Specifying LEDs

Many architects and lighting designers have already begun to adopt LED lighting into their designs and have been achieving stunning results. LEDs have been used for illuminating fountains, bridges, building facades, signs, and other niche areas.


As white LEDs have made significant improvements over the past couple of years, they are now being applied in places where conventional incandescent and halogen lamps have been used. The benefits being longer lifetime and lower energy consumption, but this comes with a higher upfront cost. Because of this, many potential users of LEDs have balked at adopting them. Another factor that has impeded the implementation of LEDs is the confusion surrounding many of the claims that have been made about LEDs regarding their performance, lifetime and reliability. Finally, there is little standardization in the industry, and as a result, many are hesitant to install light sources that may not be compatible or directly replaceable in the future. Much like the computer industry, the products that are offered today are obsolete within the span of a couple of years.


The founders of LED Transformations, LLC are both members of the IESNA (Illumination Engineering Society of North America) and have a thorough understanding of the many issues and concerns that architectural lighting designers have regarding LEDs. We understand the various disciplines that must be brought together to maximize the benefits of LEDs and our mission is to help others to achieve their goals. To find out how our experience can help you successfully manage your lighting project, please contact us for a consultation.


 
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