Electrical
Electrical Interior Lighting/Exterior Lighting/Lighting Control Devices
NanoLumen & BeveLED
Manufacturer: USAI
NanoLumen is a sophisticated recessed fixture that offers 60% efficiency and what the manufacturer says is the smallest aperture on the market for metal halide lamp sources. Designed around a T4 ceramic metal halide lamp source, NanoLumens 2.5 aperture fuses seamlessly with interior ceiling planes, allowing for precise yet flexible point-source lighting. Another offering from USAI, the BeveLED (bottom), also caught the jurys attention. The downlight fuses LED technology with the aesthetics and flexible installation attributes of the Bevel family of high-performance recessed downlights. The luminaire is claimed to be the industrys only comprehensive portfolio of LED downlight, adjustable, and wall-wash fixtures. full caption
Powercast projectors and floodlights
Manufacturer: Erco
The Powercast line of projectors and floodlights uses LEDs and Spherolite reflectors to illuminate a range of applications, from signage to entire facades. The extremely waterproof power-coated cast-aluminum housing contains all of the lighting components and control gear and comes in two sizes. It can be mounted on a wall, floor, or ceiling with a robust mounting bracket. full caption
Aculux
Manufacturer: Juno Lighting Group by Schneider Electric
Juno has expanded its Aculux product line of architectural-grade precision recessed luminaires (top) for residential and commercial applications with the introduction of a completely reengineered 31/4 line of round and square apertures. New features include Acu-Aim precision-geared optics and a patent pending Tru-Line Platform. full caption
Smoothlight
Manufacturer: Luxit
Selected primarily for its sculptural silhouette, this suspended fixture features two long slots that provide indirect light. A sharp blade divides the panels in the center and reflects the light on either side, creating a downward glow. Available with a dimmer switch, the fixture is wired for two or four T5 fluorescent tubes and comes in 361/4, 48, or 595/8 lengths. full caption
Fraqtir
Manufacturer: The Lighting Quotient
The manufacturer of Elliptipar fixtures has introduced its first architectural LED luminaire featuring fraqtir optical technology. The concealed cove luminaire (shown on top with an integral driver and below with a remote driver) throws an even wash of warm white light across broad surfaces from one edge. According to the jury: a commendable use of optical design with LEDs to make an ideal light distribution. full caption
Glow Sconce
Manufacturer: Boyd Lighting
Cited by the jury for its beauty and simplicity this modern take on a pillar candle uses an LED lamp source to illuminate a solid block of clear crystal bored out in the center. Hidden in the base, six LEDs provide 70,000 hours of life, a 3100K color temperature, and 45 lumens per watt. The solid metal base is offered in satin nickel or blackened brass. UL-listed for damp locations. full caption
CL Dimmers
Manufacturer: Lutron
These new dimmers, available in a wall-mounted and plug-in lamp version, alleviate the common problems that arise when controlling CFLs and LEDs with a standard dimmer. Lutrons HED Technology features advanced dimming circuitry designed for compatibility with most light bulb types, including dimmable CFLs, LEDs, and incandescent/halogen bulbs. full caption