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PROJECT lighting LEDs Brighten Facility From Front To Back Comprehensive lighting upgrade to LEDs simplifies complex lighting. T hermo Scientific, replacing almost 2,000 fluorescent Asheville, NC, began look- Fisher high-bay lamps, along with wrapped ing at LED lighting for its fa- and recessed strips and troffers. Cree cilities several years ago and evaluated CXB series LED high-bay/low-bay a number of manufacturers, distribu- fixtures replaced more than 580 fluo- tors, and installation companies. rescent lamps in the 25-ft.-high pro- According to Scott Self, director of duction area, and the LS series surface energy at Thermo Fisher, they ambient luminaire, in 4- and 8-ft. couldn't find a solution that fit their lengths, replaced more than 600 fluo- needs and financial requirements. rescent strips to bring deliver light to "The first costs were either too high or task areas of the facility. the deployment costs were too great to Outside, facility parking lot and make it economically feasible. We building lights were replaced with XSP started a dialog with Cree Inc., series pole-mount and wall-mount lu- Durham, NC, to discuss the challeng- minaires. When the office lighting es we were facing. We basically said we was replaced with Cree ZR troffer se- feel confidant Cree products are rock ries luminaires, Stephanie Nilsen, di- solid; we just need the specified return rector of operations, noted the posi- on investment (ROI), or better, to tive effect the new lighting had in her move forward with the project. Cree environment. "It was immediately was able to deliver the products we noticeable in the office space as it wanted at the ROI we needed. That's rolled out in my area. I felt more how the project got started." awake at work; I felt more in tune and The large-scale project included alive, and it felt very energizing." Steve Haney, maintenance manager for the Asheville site, received positive feedback on the new lighting as it was installed throughout the plant. Haney heard from employees that the improved light levels created a more comfortable work environment. The better lighting also impacted quality, commented Haney. "Naturally you can see what you're doing better and Above. Employees reported that the improved light levels created a more comfortable work environment. spot defects in the workmanship easier with the lights we have now." He heard the most feedback on the exterior lighting at the facility. "The lights Right. The large-scale project included replacing almost 2,000 fluorescent high-bay lamps, along with wrapped and recessed strips and troffers. 20 COMMERCI A L A RCHI T EC T URE MARCH 2016 commercialarchitecturemagazine.com really lit the outside areas and people felt more secure coming into and leaving the facility in the early morning http://www.commercialarchitecturemagazine.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Commercial Architecture March 2016

Table of Contents
Editor's Notebook
The Architects: Design For Authenticity
Thriving On Change
Ken's View
Facial Recognition Enhances Museum Experience
Building Technology Products
LEDS Brighten Facility From Front To Back
Lighting & Electrical Products
ACM Panels, Prismatic Finish Focus Community's Attention
Pine Workshop Boosts Fence Building
Exteriors Products
Water Gets A Boost
HVAC & Plumbing Products
Polished Concrete Provides Solid Footing
Feature Wall Welcomes Travelers
Interiors Products
Franklin's Kite Reimagined As Glazed Facade
Renovation Recaptures Original Design
Windows & Doors Products
Showcase
Index

Commercial Architecture March 2016