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OCTOBER 2018 | 29 Lighting "Architects want to integrate customizable solutions that adapt to their creations," explains Labbee. One key aspect of the growing popularity of control- lable lighting is the shift away from DMX and Dali. "Architects and designers are seeking more video-based lighting that offers more colour resolution and smooth dimming curves." SACO's origins are in the development of LED Video screens, treating every LED element as a pixel and applying this technology to their video lighting line. "For us, there's no difference between a high-resolution video screen and a light fixture. Both should be able to live in the same space, operate in the same space and contribute to the overall user experience." H E A LT H F O C U S E D Rajewski sees the potential of commercial, public, and health-care spaces moving towards a human centric lighting approach, with tunable white LEDs that match the colour temperature of the space with the time of day and natural lighting. "By using tunable white LEDs we can help keep an individual's circadian rhythms in sync," he suggests. "Early in the morning the lighting will be set for a more blue colour to match the rising sun, helping to wake up the occupant. Steadily, as the day progresses, the lighting will get warmer and leave out the blue light to let the melatonin production naturally occur. This allows individuals to hopefully organically wind down from their day at the office and go to sleep more easily." F I N I S H I N G T O U C H For smart LEDs and incandescent bulbs alike, a great fixture is that finishing touch that can incorporate lighting seamlessly into the design or make it the star attrac- tion. Over the few years, single-colour or single-metal has been the finish of choice for lighting fixtures, but the pendulum is swinging away from one uniform hue for 2019. At the Dallas International Lighting Market in June, multiple finishes was a prominent trend, notes Ormshaw. "Black is now being paired with brass or nickel." We're also seeing home light fixtures mirroring a trend that's happening for other home decor elements. "Lots of fixtures are now being offered in black to match bathroom faucets finishes," says Ormshaw. "And gold, brass, bronze finishes are becoming a greater factor." Acosta has also seen the rise in popularity of black fixtures in matte finishes, but to white-matte options as well – both simple looks that are in line with the embrace of modernist design. Ornate designs or traditional looks continue to decrease in popularity, as minimal designs that have a sleek and modern esthetic continue to be top sellers, often incorporating linear and trimless applications for a clean modernist look. Whether it's affecting our health and wellness, or just setting the perfect mood, whether it's via a statement-making chandelier or an on-trend minimalist fixture, lighting is a powerful tool in any designer or architect's arsenal. The more lighting options available, the better! "Architects are engaged in using lighting to create vibrant spaces and highlight the building in unique and interesting ways," says Rajewski. "Lighting can be used to change the feeling of the space depending on the time of day or activity going on, and architects and lighting designers are delv- ing into this whole heartedly." A Pendants finished in black and nickel available from Robinson Lighting & Bath. FM36326.indd 1 2018-09-26 9:37 AM Williams Engineering.indd 1 2017-05-10 2:55

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