Shallow Depths

A new trio of downlights designed for lighting installations with limited-ceiling depths.

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Courtesy Focal Point

ID+ 3.5”, Focal Point • A new addition to the company’s ID+ family of downlights, the 3.5” (aperture) fixture is designed specifically for shallow plenums; it’s housing is just 2.64” tall. Available in round or square (shown) apertures, the luminaire can be switched between wallwash and downlight (narrow flood, flood, and wide flood) functions post-installation. The fixture has a standard output of 700 to 1500 lumens and incorporates Focal Point’s RightLight technology, which ensures “standard delivered lumen outputs that stay consistent as technology upgrades occur.” It is available in 2700K, 3000K, 3500K, ad 4000K at 80-plus CRI or 90-plus CRI. The luminaire also features brightness control with a 50-degree cut-off trim for optimal visual comfort or a 60-degree cut-off trim for very shallow ceiling conditions. Die-cast trims are attached with a twist and lock feature. Finish options are black, white, clear diffuse, and warm diffuse. • focalpointlights.com

Courtesy Edison Price Lighting

Baflux LED/7, Edison Price • The Baflux LED/7 features a unique parabolic reflector and cross-baffle assembly for shallow depth installations; the recess depth is just 4-1/8”. The precise optical control and low aperture brightness with shielding angles no less than 35 degrees makes this 7” aperture LED downlight suitable for offices, lobbies, corridors, restrooms, and public areas. The luminaire uses four Citizen COB linear LED arrays and is available in 3000K and 3500K with a CRI of 80 or 90. It has a lumen output range of 1,100 to 1,800, depending on the wattage specified (15W, 20W, or 21W). The fixture uses a standard driver for 0 to 10V dimming. The reflector assemblies are available in clear, natural aluminum in three finish options: semi-specular, slight diffuse, and fully diffuse. Additional reflector options are also available in champagne gold, white, and black. Damp location listed, the housing measures 4-1/8” deep by 10-5/8” wide. • epl.com


Courtesy No. 8 Lighting

400-Series Recessed LED, No. 8 Lighting • The new 400 Series downlight offers a compact design—5-1/2” tall–and tool-free aiming and adjustability for accent, wallwash, and general lighting applications. Designed for both existing and new construction, the Title 24-compliant luminaire installs from below the finished ceiling. It is available in 3000K at a CRI of 90-plus and has a light output of 800-900 lumens at 15W. (It is also available in 2400K, 2700K, and 3500K options.) The fixture comes with a 15-degree, 25-degree, or 40-degree beam spread, and has a vertical aiming angle range of 0 to 35 degrees and a 360-degree horizontal adjustment. The luminaire comes with a number of trim options including flangeless and flanged, square or round, and white or oil-rubbed bronze trim finishes. • 8lighting.com

About the Author

Elizabeth Donoff

Elizabeth Donoff is Editor-at-Large of Architectural Lighting (AL). She served as Editor-in-Chief from 2006 to 2017. She joined the editorial team in 2003 and is a leading voice in the lighting community speaking at industry events such as Lightfair and the International Association of Lighting Designers Annual Enlighten Conference, and has twice served as a judge for the Illuminating Engineering Society New York City Section’s (IESNYC) Lumen Award program. In 2009, she received the Brilliance Award from the IESNYC for dedicated service and contribution to the New York City lighting community. Over the past 11 years, under her editorial direction, Architectural Lighting has received a number of prestigious B2B journalism awards. In 2017, Architectural Lighting was a Top Ten Finalist for Magazine of the Year from the American Society of Business Publication Editors' AZBEE Awards. In 2016, Donoff received the Jesse H. Neal Award for her Editor’s Comments in the category of Best Commentary/Blog, and in 2015, AL received a Jesse H. Neal Award for Best Media Brand (Overall Editorial Excellence).Prior to her entry into design journalism, Donoff worked in New York City architectural offices including FXFowle where she was part of the project teams for the Reuters Building at Three Times Square and the New York Times Headquarters. She is a graduate of Bates College in Lewiston, Me., and she earned her Master of Architecture degree from the School of Architecture at Washington University in St. Louis.

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