
The color-changing LED lighting
concept described in the article
was a long-term collaborative
effort between Alegent Health,
Altus
Architectural
Studios,
Graham Construction and Farris
Lighting. KGP Design came onto
the project late in the game and
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PRESIDENT’S PERSPECTIVE
Did you miss
entitled, “Modeling a Sustainable World,” is that the U.S.
the IES Conference last
November? If so, you need to seriously make a New Year’s
resolution not to miss another one. I thought it was one of
the best conferences in many years, but I may be a little
biased. One senior member of the IES said he had not seen
such energy since the Centennial Conference in New York
City back in 2006. Attendance was high, with more than
525 participating. Congratulations to Randy Reid and the
Conference Steering Committee for their vision and hours
of hard work. Thanks also to Valerie Landers who has
done it yet again, and to Bill Hanley and Rita Harrold just
for being a constant amid all of the uncertainty and new
boards year after year. They are the “Dynamic Duo,” and,
to many, they represent the face of IES.
has 107 million housing units accounting for 22 percent of
the nation’s energy use. Homeowners have traditionally
been unwilling to switch to more expensive (higher initial
cost), more efficient lamps. ASHRAE and IES are developing a new document called “ASHRAE/IES 90.2 Residential
Energy Standards.” Sure, the incandescent lamp is a
scapegoat, a symbol of waste in the home, but the facts
are that 80 percent of all consumers buy incandescent
lamps instead of an energy-efficient alternative.
Kaj den Daas said that lighting accounts for 19 percent
of energy use globally; 20 percent in North America. Of
that 20 percent, 25 percent is residential. No wonder the
governments of the U.S. and Canada have moved to ban
the incandescent lamp. While much of the lighting in commercial, industrial and institutional applications has been
BANNING THE BULB
Before I move too far down the path, I want to send the
most sincere best wishes to our dear friend and colleague
Howard Brandston, who is recovering from surgery and
had to miss the conference this year. We missed his scheduled debate with Kaj den Daas, but Philip Gabriel pinch-hit
for Howard during this lively event. Both made points but
What did the poor
incandescent lamp ever do
to anybody? Has it
ever hurt anyone in the last
130-plus years?
there was really no conclusion. Many lighting professionals want to overturn the ban on the incandescent lamp
changed without a great deal of reluctance, it has been a
just as New Zealand did recently. Others emphatically
different story with the consumer. Test marketing of CFL
state, “That ship has sailed.” It appears that more efficient
lamps and consumer HID screw-in sources from 30 years
halogen “A” type lamps may be a good intermediate step.
ago indicated that homeowners did not have it in their
They are instant-on and add good color and sparkle for
household budget to buy a $5.00-$30.00 light bulb, even
a little more money, and they currently can be used with
with good financial reasons to do so. It appears that very
other sources to meet the minimum 45 lumens per watt
little has changed. Most citizens will buy the 25- to 90-cent
efficacy as required by law until 2020.
incandescent lamp every time.
It is hard to fathom the controversy. What did the poor
incandescent lamp ever do to anybody? Has it ever hurt
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CAN LIGHTING QUALITY BE MEASURED?
anyone in the last 130-plus years? I don’t believe so. I don’t
There have been many discussions related to the idea
know if there is a groundswell of interest in overturning
of creating a “Lighting Quality Metric.” This could be a
the ban but there is only a short time in which to do it. The
simple scoring system for a lighting design that one could
first lamp scheduled to be banned is the 100A in January
use to simply evaluate a given design, not unlike LEED
2012. The real issue, as identified by Lynn Bellenger,
building scoring. The officers of ASHRAE are very inter-
president of ASHRAE, in her talk on Tuesday, November 9,
ested in developing a system of this type and they like hav-
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PRESIDENT’S PERSPECTIVE
ing descriptive metrics assigned to buildings that they can
•
Use of “signature” luminaires that denote a unique
compare to a standard, like lighting power density (LPD).
and/or artistic design—-add two points per type,
Ronald Jarnigan, ASHRAE’s vice president, shared that the
maximum of six points.
creation of a lighting quality metric was attempted a num-
•
ber of years ago by ASHRAE and floundered after being
“80 percent completed.” Something tells me this quality
Matching of luminaire finishes, aperture sizes and
appearances—add two points.
•
Controlling glare by using low brightness luminaires,
metric was getting a little complicated. Yet, assigning a
i.e., <800 cd per sq m or <1 percent of cp above 55
number or some type of score is a noble idea. As quoted
deg—add three points.
in the LEED system, “All the metrics that matter most.”
•
A joint IES/IALD/American Lighting Association task force
ably led by Randy Burkett, Fred Oberkircher, John Martin,
files for lighting calculations—add two points.
•
Bob Horner and others, has started on the path toward the
creation of this new measure, but some have now concluded
Using luminaires with photometric reports and IES
Creating point-by-point calculations of the space—
add two points.
•
Use of a lighting modeling software to create render-
that an actual numerical or descriptive means to describe
ings of all lighting types in the space—add five points.
a good lighting design is not achievable. However, having
A project is considered a “quality lighting design” if it
listened to the excellent presentation on November 8 by Mr.
accumulates 25 or more points. Simple? Yes. Elegant? Well,
Burkett on the subject—“Quality Lighting and Energy Codes:
it could stand some peer review, but remember, this is how
Can We Serve Two Masters?”—I was inspired to scribble
the LEED scoring system was derived, quickly and collab-
a few ideas that came to my mind. One was a “Quality
oratively. I would be interested in hearing your comments
Lighting Metric for Interior Spaces Prerequisite” section.
about this system as a start toward being able to quantify
At minimum, a good lighting design will meet IES rec-
good design and create a quality metric for lighting.
ommended practices for the area being illuminated; meet
or exceed ASHRAE/IES 90.1 or standard in effect; and meet
all local electrical and safety codes. In addition, points may
OTHER NEWS FROM THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE
The IES is offering LEED-approved continuing educa-
be accumulated as follows:
tion. For more information or to register your Section’s
•
Use of layering in a lighting design—add four points
course, contact Pat McGillicuddy (pmcgillicuddy@ies.org)
per layer in addition to ambient lighting: wall-wash-
or visit the Section Guide area of the IES website. The
ing, accent lighting, coves and decorative lighting, i.e.,
course description should include learning objectives, pre-
pendants, sconces, color, etc., maximum 12 points.
senters’ bios and all PowerPoint slides and course content.
Use of task lighting on desks or under cabinet—add
Please allow at least 60 days for new courses seeking LEED
two points.
accreditation.
•
•
•
Use of daylighting for more than 50 percent of the
gram offerings this year. Stay tuned for the announcement
Dimming or bi-level control on more than 50 percent
via the IES Electronic Newsletter.
of luminaires—add four points.
•
•
There will be five new IES seminars added to the pro-
spaces—add five points.
Randy Burkett, in his outstanding presentation on
Use of a lighting control system that can be adjusted by
November 8, alerted us to a group called the Energy
the user to control their own space—add four points.
Efficient Codes Coalition. It is yet another code-writing
Use of “specification grade” performance lumi-
group helping to save the world from wasteful energy use.
naires—add one point per type, maximum of three
Their solution is a how-to-do-it guide to reduce lighting
points.
energy use by 35 percent. Nowhere in the document does
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PRESIDENT’S PERSPECTIVE
it say anything about the importance of lighting minimum
Do you see the value of coming to these fine conferences
illuminance levels recommended for safety, performance
and being enabled to be the authoritative lighting profes-
and living, nor anything about lighting quality. Their recom-
sional you have always wanted to be?
mendations are simply useless. Thanks for the help.
A WORD ABOUT RESEARCH
ON THE ROAD IN SEPTEMBER
I had the pleasure of sitting in on the Research Committee
At the IES Street and Area Lighting Conference this past
meeting, chaired by Ron Gibbons. The collective experience
September we heard Mohammed Rashed from the City of
of the folks in the room was impressive and the discussion
Chicago. He admitted that his city was declared by National
was full of energy. I think that everyone in the meeting felt
Geographic in 1988 to be the most light-polluted city in the
that a new direction for lighting research was charted in
world. Perhaps 20 years later it may now be Beijing, but
Toronto. Rather than simply looking to raise money and allo-
the point remains that Chicago streets are lighted with
cate funds for worthy research projects, Ron’s presentation of
mostly HPS at four times the IES Recommended Practice
several viable models made us all take a step back and con-
in RP-8. Residential streets are six times higher. And any
sider just what IES should be doing in the area of research. I
one of 50 local Alderman can, for a fee of a mere $300, get
heard from many members that feel the IES should be taking
the city to raise the wattage from 250-310 watts per lamp
a more dominant role in research. Currently, we are doing
to a 400-W HID lamp. These are interesting times and there
well as a Society and we have money to spend on research,
are many areas where local situations overrule good light-
but since the IES has not had much experience in contract-
ing practice and energy conservation.
ing and managing research, Terry McGowan suggested fol-
Ron Gelten from Philips made an excellent presenta-
lowing a foundation model to maintain integrity. There are
tion on the reasonableness of considering a tried-and-true
several other possible alternatives that the committee will
technology such as high-performance fluorescent over an
investigate before making their report to the IES Board.
untested solid-state lighting system. Speaking of LEDs,
These technical conferences are valuable ways to net-
we participated in an industry roundtable at SALC, the
work, learn and get exposed to the outstanding work of the
point was discussed: What is the life of your solid-state
IES in a collegial atmosphere. So join me in Philadelphia in
lighting system? This question is not unlike the question,
May for LIGHTFAIR and please don’t forget to pencil in the
“What is the life of your car?” One might likely answer,
dates for next year’s IES Annual Conference in Austin, TX,
“It all depends.” What is the brand? How do you use it?
October 30-November 1, and the Street and Area Lighting
What is the weakest link in the car, the tires? For an SSL
Conference in New Orleans, September 18-21. All 64 of
system, the life may well be related to the life of the driver
the Leadership Forum attendees, most of them first time
or perhaps the solder joints giving out over time with poor
conference attendees, said they’d like to be back again
thermal management. The forthcoming IES TM-21 docu-
next year. Hope to see you too!
ment may give specifiers a better handle on just how well
the LM-80 data from the chip makers translates into lumen
output and life of the LEDs when placed into a specific
luminaire.
JOHN SELANDER, LC, LEED AP
I learned that there has been some recent research on
the “blue light hazard,” and research shows that at rea-
IES PRESIDENT
sonable times and intensities, white LEDs do not pose any
danger to the human eye, despite rumors to the contrary.
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UPDATES
Brandston’s Call to Action
Attention Walmart
Shoppers
Hoping to slow the rush to CFLs in the wake of the upcoming U.S.
ban of the incandescent lamp, industry icon Howard Brandston has
embarked on a letter-writing campaign targeting three of the largest
retailers in the world. The letters to the presidents of Home Depot,
Lowe’s and Walmart implore those big-box retailers to “post at every
NEMA
Honors a
Lighting
Legend
Joel A. Spira, founder, chairman
and director of research of Lutron
Electronics,
was
sales point the Environmental Protection Agency procedures for recy-
presented with the
cling, disposal and clean-up of CFLs when lamps are broken. Also a
2010 Bernard H.
warning should be included about the dangers of the electromagnetic
Falk Award by the
fields generated by these light sources.”
National Electrical
Brandston has been outspoken at recent lighting industry events
about the lack of education surrounding replacements for the traditional incandescent bulb for residential use.
Manufacturers
Spira.
Association (NEMA). The award recognizes an important contribution
to the industry through technology,
Meanwhile, in response to suggestions from members of the lighting industry (see “Editorial,” LD+A, November), Brandston has posted
marketing, education and public
affairs.
a form letter on his website (www.concerninglight.com), which the
Spira formed Lutron Electronics
general public can use to contact their elected officials to express
in 1961 to market his invention of
concern about the incandescent ban.
the first electronic solid-state dimmer
The two letters are the latest examples of Brandston’s efforts to reach
consumers with his message against the ban. In recent months, he
for incandescent lighting. He also
invented the first electronic dimming
ballast for fluorescent lamps, as well
has appeared on Fox News and has had articles published in The Wall
as hundreds of devices, systems,
Street Journal and The New York Times Green Blog.
and processes for controlling electric
— Paul Tarricone
and natural light. He is credited with
266 design patents and 226 utility
patents. In April 2010, Spira donated
materials related to his inventions to
the Smithsonian’s National Museum
of American History electricity collection (LD+A, Updates, June).
In addition to Spira, five other
electroindustry professionals were
honored at the conference with Kite
Water World
Las Vegas may be surrounded by desert, but it isn’t all dry. With three tiered pools,
oversized lily-pad loungers, dance pavilion shower poles and private cabanas, the new
60,000-sq ft Encore Beach Club offers guests a respite from the heat. The poolside
paradise even includes a 5,000-sq ft outdoor nightclub. Lighting and sound firm John
Lyons Systems used color-mixing LED fixtures from Pulsar Lighting that deliver clubworthy theatrical lighting and are wet-location rated to illluminate the area.
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and Key Awards, which recognize
individuals from NEMA member
companies. The recipients were John
P. Goodsell, Helen J. Harris, Frank K.
Kitzantides, Vince Saporita and Harry
R. Solomon.
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UPDATES
The NightSeeing Program
Talk, Walk and See
Leni Schwendinger isn’t afraid of the dark. In fact,
the New York City-based lighting designer and artist
has created a new program that enables attendees to
roam the city streets at night, lurk in the shadows and
forage for “found” light.
Schwendinger’s NightSeeing program may sound
scary, but it’s quite the opposite. A combination of urban
lighting planning and a sightseeing tour, NightSeeing
aims to teach attendees about the urban nighttime
environment by presenting real-life examples of lighting in a specific city. “I’d like to educate the public and
professional communities about master planning with
light,” says Schwendinger. “The idea is to apply the
public lighting theories that I’m developing to see how
they fit in different cities in the world.”
Organized by Leni Schwendinger Light Projects LTD,
the NightSeeing program—a term that Schwendinger
trademarked—comprises a lecture, or “LightTalk,”
followed by a guided nighttime tour, or “LightWalk.”
During the tour, Schwendinger leads attendees along
a specific route laid out on a NightSeeing map that is
created specifically for the city. “To create the route, I
collaborate with the host organization, which is generally very familiar with the city,” says Schwendinger.
“We try to get a varied set of built and geographical
conditions, so that we walk through a more designed
district as well as a less designed district.”
In addition to the talk and walk, NightSeeing offers
a planning charrette, or “Light Planning Workshop,”
geared towards planning professionals—urban planners and designers, as well as landscape architects—who are working on master-planning projects.
“Generally, the nighttime is neglected [during master
planning],” notes Schwendinger. “Typically there
are discussions about economic development, com-
Schwendinger leads a LightWalk
in Washington, D.C.
During the workshop, Schwendinger raises questions such as “What is it like walking from the subway
to home? Or walking from parking lot to home? How
do I get to the cultural districts? All of these questions
are re-contextualized into the nighttime environment.
And people wake up. It’s a new conversation because
this is an area that hasn’t been thought of as a creative
possibility. The workshop vision can then get folded
into a planning approach for the district.”
So far, Schwendinger has led explorations of New
York City nighttime environments, including Bryant
Park, and has conducted a Light Planning Workshop in
Little Italy. Most recently, she brought the program to
Washington, D.C., where she showed landscape architects and vendors at the American Society of Landscape
Architects’ Annual Meeting the lighting in the nation’s
capital city—from the grand floodlighted columns of
historic structures to the colorful glow of Chinatown’s
lanterns. Schwendinger will also hold NightSeeing
programs in Lyon, France, and the Islington borough of
London, as well as other international cities.
— Elizabeth Hall
mercial activity, housing, transportation, tourism, etc.
And lighting at night can enhance discussions about
all these aspects.”
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UPDATES
IES and ASHRAE to
Update 90.2
The IES and ASHRAE have joined together to strengthen requirements
for ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.2, Energy Efficient Design of Low-Rise
Residential Buildings, which was first published in 1993. Standard 90.2 pro-
Cooper
Awards Entry
Deadline
Approaches
vides minimum requirements for the energy-efficient design of residential
Cooper Lighting is accepting
buildings. The updated standard is slated to be 30 percent more efficient
entries to its 34th Annual SOURCE
than the 2004 version, including both a prescriptive and a performance path.
Awards lighting design competition
It will target home builders and code officials in an easy-to-use format.
through the end of January. The
“The opportunity to be a co-sponsor with ASHRAE on this standard
competition is open to all lighting
continues our long-standing and successful partnership,” says IES director
designers, architects, engineers, pro-
of technology, Rita M. Harrold. “IES will contribute expertise in providing
fessional designers and consultants
ways to achieve energy savings through lighting in this important market
who use Cooper Lighting fixtures in
segment that consumes approximately 212 billion kWh per year, or approxi-
an interior or exterior design project.
mately 15 percent of residential electricity consumption. The challenge here
Students currently enrolled in any
will be to achieve savings while still providing a quality environment to
of these disciplines are also eligible
satisfy occupant needs.”
to enter projects based on conceptual lighting designs utilizing Cooper
Lighting fixtures, and are judged in a
Speirs Receives
Scotland’s Top
Architecture Award
separate student category.
Projects will be judged on aesthetics, creative achievement and technical performance, as well as the
degree to which the lighting met
project constraints and design con-
Speirs + Major Associates principal and founder Jonathan Speirs arrived at
cept goals. Award categories will
a Parliamentary reception hosted by the Royal Incorporation of Architects in
include: Winner, Honorable Mention
Scotland (RIAS) expecting to be presented with an RIAS Fellowship. He left with
and Award of Recognition.
a Lifetime Achievement Award from the organization—the highest accolade in
Scottish architecture.
Student winner(s) will receive a
crystal trophy and a monetary award
Speirs is the fifth person ever to receive the award. David Dunbar, president
($1500) and professional winner(s)
of RIAS, commented: “The achievement of Speirs + Major is remarkable and
will also receive a monetary award
something of which all of us in Scotland should be very proud. Founded and
($2000) and a crystal trophy. Both
based in Edinburgh, this is a company with worldwide reach and very significant
student and professional winners will
international success. The fact that Speirs + Major have worked alongside very
also receive an invitation to attend a
many of the best known architectural names across the world, indicates the high
lighting seminar at the SOURCE, in
regard in which they and the quality of their work, are held.”
Peachtree City, GA. Entries must be
In 2005, Light Magazine recognized Jonathan Speirs as the Lighting Designer
of the Decade. Since then, the firm has received an IALD Radiance Award in
postmarked on or before January
31, 2011.
2008 for the Barajas International Airport in Madrid, a Radiance Award and an
To download a complete list of
IES Illumination Award of Excellence in 2009 for 3 More London Riverside, and
rules, visit www.cooperlighting.com.
a Radiance Award and an IES Illumination Award of Distinction in 2010 for the
exterior lighting of the Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque in Abu Dhabi.
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energy
BY WILLARD L. WARREN
W
e
just
A D V I S O R
returned
so much less efficacious than LEDs.
we must concentrate on upgrad-
spec-
What does that have to do with the
ing existing structures in order to
tacularly success-
redeeming quality of the incandes-
reverse the damage already done
ful
cent as an aesthetically superior light
to the environment. New buildings
Conference in Toronto, Canada,
source? Why ban incandescents—
are built under the present energy
which was attended by over 525
why not wait until LEDs improve and
codes, but these buildings only add
lighting professionals. The confer-
let the market solve the problem?
1 percent annually to the inventory.
from
the
IES
Annual
ence opened with a “Great Debate”
on “Banning the Incandescent
Lamp” between Kaj den Daas,
We must measure and verify energy
HEAR YE, HEAR YE
To capture the attention of design-
performance of all existing buildings
by benchmarking their electrical, fos-
former North American chairman
ers at a conference, you must tell
sil fuel and steam usage, and profil-
of Philips Lighting, and lighting
them “what’s new” and “how to do
ing the load curves to determine
designer Philip Gabriel, substitut-
it.” The “what’s new” in Toronto was
which conservation measures are
ing for Howard Brandston (who
the Progress Report with 130 new
the most energy and cost effective.
remained in New York to undergo
products, and the lighting and con-
During the Networking Luncheon
emergency triple-bypass heart sur-
trol products, demonstrated at 40
we broke into over 20 groups,
gery and is now recovering nicely).
table-top exhibits. The “how to” was
each with a discussion leader. Our
Many European nations have
provided by among others Francis
table’s discussion leader was Lynn
already banned incandescent lamps,
and the U.S. will do the same starting with the 100-W A-lamp in 2012,
followed by the lower wattages.
No one doubts that LEDs deliver
Why ban incandescents—why not wait
until LEDs improve and let the market
solve the problem?
more lumens per watt (efficacy)
than incandescents and that in time
Rubinstein, of Lawrence Berkeley
Bellenger, president of ASHRAE;
they will reach a lower price point.
National Labs (LBNL), and Owen
she and fellow 90.1 subcommit-
However, incandescents are a full-
Howlett of the Heschong Mahone
tee member Susan Anderson of
spectrum source of light—like the
Group, who presented the survey
OSRAM SYLVANIA gave us insight
sun—capable of producing a flat-
results from occupants in different
into where 90.1 was heading in 2013.
tering color of light for skin tones,
fluorescent task/ambient lighting
A “what’s new” discussion by
fabrics, art objects and food.
It was recently revealed by both
Mark Eubanks, CEO of Cooper
Lighting, and Bill Watkins, CEO
German and U.S. bomb experts that
personal control of their lighting they
of Bridgelux, was sobering when
the terrorists who planned to blow-
are more comfortable and always
Watkins warned that the giant, glob-
up two planes over the U.S. rigged
dim down the lights’ intensity over
al, billion-dollar chip manufacturers
the two PETN bombs with LED
time, instead of constantly keeping
will do whatever it takes to reduce
detonators, which fortunately were
the lighting level at full output.
the price point and improve the effi-
intercepted and defused in Britain.
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installations. Both investigators confirmed that when office workers have
Another great “how to” was by
cacy of LEDs in order to dominate
It would be just as absurd to ban
Kim Shinn of TC Engineering and
the lighting industry. This is the
LEDs because they can be misused
Blair McCarry of Busby, Perkins +
disruptive element we were warned
by deranged terrorists as it is to
Will, both members of the Green
about in 2003 at “Bridges In Light.”
ban incandescents because they are
Building Council. They stressed how
The designers in the room coun-
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ENERGY ADVISOR
tered that the color, warranties and
expected age of the viewers. You
article by William Hartigan, physi-
lumen maintenance of LEDs are not
cannot fool Mother Nature—as you
cal plant director of Providence
there yet, but Watkins assured us
go from 20 to 60 years of age,
College in Rhode Island and Howard
that their progress is inexorable and
visual tasks require more contrast,
McKew of RDK Engineers, which
urged us to “get real.” (See Paul
larger size and more illuminance to
described the energy upgrade of
Tarricone’s editorial in this issue for
compensate for the 60 percent loss
that small, 4,900-student, liberal
more details of what the LED indus-
in light transmission through the
arts college. Last year, the campus
try has in mind for us.)
lenses of your eyes over that period.
consumed 120,000 kBTU per hour
Chief editor DiLaura and his co-
per sq ft (1kBTU per hour = 0.293
authors, Gary Steffy, Rick Mistrick
kWh) in gas, fossil fuel and electric-
NEW EDITION TRANSITION
The incomparable David “Listen
and Kevin Houser answered ques-
ity, which seemed much too high.
Carefully” DiLaura, described the
tions from the audience. For more
The authors set a strategic goal of
new 10th Edition of the IES Lighting
on the conference, see p.85.
more nuanced than previous edi-
becoming carbon neutral in five
years, with a reduction of 20 percent
Handbook as bigger, better and
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each year, and initiated a tactical
As a “how-to” example of bench-
plan to maintain optimum operation,
now modifies illuminance rec-
marking, the October 2010 issue of
maintenance and sustainability of all
ommendations to adjust for the
Engineering Systems featured an
the buildings on campus. They col-
tions. For instance, the Handbook
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ENERGY ADVISOR
lected all past energy-use records
of energy conservation is placed on
and “connected all buildings with an
the designer, who submits drawings
open protocol campus automation
to the building department, when it
system (CAS) to manage each build-
should be placed on the owner, who
ing efficiently.” They followed by
is the only one who can take correc-
recommissioning the HVAC system
tive action for sustainability.
to its original design and upgrading
In real estate parlance, ROI just
all “old technology” by innovating
means getting your money back or
and then measuring and verifying
breaking even. With tenant leases
the reduction in energy usage.
of five years duration, landlords
Larry Spielvogel, a consulting
and building owners, who expect to
engineer in King of Prussia, PA,
make a healthy profit on their invest-
has designed and benchmarked
ments, can’t justify upgrading a ten-
the energy consumption of count-
ant’s space that is only covered by a
less churches and schools over the
five-year lease. A tenant with a short
years and can predict the optimum
lease may not be a prospect for an
energy usage of a church just by
energy upgrade, but a wise landlord
its denomination. Spielvogel was
can combine an upgrade with a new,
recently called in by a church that
longer lease, with provision for both
had installed photovoltaic panels on
parties to share the savings.
the roof, only to discover that they
weren’t saving any money. He pointed out to the client that churches
EXTRA SUITCASE
My wife doesn’t believe that the
(like schools and restaurants) have
ban on incandescents will stick, but
sharp peaks of usage during events
just in case, she told me to plan to
of short duration, which include
visit her family in Nova Scotia annu-
lighting, HVAC and food service
ally, from 2012 on, to stock up on
loads that contribute to a demand
incandescent lamps for our home
charge that may be as much as 70
and especially for her makeup table.
percent of the total electric bill.
Frankly, after the great reception we
Those peaks must be reduced by
got at the conference in Toronto, I’m
load shaving, like postponing mak-
looking forward to revisiting Canada.
ing ice for cooling to off-peak peri-
I just learned that this is the 150th
ods at night. Those opportunities
issue of “Energy Advisor,” written
can only be detected by profiling
over the last 13 years, making it
the load curves. You have to shed
the longest continuously running
load to save the planet, but if you
monthly column in LD+A’s history. I
want to save a fortune you must
hope you’ve enjoyed them.
employ demand response.
To make a dent in the carbon foot-
Willard L. Warren, PE, Fellow
print of buildings, we must shift focus
IES, is principal of Willard
from LPDs, which impact new con-
L. Warren Associates, a con-
struction and renovations, to upgrad-
sulting firm serving industry, govern-
ing and benchmarking existing build-
ment and utility clients in lighting and
ings. Presently, the burden of proof
energy conservation.
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TECHNOLOGY
The Quest for
Dimmable LEDs
compared to incandescent sources.
Finally, be cautioned that remote
mounting of the driver could result
in potential voltage drops, power
losses or noise susceptibility on the
DC wiring that must be properly
BY AMANDA BEEBE
accounted for.
Dimming range. The dimming
Widespread adoption of LEDs
LED bulbs have Edison base
range of an LED lamp or fixture
requires reliable high-performance
sockets and are meant to replace
can vary greatly from one device
dimming. But controlling LEDs is not
standard incandescent or screw-in
to another. Some may dim to a
as simple as controlling an incan-
CFL bulbs. The bases of these bulbs
minimum level of only 50 percent,
descent light. There are a number of
have integral drivers that determine
while a different product may dim
factors to consider to ensure that an
if they are dimmable, and if so, what
to 1 percent. You need to select the
installation of dimmed LED fixtures
the dimming performance is.
dimming range of your fixture or
or lamps performs to your expectations and those of your customers.
lamp that will be suitable for your
application. A product that dims
Before you commit to invest-
have an external driver. Some fix-
to 20 percent measured light (45
ing in dimming LEDs, you must
ture manufacturers offer different
percent perceived) wouldn’t make
understand the requirements for
driver options on the same fixture
sense in a media room, but may be
optimum performance. Many LED
to support different control technol-
the energy-saving solution neces-
luminaire manufacturers are new
ogies or applications (such as dim-
sary for an office (Table 1).
to the lighting industry and are not
mable vs. non-dimmable or dim-
familiar with the multitude of con-
mable via a 0-10V signal or DALI).
Dimming performance. Experience with incandescent dimming
trol types and the corresponding
There are two different types of
means customers expect smooth and
product design requirements that
drivers. LED drivers may be con-
continuous performance. A change
accompany them. This has resulted
stant voltage types (usually 10V, 12V
in the dimmer position should be
in “dimmable” products that do not
and 24V) or constant current types
reflected by an equal change in light
work as claimed, that never turn off
(350mA, 700mA and 1A). These two
level. There should be no abrupt
completely or that flicker.
types of drivers are not interchange-
change in light level as the light
These are major problems that
able, and it is the design of the LED
source is being dimmed. Additionally,
need to be addressed so that
array that determines which driver is
there should be no points of flicker in
consumers do not associate all
appropriate. Some drivers are man-
the dimming range.
LEDs with poor performance and
ufactured to operate specific LED
Other undesired behavior can
become averse to using them. High-
devices or arrays, while others can
occur when dimming an LED driver.
performing LED products do exist,
operate most commonly available
A properly designed driver should
but you need to ask the right ques-
LEDs. The long-life benefits of LEDs
not have any of the following prob-
tions to make sure you have chosen
would be reduced if the driver was
lems:
one of those products appropriately.
not designed for an equally long life.
• Pop-on: The level the light is at
One of the most important LED
when it is turned off is the level
driver features to examine is the
it should return to when it is
Let’s consider each of these factors in detail.
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LED fixtures can vary from cove
lights to downlights and usually
LED lamps vs. LED fixtures. LED
quality of the DC output voltage
luminaires come in two distinct
of the driver. That’s because the
• Drop-out: There should be no
types: an LED bulb (also called an
instantaneous response of LEDs to
drop-out, so the light should
LEDi or retrofit lamp) and LED fix-
changing current makes them high-
only turn off when the switch is
tures.
ly susceptible to flicker, especially
turned off. This can be achieved
turned back on.
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Table 1
because of the 25-W to 40-W minimum load that most incandescent
dimmers require to operate correctly
under all conditions. When using
incandescent bulbs, the minimum
load requirement is easily met with
usually only a single bulb. However,
with LEDs, four or more loads may
be needed on a dimmer in order to
meet the required minimum load.
Another common problem with
LED system operation involves
overloading the driver. LED drivers are rated for a maximum load
(in volts, amps, and/or watts) that
must not be exceeded. Similarly,
some LED drivers may not perform
well if too little load is put on them.
Control types. Control technology is a term that refers to the signal and wiring between the control
on the wall and the fixture or lamp.
LED retrofit lamps generally only
use forward or reverse phase control methods. LED fixtures may use
any method, and it is independent
of the driver type.
The compatibility of a dimmer
with a particular LED fixture begins
by utilizing the low-end trim set-
simple as looking at a 600-W dimmer
with making sure they both use
tings available on many wallbox
and dividing 600 by the 10-W LED
the same control method. These
and system level dimmers to
lamp to determine that 60 lamps
control technologies are used in
ensure that the lights remain on
can be used on a circuit. While the
stand-alone applications and con-
at their lowest light level at the
LED lamp may only draw 10 watts
trol systems as well as in wired and
bottom of the dimmer’s travel.
continuously, it may have a start-up
wireless lighting control systems.
• Dead-travel: Adjusting the con-
inrush current or repetitive current
Controls that use phase control to
trol without a corresponding
during every half-cycle that makes it
control a lamp may also use a wire-
change in light level is undesir-
appear much worse. Neglecting this
less technology to communicate
able.
transient current can put significant
between loads or within an entire
stress on the dimmer and can cause
home lighting control system.
• Audible Noise
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Selecting the number of fixtures
premature product failure or unde-
or lamps per dimmer. The number of
sired system performance (such as
lamps able to be installed on a single
excessive noise).
THE PROOF IS IN THE TEST
The only way to know for sure if
dimmer may seem like an easy ques-
A minimum number of fixtures
a particular LED lamp or fixture will
tion to answer. However, it is not as
may be required to operate a dimmer
work with a particular dimmer is
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to test it. Whether that testing is a
BY EUNICE NOELL-WAGGONER
mock-up or testing by the manufac-
AND ROBERT J. DUPUY
THE BOOMERS
turer, it is necessary to determine if
s design and development professionals juggle the increasing reg-
inrush current of an LED product
A
is so you must find out from the
focus of a two-day meeting convened in Washington, D.C., in September 2010,
manufacturer or limit the number
which we attended. “The Workshop on Improving Building Design for Low
of lamps you are using to avoid
Vision Persons” was organized by the U.S. General Services Administration
overloading the dimmer.
and the National Institute of Building Sciences. “Low vision” is defined as
negative behavior, such as flicker,
pop-on, dead travel, etc. will occur.
Keep in mind that you will not be
able to visually determine what the
Many manufacturers (both LED
ulations caused by our society’s conviction to decrease energy use,
we are challenged to find ways to meet the growing number of
requirements and, at the same time, the needs of low-vision users.
The special needs of older people and young people with low vision were the
“chronic visual impairments that cause functional limitations or disability.”
luminaire manufacturers and con-
The goal of the workshop was to begin the process of having low vision
trol manufacturers) conduct com-
included in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Architectural
patibility testing of their products.
Barriers Act (ABA) to allow
It is up to you to determine if that
equal access for the 38 million
manufacturer’s
of
Americans age 40 and older
“good dimming” will meet your
with vision problems. But don’t
customer’s needs.
hold your breath—this will not
assessment
happen over night. There is
Amanda Beebe is the LED
much work that needs to be
and ballast product man-
done before low vision is part of
ager at Lutron Electronics
the ADA and the ABA.
Co., Inc, based in Coopersburg, PA.
Currently, the ABA requires
She also leads Lutron’s education-
federal buildings or all buildings
al efforts through the LED Control
built, remodeled or leased with
Center of Excellence.
federal funds to accommodate
Some controls are
simple and others
beyond complex.
This also applies to
the environments that
serve the low-vision
and elderly segments
of the population
the needs of workers to do their job. However, it does not require that they be able
to find their way to their office, the restroom or the cafeteria. The ADA does address
the needs of people who are blind, but not the partially sighted.
This workshop brought together participants from the fields of medicine (specialists in ophthalmology and low vision), architecture, engineering, interior design,
lighting design, professional associations, government, academia, advocacy,
research and development, and federal agencies, including the Access Board (the
gatekeeper of the ADA).
The low-vision workshop came about through the efforts of the GSA’s Vijay
Gupta, who knows first-hand the problems that he and others with low vision
experience. It is encouraging to have members of ASHRAE concerned about
people with low vision and the problems they experience when lighting levels
BACK ISSUES
A R E N OW O N LI N E
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are adjusted downward to comply with energy restrictions.
SHORT-TERM STRATEGIES
Having low vision included as a qualifying disability in the ADA regulations
will be a real game-changer, but until that happens, we need to develop strate-
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gies to provide adequate light levels and a visual environment
that meets the needs of people with low vision without exceeding the energy code.
Sometimes it seems to be a daunting task to comply with
all the building and energy codes that are required to build or
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ment lighting controls as part of the design process. As the
nation grapples with how to save energy, controls have floated
to the top of the pile of solutions. Some controls are simple and
others beyond complex. This also applies to the environments
that serve the low-vision and elderly segments of the population. Let’s take a quick look at what all of this means.
Coming in
February
In simple terms, it means finding some way of turning off
lights that are not needed or dimming lights when sufficient
daylight is present. An example would be night lighting in a
senior community or an office building. Do all the corridor
lights have to be on at full output all night or when no one
is in the space? In these areas, controls can indeed make the
greatest impact. In multiple-lamp luminaires it is fairly easy to
control lamps independently either by automatic dimming or
step dimming. Even downlights can have multi-step control
with one lamp on and one off or automatic dimming. The main
thrust of controls should be to save energy while still providing
adequate lighting. It is clear that control regulations will continue to grow to the point where they are the norm.
design
To provide for the needs of low-vision people, it is best to
understand how controls work and where they are best suited.
It is also clear that there may need to be some exemptions for
areas frequently visited by those with aging eyes, such as parking garages. We urge you to view lighting controls as a creative
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by new content and enhanced graphics,
needs of users at the same time.
which reinforce the industry leadership
of LD+A and the IES. Both long-time readers and
Eunice Noell-Waggoner, LC, is president of the Center of
Design for an Aging Society, a not-for-profit organization
those new to the IES will benefit from a revamped
dedicated to raising awareness of age-related issues and
design that is visually appealing as well as informa-
the role of the built environment in maximizing the abilities of
tive. The redesign also offers lighting manufactur-
older people. She serves on the IES Lighting for Aging and Partially
ers an opportunity to be seen in what is sure to be
a more closely read issue. To inquire about adver-
Sighted Committee.
Robert Dupuy, LC, IALD, is associate principal/lighting
studio team leader for Interface Engineering.
tising, contact your local LD+A representative on
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CAREERS + HIRING
The ‘O’
Word
BY PAUL POMPEO
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that, in essence, the position is her’s.
made on Tuesday. A little bit of
A candidate will often let her friends
poker goes a long way.
and family know that an offer is
Timing is everything. Sometimes
pending, which usually results in a
there is a temptation to make an
variety of advice—all of it is well-
offer right away once you find a can-
meant, but some may be ill-advised.
didate you like. Mary Lindenmuth,
This can include a candidate being
our recruiting director for engineer-
told that he should list his demands.
ing, operations and manufacturing,
We’ve talked in a past column
This often results in candidates ask-
says, “The candidate has to have
about counter-offers; in this column
ing for things that they wouldn’t
time to process the opportunity,
we’ll move to the previous step in
have otherwise—sometimes things
the prospects of moving. Making
the hiring process, the offer itself,
that are unrealistic or can even put
an offer too early can often cause a
and we’ll offer some guidelines on
them out of contention for the job.
knee-jerk reaction from a candidate,
how the hiring company can ensure
Indeed, we conducted a search
its offer is accepted in the first place.
for national sales manager for a bal-
and in this case the answer may not
be the one you’re hoping for.”
First off, we always urge a client
last manufacturer earlier this year.
The interview process is a court-
company to make its best possible
We identified a well-qualified can-
ship in many ways, but on a profes-
offer the first time. We let the can-
didate who was very interested in
sional rather than personal level. If
didate know that and urge him to be
the position. However, hearing an
one party appears to be rushing the
flexible and look at the long-term.
offer was pending, he consulted a
process, it can scare away the other
If those things are done and both
variety of people, who though I’m
party even if there had been mutual
parties are flexible, dollars almost
sure were well intentioned, had him
interest at that point. One party’s
never get in the way.
coming back with question after
excitement or excessive enthusi-
Here are some tips on making
question about things he had to
asm can seem like desperation and/
the offer process more streamlined,
know before accepting. We got the
or haste to another. Remember,
less stressful and more successful:
sense that he was not piloting his
there is no “undo” button for an
Don’t telegraph your offer before
ship, instead forwarding all of the
offer extended too early.
it is actually extended. We recently
questions whether or not they were
had the following situation come
things that were important to him.
Don’t extend a written offer
before first getting a verbal accep-
up during the final stages of search.
Though he was an experienced
tance. This advice may be contro-
A candidate was interviewing for
professional, his career naïveté ulti-
versial in some circles, but I believe
a regional vice president position
mately caused our client company
that there is rarely a reason to send
with one of our client companies (a
to rescind the offer. The company
out a written offer if your candidate
commercial lighting fixture manu-
subsequently offered the posi-
has not accepted verbally. Sharing
facturer) and had finished one of
tion to a great candidate from a
confidential or private company
the final steps of the process, a brief
competitor who was clear about
benefit and incentive information
phone meeting with the director of
what he wanted and showed none
with someone who has not at least
human resources. The HR manager
of the indecisiveness of the first
verbally accepted is an unnecessary
said that an offer would be forth-
candidate. Our original candidate
risk, especially if your candidate is
coming from our client company’s
recognized his error, hopefully at
working for a direct competitor.
internal recruiter within a day or so
least wizened by the experience of
This can save you a tremendous
(which was a surprise to both us as
snatching defeat from the jaws of
amount of time and effort if that
well as the internal recruiter).
victory. Instead of telling a candi-
candidate is leveraging your writ-
By saying that an offer is coming,
date an offer is coming on Tuesday,
ten offer to better his situation with
you are telling a candidate too early
let her know a decision will be
his current company or trying to
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get another company to up the ante
I hated to be the bearer of bad
school of thought here is that they
in its offer to him. We believe that
news, but I already knew how this
can always try a second offer that
if your company has had a normal
movie would end. I explained that a
is higher if the candidate does not
and timely interview process, the
positive response was unlikely; the
accept. But candidates aren’t hous-
vast majority of candidates know
candidate must have been leverag-
es: A home won’t be offended if you
whether or not they want a posi-
ing his offer against another (or
make a low offer, but people often
tion—and they have an idea of what
perhaps using the company to get a
are. You then risk creating an adver-
they need to accept.
counter offer at his current compa-
sarial atmosphere that may result in
Don’t lowball an unemployed can-
ny), or had some serious concerns
negotiations breaking down.
didate. We’ve touched on this point
that he hadn’t shared. I suggested
If an offer is based on contin-
in a past column, but it bears repeat-
that the CEO now create a deadline
gencies being satisfied (such as
ing. There is a tendency for many
for a response, say one more week.
drug test or background check, for
example), make sure to let the can-
Candidates aren’t houses: A home
won’t be offended if you make a low
offer, but people often are
didate know that he passed. We had
a candidate who recently accepted
a position with a well-known lamp
manufacturer. We asked the company’s internal recruiter if our can-
hiring managers to offer out-of-work
He agreed with my suggestion. A
didate’s contingencies had been
candidates less than what they were
few days later, the same CEO called
satisfied, and she said yes. We fig-
previously earning. Oftentimes, the
to confirm that once he put a time
ured that the candidate had been
longer the candidate has been out
frame on the offer, explaining it
notified, but when we reached out
of work, the lower the offer. While
would be withdrawn at that point if
to her, we were surprised to hear
you may save money initially, the
he did not receive a response, the
her happiness that it was now “offi-
candidate (now your employee) will
candidate actually came forward
cial,” yet no one had told her.
not forget that he was gotten on the
early to turn it down. The reason
It’s important to keep in touch
cheap, making him susceptible in the
was suspect, but at least the com-
with your candidate during the peri-
future to a more market-competitive
pany could now move forward.
od between their acceptance of the
offer from another company should
At least half the candidates with
offer and the start date to prevent
whom we work are prepared to
any unwelcome surprises. Letting
Don’t have an open-ended period
accept a fair offer on the spot, but
your future employee know that the
for which the candidate can accept.
we recommend giving no more
contingencies are now out of the
If I were to plot a graph, you would
than 48 hours for a response from
way is certainly one positive step.
see that the longer an offer has
the time a verbal offer has been
been out to a candidate, the less
extended. Candidates either want a
Paul Pompeo is principal
chance a company will get a posi-
position or they don’t—it’s that sim-
with The Pompeo Group, an
tive response. Early last year we
ple—and giving a candidate extra
executive recruiting firm in
were contacted by an LED manufac-
time won’t make much difference.
one come along.
the lighting and electrical industry
turer that had extended an offer to
This is not real estate. Don’t low-
working on a global basis with both
a candidate for its VP of sales posi-
ball candidates thinking you can go
lighting companies and design firms.
tion but was becoming concerned
back to them later if they don’t like
He is past president of the IES Rio
that the candidate wouldn’t accept.
the initial offer. We will occasionally
Grande section and can be reached
How long has the offer been out,
have a client company who wants
at paul@pompeo.com or through the
I asked? “A little over two weeks,”
to extend an offer that is lower than
TPG website, www.pompeo.com.
was the CEO’s reply.
what the candidate is expecting. The
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POLIC Y POINTS
Communication Is a
Click Away
connected load (and therefore the
power density) of lighting equipment (lamps, ballasts, luminaires)
based on the particular application. While this has been effective
in reducing energy consumption
BY BOB HORNER
from times prior to the adoption of
energy codes and standards, there
Just having returned from the
the membership. Also, certain situ-
is a feeling in the industry that the
excellent IES Annual Conference in
ations may warrant using a combi-
prescriptive approach using light-
Toronto, I am filled with ideas for
nation of two or more methods.
ing power density (LPD or watts
this column. Many of you took the
Based on feedback I received at the
per sq ft) is reaching a point of
time to speak with me and attend
conference, we will look to develop
diminishing returns and has run
my presentation on public policy
some of these additional media in
its course. Many feel that contin-
activities; I thank you all for the
the near future.
ued reductions in LPD could affect
One of the ways we have begun
lighting quality which, in turn, may
An important part of my job is to
communicating with the member-
have a pejorative effect on human
provide information to the member-
ship is the IES website. In early
factors, safety and security of the
ship concerning the “goings-on” in
November, a new Public Policy web
building and its occupants.
the legislative arena and to note any
page went live on the IES website.
trends that may affect the lighting
Regular updates and content chang-
the American Lighting Association
business. To that end, communica-
es have been taking place. If you are
(ALA), the IALD and the IES, have
tion is critical, but even more so, the
interested in governmental issues,
recognized this issue and have joint-
method of communication is key.
good discussion and feedback.
Three
lighting
organizations,
check this page regularly. Here’s the
ly developed a brochure, “What’s
As I discussed in Toronto, there
direct link: www.ies.org/public-pol-
Your Quality of Light?—The lighting
are dozens of communication media
icy. I also welcome your feedback
industry’s call for a practical lighting
and apps that may be employed by
us for this purpose.
Due to the
variety of issues with which we deal
and the particular urgency (or not)
of those issues, the proper medium
is important.
Sometimes, legis-
lative events can occur with little
notice (more so at the state level)
and we must move quickly to deal
There is a feeling in the industry that
the prescriptive approach using lighting
power density (LPD or watts per sq ft) is
reaching a point of diminishing returns
and has run its course
with them. And, of course, everyone has his or her own personal
on the topics and encourage you
energy policy.” This brochure pro-
preference, be it e-mail, Facebook,
to send suggestions for topics you
vides arguments for and examples of
the IES website, Twitter, texting,
would like to hear more about.
quality lighting installations and references IES DG-18-08, Light+Design,
LinkedIn, etc. Each one of these is
useful in its own way, but the trick is
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QUALITY VS. CODES
A Guide to Designing Quality
using the one that will be the most
Existing energy codes and stan-
Lighting for People and Buildings.
efficient based on type of content
dards such as ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1
The brochure, however, is only the
and the urgency with which that
and the IECC are based on a pre-
first step in a larger effort to change
content should be disseminated to
scriptive approach, i.e., limiting the
the existing paradigm and allow
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POLICY POINTS
more flexibility and effectiveness in
however, may be difficult to execute
knows how to accomplish both in
the design of lighting systems. This
since it places a greater burden on
concert—we just want to ensure
effort would be multi-pronged and
the design teams and will require
they are allowed the opportunity
may include, for example:
additional skill sets not required
to do so.
1. Education of decision-makers
under the current design process.
As always, your feedback is welcome.
2. Re-directing the thinking to that
A team consisting of representa-
of a “whole building” concept
tives from the IES, IALD and ALA
rather than separate, indepen-
is developing a project plan. We
Bob Horner is director of
dently designed building sub-
are also working with several other
public policy for the IES.
systems
societies, trade associations and a
Prior to joining IES, he spent
3. Changing the emphasis from
national laboratory to demonstrate
17 years at OSRAM Sylvania in a
power (watts per sq ft ) to ener-
that we have widespread support
variety of engineering and marketing
gy (BTU per sq ft per year)
for this initiative.
positions.
4. Developing appropriate metrics
As we progress and our plans
5. Requiring more stringent com-
firm up, we will keep you informed.
missioning and ongoing verifi-
Lighting quality and energy effi-
cation procedures
ciency should not be mutually
This possible new approach,
exclusive. The design community
Norm made sure the
Bantam was packed with
more standard features.
In developing the new Bantam lighting control panel, we
knew it had to have 8 relays, 8 switch inputs, be easy to
program, and be competitively priced. Norm, the Owner
and Lead Engineer with over 20 years of lighting control
experience, insisted that the Bantam also have an
Astronomical time clock, a USB port, an SD slot,
as well as 4 photosensor inputs. PLC is, after all,
the industry’s most trusted resource for photo
controls and quality products.
There are plenty of 8 relay lighting control panels
out there but the Bantam is the only one with
4 photocell inputs and Norm.
PLCBuildings.com or 866-998-5483
4 Photosensors • 8 Relays • 8 Switch Inputs • SD Slot
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slot fixtures
with 5,000K
T8 lamps
illuminate work
stations and
the conference
room.
In a private office,
a direct-indirect
pendant with two
T8 lamps dims
in response to
incoming daylight.
A
ANATOMYof an Award
IES Award of Merit
fter years of enduring an office with little space, minimal daylight and outdated
lighting, the AIA Iowa Chapter had the opportunity to move and start fresh. Its
new office has everything that its old space lacked—more room, ample daylighting
from a glass storefront, and lighting that is both visually comfortable and energy efficient.
Using mostly donated materials, lighting designer David Raver, RDG Planning & Design,
illuminated the conference room and open and private offices. As a feature element, “the
architect wanted a floating plane that would cut through the space,” says Raver, who created a 3-ft-wide acrylic band backlighted by fluorescent T8s with asymmetric optics as the
signature element. In small offices and workrooms, watts were shaved by using recessed,
dimmable 2-ft by 2-ft luminaires with T5 lamps and supplemental LED task lighting. At .85
watts per sq ft, the design helped the project receive a LEED EB Gold rating.
Elizabeth Hall
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DTC M o n u me nt
Adjustable
in-grade
luminaires with
39-W PAR38
metal halide
lamps light flag
poles and trees.
Photos: Jim DeLutes
ANATOMYof an Award
lES Award of Merit
S
traight, narrow, curvy and tall: All
the architectural elements that make
the Denver Tech Center monument
aesthetically compelling also make it difficult to
light. To capture the steel ribs of the 100-ft-tall
structure (created by Barber Architecture),
lighting designer Marla J. Stauth of Frankly
Lighting LLC used floodlights in two different
locations. Set 25-ft back from the monument,
above-grade narrow floodlights illuminate the
top of the monument and narrow-medium
floodlights are aimed its middle. The luminaires
use 175-W metal halide lamps fitted with hoods
or grill louvers to control spill light. “Since the
sculpture is hollow, I didn’t want too much
light to shine through it so I chose low-wattage
lamps,” says Stauth. The same lamps were
positioned at the monument’s stone base to
light its lower third.
Elizabeth Hall
Luminaires graze the base horizontally with
a 5-deg aim to light the stone and bottom
third of the monument.
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Lighting Design Education Grant was
established to encourage and recognize students who have demonstrated exceptional
professional promise through the presentation of an original and ingenious solution to
a supplied design problem.
The award comprises a plaque and a check in the amount of $1,000. The
award is presented in conjunction with the IES Annual Conference each year.
Group entries
will be accepted. However, if a group entry is selected, the
group will receive the plaque and the $1,000 check will be presented to the group
as a whole.
To be eligible to enter this competition, applicants must be enrolled as fulltime students in an approved academic degree program. Approved programs are those
offering a substantial core of illumination studies and are either engineering technology
programs accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology; architecture programs accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board; interior
design programs accredited by the Foundation for Interior Design Research; or theatre
programs accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre. If there is a
question about accreditation, please query.
Please note that the deadline
for receipt of completed entries to the
New York office of the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America is May 1,
2011. Judging of entries will take place in mid-May.
The purpose of the Howard Brandston Student Lighting Design Education Grant
is to foster good lighting and to advance the appreciation of lighting as an art.
Project Drawings
and application form
are available at
www.ies.org
Click on IES awards, then Howard Brandston
Student Lighting Grant
HB
THE HOWARD BRANDSTON
The Howard Brandston Student
STUDENT
LIGHTING
DESIGN
EDUCATION
GRANT
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PROJECT
Well-schooled in the language of
lighting, National Grid set an
aggressive—and ultra-specific—
energy target for its new corporate
headquarters
BY PAUL TARRICONE
GIVE ’EM WHAT
THEY ASK FOR
T
here’s nothing like a highly motivated client.
Even better is when that motivation happens to
align neatly with the services you offer. National
Grid meet Atelier Ten. The former is an international
electricity and gas company that wanted its new headquarters in Waltham, MA, to demonstrate leadership in
sustainable design. The latter is an environmental and
lighting design fi rm ready to prove that watt-crunching
lighting techniques and top-notch visual appeal are not
mutually exclusive.
The energy company’s attention to its own energy use
elevated Atelier Ten’s place in the design-team pecking
order, says fi rm associate Chad Groshart, who leads the
client says, ‘I want dark wood fi nishes,’ and we tell them
that will require more energy from the lighting, they
don’t care. They still want the dark fi nishes. This was
one of the few times we had a client who considered ear-
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Photo: Robert Benson
New Haven, CT-based lighting team. “Usually when a
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PROJECT
Watts were used more liberally in the lobby, where the owner
required a “wow factor” to market other buildings on campus.
Designers provided that sizzle—at a reasonable LPD—by using
fluorescent cove lighting detailed into the wood ceiling and
metal halide accents to “pop” the wood walls.
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PROJECT
Highly reflective ceiling tiles were specified for the open-office area. Single-lamp
linear fluorescent pendants (using high-output, 3,100-lumen super T8s) illuminate
the ceiling tiles, while rows of angled ceiling tiles over the circulation zone bounce
daylight, contributing to efficiency. The fluorescent pendants are supplemented by
LED task lights with under-desk occupancy sensors.
ly on how the interior design would affect the lighting
design,” recalls Groshart. “I thought, ‘I better have my
design. Usually, we’re lower on the totem pole.”
T’s crossed and I’s dotted.’ ”
Atelier Ten, though, did discover that an educated
The Atelier Ten design encompassed the 312,000-sq
customer like National Grid can also be the most de-
ft, three-story building and included the main lobby,
manding. Groshart describes a few unconventional
open-plan and private offices, hallways, and the café
meetings. “A client who comes to a kick-off meeting
and break area. Technically speaking, there were actu-
with a lighting power density target in mind was a new
ally two clients on the project: the building owner, re-
experience for us,” he says. “They challenged us with
sponsible for the core and shell, and National Grid, the
.65 watts per sq ft. We were a little skeptical due to the
leasee, responsible for fitting out the office space. “The
AV requirements and specialized lighting in the lobby.”
owner had the lobby, cafeteria and gym; we grabbed
Atelier Ten also had to be ready to explain the intrica-
that so the building could be unified in its design ap-
cies of the design concept. “It was the fi rst time I walked
proach,” says Groshart.
into a meeting and the client had an AGI model of my
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Working with the owner’s architect (ADD Inc.) and
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Photo: Robert Benson
PROJECT
To lend some sparkle to the space, colored
LED marker lights were embedded on the
exterior walls of the private offices.
MORE THAN WATTS
The project, however, wasn’t all about shrinking the
LPD number. “The most important thing was visual
quality for the user,” says Groshart. With National Grid
consolidating other locations and “bringing more peoPhoto: Robert Benson
ple to headquarters, they needed enjoyable space with
some sparkle and vertical brightness.”
The open-office area—the largest piece of the project—is a prime example of where the energy and quality goals converged. “We insisted on a task-ambient
National Grid’s architect (Sasaki Associates), the light-
scheme here,” says Groshart. The open-office areas
ing team reached deep into its tool kit, using a combina-
are arranged to prevent direct sunlight on the work-
tion of natural light, fluorescent, ceramic metal halide
stations, yet are illuminated by daylight from windows
and LEDs as sources, as well as custom fi xtures, occu-
equipped with specially designed exterior shading de-
pancy sensors and daylight-responsive dimming. The
vices. Daylight-responsive dimming took advantage of
lighting came in at a lean .54 watts per sq ft, soundly
careful daylight design.
beating ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1-2004 and even surpass-
Highly reflective ceiling tiles were specified for the
ing National Grid’s suggested target. Completed in
open-office area. Single-lamp linear fluorescent pen-
2009, the project earned “double” LEED Platinum cer-
dants (using high-output, 3,100-lumen super T8s) illu-
tification for both Core & Shell and Commercial Interi-
minate these ceiling tiles, creating visual interest and
ors—only the second single-tenant facility in the U.S. to
a lively sense of rhythm within the space. The single-
do so. Atelier Ten also received a 2010 IES Illumination
lamp approach cut in half the number of lamps typical-
Award of Merit for the design.
ly used in this type of application. Over the circualtion
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PROJECT
The lounges combine CFL pendants with lensed fluorescent perimeter and
Photo: Robert Benson
undercabinet LED lighting to highlight blue-tiled walls along the counters.
zone, rows of angular ceiling tiles bounce daylight, also
contributing to efficiency.
BORROWED AND INVESTED
The watt-conscious design in the office area allowed
The fluorescent pendants are supplemented by LED
Atelier Ten more freedom in other areas of the building.
task lights that have under-desk occupancy sensors to
“We kept the LPD low here, so we could do special things
save energy and provide personal control for workers.
elsewhere,” says Groshart, adding that this borrow-from-
From an LPD perspective, the “high-density [in
here-to-spend-there approach is often the essence of light-
terms of people] open-office area worked in our favor,”
ing design in a code-driven world. “We asked the client,
says Groshart. “By using long rows of workstations
‘Where do you want to spend your watts?’ as an interior
with generous space in between, we were able to put
designer would ask a client, ‘Where do you want to spend
just enough footcandles on the workstations and have
your dollars?’ ” Using that information, Atelier Ten cre-
the rest fall off into the aisles.”
ated color-coded charts of the National Grid building
To lend “some sparkle to the space,” says Groshart,
showing the LPDs in various areas of the facility.
LED marker lights were installed along the circulation
One area where watts were used more liberally was
routes. These colored tiles are embedded on the exte-
the lobby. “National Grid wanted the building to con-
rior walls of the private offices, which sit in the center
tribute to its ‘low-energy story,’ but when we saw the
of the floor plan. For their part, the private offices have
rendering of the lobby, our initial response was that the
lower ceilings than the open offices and are lighted
design would use far too much energy,” says Groshart.
with recessed volumetric luminaires. These spaces
The building, however, was the fi rst on this campus to
use dual-switched occupancy sensors which allow for
be completed, and the owner hoped to use it as a show-
turning on only one overhead lamp automatically.
case for other potential clients. As a result, the owner’s
need for “some wow factor” in the lobby overrode Na-
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PROJECT
Three custom fixtures with long-life T8
Photo: Courtesy of Atelier Ten
fluorescent lamps grace the lobby.
tional Grid’s concerns about energy use.
Atelier Ten was able to provide the “wow” at a reasonable LPD by using linear fluorescent cove lighting
detailed into the wood ceiling and metal halide accents “to pop the wood walls,” says Groshart. In addition, three large, 12-ft custom fi xtures were fabricated
early on to meet the project’s fast-track schedule. The
fi xtures are lamped with T8 fluorescents expected to
last more than 40,000 hours to minimize maintenance
M ETR ICS THAT MATTE R
National Grid Headquarters
Watts per sq ft: .54 (surpasses requirements of
ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1-2004)
Illuminance Levels: open-office desk = 40 fc; private
office = 35 fc (plus task); lobby = 15 fc; café = 25 fc
Lamp Types: 6 plus two LED fixtures
Fixture Types: 25
LEED-certified Platinum for both Core & Shell
and Commercial Interiors
and mercury content.
Finally, Atelier Ten added more artistic flourishes in
About the Designers: Chad Groshart, IALD, LC, LEED AP, Member IES (2005), is Atelier Ten’s lighting practice design leader. He is
a voting member of the ASHRAE/IES 90.1 lighting subcommittee
and holds a Masters in Architectural Lighting Design from Parson’s
the New School for Design in New York where he is also an ad-
the lounges and café that break up the large swaths of
office space. The lounges combine CFL pendants with
lensed fluorescent perimeter and undercabinet LED
lighting to highlight blue-tiled walls along the counters. The café also integrates CFL pendants into the
geometric ceiling plane, creating an intimate and lively
space. Here—and across the other areas of the building—it seems you can cut down on your watts and have
junct instructor.
Mark Loeffler, IALD, LC, LEED AP, Member IES (1990), is a director
of Atelier Ten and head of the New Haven, CT, office. He holds
an M.F.A. in Architectural Lighting Design from Parsons The New
School for Design, where he is a visiting lecturer.
your visual quality, too.
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PROJECT
To make Uptown Houston more inviting to
residents and visitors alike, new pedestrian
luminaires are being installed along sidewalks.
The luminaires provide glare-free illumination
and complement the contemporary aesthetic of
architectural elements throughout the district.
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PROJECT
Along with wider sidewalks and landscaping,
more than 1,000 metal halide luminaires encourage
pedestrian mobility in Uptown Houston
WALK ON THE
WIDER SIDE
A
lot has changed for Uptown
Well, almost everything. Until
Houston since the 1940s,
recently, it lacked something that
when a local reporter de-
would pull all the development
scribed the area as a “lonely, unlit,
together: Despite major street im-
pockmarked booby trap for noctur-
provements for vehicular traffic,
nal animals and boozed-up motor-
the district had narrow, uninviting
ists.” Over the past six decades, the
sidewalks with insufficient light-
district has seen an infiltration of
ing, making it largely inaccessible
commercial, retail and residential
for pedestrians. To create a truly
development that has taken it from
vibrant urban center, the district
bleak to booming. Now home to
knew the only way to drive pedes-
the Galleria—one of the largest re-
trian traffic was to make its streets
tail complexes in the country—the
more walkable. The Uptown Hous-
901-ft-tall, Philip Johnson-designed
ton Development Authority turned
Williams Tower, and a cornucopia
to long-time partner landscape ar-
of other shops, restaurants, hotels,
chitecture fi rm SWA Group to de-
parks, offices and upscale condos,
sign the transformation.
Uptown Houston has virtually ev-
“In Houston, if you want people
ery amenity a resident or visitor
to walk, there are a few simple
could need.
things that you need to do,” ex-
LD+A January 2011
BY ELIZABETH HALL
43
PROJECT
Using a 150-W metal halide T6 and
14-ft-high faceted square reflector, each
luminaire produces a square distribution
pattern that lights not only the sidewalk,
but also the road in front of it and the
private property behind it.
managing-
sidewalks to 6 ft or more, planting
sidewalks dark and created little
principal, Scott Slaney. “You need
additional trees for shade, altering
ambiance or intimacy for night-
to build sidewalks that are wide
grade for improved pedestrian ac-
time pedestrians. To enliven the
enough for people to walk on. Given
cess, and installing approximately
streetscape, SWA looked for a
our climate, you must have shade.
1,200 new pedestrian streetlights
pedestrian-level
You have to have a basic accessi-
along roughly 14 miles of roadway.
would “create points of visible light
plains
SWA
Group
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that
[along the street], light people’s
bility for people who want to cross
streets, and if you want people to
luminaire
WALK ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
walk at night, you must have light.”
The streets of Uptown Houston
faces without being glary or harsh
and comply with the dark sky legislation,” says Slaney.
As part of an ongoing improve-
may be a far cry from the “lonely,
ments initiative that aims to accom-
unlit” roads observed in the 1940s,
Moreover, SWA also wanted the
plish all four objectives, the authori-
but their widely spaced high-
fi xture to be robust enough to with-
ty is widening the standard 4-ft-wide
pressure sodium streetlights left
stand Houston’s hot climate and
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metal halide (the Faro fixture from
trian or a driver. The light quality
HessAmerica) for its light quality
was amazing to us,” notes Slaney.
and “elegant” architectural design,
Lamps with a 3,800K color temper-
says Slaney. “At the end of the day,
ature complement skin tones with-
aesthetically, the fixture met the
out drastically contrasting with the
criteria of being dynamic and con-
warm-colored HPS roadway lights.
temporary without being too loud.
The square shape of the reflec-
Because when you put in 1,200 of
tor produces a square illumina-
something you don’t want them to
tion pattern that lights not only the
scream at you.” As a finishing touch,
sidewalks, but also the streets and
SWA specified the luminaires in a
property behind the sidewalks.
custom “champagne gray” finish
“This is a good thing because as
used on other architectural ele-
the area continues to develop, we
ments throughout the district.
fi nd that private developers want to
touch the street with outdoor cafes
FORM MEETS FUNCTION
or plazas. So it’s nice that the pedes-
The luminaire design is easy on
trian fi xtures provide illumination
the eyes in more than one sense.
for that zone between the street and
In addition to matching the clean-
the architecture,” says Slaney.
styled, contemporary aesthetic of
The expansion of private develop-
the district architecture, its sleek
ment isn’t the only thing SWA and Up-
pole and reflector combination
town Houston want to spur with the
produce bright, even illumination
new lighting. “Houston isn’t known
with minimal glare. Though SWA
as a walking city,” says Slaney, who
had hoped to fi nd an LED solu-
hopes the new lights will revamp its
tion, it found the LED luminaire
image. After all, Uptown Houston is
it mocked up to be too glary. “To
no stranger to change.
get a level of light that worked on
a pedestrian level, the source was
incredibly glary, and it seemed like
if you tried to baffle the glare, you
were really impeding the perforcohesive with other architectural
mance,” says Slaney.
elements throughout the district,
In contrast, the metal halide lu-
such as signage and bus stops. “It’s
minaire, which uses a 150-W T6
a contemporary environment with
metal halide lamp and a 14-ft-high
largely
architec-
faceted square reflector, “puts out
ture. Every element is dynamic in
a beautiful distribution of light
form, so it was important to fi nd a
evenly with a fairly large pattern,
fi xture that carried forward that
and there’s a point source of light
aesthetic of a contemporary, dy-
that you see from the reflector but
namic shape.”
it’s not glary. The way the reflec-
contemporary
After conducting on-site mock-
tor is engineered, it’s very difficult
ups with three potential lumi-
to get a glare spot coming back in
naires, SWA selected an indirect
your eye, whether you are a pedes-
LD+A January 2011
M ETR ICS THAT MATTE R
Uptown Houston Pedestrian
Mobility Project
Number of Luminaires: 1,200
Watts per Luminaire:150
About the Designer: Scott Slaney,
ASLA, is a design and managing
principal in the Houston office of
SWA Group. He has been practicing landscape architecture, planning
and urban design since graduating from Texas A&M
University. Mr. Slaney has designed projects throughout
Texas, the U.S. and internationally in the Middle East,
Mexico and China resulting in more than 30 professional
awards. www.swagroup.com
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Q+A
A
fter years of lighting highprofi le
projects,
Rogier
van der Heide is learning
how the other half lives. Manufacturers, that is. In March of last
year, Van der Heide stepped down
from his position as global leader
for the lighting design practice
at international fi rm, Arup, and
crossed to the other side, becoming
the fi rst-ever chief design officer
for Philips Lighting.
With more than 20 years of experience in lighting design, Van
der Heide brings a fresh, designfocused perspective to a company
that has built its reputation on
technology. “In 1896, Philips started to make bulbs, and for a long
time the company has been proud
of making lights. That has been the
foundation for the company, which
is driven by innovation and research,” says Van der Heide. “Now
we want to link that with design.”
TRADING
PLACES
Making the move from lighting design to
manufacturing, Rogier van der Heide swaps a
leading role at Arup for a newly minted
position at Philips
And if his background is any indication, Van der Heide should be
up to the task. After falling in love
with light as a cinematography student, he traded movies for theater
and began designing the lighting
for Dutch stage productions. Five
years later, he transitioned to architectural lighting and opened
his own practice, Hollands Licht
Advanced Lighting Design, which
was one of the fi rst lighting design
fi rms in continental Europe.
At Hollands Licht, Van der Heide
partnered with starchitects like
Renzo Piano and Sir Richard MacCormac. When the practice was
acquired by Arup, Van der Heide
was appointed global leader for
the fi rm’s lighting business and
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continued to design for iconic proj-
and design are the main functions
about design, technology and ar-
ects, including collaborations with
that will drive the business.
tistic considerations, but you aren’t
part of the organization for which
Ben van Berkel on Star Place Star
Place in Taiwan and the Galleria
West in South Korea, Asymptote on
LD+A: What makes you the
right person for the job?
you are doing that. That’s the difference between working with a
design consultancy or fi rm and
the Al Raha Beach Tower in Abu
Van der Heide: I have a lot of
Dhabi, and Nikken Sekkei on the
experience in lighting design. And,
Dubai Maritime City Landmark
I’m more inspired by light than I am
For instance, at Arup I had a
Tower. Along the way, he received
by technology. So I bring balance to
great collaboration with Louis
an IALD Radiance Award in 2005
Philips. I make decisions with peo-
Vuitton. I loved working for them
for the Galleria West and an IALD
ple that are really, really passionate
because they were demanding,
Award of Excellence in 2006 for his
about technology. They are always
ambitious
work with Louis Vuitton.
busy with the next step in research
They really pushed me and elevat-
working for a manufacturer.
and
never
satisfied.
LD+A sat down with Van der
and technical developments to push
ed themselves and the idea of what
Heide to discuss his new role and
the boundaries of what is possible,
retail lighting could be in general.
the transition from design to man-
but they don’t always combine that
But when they were really deciding
ufacturing.
with what the market has demand-
about their strategic issues, that
ed. Technology has to be desirable.
didn’t happen with me in the room
LD+A: What are the duties
Understanding that and delivering
because I was part of Arup and I
of a CDO? What has the role
that means that you have to connect
was a consultant, and you don’t get
evolved into?
technology with design. And that is
to access the core of the company.
what I can add.
You can debate whether that really
Van der Heide: I have a very exciting job. Ultimately, I am respon-
A great example is the departure
fosters true integration of design
sible for everything design-related.
gate at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Air-
and business, and that is one of my
I work with many groups within
port, which we helped turn into
personal fields of interests.
the company, such as the design
a totally new travel experience
So when the opportunity came
studio and research team, but also
based on passenger insights. Phil-
to join Philips, I realized that al-
marketing, technology, communi-
ips designed the lighting to take
though my job would be different
cation and human resources. My
the stress and boredom out of air
than being a lighting designer, the
job is to lead these groups, but not
travel and increase airline efficien-
big change was going to be that I
to impose what I think good design
cy. Architecture and technology
would be at the heart of the organi-
should be. As often as possible, I
are integrated to create a stylish
zation. I’ve always felt that design
meet with lighting designers and
environment that can be adapted
thinking is more productive when
architects, to exchange ideas, lis-
to users’ specific needs.
it’s combined with strategic business decisions. That is what moti-
ten to their suggestions and receive
their feedback. Design is all about
partnerships.
This is the fi rst time that Phil-
LD+A: What prompted you to
vated me to join.
leave lighting design for manufacturing?
LD+A: Did you collaborate
with Philips on projects at Arup?
ips Lighting has had a CDO. It’s
Van der Heide: If you are a de-
arguably the fi rst time that a light-
signer, Arup is as good as it gets.
Van der Heide: Some of Arup’s
ing company has had a CDO at a
It’s this multidisciplinary envi-
iconic work was done with Philips.
boardroom level, who is part of all
ronment where creativity is ev-
One such project is the Galleria
the thinking and decision-making
erywhere. But at Philips, there’s a
West in Seoul, which was complet-
in all divisions. We believe that in-
different dimension. When you are
ed seven years ago. It was all done
novation, technology, marketing
a lighting designer, you give advice
in Philips Lumileds LEDs, and it
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47
Q+A
was the fi rst big outdoor LED pixi-
to perform in the best possible way.
LEDs launches. One of the things I
lated façade in the world. It started
For a designer, the product should
want to do is to become much more
out as a dream, and we thought,
inspire, and it should make the im-
agile and create products and solu-
wouldn’t it be cool to be able to
possible possible. For an operator
tions faster so that we can harvest
have a façade and control the color
of a big building complex, it might
all the benefits of the new technology sooner and bring it to market.
The other thing is that energy
When the opportunity came to join Philips,
I realized that although my job would be
different than being a lighting designer, the
big change was going to be that I would be at
the heart of the organization
savings is going to be everything,
but I want to combine it with very
meaningful design. I also want to
be much more pragmatic about cocreation. If a specifier, designer or
architect comes to us and says, ‘I
have something in mind,’ I don’t
want to look at the catalog and say
‘Sorry we can’t help you; it’s not in
and intensity individually and tile
mean simplified maintenance or
our catalog.’ I want to understand
the whole building with it. Now we
good ROI. So we have established
the question behind the question
see that more often, but at the time
dialogues with all these stakehold-
and see how we can help.
it was groundbreaking.
ers to fi nd out what they need and
Let’s be honest, we’re a $23 bil-
we translate that into concrete
lion lighting company. We cannot
products and solutions.
create a totally customized solution
LD+A: Philips designs products for both consumers and de-
Of course, we all ultimately de-
for every single designer who walks
sign professionals. What is the
liver a lighting solution to the end
in the door. But we can provide
difference
user. But we have to enable the
mass customization. That means
between
designing
specifiers to care for end users
that sometimes we’ll modify some
Van der Heide: It is very differ-
in a simple way. It’s not about the
parts, or we’ll team up with light-
ent. When you work for the con-
hardware. When we tell our story
ing designers or we’ll do mock-ups
sumer market, you want to give
in the most basic way it’s, ‘We en-
in our own workshops with light-
people the ability to create ambi-
hance lives with light,’ not, ‘We
ing designers and architects. It’s es-
ance at home. So we have to create
enhance lives with downlights or
sential that we are built for growth.
solutions that are intuitive and easy
wall washers.’
And design can only help.
for these two markets?
to use, as well as a user interface
that encourages and inspires. Be-
LD+A: As a company, Philips
cause design is about what you do,
creates five-year growth plans
it’s not about how you do it. It’s not
(Vision 2010 and 2015). Do you
just about the aesthetic shape of a
have a five-year plan as CDO?
piece of technology; it’s about what
are we bringing to the market.
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Van der Heide: Let me fi rst say
that Philips has five-year plans, but
In the professional solutions
they are adjustable and more about
business that is the same, but the
creating a big-picture agenda of
outcome is different. What we
where the company is heading.
want to provide is a set of lighting
Since LED is becoming so com-
instruments that allow specifiers,
mon, five years is a long time. Ev-
designers, end users and operators
ery six months, a new generation of
+
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espite the best intentions of
D
a variety of stakeholders—
from the lighting designer
to the luminaire manufacturer to the
facility manager—energy efficiency
is too quickly abandoned in many
commercial retrofit lighting projects, even before the luminaires are
installed, as short-term economic
interests trump sound energy decisions for numerous owners.
As part of its research for an upcoming report on the obstacles to
speedier implementation of energy-efficient buildings, the Eneref
Institute, a research center that
studies and reports on successful
green building projects, examined
one slice of the commercial lighting
retrofit process: the use and potential effectiveness of specular aluminum luminaire reflectors in retrofit
projects. The difficulty of “holding
the spec” as it pertains to the use of
these reflectors offers a window into
some of the overall impediments
to advancing more energy-efficient
REFLECTIONS ON
commercial buildings.
REFLECTORS
choice for a luminaire in commer-
Interviews and research by Eneref Institute
show that better performing reflectors are
worth striving for, even with the engineering
and aesthetic challenges for the designer,
price-point hurdles for the marketer and ROI
qualms for the facility owner
optical (reflective) surfaces are
Though the reflector material
cial retrofit projects can be driven
by the manufacturer or end-user,
better results may occur when
specified by a lighting designer or
lighting engineer. Both diffused
and specular optical surfaces are
available to luminaire manufacturers with total reflectivity in the
high 90 percent range. The total
reflectivity of a surface equals the
specular reflectivity plus the diffused reflectivity. A diffused reflec-
BY SETH WARREN ROSE
tion that scatters light is defined as
“the process by which incident flux
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is redirected over a range of an-
materials cost in fixtures that may
and often on smaller projects the
gles,” whereas a mirror-like “reg-
have benefited from better perform-
dollars are simply unavailable to
ular (specular) reflection” is “the
ing optics.
employ a lighting designer to write
process by which incident flux is
For facility managers, the return
redirected at the specular angle,”
on investment for precision optical
according to the IES Handbook.
the specification, since that cost
appears to dilute the payback.
surfaces can be confusing. And it
According to several luminaire
Both the highly reflective white
is the exceptional facility manager
manufacturers interviewed for this
surfaces and specular surfaces
who understands that spending a
report, even in a number of 300,000
minimize light loss; however, our
few dollars more on a fi xture can
and 400,000-sq-ft buildings, facilities
report is limited to specular materi-
offer hundreds of dollars in energy
management executives made deci-
als, which can reduce energy usage
savings over time.
sions without the benefit of a profes-
in luminaires through the way they
“A designer, architect or engineer
sional lighting specification. In multi-
direct and control light. Of course
writes a spec for materials or opti-
unit retail stores, we found instances
no material is ideal for all applica-
cal design that performs extremely
in which the retailers’ energy depart-
tions, and often a variety of mate-
well—one that puts fewer fixtures in
ments, rather than their design de-
rials can meet the goals and tasks.
the room,” explains Reed Bradford,
partments, made significant lighting
And further, in some instances,
director of new product design for
decisions, leading to either inferior
specular material is in fact used as
Cooper Lighting. “But those fixtures
lighting design or sub-par energy-ef-
a sales tactic rather than as a light-
are pricier, so the contractor is under
ficiency results, and sometimes both.
ing approach in order to increase
pressure to go back to the electrical
Sometimes, the facility manager
light output by creating a narrow
distributor. And, the end-user suffers
assigns the task to the warehouse
beam just below the fi xture, there-
because the products are not as effi-
manager, who acts as a gatekeeper.
by demonstrating “more light for
cient, or don’t perform as well as they
The proper lighting solution may
less energy,” when, in fact, the light
could,” says Bradford.
never reach the facilities manag-
has only been redistributed.
But without a lighting profession-
er, who ends up instead having to
Mark Jongewaard, president at
al’s specification, optical design is
choose between the lowest cost, but
LTI Optics explains: “It’s impor-
too often ignored in commercial
subsequently least effective, optics.
tant to make sure light is controlled
retrofits. Well over 60 percent of
The energy services company
where it needs to go; when you talk
retrofits in commercial buildings
(ESCO) performance contract is an
about energy efficiency, like lumens
are specified by someone unaware
incentive to employ the most energy-
per watt, that’s not the whole story.”
of the role photometric distribution
saving optics—which can reduce the
LTI Optics makes the popular Phot-
plays in energy-efficient lighting,
total number of fixtures installed
opia optical design software, which
according to several lighting man-
and minimize energy use and main-
produces performance evaluations
ufacturers and facilities managers
tenance. But even here, ESCOs con-
for non-imaging optics.
interviewed for this report.
tinue to push manufacturers to offer
Anyone who recommends a light
cheaper and cheaper fixtures. And
FACILITY MANAGERS
WEIGH CHOICES
fi xture to a facility manager is in
some ESCOs, although certainly not
essence writing the specification.
most, are inadequately prepared to
luminaire
More often than not, a simple rec-
sell lighting on such features as watts
market especially, luminaire manu-
ommendation, such as, “Oh, this
per sq ft or cut-off angles.
facturers need to “value engineer”
guy told me this fi xture is the best,
costs out of a fixture to remain com-
so that’s what I’m going with,” de-
petitive. As such, a more reflective
termines which fi xtures are retro-
In
the
commodity
MANUFACTURING
QUESTIONS
specular material is sometimes re-
fitted into a facility. But the retrofit
As one would expect, when ener-
duced in size or sacrificed to lower
market is largely payback-driven
gy efficiency played a larger role in
LD+A January 2011
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RESEARCH REPORT
the marketing of a manufacturer’s
place to find cost reductions than for
it where it needs to go,” explains
luminaire, the use of a better opti-
components such as lamps and bal-
LTI Optics’s Jongewaard.
cal material was a more straight-
lasts, which cannot be simply elimi-
And a less reflective material can
forward decision.
nated (except, of course, when the
be especially penalizing, depending
“The cost difference between
high-performance reflector design
on how much of the light captured
95 percent reflective specular and
achieves the necessary illumina-
by the reflector requires more than
98 percent is not that much. So if
tion to remove a lamp). Frequently
one bounce to exit the luminaire.
we can get slightly more efficient
a cheaper lamp and ballast combi-
The benefit—or difference—of using
fi xtures it’s worth it for us,” says
nation can drive up energy use. And
a more reflective material instead of
Apurba Pradhan, product applica-
lamp and ballast prices are fiercely
a less reflective one increases expo-
tions manager for Luxim, a leader
negotiated between vendor and
nentially with each bounce.
in the development and production
manufacturer, so there is little room
of light-emitting plasma.
for price reductions.
It is an understandable conundrum when a luminaire designer
The challenge in designing lumi-
One route to lowering the costs of
provides management with a $100
naires with specular reflectors is to
manufacturing the luminaire is to
bill of materials to build a fixture
achieve a number of goals simulta-
reduce the size of the reflector by re-
that, in order to sell to a certain
neously, ranging from photometric
ducing the amount of material. An-
market, needs to be built for $90.
distribution to glare control, while
other is replacing a more reflective
However the actual cost difference
holding to a competitive price. To
specular material with a low-cost
between the most—and least—opti-
reduce costs, luminaire produc-
material, such as one with a lower
mal reflectors can sometimes be as
tion is scrutinized for everything
reflectivity. Yet those options give
little as just a few dollars per fixture.
from materials to the commonality
up either light control or reflectivity,
Admittedly, for multiple or large fa-
of screws. But, at times, cost reduc-
and therefore energy savings.
cilities, those dollars add up. But on
tions are at odds with the original
design intentions.
“The more specular reflector you
have wrapping around the source,
Reflective optical surface mate-
the more all that light is actually
rial might appear to be an easier
under your control and you can put
the other hand, so do the lost opportunities in energy savings.
SPECULAR APPLICATIONS
A high mounting height is one
HURDLES AND SOLUTIONS
application where specular material has been prevalent, helping
OWNER’S SHORT-TERM THINKING: The American economy discour-
fluorescents replace HID in high-
ages long-term energy savings and favors short-term decisions in some
bay applications. The penetration
retrofit projects.
of specular material in the high-
LIGHTING SPECIFICATIONS ABSENT: The retrofit market is
payback-driven and oftentimes owners feel the cost of a professional
lighting specification may dilute the payback.
bay market is at least partially due
to the fact that it is well suited for
a warehouse layout. The growth in
retail outlets has also given rise to
NEW TECHNOLOGIES REQUIRE A LIGHTING PROFESSIONAL’S
retail distribution centers, which
INVOLVEMENT: With new technologies coming to market, the need
tend to have tall shelving units
for lighting specifier to get involved in facility lighting retrofits may
with narrow aisles. The specular
increase.
material punches a narrow beam
of light to the bottom shelf and
BETTER METRICS AID OWNERS: Accessible metrics from manufacturers can help facility managers make smarter energy decisions when
a lighting designer’s specification is absent.
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avoids waste above the top shelf.
But it’s not just the optical material, explains Jay Goodman, CEO
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of Westinghouse Lighting Solutions, “it’s the way in which you
design the fi xture and facet the reflector to maximize efficiency.”
Specular material is one in a list
of many reasons that high-intensity
fluorescent (HIF) has been gaining traction in the low-/high-bay
market, says Michael Myer, lighting engineer at Pacific Northwest
National Laboratory (PNNL). Better
lumen maintenance, the use of controls (linear dimming, multi-level
switching or occupancy sensors),
higher fixture efficiency and better
distributions than metal halide low-/
high-bay fixtures are other reasons,
he says. Myer participates in teams at
PNNL researching and commercializing lighting (solid-state and conventional) and improving buildings’
energy efficiency for DOE to increase
U.S. energy capacity.
Yet when an optical surface material is faceted so that it couples
the light control from specularity
with the minimum light loss that
The Art of the Reflector
pecular materials with 98 percent total reflectivity undergo complex
S
processes before the reflectors find their way into a luminaire. The
surfaces are coated by running five-ton aluminum substrate coils
through a vacuum line. Silicone oxide and titanium oxide are layered on top
of a thin deposit of pure silver to achieve the surface reflectance. In order to
maintain color neutrality and reflectivity, the layers must be exactly proportional with each other. The titanium layer also filters the silver from ultraviolet (UV) radiation to protect it from yellowing.
Since the tolerances of the surface layers are measured in nanometers, the
highest quality optical surfaces are run continuously on the same vacuum
line, rather than alternated to run different surfaces on the same line. A few
nanometers off and the reflectivity can be reduced by several percentage
points or shifted slightly in the electromagnetic spectrum to either the UV
or infrared direction. Therefore, having separate vacuum lines to run each
surface type is preferred, which is significant, since a single 400-ft-long line is
a $25 million dollar investment.
Slitting or cutting the metal down to size also needs to be precise in order
to keep the reflective surface free from contaminants. Coils are shipped with
a protective film and usually slit with the film on to protect the surface. If the
film is peeled off before slitting, residue, such as oil, can ruin the surface.
With lighter gauge material, deviations in the machinery can imprint marks in
a continuous pattern onto the aluminum. Therefore, manufacturers of highquality materials take extreme precautions to avoid damaging the surface
during slitting.
comes with high reflectivity, such
More bends to a reflector usually means better optical control. Linear re-
that fewer lamps can still achieve
flectors are typically formed in a press brake—a somewhat labor-intensive
the necessary footcandles, then
bending process. Larger runs employ a roll former, which is as much an art
the energy savings are compelling.
as a science. Segmented optics—more typically used in outdoor lighting—
That’s because the specular reflec-
follows the same logic, in that more segments potentially offers greater opti-
tion allows optical materials to be
cal control.
—Seth Warren Rose
shaped so as to precisely control
light distribution—from extremely
narrow to extremely wide.
A specular material, though, also
up anomalies such as optical stria-
maintaining some of the control and
increases the challenges of design-
tions, can require tighter tolerances
resulting energy savings.
ing luminaries. “You can aim the
or, in the worst-case scenario, can be
light in the wrong direction,” says
a glare bomb. But recent innovations
Cooper’s Reed Bradford. “You’ve got
in semi-specular, highly-reflective
More comprehensive, yet ap-
to have the talent and the knowledge
materials solves some of these con-
proachable metrics may help facil-
to put the light distribution of the
cerns by offering a matte finish with
ities managers make smarter en-
fixture in the right place.”
enough specularity to control light
ergy decisions. “The most efficient
without the excessive glare, while
thing to do is to get light out with-
Also, specular material can pick
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out a bounce, but that is not always
lan. “We’ve brought balance to the
same product at the time of instal-
the most effective,” explains Jeff
whole thing again. We have high ef-
lation,” explains PNNL’s Myer.
Quinlan, vice president of technol-
ficiency and quality.”
ties managers have optical mate-
ogy for Acuity Brands.
Mike Brennan, CEO of Energy
In daylighting, as well, facili-
LEDs AND DAYLIGHTING
rial decisions where, in solar tubes
Planning Associates, agrees and
New luminaire technologies may
for example, multiple bounces can
takes it a step further with some-
only serve to obscure the intrica-
substantially reduce light output. In
thing he calls “capture and control
cies of optical surfaces for owners
their own office building in Colora-
efficiency,” which he describes as the
and facility managers. Depending
do, the National Renewable Energy
amount of the lamp light captured
on the application, LED luminaires
Laboratory uses specular reflectors
and controlled by the fixture. “How
may take advantage of optical sur-
to bounce incoming daylight from
much of the light that is getting out of
faces to shield light sources, avoid-
the window upward to a highly re-
the fixture doesn’t necessarily mean
ing transmission loss and aging
flective diffused white ceiling that
scatters the light.
Well over 60 percent of retrofits in commercial
buildings are specified by someone unaware
of the role photometric distribution plays in
energy-efficient lighting, according to several
lighting manufacturers and facilities managers
interviewed for this report
“At NREL we’re trying to get the
message out that daylighting is not
automatically energy efficient. You
have to follow the process through
and control the electric lights,”
says Rob Guglielmetti, multidisciplinary engineer in NREL’s Commercial Buildings Group.
Optical control is of course just
anything. What’s the light doing?
from lenses. And separating the
one weapon in the energy-efficiency
Where’s it going?” asks Brennan.
light source from the optics may
battle, but it may offer a view to a
allow for alternative distributions
larger picture—that when commer-
and interchangeable modules.
cial retrofit projects opt for low-cost
Brennan uses the example of a
5-in.-wide, highly reflective specular low-/high-bay linear reflector
Dr. John Koshel, speaking for the
commodity fixtures over a lighting
compared to a 10-in.-wide reflec-
Optical Society of America, sees
designer’s expertise, they may also
tor of the same material. For this
a number of advantages to hiding
be choosing short-term economy
application, explains Brennan, the
LEDs behind a reflector, but three
over long-term energy savings.
larger reflector captures and con-
in particular are minimizing light
trols 30 percent more light.
trespass (i.e., stray light); better
Seth Warren Rose is the founder
Communicating the complexi-
emission control and thus efficien-
of the Eneref Institute (www.eneref.
ties of lighting design is a goal ex-
cy over lenses; and a “desired look
org); he writes regularly on the top-
pressed by others, as well. Cooper’s
and feel.” Koshel is vice president of
ic of successful green building proj-
Bradford says, “Fixture efficiency
consulting/principal illumination
ects. This article is an excerpt of the
doesn’t tell the story. We try to pro-
engineer at Photon Engineering.
future Eneref report which assesses
vide metrics that are broader than
the impediments to building zero-
for the typical owner (although less
energy urban communities in the
The development of metrics likely
so in retrofit projects) is that the
U.S. A companion film documenta-
follows the history of lighting design.
technology is developing. “Due to
ry, The Eneref Project, will seek to
“Today, it’s about trying to make the
construction schedules, sometimes
demonstrate to key decision-mak-
visual environment as easy to work
what is specified during the design
ers how zero-energy communities
in as possible,” says Acuity’s Quin-
phase is different or may not be the
can be commercially viable.
just a single efficiency number.”
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T
he Committee’s mission is to keep
in touch with developments in
the art and science of lighting
throughout the world and prepare a yearly report of achievements for the Society.
Acceptance in the Progress Report is
based on an impartial judging process
used by the committee to evaluate each
submission on its uniqueness, innovation
and significance to the lighting industry.
There were 215 submittals in 2010; 130
were accepted into the report.
Submissions represent the
following categories:
Light Sources
Lighting Applications
Luminaires
Control Systems
Instrumentation
Accessories
Publications & Guides
Research
IES PROGRESS COMMITTEE
Andrea Hartranft
Chairperson
C.M. Kling & Associates
Kim Daley
Vice-Chairperson
Sarena McComas
Secretary
Type A Productions
Bruce Belfer
Belfer Group
Boyd Corbett
LED One, Incorporated
Rick Leeds
Acuity Brands
Dyke Riffle
Riffle & Associates
Mark Benguerel
Finelite, Inc.
Leslie Davis, LC
Leslie Davis Lighting Design
Howard Lewis
Lighting Alternatives
Vincent Roy, LC
Philips Lighting Co.
Greg Bennorth
Universal Lighting
Technologies
Jerry Flauto, LC
GE Lighting
Mark Lien, LC
Hubbell Lighting
Anthony Serres, LC
GE Lighting
Jim Fowler
Turning Point Programs
Eric Lind
Lutron Electronics Co., Inc.
Jered Widmer
The Lighting Practice
Claudia Gabay-Jones
Frost
Kathleen Packard, LC
BNA Consulting Engineers
Paula Ziegenbein, LC
OSRAM SYLVANIA, Inc.
John Green, P.E., LC
Cooper Lighting
Andrew Pultorak
Lighting Design Lab
Ardra Zinkon
Tec Inc. Engineering & Design
Melissa Hertel
Philips Lightolier
Edwin Rambusch
Rambusch Decorating Co.
Kristin Bernick
Mid-State Lighting
Bill Busch
Day-Brite Lighting
Robert Catone, LC
Guth Lighing
Rob Cilic, LC
OSRAM SYLVANIA, Inc.
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The OCTRON 800XP/XL family of T8
GE Reveal ALLGLASS CFL is the indus-
OSRAM SYLVANIA introduces DULUX
lamps from OSRAM SYLVANIA is
try’s first self-ballasted CFL with a unique
D SUPERSAVER LAMPS. These are 2-pin
rated at 55,000 hours life at 12 hours per
all glass outer bulb incorporating a phos-
double twin tube compact fluorescent
start on programmed rapid start bal-
phor which enhances red and green. It is
lamps which are direct, energy saving
lasts. Short cycle life is also improved to
offered in 9, 15 and 20 watts to replace
replacements for full wattage lamps.
44,000 hours at 30 minutes per start for
existing A19 incandescent lamps.
Available in 16 and 23-W types, these
installations using occupancy sensors.
Contact: michael.morris@ge.com
lamps operate on standard ballasts, pro-
Contact: richard.rattray@sylvania.com
vide up to 11.5 percent energy savings
and have a rated life of 10,000 hours.
Contact: anu.mathew@sylvania.com
TCP announces a fully dimmable
compact fluorescent product offering,
DULUX T/E SUPERSAVER compact fluo-
Philips Lighting introduces 25-W
featuring TruDim Technology which
rescent lamps from OSRAM SYLVANIA
Energy Advantage T5 fluorescent
enables smoother dimming perfor-
are the industry’s longest life, energy
lamps, which are direct replacements
mance to 1 percent and low-level start-
saving, triple-tube compact fluorescent
for 28-W T5 lamps. No ballast change
ing capability. These lamps achieve
lamps. They are direct replacements,
is required to achieve 11 percent
full brightness 75 percent faster than
yielding up to 19 percent energy savings,
energy saving, and these lamps have
comparable products using a unique
and feature the industry’s longest life of
performance specifications which are
electronics design. They are avail-
18,000 hours at three hours per start. They
equal to the full wattage lamps they
able in several popular wattages and
are available in 21-, 28- and 38-W types
are intended to replace. They are avail-
color temperatures at 10,000 hours
with the 21-W also being an indus-
able in 3000, 3500 and 4100K and are
life. Contact: jcrowcroft@tcpi.com
try exclusive. Contact: anu.mathew@
rated at 25,000 hours life. Contact:
sylvania.com
patty.isabella@philips.com
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OSRAM
SYLVANIA
introduces
PENTRON Seamless T5HO lamps which
Philips Energy Advantage T5 HO
feature an innovative and unique basing
Extreme Temperature 49-W lamps
configuration allowing end-to-end lamp-
incorporate amalgam technology to
ing free of dark areas between lamps
provide greater than 90 percent of
when mounted in a continuous row.
rated lumens over an ambient tem-
OSRAM SYLVANIA’s 47-W PENTRON
These lamps will allow for smaller fix-
perature range from 65 to 170 deg
HO SUPERSAVER lamps offer 13 per-
tures by eliminating the need for a stag-
Fahrenheit. These lamps consume 5
cent energy savings while delivering 92
gered lamp configuration in tight cove
fewer watts than standard 54-W T5HO
percent of the initial and mean lumens
applications. They are compatible with
lamps without compromising light out-
when compared with 54-W T5HO
ballasts designed for standard lamps
put and have an average rated life of
lamps. These lamps have an average
and are available in 24, 39 and 54 watts
35,000 hours. Contact: patty.isabella@
life up to 40,000 hours. Contact: anu.
and in a variety of color temperatures.
philips.com
mathew@sylvania.com
Contact: anu.mathew@sylvania.com
Notable for its low wattage, this GE
PENTRON HO XL 54-W lamps from
Complementing the 4-ft PENTRON
lamp offers 4800 lumens, resulting in
OSRAM SYLVANIA feature an aver-
HO
an efficacy of 102 lumens per watt. The
age rated life up to 54,000 hours at 12
OSRAM
rated average life is 36,000 hours at 12
hours per start representing an improve-
exclusive 2-ft and 3-ft, energy saving
hours per start. Contact: gino.marella@
ment of more than 50 percent over the
T5HO lamps. Rated at 20 and 35-W,
ge.com
industry standard. These lamps offer
these lamps may replace 24 and 39-W
consistent performance with standard
standard lamps, making it possible
PENTRON HO lamps, may be used on
to achieve energy savings of up to
existing T5HO ballasts and have a lumen
17 percent while operating on exist-
maintenance of 93 percent. Contact: anu.
ing ballasts. Contact: anu.mathew@
mathew@sylvania.com
sylvania.com
General Electric has introduced a T5
HO Watt Miser Plus in a 47-W lamp.
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OSRAM SYLVANIA announces two new
OSRAM
SYLVANIA
introduces
additions to the ICETRON family of prod-
OCTRON T8, PENTRON T5, T5HO and
ucts. These unique 40 and 200-W lamps
Philips’ new Mini MasterColor 20-W
T12 ECOLOGIC fluorescent systems
are rated at 2,800 and 16,800 lumens.
GU6.5 lamp is rated at 15,000 hours
with lamps featuring lead-free glass and
Both systems have 100,000 hours life and
average life. The lamp produces 90
components such as bases, solder and
come with a five-year warranty on lamps
lumens per watt and has a 90 CRI.
etches. Additionally, all QUICKTRONIC
and ballasts. They offer instant on and
Contact: dae.hur@philips.com
electronic fluorescent ballasts have
instant re-strike with universal input volt-
lead-free solder and printed circuit
age of 120-277 and starting temperatures
boards and are RoHS compliant, meet-
down to -40 deg Fahrenheit. The systems
ing the European Union Reduction of
are available with single lamp, full or
Hazardous Substances Directive and
bi-level ballasts at 50 percent power,
California AB1109. Contact: paula.
which is an industry first. Contact:
ziegenbein2@sylvania.com
robert.hamerstrom@sylvania.com
OSRAM
SYLVANIA’s
METALARC
POWERBALL ceramic single-ended
T4.5 metal halide lamps achieve the
OSRAM
SYLVANIA’s
METALARC
industry’s longest life rating as a fam-
POWERBALL 15-W TF and QUICKTRONIC
ily at 15,000 hours. Additionally, all T
Super Mini is the lowest wattage ceramic
and TC lamp configurations are rated
Lamp life on short duty cycles has been
metal halide system available today and
at 15,000 hours life ensuring that all
dramatically increased with a new line
provides a solution for applications that
types will have a consistent mainte-
of lamps from OSRAM SYLVANIA. For
require a high lumen package in a com-
nance cycle. This provides up to a 50
the OCTRON XP, SS, and XPS families
pact design. The system provides a 25
percent life advantage. These lamps
operating on rapid start ballasts, rated
percent energy saving in comparison to
incorporate a distinctive arc tube design
life has increased from 36,000 to 40,000
the 20-W ceramic metal halide system.
which delivers high CRI and excellent
hours at three hours per start, 24,000 to
The 15-W TF lamp has an average rated
R9 red rendering, superior color stabil-
37,500 at one hour per start, and 12,000
life of 15,000 hours, a CRI of 82 and
ity over life and improved lamp-to-lamp
to 31,000 hours at 15 minutes per start.
is available in a correlated color tem-
color consistency. Contact: cecily.liu@
Contact: richard.rattray@sylvania.com
perature of 3000K. Contact: cecily.liu@
sylvania.com
sylvania.com
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Philips introduces a 205-W metal halide
General Electric has introduced the
lamp using Allstart Technology. It is the
23-W Constant Color PAR38 ceramic
Philips has introduced the MasterColor
first direct retrofit lamp for both probe
metal halide lamp. This is the low-
Elite ceramic metal halide lamp offering
start and pulse start magnetic ballasts
est wattage PAR38 CMH integrally bal-
the highest lumens per watt for a 100-W
featuring universal operation. This ener-
lasted lamp. The lamp produces 1400
T6 lamp. It offers a CRI of 90, high initial
gy-saving retrofit lamp offers a 20,000-
initial lumens and has an efficacy of
lumens, excellent maintained lumens
hour average rated life, a CRI of 85 and
60.9 lumens per watt. It is available with
and is rated at 15,000 hours average
100 lumens per watt. Contact: kevin.
a 10, 25 or 36-deg beam. Contact: linda.
life. Contact: dae.hur@philips.com
dunham@philips.com
pastor@ge.com
Philips new Allstart Technology fam-
The Philips MasterColor CDM Elite
ily also includes a 330-W retrofit lamp
Medium
The METALARC POWERBALL Ceramic
with the same characteristics as the
expanded to include open-rated lamps.
200-W lamp and ballast system from
205-W lamp. Contact: patty.isabella@
These lamps are designed for 24-hour a
OSRAM SYLVANIA consists of an
philips.com
day, seven-day a week operation. They
Watt
System
has
been
industry exclusive lamp wattage and
are available in 215-W and 315-W types
high efficiency electronic metal halide
with average rated life of 20,000 hours
ballast. It is a replacement for M400U
in 3000 and 4200K correlated color
systems and even provides a 10 percent
temperatures with a CRI of 90. Contact:
additional energy savings compared to
kevin.dunham@philips.com
a four-lamp T5HO system. The 200-W
lamp is open rated and achieves 21,000
lumens, while maintaining a 90+ CRI.
Contact: cecily.liu@sylvania.com
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OSRAM SYLVANIA’s DL1100 is the first
The CosmoPolis outdoor lighting sys-
Luxim has improved their plasma lamp
commercially available directional light
tem has been expanded to include
with the STA-41 Series. The new 273-W
engine to incorporate on board thermal
Advance
source extends lamp life to 50,000
protection as required by the National
CosmoWhite Ballasts. Philips claims
hours while providing 23,000 lumens.
Electric Code, eliminating the need for
the design and precise positioning of
The lamp system can also be dimmed
luminaire manufacturers to provide
the light source allows the luminaires
to 20 percent of full power. Contact:
separate thermal protection. It consists
to be spaced further apart. Contact:
rreid@luxim.com
of 24 high brightness LEDs which con-
the
new
120-V
Philips
Kevin.dunham@philips.com
sume 18 watts and deliver 1530 lumens
at 3000 or 3500K with a CRI of 85.
Contact: chuck.piccirillo@sylvania.com
A new LED offering from Cree is called
OSRAM
announces
the XLamp MPL-EZW. It promises bet-
increased rated life on their LUMALUX
SYLVANIA
ter repeatability in flux density and
The DLM1100, also from OSRAM
PLUS ECO high pressure sodium
color consistency. It is a compact,
SYLVANIA, is an integrated LED
lamps. This family of 70-W to 400-W
multi-chip point source capable of
Directional light module which incorpo-
lamps now boasts an average rated life
delivering over 1000 lumens within a
rates a housing that serves as reflector,
of 40,000 hours, 33 percent longer than
four-step MacAdams ellipse. Four color
heat sink and diffuser. This product is
single arc tube, non cycling HPS lamps.
temperatures are available from 2700 to
now 28 percent more efficient than the
Contact: mcelligott@sylvania.com
3500K. Contact: don_hirsh@cree.com
previous model. This module is intended to be incorporated into luminaires
by others. Contact: chuck.piccirillo@
sylvania.com
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The Fortimo LED lighting system from
Philips features a CRI of over 80 with an
emphasis on color consistency. Philips
OSRAM SYLVANIA’s exterior LED light
OSRAM SYLVANIA’s HF2 Narrow Stick
states that the module will maintain
engine delivers high lumen output in a
LED module now has a CRI of 85 with
optical, thermal and mechanical design
compact module and features seven or
higher lumens and an efficacy of 62. The
when upgrading the LED technology.
14 high-brightness LEDs with bi-level
LED module is comprised of an array
Contact: ryan.ahearn@philips.com
dimming. The module is available in
of discrete LEDs on boards less than
different drive currents, which yield dif-
5/8-in. wide. The 4-in. and 10-in. lengths
ferent lumen levels. Contact: heather.
feature integrated 2-pin connectors for
weston@sylvania.com
easy end-to-end connection. Contact:
paul.montesino@sylvania.com
Prescolite, a Hubbell brand, has introBridgelux new RS Array Series fol-
duced the first LED retrofit downlight
lows the trend of LED arrays with
trim that is CSA and UL listed for use in
applied phosphor for increased diode
any 6-in. housing. The Retroficient LED
efficacy. The RS LED sources pro-
The LEDstixx lighting system from
is the only retrofit of its kind to have an
duce between 3100 and 4500 “hot”
OSRAM SYLVANIA delivers lighting
adjustable five-axis j-box that allows
or operational lumens in 3000, 4100
optimized for vertical freezer case appli-
for a full range of movement to avoid
and 5600K color temperatures, and
cations. This product is the only bi-pin
any obstacles that might be above the
deliver uniform lighting. Contact: bri-
LED lamp available specifically for this
ceiling. Contact: kbanks@hubbell.com
anfisher@bridgelux.com
application. It features an optical assembly which delivers uniform lighting for
product shelving at 4 to 6 in. from the
front surface of the lamp. Contact: paul.
montesino@sylvania.com
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Recognized by the committee for its
field-replaceable light optics, Bridgelux
The first and only 6-V LED emergency
introduces its Helieon sustainable light
lighting replacement lamp is available
OSRAM SYLVANIA is an alternative to
module. The Helieon offers 500 to 1500
from Dual-Lite, a Hubbell brand. This
high-intensity discharge lamps up to
lumen packages, color temperatures
3-W lamp features an integral driver and
175 watts, and can be effective in fix-
ranging from 2700 to 4100K, and nar-
works as a retrofit product in existing
tures with pole heights up to 30 ft. The
row, medium and wide beam angles.
6-V LED emergency lighting. Contact:
D6 is an environmentally friendly light-
All parts are completely recyclable.
Robert.papstein@dual-lite.com
ing solution as it contains no mercury
Contact: brianfisher@bridgelux.com
The D6 Area Light LED Retrofit Kit from
or lead. It is marketed for communities
that wish to convert their existing lighting systems for substantial energy and
maintenance cost savings. Contact:
ellen.sizemore@sylvania.com
Our industry is experiencing a shift
This year, Cooper Lighting has intro-
from new construction to upgrading
duced LED Light Bar technology with an
GE has introduced its Energy Smart,
our existing buildings to make them
unprecedented variety of photometric
which is the industry’s first omni-direc-
more efficient. This year many retrofit
options. Each Light Bar consists of 21
tional A19 LED. This 9-W LED lamp
products have been accepted.
The
discrete LEDs, and each LED is equipped
emits 450 lumens at an efficacy of
Designer SSL Series LED Upgrade Kit
with an optical system that mimics the
50 lumens per watt. It was designed
from AAL, a Hubbell brand, is the
final luminaire performance. Light bars
to meet the new Energy Star require-
first upgrade kit to provide sharp cut-
can be added to a luminaire to increase
ments for an omni-directional light
off and precise IES distribution pat-
the total lumen output without affecting
source. It has a L70 life of 25,000 hours.
terns. Alternative beam patterns allow
the distribution. Light bars are available
Contact: anh.marella@ge.com
for field installation of customizable
with 17 different distributions and are
photometric distributions. Contact:
95 percent efficient. Contact: patrick.
kgreene@aal.net
walker@cooperindustries.com
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Feelux Lighting, Inc. has introduced
the Slimline System, a T5 lighting packOSRAM SYLVANIA’s LED A Line, a
age consisting of seamless T5 lamps
The Retroficient CFL from Prescolite, a
60-W equivalent product delivers 810
and fixtures with integral ballasts. At
Hubbell brand, is a CSA and UL listed
lumens at 12 watts. Other attributes of
2200 to 8000 Kelvin, the system utilizes
retrofit product for any commercial 6 or
this energy saving, incandescent alterna-
14-W through 54-W lamps. Contact:
8-in. downlight. It uses the watts per sq
tive are dimming capability from 100 to
peter@feelux.com
ft optical system accepted into last year’s
10 percent, 2700K color temperature, 90
Progress Report. The Retroficient is also
CRI and 25,000 hours average rated life.
listed as a stand alone product requiring
Contact: ellen.sizemore@sylvania.com
no bar hangers and is installable into drywall or t-bar ceilings. Contact: kbanks@
hubbell.com
ORBEOS OLED from OSRAM OPTOSemiconductors is the first commer-
The highly reflective White Optics
cially available OLED light source mod-
material introduced in 2009 has been
ule for general lighting applications. Its
designed into the Cooper Optica sys-
warm white color temperature is 2,800K,
tem and utilized in a 2 by 4-ft parabolic
and it has a CRI of 80, a brightness level
troffer. The combined system yields a
NanoLumen 2.5 from USAI is a flex-
of 1,000 candela per square meter and it
92.5 percent fixture efficacy, the highest
ible lighting system with the smallest
consumes less than one watt of power.
in the industry for a T8 luminaire of this
aperture available for T4 metal halide
With an efficacy of 25 lumens per watt,
type. The die-formed material is highly
lamps, claiming performance superior
the panel exceeds that of conventional
resistive to marking, and the luminaire
to 6-in. CFL downlights but using a 2.5-
halogen lamps and has a life rating of
is available for new construction or
in. aperture. Gear driven, hot aiming
approximately 5000 hours. These OLED
retrofit.
and interchangeable reflectors for dis-
lighting panels do not need a luminaire,
cooperindustries.com
Contact:
gilbert.sabusay@
tributions from 10 to 60 deg add to the
because the technology eliminates the
system’s features. Contact: frankc@
need for lenses, reflectors and shades.
usailluminations.com
Contact:kate.cleveland@osram-os.com
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The highest wattage MR16 in a small
Cooper Lighting has released a 6-in.,
Philips Omega has added to their line of
2 ½-in. aperture is now available from
retrofitable high-lumen LED module in
SSL downlights with remote phosphor
Kurt Versen, a Hubbell brand. The 2 by
both IC and non-IC versions. The 1200
and Meso Optics. This 6-in. version offers
2-in. and 2 by 4-in. square directional
Series modules are designed with air-
lumen outputs ranging from 1400 to 2400
downlights also can use T4 and T6
tight housings and provide sustainable
depending upon Kelvin temperature and
metal halide lamps. They can be adjust-
thermal performance. They are dim-
reflector type. The remote phosphor
ed and maintained from below the ceil-
mable, available in four color tempera-
technology provides increased efficiency
ing and the floating adjustable aperture
tures, have shower rated versions, and
and color stability by redirecting back
allows for alignment with other fixtures.
the white lens models offer an anti-
reflected light. Its patented Meso Optic
Contact: contact@kurtversen.com
microbial finish. Contact: bill.johnson@
and phosphor lens assembly converts
cooperindustries.com
high brightness blue light into white light
for an even, diffused pattern. Contact:
Jessica.barnes@philips.com
The Unity Over-Bed fixtures from Visa
Lighting are engineered to be recessed
or surface-mounted with a sealed hous-
Cooper Lighting has also introduced
The first LED product offering that cre-
ing. This is the first fixture of its type to
this air-tight LED downlight in a 4-in.
ates a full family of downlight, adjust-
offer blue light therapy with LEDs and
version, carrying the same features.
able and wall-wash options with a wet
RGB for visual interest as well as an
Contact: bill.johnson@cooperindustries.
location listing is the BeveLED from
optional amber night light for nurse
com
USAI. Round, square, trimmed and
evaluations without waking the patient.
trimless options are designed around
Multi-light levels provide task, reading
10 and 20-W replaceable light engines.
and night light options all in one fixture.
Contact: frankc@usailluminations.com
Contact: bpape@visalighting.com
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BetaLED Essentia interior LED down-
In clean room applications, a lamp
light is available in 8-in. round, square
This 4-in. LED Portfolio downlight from
and adjustable types. The luminaires
Cooper Lighting has two unique fea-
fixture. The LED Bio-Seal from Guth, a
are designed with unique thermal
tures. It is claimed to have the highest
Philips brand, is a series of fixtures that
management characteristics, and can
output of any 4-in. downlight at 1300
now includes an LED option to minimize
be easily upgraded as LED technol-
lumens and an efficiency of over 57
re-certification and maintenance costs.
ogy advances with a replaceable light
lumens per watt. This is accomplished
The LED option uses up to eight 10-W
engine and optics. Contact: christine_
in the industry’s shallowest housing at
LEDs rated at a 50,000 to 60,000 hour
schultz@betaled.com
5 5/8 in. Contact: steve.johnson@coo-
life. Contact: bob.catone@philips.com
change requires re-certification of the
perindustries.com
Gotham Lighting, an Acuity brand, has
expanded their downlight offerings with
The first surface-mounted LED down-
a solid state 6-in. family of LED lumi-
Guth
light designed as an alternative to
naires. The downlight and wall wash
Princeton line of low mount fixtures to
recessed fixtures in applications for
versions for new construction and retro-
include LED options. Five-watt and 10-W
fire-rated ceilings is now available from
fit applications are available in 1000,
LEDs are claimed to provide the same
Progress, a Hubbell brand. The P8022
1400 and 1800 lumen packages. The
output as a 100-W metal halide source
provides the light output typical of a
modular design allows upgrades and
while using about 60 percent less energy.
65-W BR30 incandescent lamp but uses
replacement of optical components.
The LED Princeton is dimmable with no
only 12 watts. Contact: kbanks@hub-
Contact: dgrove@gothamlighting.com
color shift, according to Guth. Contact:
bell.com
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has
expanded
its
bob.catone@philips.com
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Philips Day-Brite AlumaBay has been
The Focal Point ID LED uses the new
recognized by the committee as the
Philips Fortimo 1300 lumen module
lightest and smallest six-lamp T8 high-
accepted into this report. This expands
bay. Alumabay offers a unique design
The Kim Wall Director series of lumi-
the ID product line to include LED down-
with the ballasts in the end-caps. It is
naires has been expanded to include
lights and wall washers with 4 ½-in.
the most narrow of the six-lamp fluo-
the LED optical system included in last
round and square apertures. Flicker-
rescent high-bay fixtures and its sus-
year’s Progress Report. Kim, a Hubbell
free 0 to 10 volt dimming is claimed.
tainable design uses no paint, making
brand, invented the LED Micro-Emitter
Contact: mtt@focalpointlights.com
it completely recyclable. Contact: bill.
system with thermal junction monitor
busch@philips.com
used in these fixtures which can be
purchased in new or retrofit versions.
Contact: aruedaflores@kimlighting.com
The new Alcyon Flood by Philips
Philips
The Arrowlinear White LED luminaire
Lightolier has been recognized by the
its new ILXD Dual Lamp MasterColor
from Cooper Lighting is a product
committee as the first remote phos-
Elite Series as the industry’s first two-
extension of last year’s asymmetric
phor wall wash LED track head. The
lamp, two-ballast high-bay using the
fluorescent introduction. The single
20-W fixture achieves a system per-
dual 210-W lamp accepted in the 2009
LED strip has an output that equals
formance of 50 lumens per watt and is
Progress Report. It is reported to be
or exceeds that of a T5 source, while
available in four color temperatures.
able to replace one 1000-W fixture. ILXD
the dual-strip LED betters that of a
The remote phosphor technology pro-
offers a high 90 CRI and 20,000 hours
T5HO. The asymmetric distribution can
vides increased efficiency and color
average life. Contact: terry headrick@
be rotated 180 deg and locked. Contact:
stability.
philips.com
paul.pohl@cooperindustries.com
philips.com
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Contact:
ana.pimentel@
Wide-Lite has introduced
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The first fixture to use OSRAM
SYLVANIA’s new 200-W metal halide
Hydrel has introduced the M9800, the
Echo Lighting has been recognized
lamp accepted into this year’s report
first modular 96-W RGB in-grade lumi-
for its Plasmalite, which incorporates
is the Hubbell Industrial Lighting
naire. The LED light engine produces
the new light emitting plasma that was
ECOBAY Electronic HID high-bay. It
5700 lumens of 5300K white light with
accepted in the 2010 Report. This offers
also features a unique compact hous-
an input power of 87 watts. The unit
energy savings of 40 percent over
ing for the electronic ballast and is
carries a five year warranty on the light
400-W metal halide sources, dimming
rated for 55 deg C ambient. Contact:
engine and driver, and is designed for
capabilities down to 20 percent and the
kwelke@hubbell-ltg.com
new construction, although the light
emitter has a stated life of 50,000 hours.
engine will retrofit into existing Hydrel
Contact: Ralph@echoltg.com
M9800 rough-in sections. Contact:
wleon@hydrel.com
Guth, a division of Philips, has introduced ECOFlood, the first floodlight to
incorporate the 210-W pulse start metal
The first parking structure luminaire uti-
The Philips Lumec RoadStar Series
halide lamp approved by the committee
lizing two fluorescent induction lamps
is the first cobra head designed to
in the 2009 Report. The lamp emits as
has been released by Deco Lighting.
be easily taken apart for recycling at
much light as a 400-W probe-start lamp
Two independent lamp systems coupled
end of life. The RoadStar also offers
in a horizontal position while saving
with the internal motion sensor allow
a simple dimming system with cus-
almost 50 percent in energy. Contact:
continuous security lighting from the
tomizable schedules. Contact: david.
bob.catone@philips.com
20-W lamp, and instant full lighting by
legage@philips.com
energizing the 60-W lamp. The 100,000
hour lamp life reduces system maintenance and the integral sensor eliminates
external control components. Contact:
bruce@getdeco.com
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The Ventus roadway luminaire from
The
from
The PGL7 LED parking garage lumi-
Cooper Lighting utilizes the Acculed
HessAmerica features unique optical
naires from Kim, a Hubbell brand,
LED array mentioned earlier in the
shielding to reduce glare. It uses 14
uses the unique MicroEmitter technol-
Report. The luminaire accommodates
LEDs, has two distribution options and
ogy accepted into last year’s Progress
two to 12 LED bars by expanding the
can be used in a variety of Hess pole-
Report. Options include four smart
luminaire in such a way the effective
mounted luminaires. Multiple modules
control systems including wireless
projected area does not increase. The
may be incorporated into a luminaire
sensors to control illumination for day-
system is rated for 40 deg C, has an inte-
depending on fixture size. Contact:
time harvesting and nighttime energy
gral bi-level control and carries a 10kV
wlane@hessamerica.com
conservation. The emitter deck allows
LEVO
LED
module
BIL rating. Contact: patrick.walker@
for upgrades in the field. Contact:
cooperindustries.com
aruedaflores@kimlighting.com
The Genesis street and area light from
Beacon, a Hubbell brand, has been
This LED street or area luminaire from
The Sentinel-P Plasma outdoor lumi-
designed specifically to optimize LED
Inovus Solar combines a number of
naire from Pemco Lighting Products,
performance and life. Instead of top
innovative ideas for net energy con-
Inc. utilizes the new plasma lamp to
ventilation for thermal management,
sumption. The solar array is wrapped
achieve IES types III, IV and V up to
which can be compromised by birds,
around the vertical pole, reducing visual
24,000 initial lumens. It runs on an
dust and debris, the Genesis fixture
impact and eliminating additional wind
input of 28 volts DC, is dimmable to
has a unique tapered horizontal side
loading on the system. During the day,
60 percent and has a 5500K color tem-
finned thermally adaptive housing. It
energy generated from the solar array
perature at 80 CRI. Contact: pemco@
also features a slide out driver tray,
is net metered into the power grid. At
ix.netcom.com
thermal logic controller and produces
night, the high efficiency LEDs are pow-
80 lumens per watt. Contact: cbailey@
ered from the grid. Contact: cyoung@
beaconproducts.com
inovussolar.com
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The highest efficiency 8-in.-diame-
ERCO’s LC LED is a family of SSL
Philips
ter downlight at 87.8 percent is the
wet location downlights. The LC LED
their Calculite SSL downlight family
VirtualSource55
luminaire
Lightolier
has
extended
from
family includes lensed wallwashers,
to include both 5-in. and 6-in. aper-
Prescolite, a Hubbell brand. The
downlights and directional luminaires
tures with 1500-2000 lumen outputs.
well-defined and abrupt 55 deg cutoff
in 3200 and 5500 Kelvin temperatures.
They are intended to replace 32-W
increases efficiency and spacing cri-
The lamps and reflector can be tilted
and 42-W CFL fixtures. All Calculite
terion while offering visual comfort,
up to 20 deg from vertical and the LED
SSL downlights incorporate remote
consistent appearance and even distri-
module is field replaceable.
phosphor technology for increased
bution. Contact: kbanks@hubbell.com
Contact: m.sieber@erco.com
efficiency and color stability. Contact:
cory.passerello@philips.com
ERCO’s new Cylinder LED is the first
BetaLED introduces the two new 304
surface-mounted downlight to offer
Series luminaires which achieve over
tiltable optics, where the lamp and
Architectural Area Lighting, a Hubbell
100 lumens per watt at a drive current
reflector can be tilted up to 20 deg
brand, presents the first family of exte-
of 350 milliamps. The luminaires are
from vertical. This IP65 fixture is suit-
rior luminaires to offer field change-
intended for recessed canopy and soffit
able for exterior applications with a
able LED and HID source and optics.
applications with petroleum symmetric
field replaceable module. It is offered
The family includes site and area light-
optics and may be installed in single or
in 3200 and 5500 Kelvin temperatures.
ing, bollards and wall sconce versions.
double-skin open-air gasoline station
Contact: m.sieber@erco.com
Contact: kgreene@aal.net
canopies and building soffits. Contact:
christine_schultz@betaled.com
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The 4640 RGB KM LED from Hydrel
The new Boca LED in-grade luminaire
The Rhythm luminaire from Hydrel
is now available with DMX-controlled
from Lumiere, a Cooper Lighting com-
is available in lengths up to 8 ft and
dynamic color changing performance.
pany, uses a 12-W LED source available
has five unique optical platforms. The
At 22 watts, it is available with three or
in three color temperatures and two
4100K version yields over 950 lumens
four channel controls at 44 frames per
beam spreads. Its innovative design
per foot but uses under 13 watts per
second with a variety of distributions.
allows a 360-deg rotation and a plus-or-
foot yielding almost 76 lumens per
Contact: wleon@hydrel.com
minus 25-deg axial tilt. It is IP67 rated
watt. Contact: wleon@hydrel.com
and has drive-over capability. Contact:
jeff.nepple@cooperindustries.com
Finelite has added to its SSL desk lamp
Winona Lighting has introduced the
selection with the Curve Desk Lamp.
Winscape LED 32 for outdoor ingrade
Hydrel has introduced the 4800 BM
This product line extension offers
installations. It offers the highest
LED fixture, which is a small aperture
Quick-Touch dimming on the lamp-
lumen output for a 11.5-W fixture with
underwater LED luminaire. The 9-W
head, a light output of 380 lumens
a 4.5-in. aperture. It incorporates a
engine is available in a variety of mono-
using 7.8-W input and field replace-
nine-LED board using the CREE XRE
chromatic colors and is recommended
able optics. The Curve emits a forward
chips. It has field replaceable optics
for fountain and swimming pool appli-
throw beam that comfortably illumi-
and is available with 10-deg spot,
cations. Contact: wleon@hydrel.com
nates the entire desk area with a single
25-deg narrow flood and 40-deg flood
desk lamp. Contact: jwhite@finelite.com
beam choices. Contact: ckoehler@
winonalighting.com
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The
Cubic
Indirect
fixture
from
New from Lutron is RadioRA 2, a line
Architectural Area Lighting, a Hubbell
extension of the first generation wire-
brand, was accepted into last year’s
WattStopper has introduced the Dual
less lighting control system introduced
Progress Report. The first application
Loop Photosensor. Unlike many of its
and accepted by the committee in
of this luminaire is at the University
predecessors of the last 30 years that
1996. This latest version can oper-
of Richmond.
The integrated MR16
were either open or closed loop, this
ate up to 200 devices per system. It
designed to provide egress lighting
device includes both to prevent unde-
also features wireless native shade
helped the University meet the code
sirable light level changes and generate
and temperature control. Contact:
requirements of 1 footcandle mini-
increased energy savings. The photo-
mjouaneh@lutron.com
mum while being visually unobtrusive
sensor automatically calibrates upon
and architecturally relevant. Contact:
installation and re-calibrates every
kgreene@aal.net
night to adjust for space reflectance
and lamp lumen depreciation. Contact:
daniel.trevino@wattstopper.com
Philips has introduced the OccuSwitch
Wireless
Occupancy
Sensor
and
Functional Devices Inc. introduces its
Switch. The sensor communicates via
a Zigbee RF signal and includes a USB
Introduced
Electronic
RF equipped UL924 Emergency Shunt
port for future field firmware upgrades.
Products Company is the Collage
Relay device. The relay is equipped with
Contact: patty.isabella@philips.com
Impress. It is the first capacitive touch
a wireless receiver providing a trans-
pre-set multi-channel lighting control.
mission distance of up to 50 ft. Contact:
Contact: lhjones@lehighdim.com
j.davis@functionaldevices.com
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The first easily commissionable control
Complementing the RF occupancy
system using an SD card that can be
sensor included in last year’s Report,
taken from room to room for commis-
Lutron has added an RF vacancy sen-
Carmanah Tech introduces the first
sioning comes from Alera Lighting,
sor, an RF daylight sensor, and an RF
wireless network for solar LED lumi-
a Hubbell brand. The A+ Class system
plug load control to its array of wireless
naires that includes occupancy sensing
is a solution for classroom applica-
devices that communicate via the Clear
for additional energy savings. Contact:
tions requiring two light levels. The
Connect RF protocol. The sensor’s bat-
nbartlett@carmanah.com
“NeverDark” feature prevents the loss
teries have a 10-year expected life.
of light during the transition switching
Contact: mjouaneh@lutron.com
to A/V mode and it is designed to allow
for future upgrades. Contact: rrogers@
aleralighting.com
Redwood Systems has developed an
all-in-one system that powers, conThe Luxon electronic ballast from
trols and communicates with building
NEDAP Light Controls features wire-
lighting. This infrastructure is claimed
less light management to enable full
to revolutionize how building light-
network control. Two-way wireless con-
DimOnOff Inc. introduces the REL-
ing is both powered and controlled.
nectivity retrieves performance data
MON-20-PLC, a 120 through 347-V
Redwood’s platform employs a central-
from every luminaire using the CPU
rated relay for individual fixtures, or
ized driver and borrows technology
for data processing. Real time control
entire circuits, that can be operated via
from high-speed communications and
management software tracks energy
powerline carrier or radio frequency
digital networking. Each controller in
savings, carbon footprint, lamp failure
signals. The relay not only operates
this scalable system can handle up
reports, and wireless motion or day-
the load but it can provide feedback
to 64 20-W fixtures across the com-
light harvesting sensor input. The plug
such as cumulative energy used, hours
munication wire. Contact: Jeremy@
and play installation is claimed to be
of operation, lamp or ballast outage,
redwoodsystems.com
ideal for retrofit applications. Contact:
and temperature. Contact: dnoiseux@
Robert.zewald@nedap.com
dimonoff.com
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The new EcoSystem H-Series fluorescent dimming ballasts from Lutron
offer the first dimming ballasts with
Daintree Networks has launched their
customizable ballast factors. Going
Wireless Lighting Control Solution. The
New from A.L.P. Lighting is an LED
beyond the previously established
system is a Zigbee-based solution that
post top fixture kit offering a unique
capabilities of digitally addressable bal-
incorporates wireless area controllers
thermal management system that is
lasts, these new ballasts allow a range
to provide the largest RF system on
external to the fixture. This configura-
of ballast factors from 0.5 to the pub-
the market today. Other components
tion allows for direct cooling of the
lished maximum in 0.01 increments to
include switches, sensors, and light-
LED, maintaining a lower junction
address lighting power density goals.
ing fixtures to provide both control
temperature, particularly applicable to
Contact: mjouaneh@lutron.com
and monitoring of the building lighting.
higher wattage systems. Contact: tom-
Contact: jslobin@daintree.net
barnes@alplighting.com
GE Lighting presents a line extension
of their UltraStart T8 dimming, H-series
ballast which includes a high ballast
factor, program start, parallel wiring
The iLumen SC-RP lighting control-
and dimming capability down to 3 per-
ler from Cooper Controls is the first
cent using 0 to 10-V protocol. Contact:
to use adaptive relay timing technol-
The Lightscaper LED fixtures from
ogy that self-adjusts to minimize load
Hubbell Outdoor Lighting feature a
inrush current, resulting in extended
new connector system. It has a wiring
relay life. The controller also incorpo-
centering guide and tool-free threaded
rates dimming and switching capabil-
cap to maintain connection pressure.
ity in conjunction with real-time power
The fixtures are die cast aluminum con-
monitoring of each circuit. The system
struction with Nichia LEDs. Contact:
Also from GE Lighting, the new GE
has a 25,000-A short circuit current rat-
kwelke@hubbell-ltg.com
HE UltraStart T5HO ballast offers a
Jeffrey.plaskon@ge.com
ing with relays that can be individually
four-lamp configuration with a paral-
replaced. Contact: angela.maddox@
lel-wired ballast providing two-lamps
cooperindustries.com
in series and two sets in parallel.
Contact: Jeffrey.plaskon@ge.com
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Philips has also introduced the HE
OSRAM SYLVANIA QUICKTRONIC
OSRAM SYLVANIA QUICKTRONIC
Optanium T5HO ballast offering a
High Efficiency PROStart T5HO sys-
QHE MH ballasts are the industry’s
four-lamp configuration with a parallel-
tems are the industry’s first high effi-
highest efficiency family of electronic
wired ballast providing two-lamps in
ciency four-lamp, T5HO programmed
metal halide ballasts. The low frequen-
series and two sets in parallel. Contact:
rapid start ballasts. These save over 3
cy square wave output allows for oper-
ryan.ahearn@philips.com
watts per ballast when compared with
ation of quartz or ceramic lamps, and
standard efficiency types. Contact: tim.
the unit is capable of either continuous
ewing@sylvania.com
or step dimming. Contact: james.hultgren@sylvania.com
New from Philips Advance is the
OSRAM SYLVANIA QUICKTRONIC
Philips expands its MasterColor Elite
Centium T5HO ballast available in a
QHE DALI Dimming ballasts are the
product line with the inclusion of the
smaller enclosure to provide more flex-
industry’s first family of high efficiency
new Advance ballast allowing dim-
ibility for luminaire design. The smaller
T5 dimming ballasts using the DALI
ming up to 50 percent for their 210-W
size also frees up space in the ballast
protocol. The power controlled coil
system. Contact: kevin.dunham@phil-
channel to integrate additional lighting
heating of QUICKTRONIC DALI ballasts
ips.com
components. Contact: ryan.ahearn@
allows much tighter control for ANSI
philips.com
standard lamps which will provide
rated lamp life. Contact: paul.ratliff@
sylvania.com
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POWERdrive AC from eldoAmerica
has an efficiency of 90 percent and a
wide range of current outputs. This
This OSRAM SYLVANIA OPTOTRONIC
The LSC 24PS Power System from The
driver provides four channels of con-
Controllable LED power supply is the
Sky Factory provides the first LED
trol for RGBW, is available in 60-W
highest efficiency, non-Class 2, dim-
power supply with up to 1500 watts
and 100-W versions, and is compatible
mable type available in the industry
capacity. It has a 24-V DC output and
with LedSync, DMX-RDM, and DALI
at 90 percent efficiency. The highest
is capable of being dimmed. Multiple
protocols. Contact: gilles.abrahamse@
efficiency achieved from similar types
power supplies can be controlled by
eldoled.com
is 83 percent. The 40-W power supplies
one dimming device. Contact: mickk@
operate constant current LED mod-
theskyfactory.com
ules with non-Class 2 circuits and are
controlled with 0 to 10 volt dimmers.
Contact: chuck.piccirillo@sylvania.com
The Philips Bodine BSL17C Emergency
Lutron introduces the A-Series LED
LED Driver now operates up to 7 watts
driver capable of dimming to 1 percent.
compared to the previous 3-W capac-
It operates up to 40 watts in either con-
eldoLED America introduces two
ity. The output voltage is flexible from
stant current or constant voltage mode
high efficiency 100-W LED drivers. The
30 to 80 volts DC. It provides 90 min-
and can be factory configured from
SOLOdrive AC is a single channel, and
utes of runtime and features dual volt-
200 milliamps to 2.1 amps in 10 milli-
the DUALdrive AC is a dual channel.
age input. Contact: melody.ramsey@
amp increments. Contact: mjouaneh@
Both are available in outputs from 200
philips.com
lutron.com
milliamps to 1.05 amps, and are capable
of responding to a DALI or 0 to 10-V
signal. Contact: gilles.abrahamse@
eldoled.com
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Money in your Pocket with a Bulb and a Socket
is new from Jane Grosslight. It is a how-to book
written for the general public to help save energy and money. Jane told us that “the general
public has no resource to guide them in purchasing energy-efficient lamps to retrofit satisfactorily.” She fills this need with an illustrated
book that helps them make informed decisions
Lighting Sciences Inc. has developed what
about lighting, maintenance, payback, day-
they refer to as “the industry’s most advanced
light, controls and even how lighting can affect health. Contact:
form of moving mirror goniophotometer.” Their
janegrosslight@mindspring.com
Series 6400T with a triple amplifier system
provides increased accuracy and speed for the
production of IES files as well as Energy Star
Lighting controls can reduce lighting
Reporter enabling easier communication of
energy consumption by 50 percent in
results. Contact: jlewin@lightingsciences.com
existing buildings and by at least 35
percent in new construction, while
reducing peak demand charge. The
IES has published SEM-4, Lighting
Controls
for
Nonresidential
Buildings. It is an intermediate
level lighting course that includes PowerPoint
Make a date for the biggest lighting industry forum in Asia
handouts and a seminar quiz. It is designed
9 – 12 June 2011
to inform lighting practitioners on options for
China Import and Export Fair Complex
Guangzhou, China
popular and emerging control strategies and
www.light.messefrankfurt.com.cn
technologies. Contact: cgordon@ies.org
Messe ad
1/4
LM-77-09,
Intensity
Distribution
Measurement of Luminaires from
the IES describes procedures for
determination of luminous intensity distribution using a digital camera to capture the projected light
distribution from a luminaire on a
Contact:
Tel: (1) 770 984 8016
Fax: (1) 770 984 8023
info@usa.messefrankfurt.com
screen. Digital photometry offers
very high speed data collection versus a traditional goniophotometer, although typically
over a restricted angular range. Contact:
cgordon@ies.org
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WattStopper has developed free
online lighting and plug load calculators to provide rapid analysis
of potential energy savings and
payback. The plug load calculator
is available as a web-based tool
and as an iPad app. Contact: jeff.
park@wattstopper.com
An upgrade to AGi32 software,
version 2.1, has been released with
several unique features including
BUG Ratings being instantly calculated for all valid photometric files.
Many roadway features and complete support for solid state lighting
absolute photometry are included.
The new import and export engine
improves 3D integrity. Coplanar
merging simplifies complex 3D
imports. Contact: dave@agi32.com
Industry Recognized Performance
and Functionality.
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BTS256-LED Spectrolightmeter from Gigahertz-Optik is a hand-
held LED measurement instrument. The unique nozzle input optic
allows individual LEDs within an array or assembled on a PC board
to be isolated and measured in lumens. It also measures lumens,
lux, color coordinates, color temperature, color rendering index,
spectral distribution, peak and dominant wavelength. Contact:
b.angelo@gigahertz-optik.com
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EVENTS
‰January 22: Sonny Sonnenfeld and Scott C. Parker
present the 6th Annual “Stage
Lighting Super Saturday,” held
at LaGuardia High School for
the Fine and Performing Arts
in New York City. This all-day
event is geared toward anyone
interested in stage/theatrical
type lighting including: lighting designers, technicians,
electricians, set-designers,
architectural professionals,
church lighting directors,
teachers and students at all
levels. The sessions are led
by leading theater professionals. Lighting 101 workshops
is geared to beginners and
new professionals. Leading
manufacturers and technical
specialists will demonstrate
new equipment. Meet theater
professionals and network
with like career people. Cost:
$150. ($100. if registered before December 31). For more
information Contact: www.
stageseminars.com
‰ January 24–26: Acuity
Brands Lighting presents the
“Specifier Seminar.” Held at
the Light & Space Center in
Conyers, GA, this three-day
program offers the lighting
design professional a review
of the breadth of the Acuity
Brands Lighting companies.
Focus is on Gotham, Peerless,
Hydrel, Antique Street Lamps,
Mark Architectural, Tersen
and recent Lithonia introductions. Lighting regulations
and energy code updates are
included. Participants travel to
Conyers on Monday, January
24, with an opening reception
that evening. The program
begins Tuesday morning and
concludes Wednesday afternoon. All transportation to
and from the Atlanta airport,
lodging, and food expenses
are included. For more information: Contact: Tricia Foster
770-860-2049; E-mail: Tricia.
Foster@acuitybrands.com
‰February 1-3: The Department of Energy (DOE) will
hold its eighth annual SSL
workshop entitled, “Transformations in Lighting.” This
three-day event to be held
in San Diego, CA, offers the
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opportunity to keep abreast
of the latest breakthroughs
and advances in technology, explore new ideas for
tough technical challenges,
meet key players, learn about
federal funding opportunities,
broaden your prospective
and network, network, network. For more information:
Contact: doe.ssl.updates@
ee.doe.gov
‰February 9-11: Cooper
Lighting SOURCE is offering
“Lighting Fundamentals/
Lighting Basics.” This threeday workshop held at the
Peachtree City, GA, facility
focuses on the fundamentals
of lighting—lighting terminology, photometry, LEDs,
fixture types, lamp-ballast
systems, energy and lighting
legislation and introduction to
lighting controls. Participants
will actively participate and
apply skills learned during
the sessions. The seminar is
ideal for newcomers to the
field and those interested in
a refresher course. Prerequisites: No prior experience
in lighting is requires. CEUs
available. For more information Contact:Jere Greiner 770486-4680 or E-mail: Source@
cooperlighting .com or go to
www.cooperlighting.com/
education
‰ February 10: Acuity Brands
Lighting presents “Visual
Training.” Held at the Light &
Space center in Conyers, GA,
this full-day session offers
hands-on experience with the
“Visual Professional Edition.”
Attendees follow along on a
computer (computers will be
provided) as the instructor
demonstrates how to create
real-world applications. The
agenda covers new features
of Visual 2.6, navigating the
Visual interface, creating
and modifying models and
a step-by-step walk through
the interior and exterior of a
project. Maximum attendance
is 12 people. All ground transportation, food and one night
hotel stay for the program will
be covered, but the participant
is responsible for airfare to
Atlanta. For more information:
Contact: Tricia Foster 770-8602049; E-mail: Tricia.Foster@
acuitybrands.com
‰ February 21–23: Acuity
Brands Lighting presents,
“Product Workshop,” at
the Light & Space center in
Conyers, GA. This threeday program provides an
overview of all Acuity Brands
Lighting companies, focusing
on the benefits and applications of key Lithonia Lighting
products. Participants arrive
in Conyers February 21,
with an opening reception
that evening. The program
begins Tuesday morning and
concludes Wednesday at 2:30
pm. For more information:
Contact: Tricia Foster 770-8602049; Email: Tricia.Foster@
acuitybrands.com
‰March 10-11: Cooper
Lighting SOURCE is offering
“LED Exterior Lighting Solutions.” This two-day workshop
presents the opportunity to
study exterior lighting design
basics and principles for area,
roadway and floodlighting
applications. Examine the
current lamp technologies
including the latest in LED
lighting systems and testing methodologies such as
LM79 and LM80. Evaluate the
operating characteristics of
fixtures designed for exterior
use and discuss applicable
lighting legislation and energy
concerns. Ideal for those involved in design/specification
or the installation of fixtures
for exterior applications. For
more information Contact:
Jere Greiner 770-486-4680 or
E-mail: Source@cooperlighting.com or go to www.cooperlighting.com/education
1March 10-12: The IES Roadway Lighting Committee (RLC)
will hold its Spring meeting at
the Hilton Kansas City Airport,
Kansas City, MO. The RLC is
responsible for developing
and writing technical documents related to lighting of all
types of public roads, including tunnels and underpasses,
parking lots and toll plazas.
For more information Contact:
William A. Smelser, 519-856-
0377, E-mail - bill.smelser@
acuitybrands.com
‰ March 14–16: Acuity Brands
Lighting presents the “Application and Solution Basics
Workshop.” Held at the Light &
Space center in Conyers, GA,
this three-day program equips
participants with cutting-edge
technology enabling them to
develop their best designs in
the least time. Sessions target
the lighting needs of offices,
classrooms, warehouses and
parking lots along with the benefits and limitations of products
typically used in these spaces.
Lighting regulations and
energy codes are reviewed,
along with a number of webbased support tools. Training begins with an opening
reception at the People Center
on Monday, March 14. Tuesday
and Wednesday will be training
days, with departures at 2 pm
on March 16. For more information: Contact: Tricia Foster
770-860-2049; E-mail: Tricia.
Foster@acuitybrands.com
‰ March 16: The Designers
Forum of New York (Dlfny)
is offering the fifth annual
program on LED technology, entitled, “LEDucation
5,” to be held at the Hotel
Pennsylvania, New York City.
Attendees have the choice of
four credited programs and
the opportunity to speak with
manufacturers directly to see
firsthand the speed at which
products have progressed, by
viewing the latest innovations
on display at more than 96
LED and control manufacturer exhibits. Exhibit are from
12:00 pm to 9:00 pm. LED
presentations will begin at
12:30 pm thru 7:30 pm. Cost:
No charge for DLF and IES
members, $20 for all others
(pre-registration required).
For more information Contact:
dlfny.org or Leducation.org
1March 22-24: IntertechPira
invites you to attend “Image
Sensors Europe 2011.” This
three-day conference, held at
the Copthorne Tara, London,
U.K., will feature two plenary
sessions and two parallel tracks
dedicated to a specific topic.
www.ies.org
The program will cover the
latest perspectives from image
sensors end-users across consumer and industrial sectors,
as well as market analysis, the
latest technical innovations
in CMOS and CCD sensor
design and manufacturing.
Papers on peripherals such as
optics, image processing, and
packaging/protection will be
presented. Sessions offered
include innovations in sensor
design and system architecture,
image processing and data
management, novel applications for image sensor technology, etc. For more information
Contact: Robert Stead +44 (0)
1372 802 087 or go to www.
image-sensors.com
houses. Design concerns are
focused on reducing energy,
sustainability, and minimizing
the environmental impact of
buildings. Participants will
gain an understanding of
lighting legislation, current
lamp and ballast technologies as well as LED solutions
as they relate to industrial,
manufacturing, warehouses
and exterior applications. A
class emphasis is on specific
requirements and exceptions
in LEED, ASHRAE 90.1, IECC
and EPACT. For more information Contact:Jere Greiner 770486-4680 or E-mail: Source@
cooperlighting .com or go to
www.cooperlighting.com/
education
‰March 31-April 1: Cooper
Lighting SOURCE is offering
“Energy Solutions for Commercial and Industrial Lighting
Design.” This two-day workshop held at the Peachtree
City, GA, facility focuses on
lighting design techniques
for industrial, commercial,
manufacturing and ware-
‰April 11-13: Cooper
Lighting SOURCE is offering “Lighting Fundamentals
& Specification Training for
Agents.” This three-day class
held at Peachtree City, GA,
facility will focus on Cooper
Lighting products pertaining
to the specification market
and competitive differences.
This workshop will allow new
agents to actively apply skills
learned during the sessions.
The Lighting Fundamentals
seminar is ideal for newcomers to the field of lighting or
those interested in a refresher
course. This introductory
level class will cover lighting
terminology, photometry,
lamps and ballasts, LEDs,
fixture types, lamp-ballast
systems and introductory to
lighting controls. Participants
must be Cooper Lighting
agents to register for this
course. For more information
Contact:Jere Greiner 770486-4680 or E-mail: Source@
cooperlighting .com or go to
www.cooperlighting.com/
education
‰April 14-15: Cooper
Lighting SOURCE is offering
“Residential Lighting Solutions Workshop,” will be held
at the Peachtree City, GA, facility. This two-day introduction
to residential lighting design
explores the subject from the
lighting designer’s perspec-
tive, focus is on the design
process. Learn to apply design
techniques that use today’s
technologies. Study lamps
and LEDs and their operating
characteristics, luminaires in
applications and an introduction to control systems. The
class project allows you to
analyze a variety of lighting
techniques in both theory and
practice. LEED, Energy Star
and legislation for residential
design will be reviewed. It’s a
great class to help prepare you
for the CLC certification exam.
For more information Contact:
Jere Greiner 770-486-4680 or
E-mail: Source@cooperlighting .com or go to www.
cooperlighting.com/education
Events KEY
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‰ = educational opportunities
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the website www.ies.org
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Lighting Analysts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.agi32.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
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Philips Lumileds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.philipslumileds.com . . . . . . . . . . 7
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NEW MEMBERS
Membership committee chair Norm Waff announced the IES gained six
Sustaining Members and 87 members (M), associated and student members
in November.
Sustaining Members
BrightView Technologies, Morrisville, NC
CV Energy & Water Technologies, ON
DES Engineering Ltd., Edmonton, AB
EPCOR Technologies Inc., Edmonton, AB
MLC Engineering LLC, Portland, OR
Rosco Laboratories, Stamford, CT
Midwest Region
Douglas A. Bringman, NiteLites of Kansas City,
Overland Park, KS
Christopher L. Brink (M), GE Lighting Solutions,
East Cleveland, OH
Anna Buser, Lutron Electronics, Merriam, KS
Jon W. Carlson, Crites, Tidey & Associates,
Comstock Park, MI
Howard P. Clayton, Hubbell-Killark, St. Louis, MO
Promit Das, Control Development, Inc., South Bend, IN
Richard E. Diehl, Visa Lighting, Milwaukee, WI
Randy Fisher, GE Lighting Solutions,
East Cleveland, OH
Eric D. Hardesty (M), Philips, Rosemont, IL
Jerzy Janczak (M), Philips Electronics, Rosemont, IL
Gina C. Lowers (M), EYE Lighting International of
North America, Mentor, OH
David P. Maikowski, Guardian Industries, Corp.,
Carleton, MI
Clinton L. Paugh (M), Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art,
Kansas City, MO
Thatcher Waller Jr. (M), Thatcher Lighting, Wilmette, IL
Salt Lake Community College
Craig Barber, Shayne E. Durfee
Northeast Region
Robert F. Borg (M), DVI Lighting, Concord, ON
Henry Chu, CV Energy & Water Technologies,
Toronto, ON
Mark Engel, Rosco Laboratories, Stamford, CT
Mohammad Haroon, E-lumen international,
Vaughan, ON
Donald L. Jackson Jr. (M), I.B. Abel, Inc., York, PA
Jon LeFave (M), Lightworks, Inc., Aurora, ON
Shane T. Lever, EPOH, Inc., Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Debbie L. Ostlere, Flextherm, Winnipeg, MB
Michael J. Sica, ELA, New York, NY
Ame Strong, Rosco Laboratories, Stamford, CT
Fashion Institute of Technology
Jennifer Abreu, Brenda Bressler, Corianne Burrell, Lisauri Ceballos, Susy Chu, Alyssa Duffy, Kamille Glenn,
Yudi Kaufman, Brynn MacDonald, Angel Mahmood,
Kendra McCarthy, Luis M. Ramirez, Melanie Ramos,
Zuzana Riedlova, Gabriel Sepulveda, Yukyoung Shin,
Abigail Smith
The Pennsylvania State University
Britnei J. Godusky
Dan Williams, Bill Brown Sales, Lithia Springs, GA
University of Arkansas
Colin Mayer
University of Maryland of College Park
Moon-Hwan Chang
West Region
Dan Bosica, PYRDAN Energy, Inc., Calgary, AB
Mee Lun Chau (M), MLC Engineering LLC, Portland, OR
Carlos Flores, MP Lighting, Vancouver, BC
Katherine J. Gabriel, Cator Ruma & Associates,
Lakewood, CO
J. Paul Gillio, Ameresco, Tucson, AZ
Nicole L. Grettenberg, Elite Lighting, Montebello, CA
Gary D. Griffiths (M), Concept Engineering,
Sherwood Park, AB
David A. Hoeksema, EPCOR Technologies, Inc.,
Edmonton, AB
Barry L. Hulet (M), Van Boerum and Frank Associates,
Tempe, AZ
Leisa A. Jatczak (M), Sierra West Lighting Sales, Inc.,
Pleasanton, CA
Stephen J. Kurtzman (M), Turpin & Rattan
Engineering, Inc., La Mesa, CA
Angelos Leiloglou, Knott Laboratory, LLC.,
Centennial, CO
Frank M. Marchak (M), Veridical Research and Design
Corporation, Bozeman, MT
Michael D. Morris, CAL Lighting, Fresno, CA
Kenneth Nemire, HFE Consulting LLC, Capitola, CA
Matt L. Rufert, San Diego Lighting Association,
San Diego, CA
Krista A. Taylor, Lutron Electronics, San Francisco, CA
Ted Tomonaga, SSL Consulting, San Jose, CA
George Vailas, DES Engineering, Ltd., Edmonton, AB
Jim Walsh, Sunflower Corporation, Boulder, CO
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Sarah J. Lillos, Caitrina L. Schoeller, Chia-Wen Yang
Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising
Michelle Sison
Presidio Graduate School
Wanda Lowrey
International
Ahmad M. El Turk Jr., Saudi Diyar Consultant, Jeddah,
Saudi Arabia
Gabriel I. Ispas (M), SC General Climatic SRL,
Bucharest, Romania
Sherine M. Saroufim, Idepconsult, Beirut, Lebanon
Alberto Van Zeller (M), Indal,Portela de Sintra, Portugal
South Region
Charlotte Bailey, CB LED industries, LLC,
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Robert W. Edwards, Princeton, WV
Kevin J. Green, BrightView Technologies,
Morrisville, NC
James R. Hutchison (M), JimOnLight.com/Light
Associated Media, LLC, Oklahoma City, OK
Paul J. Isaacs, Nexxus Lighting, Charlotte, NC
Glenn Mitchell, OSRAM SYLVANIA, Inc., Marietta, GA
Dina M. Neeley, Musco Sports Lighting, Cowpens, SC
David H. Sliney (M), Consulting Medical Physicist,
Fallston, MD
Francisco S. Soto III, Philips Lighting Controls,
Carrollton, TX
Steven D. Tadic, Sunovia Energy Technologies,
Sarasota, FL
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East Flat Rock, NC
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company’s annual lighting revenues:
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Cooper Lighting
GE Lighting
Hubbell Lighting, Inc.
OSRAM SYLVANIA, Inc.
Philips Lighting Co.
EMERALD
Holophane
PLATINUM
Finelite, Inc.
H E Williams, Inc.
Lightolier
Lutron Electronics Co, Inc.
Musco Lighting
Philips Day-Brite
Watt Stopper/Legrand
GOLD
A.L.P. Lighting Components Inc.
Altman Lighting, Inc.
Canlyte a Philips Group Brand
Con-Tech Lighting
Contrast Lighting ML, Inc.
Duke Energy
Edison Price Lighting, Inc.
ETC
EYE Lighting Int’l of NA
Focal Point LLC
Intense Lighting
IOTA Engineering LLC
Kenall Mfg Co.
The Kirlin Company
Kurt Versen Co.
Lighting Science Group Corp
Lighting Services, Inc
Louis Poulsen Lighting, Inc.
LSI Industries, Inc.
Lucifer Lighting Co.
National Grid
Neonlite Electronic + Lighting (HK) Ltd.
Philips Emergency Lighting
Philips Gardco
Prudential Lighting Corp
RAB Lighting, Inc.
Renova Lighting Systems, Inc
San Diego Gas + Electric
Sternberg Lighting
Visa Lighting
Vista Professional Outdoor Lighting
Zumtobel Lighting, Inc.
SILVER
Apollo Lighting
Associated Lighting Representatives. Inc.
Axis Lighting, Inc.
BAERO North America, Inc.
Bartco Lighting, Inc.
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Barth Electric Co., Inc.
Beta Lighting
Birchwood Lighting, Inc.
BJB Electric Corporation
Black + McDonald
Border States Electric Supply
Bulbrite Industries, Inc.
Carmanah Technologies
Celestial Products
City of San Francisco
Con Edison of New York
CV Energy & Water Technologies
Day Lite Maintenance Co.
Delta Products Corp.
EAE Lighting Co.
Eastern Energy Services, Inc.
Echelon Corporation
Eclipse Lighting, Inc.
Eco Lumens
Eiko Ltd
Encapsulite International, Inc.
Energy Network Service
ENMAX
Enterprise Lighting Sales
EPCOR Technologies Inc
Fawoo Tech North America, LLC
Gammalux Systems
Illuminating Technologies, Inc.
Illumivision, Inc.
Kramer Lighting
Lam Lighting
LCA Holdings P/L
The L.C. Doane Company
Ledalite Architectural Products, Inc.
LED Roadway Lighting Ltd.
Lee Filters USA
Legion Lighting Co.
Leviton Mfg. Co., Inc.
Lighting Analysts, Inc.
Lighting Design Lab.
Litecontrol Corp
Litelab Corp
LiteTech
L. J. Illumination S. A. deCV.
Lumascape USA, Inc
Luma Stream, LLC.
Luxim Corporation
Manning Lighting
Medga Lighting Group, Inc.
Megalite USA, Inc.
Metalumen Manufacturing, Inc.
MP Lighting
Neidhardt, Inc.
Nora Lighting
OCEM Acquisition Corp. dba
Optical Research Associates
Paramount Industries, Inc.
Peter Basso Associates, Inc.
Reflex Lighting Group, Inc.
Richard McDonald & Associates, Ltd. - Calgary
Richard McDonald & Associates, Ltd. Edmonton
Rosco Laboratories
Ruud Lighting Canada Corp.
Senso Lighting
Sentry Electric Corporation
Shakespeare Composites & Structures
Smedmarks Inc.
Southern California Edison
Strand Lighting, Inc.
StressCrete King Luminaire Co.
The Climate Group
The Lighting Quotient
Tivoli, LLC.
Toshiba International Corporation
Traxon Technologies
Utility Metals.
Velux America, Inc.
Westpac LED Lighting, Inc.
Xal, Inc.
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The IES Takes Toronto
What is “lighting quality”? What is “green”? Speakers
Den Daas framed the pro-ban position largely around
and attendees dissected those broad buzzwords at the
economics. “We’re in economic crisis,” he said, claiming
IES Annual Conference in Toronto, November 7-9. Stan-
there is only about “one generation’s worth of natural gas
dards, codes, legislation, new technology, case studies
and oil left.” He also cited that lighting currently accounts
and site tours were all on the agenda at the conference,
for 19 percent of all electricity used. Moreover, opposi-
entitled “Quality Lighting in a Greener World,” which
tion to the ban runs counter to what is already happening
drew more than 525 attendees.
around the world, from Cuba to Australia. His “feel-good”
The event kicked off Sunday evening with the presenta-
slide at the close of his presentation emphasized lower
tion of the 2010 IES Illumination Awards and recognition
end-user costs, environmental benefits and economic
of the winners of the Howard Brandston Student Light-
competitiveness as the key drivers of the phase-out. Both
ing Design Education Grant, which went to Heidi Kuchta
men agreed that consumer education will be vital. Indeed,
and Andrew Wiese, University of Nebraska, Omaha, with
one survey shows that 77 percent of consumers are un-
Honorable Mention going to Pornwipha Lertcochalug,
aware of the impending incandescent ban.
IES FYI
2010 Annual Conference
Two other General Sessions examined a hot industry
University of Washington, Seattle.
Monday’s Opening Session, “The Great Debate: The
buzzword: net-zero energy buildings. The surge in volun-
Banning of the Incandescent Bulb,” pitted Kaj den Daas
tary green programs—such as LEED—and standards—
of Philips Lighting against Phil Gabriel of Gabriel Mack-
such as ASHRAE/USGBC/IES Standard 189.1 “Standard
innon. Gabriel was a last-minute stand-in for Howard
for the Design of High-performance Green Buildings”—
Brandston, who missed the event due to illness. Gabriel
can help make this goal a reality.
framed the opposition to the incandescent ban in both
Randy Burkett, Randy Burkett Lighting Design, contin-
political and quality terms. Reading from Brandston’s
ued with the idea of quality lighting vs. energy codes dur-
prepared remarks, he quoted the English publisher Er-
ing his Monday seminar. His talk focused on the recently
nest Benn, who said that “politics is the art of looking for
formed IES, IALD, American Lighting Association task
trouble, finding it whether it exists or not, diagnosing it
force responsible for educating lawmakers and code/
incorrectly and applying the wrong remedy.”
standard writers about the importance of the quality of
In the case of lighting, that “wrong remedy,” according
the visual environment. Granted, “quality” is difficult to
to Brandston/Gabriel, is a rush to CFLs as a replacement
define, but the task force has developed a model of three,
for incandescent, despite concerns including electro-
interlocking circles labeled economics/energy efficiency/
magnetic fields, exaggerated lamp-life claims, quality of
environment, human needs and architectural/other build-
light and life (e.g., the impact on vision when reading),
ing or site issues to help guide the conversation. The key
and clean-up and disposal after breakage.
to lighting quality, Burkett said, is “achieving a balance
IALD president Kathy Abernathy with
LD+A January 2011
IES president John Selander.
Photo: Bob Horner
Photo: Anthony Denami
continued on p.86
“The Great Debate” on incandescent featured Phil Gabriel,
moderator Ian Lewis and Kaj den Daas (from left to right).
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continued from p.85
between the practical and aesthetic issues of the built
environment.”
On the technology front, Francis Rubinstein of the
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory took a contrarian view of LEDs during his talk “Why Fluorescent Lighting Isn’t Dead.” Fluorescents “are not a dinosaur being
feasted on by LEDs,” he claimed. LEDs are still a “subGalina Zbrizher wins an
ASHRAE president,
Illumination Award for the
Lynn Bellenger.
Canada Line.
stitution technology” and to win in the marketplace they
have to demonstrate superiority to fluorescents in areas
like lumens per watt and lumen output. Rubinstein says
Delores Ginthner is presented
to watch for hybrid lighting solutions in the future, such
with the Louis B. Marks Award.
as low ambient office lighting using direct/indirect fluorescent with LED under-cabinet and desk lamps. He compared that type of system to a Toyota Prius.
Pivoting from futuristic hybrid to an actual case study,
Kathy Loftus of Whole Foods Market offered an owner’s
take on the challenges and rewards of good lighting. The
company considers itself a steward of the environment
and is committed to shaving 25 percent of its energy use
in its 300-plus stores by 2015. Lighting is a big part of the
reduction. Better use of controls and a heavy emphasis
on daylighting are among the techniques that could help
the company meets its targets.
Tuesday’s program included off-site tours of lighting
installations and the debut of the Lighting Designer Workshop, during which break-out groups were presented with
real-world scenarios that demanded a design solution.
Attendees view the table-top exhibits.
Taylor Technical Talent Award winners
Michelle L. Eble-Hankins and Clarence E. Waters.
Photos: Bob Horner
Francis Rubinstein makes the case for fluorescents.
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Honorary Fellow Sam Berman, Fellows Matthew Tanteri and
Mark Roush, past-president Fred Oberkircher, DSA recipients
Willard Warren and Kevin Flynn, president-elect Denis Lavoie,
and former DSA committee chair Anthony Denami.
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Roush and Matthew Tanteri), Distinguished Service
Membership business and award presentations took
Award recipients (Kevin Flynn and Willard Warren) and
place periodically on Monday and Tuesday. At the Mem-
the Louis B. Marks Award recipient (Delores Ginthner)
bership Luncheon, Presidential Awards went to Eric Rich-
were saluted (see LD+A September for more informa-
man “in recognition of his work as chair of the ASHRAE/IES
tion). Sam Berman, Ph.D., also received the designation
90.1 lighting subcommittee for both the 2007 document
of Honorary Fellow for “his long and fruitful contribu-
and the 2010 document”; Michael Lane “in recognition of
tions to the advancement of lighting knowledge...and for
his work on the ASHRAE/IES 90.1 lighting subcommittee
advancing the profession through collaboration with the
and for his new role as vice chair of the 90.1 committee”;
vision science community.” Finally, the Taylor Technical
and Pamela Horner, Robert Horner and Michelle Morin for
Talent Award for 2010 was presented to Michelle L. Eble-
“their dedicated efforts in authoring a very significant IES
Hankins and Clarence E. Waters for their paper entitled
document—The Fundamentals of Lighting.”
“Subjective Impression of Discomfort Glare from Sourc-
Ronald Gibbons was recognized by past-president
Fred Oberkircher for his nine years of service on the IES
IES FYI
IES Business
es of Non-Uniform Luminance,” published in LEUKOS,
Vol. 6, Number 1, July 2009.
Board, and Howard Lewis presented a $5,000 check to
Session and event sponsors were Acuity Brands Light-
the Society on behalf of the Philadelphia Section. Lewis
ing, BetaLED, Cooper, GE Lighting Solutions, Lutron,
has also launched a new scholarship called the IES Phila-
OSRAM Sylvania, Philips Day-Brite, Philips Lighting and
delphia Lighting Education Fund, which was kick-started
Philips Lumec.
—Paul Tarricone
by a $1,000 donation pledge from David DiLaura.
At the closing IES Gala Dinner, new IES Fellows (Mark
New IES Handbook to Reach
a Broader Audience
Some members of the lighting community have told David DiLaura that they feel
like Rodney Dangerfield: They get “no respect, no respect at all.” Well, DiLaura (pictured far right along with co-editors, Gary Steffy, Rick Mistrick and Kevin Houser) is
hoping to change that perception through the IES Lighting Handbook, Tenth Edition,
a document that strives to “direct knowledge outward” to a broader audience, says
DiLaura. “The Handbook is meant to push out. It’s meant to proclaim what you and
I know about lighting.”
DiLaura described the editing process and Handbook structure during a General
Session at the IES Annual Conference. Bringing the project to fruition was both “a
burden and a privilege,” he said.
The three factors driving the new Handbook are the rapid advance of solid-state
Handbook editors.
lighting; the rise of environmental influences; and ever-diminishing lighting power
allotments. Highlights include more information on daylighting and sustainability; new illuminance requirements;
and a review of all current Recommended Practices. All application chapters have also been rewritten and there is
greater emphasis on tables and custom graphics. The Handbook should be available in early 2011.
Visit www.ies.org for updates.
—Paul Tarricone
LD+A January 2011
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Shemitz Student
Scholarship Calls for
Submissions
Members in
the News
Rob Wilson
Second, third, fourth or fifth-year undergraduate and graduate design students
was presented
are invited to apply for the $2,500 Sylvan R. Shemitz Memorial Scholarship. Spon-
with the IES
sored by The Lighting Quotient, the scholarship is awarded annually to a student
Nashville Sec-
who “demonstrates creativity, vision and knowledge in the field of architectural
tion
lighting.” The award honors the legacy of lighting pioneer and IES member Sylvan
Award during
R. Shemitz, Fellow IES, who founded Sylvan R. Shemitz Designs, Inc., now known
as The Lighting Quotient.
To apply for the scholarship, students must submit a proposal for a complete
lighting design for a fictitious facility: the Top Health Assisted Living Center
in West Haven, CT. The proposal must include a lighting plan, lighting fixture
schedule and specifications, letters of recommendation, and a 250-word written
the
Service
Chihuly
Wilson (center).
Nights exposition at the Cheekwood
Botanical Gardens and Museum of
Art in Nashville, TN.
Ray Pustinger, Precision-Paragon
(P2)’s vice president and general manager, received NALMCO’s Lumina
statement of the objectives and goals of the lighting design concept. Students
Award for his leadership, dedication
are not restricted to using The Lighting Quotient products in their design.
and commitment to NALMCO and the
All applications will be judged by a panel comprised of three IES mem-
lighting management industry.
bers and two representatives from The Lighting Quotient. Submissions will
John Bono has joined Lighting
be judged on the following criteria: clearly communicates design intent and
Science Group Corporation as its
concept; lighting is the prominent focus of the design; adheres to ASHRAE
vice president for strategic accounts.
Standard 90.1-2007, using either space-by-space or whole building method;
Kevin Orth has been promoted
designed with IES recommended light levels in mind; incorporates energy-
to vice president of sales for Ruud
efficient lighting products; and showcases creativity. The deadline for submissions is March 15, 2011. For more information, visit www.ies.org.
Lighting Incorporated. Orth is responsible for the company’s U.S.
Ruud Lighting, Kramer Lighting and
BetaLED businesses.
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