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lighting PROJECT Outdoor lighting levels at Extended Stay America properties were upgraded to contribute to the safety and security of guests, visitors, and staff. Lighting Improves Hotel Aesthetics, Safety, Security Extended Stay America invests in lighting upgrades for all 629 properties. A s part of a $1-billion investment to upgrade for photometric performance and efficiency." pact on short-term maintenance costs and ESA expects its entire portfolio of 629 properties, Extend- By replacing the legacy fixtures, ESA has been able to this to be the benchmark moving forward as associated ed Stay America (ESA), Charlotte, NC, im- improve outdoor lighting levels, ultimately contributing costs are anticipated to decrease from $1.2 million to $1.5 proved the exterior lighting at many of its facilities. From to the safety and security of guests, visitors, and staff. million/yr. a lighting perspective, the technology used to illuminate Lighting performance and quality have been improved, The expected environmental impact is a CO2 reduc- the buildings, parking lots, and common areas was out- affording ESA the ability to achieve better light uniformi- tion of 10,216 metric tons. This is equivalent to removing dated by almost 20 years. Existing light levels were not ty and increase light levels in critical places that were 2,151 passenger vehicles in a year from U.S. roadways. acceptable and maintenance costs were unsustainable. flagged as potential areas of risk. All of this was accom- "We are in the process of implementing one of the The guiding principle of the initiative was to improve plished with an aesthetically pleasing luminaire package most important initiatives in the history of our company," the guest experience, and the initial launch focused on that looked good in the daytime and met all the desired said David Crider, director of energy and sustainability, external aesthetics. ESA wants guests to feel relaxed in a metrics at night. Extended Stay America. "The $1-billion investment we comfortable and affordable hotel. The shortfalls of the The LED technology has had an immediate return on are making to improve the customer experience at every exterior lighting were having a negative impact on the investment for ESA. Energy expenses have been reduced, single one of our properties will have a substantial impact guest experience. The organization was looking for a solu- and the projected energy savings, once all 629 hotels are on our material success moving forward. We left no stone tion that would improve aesthetics in a cost-effective and completed, is 18,500,000 kWh/yr., translating to a savings unturned in our planning stage to ensure we selected the environmentally friendly manner. of $1,750,000/yr. right partners, products, and services that would help us "We developed a solution that would replace the exist- The lighting-upgrade project has had a substantial im- achieve our mission." CA ing pole and wallpacks at ESA's properties with LED luminaires," said Jeff Moreau, national accounts manager for hospitality at Hubbell Lighting, Greenville, SC. "Our product portfolio features innovative and reliable luminaires that incorporate design aesthetics in a cost-effective manner. Through a rigorous specification process with proprietary design tools, we decided to employ Beacon Product's Vipers and Spaulding Lighting's Cimarron LED and Laredo luminaires, all of which have won accolades 24 COMMERCI A L A RCHI T EC T URE JUNE 2016 commercialarchitecturemagazine.com Want more information? The resources below are linked on our website at commercialarchitecturemagazine. com and our digital magazine at commercialarchitecturemagazine.com/digital/jun2016. Circle 2 on the Reader Service Card. See specifics on the Spaulding Lighting Cimarron LED area/site fixture. Get information on Beacon Products' Viper. Download material on Spaulding Lighting Laredo wallpacks. http://www.commercialarchitecturemagazine.com/ http://www.commercialarchitecturemagazine.com/digital/jun2016 https://www.cdsreportnow.com/bgs/search?CBP0002201606 http://www.commercialarchitecturemagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Cimarron.pdf http://www.commercialarchitecturemagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Viper.pdf http://www.commercialarchitecturemagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Laredo.pdf http://www.commercialarchitecturemagazine.com

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

The Architects
Green Schools Score High Marks
Modular Skylights Brighten College Spaces
More Sauce, Less Electricity
Lighting Improves Hotel Aesthetics, Safety, Security
UV Improves HVAC
Energy Solutions Enhance Learning Environment
Tree Trunks Furnish Store Backbone
Roofing, Skylights Boost Medical Stats
Building Technology Products
Showcase
Index
Portfolio

Commercial Architecture June 2016