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Message From The Editor
Beyond the limits of the pandemic
The annual industry meetings are still not fully attended, but rather in a hybrid form, though the participants all agree on how good it is to see colleagues again. The pandemic may even have had positive aspects for those working in research and design. The closed boundaries may have opened up the limits of creativity. The lighting projects and new luminaires bear witness to this. More than ever, the exploration of new materials and technologies is at the heart of the values of an industry that continues to renew itself and, as we shall see, to play an increasingly important role in social issues. Enjoy your reading!
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Case studies
Transformation of the Marriott Château Champlain Hotel, an Emblem of Montreal's Modern Heritage
Originally designed by Quebec architects Rogers D’Astous and Jean-Paul Pothier in 1967 at the time of the world’s fair, the Château Champlain is notable for its iconic structure and technical accomplishments. Overlooking the city from the top of its 128-meter, 38-story height, the hotel was once the tallest in Canada. Today, it continues to catch the eye of passers-by downtown with its rhythmic half-moon windows and the neo-Roman arches of Windsor station. Earning the nickname of “the cheese grater,” these window frames simulating the look of balconies were put at the core of the design narrative created by Sid Lee Architecture.
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Project Story: Architectural Precision downlighting Enhances Desert Home
A combination of stunning design, a spectacular desert setting, and exceptional architectural lighting is a winning combination for a private residence just outside of St. George, Utah. JRC Lighting was hired by the homeowner to create the lighting concept for the showpiece home. "The house has an almost industrial look to it, with a focus on clean lines," said Kevin Meredith, principal at JRC Lighting. "My goal was to keep the lighting understated and let the architecture, and the views, sell themselves.”
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Interview
How Foscarini’s Core Values Helped Create its Newest Lighting Designs
By Lightform
One of the integral elements that contributes to authentic design is values–knowing what yours are, committing to them, and actively pursuing them in your work. Italian designer lighting brand Foscarini declares their values proudly, and strives to live up to them with every luminaire they create. In 2021, Foscarini reaches the fortieth anniversary of their founding on the island of Murano, producing custom lighting for contract projects before creating a catalogue for the designer lighting market two years later. Today, Foscarini can look back at four decades of growth, exploration, and change, during which they have been guided by the core values–listed confidently on their website–that have led to Foscarini being one of the most-respected names in the designer lighting world.
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International
Signify LED’s to Enhance Road Safety and Driving Experience in Stockholm’s E4 Bypass Tunnel
Signify will enhance road safety and improve the driving experience in Stockholm’s E4 Bypass tunnel, connecting the northern and southern parts of Stockholm County. Of the road’s 21 kilometers, more than 18 kilometers will be in a tunnel, making it one of the longest road tunnels in Europe, and one of Sweden's largest and most prestigious infrastructure projects to date. While it’s true that there’s always light at the end of the tunnel, the quality of the lighting on the road at each end of the tunnel, and the lighting within the tunnel, is hugely important.
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Changing scene – Conferences and Trade Shows
- DesignLights Consortium Releases Draft 2 of LUNA Technical Requirements
The DesignLights Consortium (DLC) has released for comment the second draft of technical requirements for outdoor LED luminaires that not only save energy and meet the DLC’s Solid-State Lighting (SSL) Technical Requirements, but also include attributes that limit light pollution, sky glow and light trespass. Drafted with the input of a multi-disciplinary Advisory Group convened last spring, the DLC’s draft LUNA Technical Requirements are meant to mitigate adverse environmental impacts of lighting at night while providing appropriate visibility for people.
- LHRC Releases Version 2.0 of Circadian Stimulus Calculator
The Light and Health Research Center (LHRC) at Mount Sinai has released an extensively revised version of its free, openaccess circadian stimulus (CS) calculator based on recent advances in the understanding of light’s effects on the human circadian system. As with earlier incarnations of the tool created when LHRC researchers were based at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY, the CS Calculator version 2.0 is designed to help lighting professionals quantify potential circadian-effective light exposures in architectural spaces.
- Safer Floor. Safer Show. LightFair’s Strategic Health and Safety Program.
Bringing the lighting community together to share ideas and innovations that move our industry forward is central to LightFair’s vision. In light of this year’s events, we are revisiting every aspect of LightFair with a “safety first” lens. Working in conjunction with the Javits Center and our vendor partners, we are committed to implementing safe and smart protocols by reimagining our trade show floor, attendee experience and program design for 2021.
- LEDucation 2022 Call for Speakers
LEDucation is currently accepting proposals for the March 2022 educational program. Sharing your knowledge and expertise at LEDucation is an excellent way to give back to the industry, and to increase your visibility throughout the international lighting community. The LEDucation Trade Show and Conference is set for March 15–16, 2022, at the New York Hilton Midtown in New York City and will offer a hybrid—live and on-demand—educational program.
- Luminale: Biennale for Light Art and Urban Design to Pause in 2022
Since 2002, the Luminale festival in the German cities of Frankfurt and Offenbach has accompanied Light + Building, the world's leading trade fair for light and building services technology, which takes place every two years in Frankfurt am Main. Initiated by Messe Frankfurt as a "bridge from the exhibition grounds to the city", the public event has since developed into an internationally recognised light and culture festival with over 250,000 visitors. Messe Frankfurt as the organiser holds all trademarks and funds the project office, the promotion of Luminale and a beacon project. Due to Messe Frankfurt's economic situation, this is not viable for 2022. Therefore, the will not take place in 2022.
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People and Partnerships
- EFC Atlantic Region Executive Committee Appoints New 2nd Vice Chair
Nick Foster, Leviton Canada, has been appointed 2nd Vice Chair on EFC’s Atlantic Region Executive Committee. Nick is Territory Manager for the New Brunswick and PEI regions for Leviton and has been in that role since 2015. In that time, he has been involved with several EFC committees, most notably, as the Atlantic Regional Chair for EFC’s Young Professionals Network (YPN) where he recently spearheaded the YPN Atlantic Food Drive.
- Komal Kingrani has been Appointed as a Senior Product Manager – Residential & Light Commercial Products, Electrical Sector – Electrical Americas – Canada
Komal Kingrani has been appointed as a Senior Product Manager – Residential & Light Commercial Products, Electrical Sector – Electrical Americas – Canada, effective September 1st, 2021. In her new role, Komal will be responsible for all marketing functions and strategy for Residential & Light Commercial Products in order to ensure a customer-focused product offering and profitable growth.
- Vantage and Proluxe by American Lighting Form Strategic Alliance
Legrand's Building Control Systems (BCS) division today announced that its Vantage brand has formed a strategic alliance with Proluxe by American Lighting. The alliance pairs Vantage's industry-leading, customizable lighting controls with Proluxe by American Lighting's innovative lighting fixtures to create a dynamic end-to-end solution.
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New Products and Solutions
SOLTECH Introduces UL 8801 ALL-IN-ONE Solar Fixtures
SOLTECH has announced that it is the first North American manufacturer to achieve UL listing for an ALL-IN-ONE design, off-grid solar light fixture, under UL’s new 8801 solar luminaire outline of investigation. The SUNLIKE Series solar area light fixtures received the UL 8801 listing.
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Eureka Launches Berri Architectural Luminaire
Eureka has announced the release of its Berri architectural luminaire. Berri is a classic ball and seamless tube design that is available in more than 35 configurations to create many moods and looks. The luminaires bring elegance and charm to various settings, including office and informal meeting spaces, lobbies and transitional spaces, and hospitality environments.
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WPA –L GEN2 from STANPRO
The WPA-L is a high performance multi-purpose luminaire that can be used in most commercial installations. This LED wall pack effectively diffuses and distributes the light output to maximize spread while minimizing wattage consumption. Now integrated with selectable color temperate and comes standard with a photocell, this product is ideal for security lighting over entrances, stairwells and pedestrian areas.
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Solera Hybrid 365 Area Light
Solera Solar Lighting Hybrid 365 introduces game-changing technology to leverage both solar and line voltage to power bright LED area lights, all night - every night. Hybrid 365 has an intelligent control module that knows to switch from cost-free solar power to line voltage only when the battery is depleted. Solera Solar Lighting’s unique all-in-one design delivers high performance, ease of installation and adjustability – unlike any other solar lighting.
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