Origami is a new energy-efficient and visually distinctive suite of luminaires from Peerless Lighting inspired by the natural repeating crystalline and molecular patterns found in modern architecture, fashion and design. Origami luminaires are 100% indirect fluorescent fixtures that bathe ceilings with expansive, smooth gradients of light and, in turn, uniformly illuminate workplanes, featuring advanced lighting [...]

The 2012 Next Generation Luminaires Solid-State Lighting Indoor Design Competition has officially launched! Written Intents to Submit are due by December 16, 2011, and must be submitted online at www.ngldc.org. (Due to growing interest and participation, Next Generation Luminaires has been expanded to include separate indoor and outdoor competitions for 2012.) Final submission forms are [...]

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has completed Round 13 of product testing through the DOE Solid-State Lighting (SSL) CALiPER program. A Summary Report containing the results is now available for download on the DOE SSL website. Round 13 of product testing included three primary focus areas: LED and benchmark high-bay luminaires; LED wallpack luminaires; [...]

Acuity Brands, Inc. has expanded its LED indoor ambient lighting portfolio with the launch of the Lithonia Lighting RTLED RELIGHT assembly kit, which joins the RTLED, ACLED, TLED and VTLED as part of Lithonia Lighting’s recessed LED indoor ambient lighting product family. Available in 2×2 and 2×4 configurations for parabolic and lensed troffer upgrades, the [...]

Cooper Lighting recently upgraded its outdoor LED LightBAR technology to deliver improved lumen output and efficiency while continuing to offer up to 75% in energy savings over traditional HID outdoor sources, according to the company. The system’s application-specific design allows lumen and energy output to be customized to fulfill the exact needs of the outdoor [...]

The LED Lamp Locator is a new web-based tool enabling lighting decision makers to search, evaluate, compare and specify LED replacement lamps from a comprehensive database spanning the LED industry. Developed by Lighting Internet Technology Enterprises, LLC (LITE), the LED Lamp Locator provides technical information in a straight-forward format with custom comparisons.

The Wall/Slot 2100 from Litecontrol offers a small-scale alternative for perimeter lighting. With this system, the lamps are completely hidden from view and the 6-in. height of the luminaire works well in spaces with restricted plenum depths.

Lighting Analysts, Inc. recently announced ElumTools add-in software for Autodesk Revit 2012. This product was recognized in the IES 2011 Progress Report and won best of category for Research, Publications and Software at the LIGHTFAIR 2011 Innovation Awards. ElumTools is the first fully integrated Revit add-in for calculation and visualization of electric lighting results directly [...]

The Luminous recessed ambient luminaire from Neo-Ray features a high efficiency of 80% and a refreshing aesthetic using frosted acrylic diffusers. The luminaires are offered in 1×4, 2×2 and 2×4 sizes in one-, two- and three-lamp T5 and T8 configurations. The center section is defined with an extruded frame and is available with various lens [...]