WEST CALDWELL, N.J.—MaxLite, a leading global manufacturer and marketer of energy-efficient luminaires and lamps, has expanded its line of LED PAR30 and PAR38 lamps to include 277-volt versions.The LED PAR lamps are ideal for retrofitting recessed, track and other lighting fixtures used in architectural, retail and hospitality applications that operate on 277-volt electrical systems. Suitable for spot or general lighting, the lamps feature instant-on technology and deliver a high-quality light with excellent color rendering. MaxLite’s LED PAR lamps feature industry-leading lumen output made possible by a chip on board LED package that produces a bright light with superior thermal...

ORLANDO, FLA.—Designing and maintaining the systems that keep a hotel property running smoothly and efficiently is an important job, but one that may not even be noticed unless they stop functioning. The new, fourth edition of Hospitality Facilities Management and Design, was written by David M. Stipanuk, Professor Emeritus, Cornell University School of Hotel Administration, and published by the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI). It provides readers with a solid foundation in planning, operating, and maintaining the equipment and systems needed by every property.The book takes a systems approach to hospitality facilities issues, while also providing a...

CARTHAGE, MO.—Leggett & Platt Smart Products will introduce Helios wireless charging, Helios Time and LPSense Illuminate at the 2015 Hospitality Design Expo and Conference being held May 13 to 15 at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. Helios, Helios Time and LPSense Illuminate are designed to transform ordinary living and working spaces into modern, connected environments. These innovative solutions are three products in the company’s LP Smart Suite package, with additional products set to roll out later this year. “Leggett & Platt has been a leader in the hospitality industry for more than 130 years, and we are excited to continue our...

STAMFORD, CONN.—Element Hotels, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.’s eco-innovation lab, announced a collaboration with Sistine Solar, Inc.—a company that uses innovative design to change the way the world thinks about solar power—to produce a one-of-a-kind solar canopy for the Element brand. Starting today, Element Dallas Fort Worth Airport will debut a nature-themed, custom designed charging station that allows guests and locals to relax as they recharge their devices through the power of sunlight. This collaboration is a continued proof point of the Element’s commitment to sustainability and eco-design, further demonstrating how sustainability and socialization can go hand in...

SOMERSET, N.J.—The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recognized Philips, a global leader in lighting, with a 2015 Energy Star Partner of the Year—Sustained Excellence Award for the company’s continued leadership in protecting the environment through superior energy efficiency achievements. For the third year in a row, Philips took top honors with more than 500 Energy Star certified products in 2014, including SlimStyle, the world’s first Energy Star certified flat light bulb. More than 68 percent of the company’s product lines are Energy Star certified, including the recently announced 60-watt LED equivalent bulb with dimming that mimics the warm...

FARMINGDALE, N.Y.—LaMar Lighting Co. introduces Shade, a decorative architectural luminaire with the energy-saving benefits of occu-smart bi-level lighting technology. Combining an attractive design with functionality, Shade accommodates several lighting needs and enhances a variety of spaces, from corridors and lobbies to offices and retail.Ideal for areas where full light levels are not required on a constant basis, Shade comes equipped with fully integrated occu-smart technology. A highly sensitive ultrasonic sensor keeps lights low or off to save energy during unoccupied times and switches instantaneously to high light levels upon occupancy.The contemporary round shade fixture blends seamlessly into any interior,...

PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y.—For fine bath and ambient lighting, WAC Lighting introduces the Kube family of LED vanities and wall sconces. Updated geometric styled metalwork meets sleek etched opal glass cubes of light. They are ideal for above a mirror or to illuminate distinctive entryways and other rooms in fine homes, restaurants and other spaces.The luminaire features both uplighting for ambient lighting as well as downlighting for illuminating the vanity below. Offered in a 2700K color temperature, Kube features a high 90 color rendering index (CRI) and a damp location listing creating a fixture ideal for powder rooms or luxury...

SANTA BARBARA, CALIF.—Mighty Bright, designer and manufacturer of LED lighting products, introduces the LUX Lincoln LED Task Light. The LUX Lincoln is a new and improved version of the LUX Dome, an original light in the LUX line of LED lights.The new LUX Lincoln LED Task Light incorporates utilitarian functionality in a traditional, familiar form. Designed in the same style as the classic LUX Dome LED Task Light, the Lincoln has an additional brightness setting and two integrated USB ports in its base. The LUX Lincoln conveniently doubles as a desktop or bedside power station, charging phones, tablets, and...

LOS ANGELES— EcoSense, a fast-growing manufacturer of high-performance LED lighting technologies, announced that it was recognized in two prestigious competitions, the RIBA Stirling Prize for the Best New Building of the Year and two 2014 Product Innovation Awards (PIA) from Architectural Products Magazine.EcoSpec Linear HP EXT Wall Wash luminaires from EcoSense illuminate the exterior of the RIBA award-winning Everyman Theatre in Liverpool, England. The original Everyman Theatre opened in 1964 but recently underwent a complete renovation to create an entirely new and sustainable building. The lighting design team was tasked with ensuring that the soul of the old Everyman...

NEW YORK—The luxury Park Hyatt New York has opened with an advanced Integrated Room Automation and Energy Management System from INNCOM by Honeywell. The system automates guest comfort with intuitive temperature and drapery controls and communicates with door locks to enhance guest security. INNCOM is a leader in integrated room hotel automation with energy-saving solutions used in more than 1.5 million guestrooms worldwide. “The INNCOM networked energy management platform is a smart system,” said James Rodgers, Director of Engineering, IT and Telecommunications at Park Hyatt New York. “Its intelligent energy sensors and software monitor room occupancy to save on...