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50 | S E P T E M B E R 2 0 2 2 Lighting P H OTO G R A P H Y CO U RT E S Y L A N DS C A P E FO R M S While the Profile light's I-beam structure is a familiar element of construction, the form has been refined and presented in a new way, creating a refreshing and versatile light that takes a thought- ful approach to what is – or is not – being lit. "Profile is an architectural statement with a great deal of utility and function," says Kirt Martin, chief creative officer at Landscape Forms. "It's a result of Landscape Forms' high-quality craftsmanship and expertise in lighting technology, engineering, and manufacturing." A number of options for the area, accent, and column lights provide a canvas on which to create beautiful and exacting lighting schemes. "Public and social spaces are being asked to do more and more," says Tillett. "From playgrounds and food courts to performance spaces, such variety calls for landscape architects to think in more modular ways on how to light environments. Profile responds to that modular thinking with an aesthetically and functionally versatile design." The area, accent, and column lights are offered in four heights and four colour temperatures. "Profile demonstrates Landscape Forms' leadership posi- tion in the outdoor lighting industry," says Jordan Agustin, president – lighting. "In designing Profile, we weren't just thinking about a luminaire; we were thinking about new and interesting ways to light spaces with a beautiful object. The luminaire employs architectural lighting techniques often fea- tured in interior living spaces." After returning from the 2022 Lightovation trade show in Dallas, Texas, Jim Ormshaw, prod- uct specialist, Robinson, a division of B.A. Robinson Co. Ltd., noted a number of interesting trends, materials, and finishes. "A lot of the products are available in linear designs, with multi-light pen- dants of three- to 13-light clusters," he explains. "The fixtures are adjustable, or movable, and large, flush mounts are available in 20-inch and 24-inch sizes." He adds another design features Hollywood tiny globes on the fixture, while Correlated Color Temperature (CCT) tunable options come in 3K, 4K, and 5K strengths. "There were a number of natural materials com- bined with the lights such as rattan, wicker, and rope," Ormshaw says. "We also saw products done in alabaster and wood." With regard to finishes, Ormshaw notes there was a lot of white, while gold and black are still popular. "We also saw two-tone choices for vanity lights." The BL areaLinear LN1312 unit from BL Innovative Lighting can light up buildings to an impressive 300 feet with an output of up to 9,000 lumens. From a wide-beam, brilliant, and dramatic floor to a narrow beam with sharply designed edges to highlight archi- tectural details, the sleekly designed, 40-inch-long luminaire incorporates 16 individually addressable Cree LEDs with five unique beam angle options. Easy to install, the LN1312 unit features IP68 weatherproof line voltage power cables, 100-277VAC input, integral driver and DMX decoder, and two, 180-degree tiltable, on-board mounting brackets that allow for precise light distribution. Compatible with BL controls technology, the unit dynamically illuminates spatial envelopes with wall wash, graze, and area flood effects on facades, canopies, and multi-tiered forms, architectural highlighting of structures such as bridges and monuments, as well as backlighting, accenting, and architainment light- ing in urban spaces. Other features include RGBW or static white CCT options, durable black anodized aluminum housing, shatter resistant tempered glass lens, and energy efficient 150 Watts per unit. The LN1312 unit is fully compatible with wireless Bluetooth and DMX con- trol and can easily link up to 10 fixtures. A Profile column light. A D I V I S I O N O F NEMETZ (S/A) & ASSOCIATES LTD. C O N S U L T I N G E N G I N E E R S Nemetz_AWARD_1020.indd 1 9/15/20 12:16 PM Basalite.indd 1 2021-08-18 7:47

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