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PROJECT

lighting

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Flexibility and light distribution made it possible to reduce the number of fixtures from 22 metal-halide luminaires to 14 LED units.

In addition, recurrent metal-halide-fixture maintenance issues were becoming cost prohibitive and 1st

lamps, which used 3,300 W. The ArcheType X fixtures
operate at 1,414 W.

Choice personnel would often wait to service the fixtures

The improved light distribution has had a positive im-

knowing that another issue was destined to come up

pact on customers and staff. Feedback from staff mem-

shortly. Lamp and ballast failures were prevalent every

bers indicates the system has improved working condi-

week or two and a quick-fix upgrade to medium-base MH

tions and made them more effective at serving customers.

lamps proved to be unsuccessful when the fixture burn-

Management has been pleased with the cost savings to

outs continued.

date. In addition to using less energy, they are saving sig-

To solve the problem, the team at 1st Choice enlisted
lighting-design firm Optics Lighting, Calgary, Alberta

nificant money on maintenance costs with fewer calls to
the electrician.

(opticslighting.com), to evaluate a number of lighting

According to 1st Choice CEO Jason Sentes, "It's im-

solutions. The designers concluded that LED technology

portant that our facility reflect our brand standards, be

would most certainly solve the maintenance issues but

inviting, and demonstrate a professional and trustworthy

that performance would still be challenging due to the

persona. With the ArcheType X we have an LED lumi-

unique dimensions of the room and the ceiling.

naire that blends in perfectly with the aesthetics of the

It was decided to pilot the ArcheType X luminaire,

designed space, is more energy efficient than our legacy

manufactured by KIM Lighting, an affiliate of Hubbell

fixtures, has decreased our need for on-going mainte-

Lighting Inc., City of Industry, CA (hubbell.com/kim-

nance and, most importantly, improved the quality of

lighting/en/). The luminaire makes it possible to precise-

light in the space for our members and staff. We have the

ly place light where it's needed most with high target effi-

best, most efficient lighting where we need it, when we

ciency. In ArcheType X, LEAR (light engine adjustable

ready) modules are individually controlled to provide
custom light distribution. Each optical assembly accommodates 359-deg. of rotation and tilts between 0 and 70
deg. to provide a variety of lighting options.
The new lighting design at the credit union is
significantly more efficient than the MH system, evenly
illuminates the entire ceiling, and delivers the required
footcandles to the floor/work areas. In fact, because of the

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adjustability of the fixtures, designers were able to reduce
the number of fixtures needed to light the space from 22
to 14, while improving uniformity and efficacy. As a
result, the system uses 57% less wattage than the MH

Download the ArcheType X fixture technical brochure.

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