by Shane Henson — November 12, 2012—Cooper Lighting, a division of global electrical manufacturer Cooper Industries committed to driving transformational technology in the lighting industry, announced that its products were chosen to help light Galileo’s Pavilion, a building on the campus of Johnson County Community College (JCCC) that was designed and constructed by students enrolled in the University of Kansas’ (KU) Studio 804 class, offered within the Department of Architecture.
Built to do more than simply house classrooms, Galileo’s Pavilion was designed to inspire students, faculty, and the general public both now and throughout the building’s future, says KU. The building, which features two “inspired” classrooms as well as a student lounge, serves as a teaching tool for the college’s faculty to educate students about sustainable design by transforming the physical campus into a living learning laboratory. Many features, including the choice of materials and lighting, the assembly of the wall, and the design of the courtyard, illustrate the strong commitment JCCC has to sustainable design while also helping connect the building to nature and its surroundings.
Cooper Lighting products used within the building include Halo LED recessed downlights, Neo-Ray Straight and Narrow suspended luminaires, and Sure-Lites LED Edge-lit exit signs. These products were chosen to provide energy-efficient illumination and to help meet sustainable goals on the ever-expanding college campus, says Cooper Lighting.
Halo LED recessed downlights reportedly feature excellent color rendering along with the industry’s widest selection of color temperatures. The dimmable downlights are ENERGY STAR-qualified and designed to last with a five year, 50,000-hour warranty. The optical design provides smooth, even illumination and performance equivalent to a traditional downlight, says Cooper Lighting.
The Neo-Ray Straight and Narrow suspended luminaires feature slender lines of continuous light and provide a uniform glow in any architectural environment, says Cooper Lighting. Likewise, the Sure-Lites EU Series Edge-lit exit signs feature a crystal-clear lens panel providing excellent light distribution for exit visibility. The long-life, energy-efficient LED lamps reduce energy costs and eliminate routine lamp maintenance. The universal features include mounting capability (ceiling, wall or end), exit lens (single and double face), and field-installable chevrons providing the most versatile edge-lit exit on the market today, says the company.
