A simple, flexible, all-in-one color-tuning solution, Athena, from Lutron, maximizes the company’s acquisition of Ketra, to elevates everyday experiences with light. The system marries best-in-class control with simple app-based setup, in a solution that works equally for new construction or retrofits. Key features include native Ketra integration; a right-sized processor for architectural spaces small and large, like intimate restaurants, art galleries & museums, and hotel public areas; Integrated shades; and a simple-to-use iOS app for real time programming and personalization.

DOT Series microcylinder fixtures take minimalism to new levels, with 1.5-in., 2.5-in. and 3.5-in. aperture housings. Additionally, specifiers have two new mounting options with these products, includinga proprietary power-line system and a surface adjustable mount. Lumen output ranges from 800 lm to 2000 lm, depending on aperture size.

The Tess family of exterior/interior sconces can be specified in lengths up to 60 in. to provide direct/indirect grazing illumination. Their industrial-grade finish makes them suitable for marine environments—and, with their IP66 rating, they also can be power washed at high pressure. The Tess Slotted fixture is shown here.

With a spiky Firenze crystal center that recalls the Soviet-era Sputnik spacecraft, the 14-in. diameter Angelo Mini Pendant will certainly shine in any setting. A single jeweled band circles the fixture, with metalwork available in a choice of polished silver or two-tone matte black and polished silver finishes.

It’s not uncommon for high-density spaces, such as hospitals and high schools, to be constituted of many windowless areas—places, clearly, where shortages of natural light don’t facilitate the sense of well-being many institutions wish to enact. To address this issue, CoeLux, a company that offers technology that artificially mimics daylight, has experimented with the tech in a number of healthcare spaces, and is reporting some early feedback.At La Tour Hospital in Geneva, several CoeLux systems have been installed throughout the ward, including a CoeLux 60 HC in the waiting room, and nine CoeLux ST Ibla, in one of the “bunker” rooms where patients undergo treat