http://illuminationinfocus.com/ latest News and Analysis from illuminationinfocus.com en-us Mon, 20 May 2013 20:22:49 GMT editor@illuminationinfocus.com http://illuminationinfocus.com/news/4/5/4 Home and building automation specialist Control4 has launched a new family of wirelessly connected dimmers, keypads, and switches that work with the company's software and Control4 Panelized Lighting products. http://illuminationinfocus.com//news/4/5/4 Thu, 09 May 2013 17:05:00 http://illuminationinfocus.com/news/4/5/3 Architectural lighting design projects from nine countries received recognition from the IALD for the combination of outstanding aesthetics and technical expertise. http://illuminationinfocus.com//news/4/5/3 Wed, 08 May 2013 21:05:00 http://illuminationinfocus.com/news/4/5/2 GE replaced MetLife's HPS and metal halide parking lights at 10 outdoor lots with sustainable solid state lighting (SSL) and exchanged old indoor lighting at a two-story office building with "soft start" T8 fluorescents. http://illuminationinfocus.com//news/4/5/2 Wed, 08 May 2013 12:05:00 http://illuminationinfocus.com/news/4/5/1 Edison Awards recognize excellence in commercial lighting design, and L'Observatoire International takes top spot with New York Vintry Fine Wines retail shop. http://illuminationinfocus.com//news/4/5/1 Thu, 02 May 2013 16:05:00 http://illuminationinfocus.com/news/4/4/11 The Cree booth at Lightfair was stocked with both LED component and SSL products including the headline grabbing LED retrofit lamp, but unannounced fluorescent-tube retrofits and a canopy light with diffuser were the highlights. http://illuminationinfocus.com//news/4/4/11 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 14:04:00 http://illuminationinfocus.com/news/4/4/10 The planar-lighting technology that Cooper licensed from Rambus is coming to market first in products from the Metalux brand in recessed luminaires. http://illuminationinfocus.com//news/4/4/10 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:04:00 http://illuminationinfocus.com/news/4/4/9 A mix of near-to-market tunable-white luminaires was impressive in Acuity's exhibit, but the Aera LED RGB-tunable system concept was among the most impressive demonstrations on the show floor at Lightfair. http://illuminationinfocus.com//news/4/4/9 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:04:00 http://illuminationinfocus.com/news/4/4/8 The LFI conference awards program judged by IES and IALD members revealed compelling products but legacy lighting scored in unexpected places while LED-based solid state lighting, especially from Philips, and controls were also prominent. http://illuminationinfocus.com//news/4/4/8 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 01:04:00 http://illuminationinfocus.com/news/4/4/7 Efficient fluorescent lighting, daylighting, and extensive use of controls allow the Kinder Ranch elementary school in San Antonio, Texas to exceed ASHRAE 90.1 standards. http://illuminationinfocus.com//news/4/4/7 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 16:04:00 http://illuminationinfocus.com/news/4/4/6 Geneva, New York grocery store installed suspended and recessed LED lighting that both improved light quality and efficiency over the prior T5 fluorescent lighting. http://illuminationinfocus.com//news/4/4/6 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 17:04:00 http://illuminationinfocus.com/news/4/4/5 A final report on the global LightSavers trial suggests that SSL street lighting can reduce energy consumption up to 70%, while The Climate Group has also revealed results from LED street-light installations in India. http://illuminationinfocus.com//news/4/4/5 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 23:04:00 http://illuminationinfocus.com/news/4/4/4 Caliper research compares the lighting quality and performance of fluorescent and LED options in commercial ambient lighting applications that use ceiling troffer fixtures, while the DOE completes an LED environmental study and the National Academy of Sciences studies the SSL transition. http://illuminationinfocus.com//news/4/4/4 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 23:04:00 http://illuminationinfocus.com/news/4/4/3 Philips Ledalite reports that new LED BoldPlay fixtures slash energy usage 28% relative to fluorescents, and Philips Lighting claims a win in the race to Energy Star approval for 100W-equiavlent SSL retrofit lamps. http://illuminationinfocus.com//news/4/4/3 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 23:04:00 http://illuminationinfocus.com/news/4/4/2 Digital Lumens has tripled the breadth of its family of intelligent LED-based lighting products with extensions to its Xpress and high-bay lines, new fixtures for retail applications, and a line for hazardous locations. http://illuminationinfocus.com//news/4/4/2 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 22:04:00 http://illuminationinfocus.com/news/4/4/1 Ceramic metal halide fixtures deliver 112 lm/W efficacy allowing the Las Vegas Convention Center to reduce energy consumption by 40% while improving light quality. http://illuminationinfocus.com//news/4/4/1 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 01:04:00