LEDucation

As lighting controls are perhaps the fastest moving aspect of lighting technology, this presentation discusses the recent evaluations of LED luminaires and lighting controls completed by the Next Generation Luminaires Design Competition. Unlike previous NGL presentations at LEDucation (and elsewhere), this session focuses on the evaluation of lighting controls, discussing both methodology and results. The presentation will cover NGL evaluations in four areas: (1) quantitative and visual evaluation of luminaires, (2) basic dimming of submitted luminaires using digital protocols, (3) color tuning controls, and (4) connected lighting systems. Objectives for the presentation include: assessing the submission requirements and evaluation methods; comparing results from current and recent competitions; identifying tentative conclusions based on the evaluation results; and highlighting areas for continuing evaluation. Ms. Taylor will be assisted in the presentation by Charles Thompson and Dan Blitzer.