Products + Technology

Derek Marshall Lighting’s Split Sushi sconce was designed as a variant of the original Sushi sconce. Constructed by assembling two rhombic glass panels which have been kiln formed into curved petals and fastening them together in an offset fashion with stainless steel screws, the luminaire makes a striking effect allowing the light to play through [...]

GE’s new Visual Comfort Lens diffuses LED directional lamp so that the light “dots” or spots are eliminated. Used in conjunction with GE’s Energy Smart LED Retail PAR30 and PAR38 lights, the lens also contributes to a CRI rating of 92. Click here to learn more about GE’s LED product line.

Universal Lighting Technologies’ new electronic HID ballasts, designed to operate both open- and enclosed-rated 150W metal halide lamps, can reduce energy costs by 10% compared to traditional magnetic HID ballasts, and they feature universal input voltage so 120V and 277V units can be replaced by a single product. Click here to learn more about ULT’s [...]

The LIGHTFAIR 2012 Innovation Awards submissions spanned 14 categories, with each submission judged by an independent panel of lighting professionals. The winners were awarded for product entries that exemplify the best in innovative design and thinking. The 2012 key award winners are: • CAST LIGHTING (LED Perimeter Light): Most Innovative Product of the Year—the program’s [...]

Leviton’s Zipline is a linear fluorescent lighting fixture retrofit solution that reduces installation time and eliminates wiring errors. The Leviton-exclusive system utilizes an integrated ballast and lampholder in a self-contained assembly unit that greatly decreases components and wiring points necessary to retrofit existing lighting fixtures for use with energy efficient lamps. This effectively removes the [...]

Sean Avery, PE, LEED-AP, electrical engineer for DLR Group, presents this three-part webcast about lighting and BIM. Introduction to lighting and BIM: Lighting tags: Lighting schedules:

The green housing market is growing rapidly, having tripled since 2008. Green homes, which comprised 17% of new residential construction last year, are expected to increase by 29% to 38% of the market by 2016, according to a report recently published by McGraw-Hill Construction. The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), in conjunction with The Home [...]

Adelie by HessAmerica is a non-glare, energy-conserving indirect LED post-top light fixture for pedestrian-scale outdoor spaces. It produces diffused, even illumination with low brightness and high visual comfort, while subtly defining its unique design at night. An indirect post-top reflector is finished in white powder-coat, protected with Teflon to maintain its appearance long-term while preventing [...]

This thoroughly updated Design Guide from the Illuminating Engineering Society introduces most of the light sources employed in general and accent lighting, including solid-state lighting. Table of contents: Introduction Lamp Operating Characteristics Major Light Source Families Other Factors EPACT and Other Government Legislation The new guide costs $35 for IES members and $50 for nonmembers. [...]