{"id":40602,"date":"2018-03-15T10:10:36","date_gmt":"2018-03-15T14:10:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/architizer.com\/blog\/?p=40602"},"modified":"2018-03-16T11:15:38","modified_gmt":"2018-03-16T15:15:38","slug":"leducation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.arc.ht\/blog\/inspiration\/industry\/leducation\/","title":{"rendered":"LEDucation: 11 Brands Bending the Rules of LED Lighting Design"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The global LED lighting market is expected to surpass\u00a0$100 billion<\/a>\u00a0by the end of year 2024. This represents an extraordinary growth rate, but it should not come as a surprise: In an era of rapid urbanization and rising concern for the environment, LEDs represent a far more energy-efficient method of illuminating buildings, both inside and out.<\/p>\n

That said, their sustainable qualities are not the only reason architects love LEDs. Light emitting diodes can be contained within incredibly slim casings or even positioned upon flexible, sheet-like materials, enabling lighting designers to create unique forms fit for a broad range of architectural typologies.<\/p>\n

Many of these forms were showcased this week at LEDucation<\/a>, one of the world\u2019s biggest shows dedicated to new creations in LED lighting. Architizer explored the exhibition rooms at the Hilton in Midtown Manhattan and talked with some of the most forward-thinking brands in the business about the very latest in LED innovation. We\u2019ve picked out some of the most visually striking LED fixtures at the show \u2014 here\u2019s who lit up LEDucation this year:<\/p>\n

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Interlace<\/strong> by WAC Lighting<\/a><\/p>\n

A Mobius Strip gone wild, WAC Lighting\u2019s playful Interlace pendants demonstrate the flexibility of LEDs more than perhaps any other product. Available in two sizes \u2014 28\u201d and 39\u201d diameter \u2014 a pair of seamless interlocking loops are backed by highly reflective chrome. These sinuous, sculptural forms are suspended using powered aircraft cables, creating a glowing statement piece that appears to float in mid-air.<\/p>\n

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Pluck<\/strong> by SONNEMAN – A Way of Light<\/a><\/p>\n

Renowned lighting brand and Architizer Member Brand SONNEMAN describes its Pluck floor and wall lamps as being \u201cdramatically poised\u201d, and it\u2019s easy to see why. The product boasts a slender, arced profile and a crisp-edged, puck-shaped light that hovers delicately in mid-air. This disk is held with a magnet and rubberized ball that allows users to angle it in any direction, while the arc itself can swing out for maximum extension or be folded against the wall.<\/p>\n

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Custom lighting installations<\/strong> by FLOS<\/a> \/ Lukas Lighting<\/a><\/p>\n

FLOS recently acquired Lukas Lighting, a brand specializing in the creation of dramatic bespoke LED lighting for commercial interiors. They’ve worked on beautiful corporate interiors, retail chains, hospitality, and more with clients like JP Morgan Chase, Michael Kors, and Four Seasons Hotels. A standout installation completed in recent years was a light wave composed of 2,600 polished stainless steel and clear glass spheres, levitating within Capital One’s Gensler-designed New York headquarters.<\/p>\n

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Seraph Collection<\/strong> by Blackjack Lighting<\/a><\/p>\n

Blackjack Lighting\u2019s Seraph Single Pendant can be customized with a diverse set of light guides to suit the taste and space of different clients. Available with either a polished chrome or matte black finish, groups of pendants can also be arranged in unlimited variations within the Seraph Modular System, enabling dramatic light constellations that fill the entire ceiling.<\/p>\n

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ModernRail Pendant<\/strong> by Tech Lighting<\/a><\/p>\n

Tech Lighting exhibited a large array of stylish sconces, recessed lights and linear lighting fixtures, but the distinctive ModernRail Pendant was a highlight at LEDucation. The aged brass fixture\u2019s elegant form is defined by a series of frosted opal glass globes with fully dimmable LEDs. At a scale of 3\u2019 in length and 12\u201d in diameter, the pendant is ideal for all architectural typologies from commercial to residential.<\/p>\n

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Cu-Beam<\/strong> suspended lighting by Dyson<\/a><\/p>\n

Architizer Member Brand Dyson has developed a sci-fi-sleek LED lighting solution for the modern workspace. The Cu-Beam down-light provides powerful, focused illumination for specific tasks, while the ultra-wide distribution of the up-light is suited to atriums, foyers and offices. For full flexibility, the \u201cduo\u201d option combines up- and down-lights that can be independently controlled for different functions. Each unit contains innovative heat pipe technology to keep it cool throughout each day.<\/p>\n