Lighting

  • Linear LED Lighting From Kichler

    Kichler. Design Pro Linear packages LED lighting in strings of thin, 1/4-inch pods for installation in tight spaces such as in and around corners, cabinets, toekicks, and tray ceilings. The LEDs offer up to 75% energy savings versus traditional incandescent lighting, the company says, and have a...

     
  • Grand Award: BrightBuilt Barn, Rockport, Maine

    LEED-Platinum prototype production home combines high-performance features with flexible design details.

     
  • LED Downlight From Cree

    Cree. Designed for the residential market, the CR6 LED downlight features TrueWhite technology, which the company says provides for warm light and beautiful color rendering. The 12-watt lamp delivers 48 lumens per watt, replacing a 65-watt incandescent. It boasts a color rendering index of 90 and a...

     
  • Surface-Mount LED from Sea Gull Lighting

    Sea Gull Lighting. Powered by JuiceWorks LED lighting technology, these surface-mount fixtures use 15 watts—consuming 85% less energy than incandescent fixtures and 40% less energy than equivalent CFLs—while delivering 40 lumens per watt, says the firm. The light offers smooth dimming down to 10%...

     
  • LED Recessed Downlights From Nora Lighting

    LED recessed downlights are now available with a 3?1/2-inch aperture that delivers 10.5 watts with 500 lumens at 3000K; a 4?1/2-inch aperture that delivers 14 watts with 622 lumens at 3000K; and a 5?1/2-inch model offering 14 watts with 635 lumens at 3000K and 730 lumens at 4200K. The fixtures can...

     
  • CFL Bulb Disposal: Handle With Care

    Remodelers, electricians, and other pros need to think twice before tossing fluorescent light bulbs in the trash.

     
  • 10 Strategies to Increase the Energy Efficiency of Your Homes

    Discover tactics that are guaranteed to work and won’t break the bank.

     
  • 2009 Editors' Choice Awards

    Ten eco-friendly building products that bring new choices and solutions for addressing water and resource conservation, energy efficiency, indoor air quality, and site design.

     
  • Brandt Point Fixtures From Westinghouse Lighting

    Energy Star–approved Brandt Point fixtures are available in three-light wall-bracket and two-light wall-bracket and flush-mount styles using 13-watt GU24 CFLs. Defined by a sleek, modern design, the fixtures feature simple, unadorned architecture that creates a dramatic appearance, the manufacturer...

     
  • Halogena Energy Saver Lamps From Philips Lighting

    Halogena Energy Saver halogen lamps are offered in 40-watt and 70-watt models as alternatives to 60-watt and 100-watt incandescents. The halogen lamps feature a 3,000-hour average rated life and deliver 800 to 1,600 lumens, the same light output as the higher-wattage incandescents, for a 30% energy...

     
  • Faux Can Lighting Fixture From MaxLite

    Designed to look like a 6-inch recessed downlight trim kit, the Faux Can is actually a flush-mounted CFL downlight, helping to avoid the heat problems associated with recessed cavities, says the firm. The 26-watt, Energy Star–qualified fixture is available in dimming and non-dimming versions. It...

     
  • Acadia Chandelier From Sea Gull Lighting

    Compliant with Energy Star, the Acadia chandelier uses six GU24, 13-watt CFLs. The collection’s European rustic design combines comfort and sophistication, according to the maker, and the misted bronze finish is a mix of dark and russet browns that suggests warmth. The champagne seeded glass...

     
  • SpringLamp Hybrid Bulb From TCP

    The SpringLamp three-way CFL/LED hybrid bulb switches between 19 watts, 30 watts, and a 1-watt LED night light and can be used in table lamps and floor lamps. Lasting an average of 10,000 hours, the three-way CFL/LED is manufactured using lead-free glass, giving the bulb better lumen maintenance...

     
  • Design Pro LED Under Cabinet Lighting From Kichler

    Design Pro LED under cabinet lighting features an ultra-thin, 1/2-inch profile and provides 40,000 hours of life. The LED chip emits a soft, white light, according to the manufacturer. It is offered in three outputs: a 4-watt, 6-inch-long fixture; an 8-watt, 12-inch-long fixture; and a 12-watt...

     
  • Light a Deck With an Energy-Efficient System

    Energy-efficient low-voltage systems can add value to the home's backyard staple.

     
  • Administration Announces New Energy-Efficiency Initiatives

    Allocation of Recovery Act funds includes advancement of building systems research and development of efficient new homes.

     
  • Endure LED Low-Voltage Undercabinet Light From Task Lighting

    The Endure LED low-voltage undercabinet light is available in two colors (brushed nickel or black) and seven lengths ranging from 5 1/2½ to 32 1/2 inches. It is available in white or warm white light and lasts 50,000 to 75,000 hours. 800.445.6404.

     
  • KBIS 2009: Lighting Tips for the Pro

    Lighting designer recommends "subtle" lighting, touts benefits of CFLs and LEDs.

     
  • Product Review: Energy-Efficient Lighting

    A guide to energy-efficient illumination.

     
  • Recessed LED Downlight by Cree

    The LR4 4-inch recessed LED downlight offers 540 lumens of light while using less than 11 watts of power. The dimmable lamp comes in warm white or neutral color temperatures, offers a color rendering index of up to 94, and is available in 15- and 30-degree shield angles. 919.991.0700.