The I-BEAM LED high bay luminaire is an affordable, configurable one-for-one replacement for fluorescent and HID fixtures.

ATLANTA - May 7, 2012 - Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE: AYI; "Company"), a market leader in innovative energy-efficient lighting and controls solutions, introduces the I-BEAM LED high bay from Lithonia Lighting. This LED solution is the latest addition to the I-BEAM family, the most widely specified high bay family in the industry. The I-BEAM LED luminaire offers higher quality illumination, longer life and consumes less energy than comparable fluorescent and HID fixtures. Plus, I-BEAM LED high bays provide a payback in as little as two years and an impressive return on investment over the life of the product.

Affordable for many high bay applications such as manufacturing, warehousing and other large indoor spaces, I-BEAM LED luminaires can be integrated with factory-installed digital controls such as occupancy sensors, daylight photocells or nLight devices, resulting in increased energy savings. I-BEAM LED high bays come fully capable of dimming down to 10 percent. Additionally, conduction and natural convection technologies used in the I-BEAM LED luminaires maximize cooling, fixture performance and lumens per watt.

"The I-BEAM LED high bay was designed to provide a quick payback and reduce a customer`s total cost of ownership while also delivering the quality and configurability that has made our I-BEAM family so popular," said Ed Weaver, Acuity Brands Lighting Vice President and General Manager Industrial and Emergency, Lithonia Lighting. "This flexible fixture offers numerous options for almost every electrical and optical component, including reflectors, wire guards, emergency battery pack, occupancy sensors, surface mount brackets and more."

Available for mounting heights ranging from 15-40 feet and ambient environments up to 131F (55C), the I-BEAM LED high bay meets both horizontal and vertical light level requirements through narrow or wide distributions. Reflectors are precision formed and utilize premium materials including ALANOD MIRO specular aluminum, while an optional semi-diffuse lens provides glare control and LED protection.

"I was pleasantly surprised to discover that the I-BEAM LED luminaire is so lightweight that I can lift it with one hand," said Richard Wyton, Corporate Lighting Consultant with Steiner Electric Company. "This fixture also delivers a very good return on investment. It`s so affordable that it can be used as an alternative not only to HID, but to fluorescent as well."

The I-BEAM LED high bay will be on display at the LIGHTFAIR International trade show in Las Vegas May 9 -11, 2012, at the Acuity Brands booth #4108.

For more information on the features and benefits of the I-BEAM LED fixture, please visit http://www.lithonia.com.

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New AC-DC LED driver provides constant current output for office lighting...

Fremont, CA - Phihong USA, a global leader in power solutions for OEM lighting technology, has developed a new multi-channel driver for indoor and outdoor lighting applications. Designated the PDA037W-350G, the driver is equipped with four outputs of 350mA and offers 0-10V dimming capability. Ideal for linear fluorescent replacement fixtures, the power supply satisfies all ENERGY STAR requirements governing power supplies in solid-state lighting luminaires.

"The new 37W driver is ideal for overhead LED lighting fixtures in new green construction, as well as for users who wish to lower their long-term energy costs," said Keith Hopwood, vice president of marketing for Phihong USA. "Solid-state lighting requires less power than fluorescent and can offer long lasting lighting and increased savings."

The power supply is equipped with four constant current outputs of 350mA at a nominal output voltage of 24.5VDC. With an AC input range of 90 to 304VAC, the driver can be operated at the standard North American mains voltages of 120 or 277VAC for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. The driver bears safety approval from UL, meeting UL8750, and has outputs that are Class 2 per UL1310, making it appropriate for linear fluorescent replacement installations.

Rated for operation between 0C and 50C, the PDA037W is water resistant and fully potted with ingress protection ratings of 65. The driver also exhibits high efficiency and reliability, with minimum efficiency ratings ranging from 82% at 120VAC input to over 84% at 277VAC input. The calculated lifetime of the PDA037W is 50K hours at full load and an ambient 50C.

The new LED driver comes fully equipped with input over-current protection and short-circuit protection, as well as output over-voltage protection and open-circuit protection. It also features a minimum power factor correction greater than 0.9, and is covered by a standard a five year warranty.

Designed to be easily incorporated into retrofit fixtures in office lighting and other commercial overhead installations, the series measures 242mm x 43.5mm x 30.5mm and weighs 675g. For more information, including product datasheets, please visit http://www.phihong.com/LED.

Phihong will be exhibiting at the Lightfair International trade show and conference May 9-11, 2012 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. Please visit us at booth #3945 for more information about this product and the rest of our lighting power technology portfolio.

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NEW YORK, May 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Stuart Dean, an international provider of renowned architectural restoration services, will display its comprehensive array of interior and exterior solutions when it serves as an exhibitor at the American Institute of Architects (AIA) 2012 National Convention and Design Exposition (May 17-19, 2012 in Washington, D.C at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center). The annual AIA convention serves as the pivotal gathering for architects and design professionals to network, attend educational sessions and survey the industry's latest innovations. Stuart Dean will highlight its facade and coating solutions at Booth #508.

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"When architects design a building, they have a specific vision in mind that then comes to life when the building literally rises from the ground and takes shape. However, wear and tear and the elements can have a dramatic impact on that vision over time," said Mark Parrish, president and CEO of Stuart Dean. "At Stuart Dean, we have 80 years of experience in restoring and refinishing structures of all kinds, and we believe we have an important story to tell to the architects and other professionals who will be in attendance at AIA 2012. We're looking forward to participating in this important industry show."

Reginald Dean, director of facade restoration, is among the company's subject matter experts who will be representing Stuart Dean at the convention. Considered to be one of the industry's foremost experts on facade restoration, Dean has almost three decades of experience and has been involved in as many as 800 facade restoration projects at buildings and institutions across the globe.

"From colleges and universities to houses of worship and government and cultural structures, Stuart Dean's innovative architectural solutions enable our clients to restore and refinish the intricate features that make the structure unique," said Mark Parrish, president and CEO of Stuart Dean."By restoring the appearance of these structures, we are proud to enhance and rejuvenate the structures that architects and other design professionals work to create."

Stuart Dean offers a complete range of architectural restoration services that help extend the life, increase the value, and enhance the beauty of interior and exterior architectural surfaces. The company specializes in the restoration and protection of metal, stone, wood, glass, and tile grout for buildings, retail stores, institutions, restaurants and homes. Stuart Dean's vast experience gained during 80 years in business enables the company to provide unique solutions to costly maintenance challenges, including cost-effective restoration programs that are custom-designed by the most skilled, knowledgeable and safety-conscious technicians in the industry.

AIA is the leading professional membership association for licensed architects, and is comprised of some 300 chapters across the country and around the world to serve the needs of U.S. architects at the national, state and local levels. AIA provides educational experiences to keep its members informed in their field, as well as provide online resources for emerging architecture professionals.

For more information on Stuart Dean, visit http://www.stuartdean.com.

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Stuart Dean is an international provider of renowned architectural restoration services, specializing in metal refinishing; stone polishing, cleaning and sealing; wood refinishing; glass restoration; innovative and sustainable grouts and flooring solutions; and curtain wall and facade restoration. Thousands of clients trust Stuart Dean to restore and preserve their buildings, retail stores, institutions and restaurants every day. Stuart Dean offers a portfolio of services to enhance the beauty and retain the value of a wide array of architectural assets. The company has been in business for over 80 years, with 22 offices in the U.S. and Canada and over 450 employees. Major markets served include Atlanta, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Cleveland, Columbus, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, Nashville, New York, Norfolk, Orange County, Orlando, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Richmond, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, St. Louis, Tampa, Toronto, Vancouver and Washington, D.C. For more information, visit http://www.stuartdean.com.

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SAN JOSE, Calif., May 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- BCA Architects has completed a new, state-of-the-art, 750-seat Performing Arts Center and 5,000-square-foot library at Chula Vista High School in San Diego County. The new buildings embody modern design anchored in functionality and sustainability. For the current and the next generation of students at Chula Vista High School, which holds 2,700, BCA Architects masterfully interwove a contemporary interpretation of the school's neoclassical Greek Spartan mascot into the projects' design and the school's 70-year-old campus.

Some sustainable highlights of the buildings include: strategic orientation to maximize natural light; low-flow plumbing fixtures and water-efficient landscaping ensure more than 50% in annual water savings; low-impact, energy-efficient HVAC systems to increase ventilation along with an on-site renewable energy system; and 40% of the site reserved as vegetated open space.

To help overcome the challenge of a tight budget, BCA Architects spearheaded the process of securing $3.0 million in Career Technical Education and High Performance Initiative grants for both the Performing Arts Center and the Library. BCA Architects' closeout with certification from the Division of the State Architect also ensures the district can proceed with obtaining state funding for future facility projects.

"BCA architects did an incredible job of capturing the vision and needs of the School for Creative & Performing Arts in their design of our new 700-seat Performing Arts Center. Their attention to all details: acoustics, aesthetics, theatrical considerations, and serviceable rehearsal spaces paired with cutting-edge design and technology have created a jewel that will be the centerpiece of our community for many years to come," said Ron Bolles, former facilitator of the SCPA at Chula Vista High School. "From the design phase of the project, we knew we were doing something truly magnificent."

Because BCA Architects is seeking LEED Platinum certification for the projects, the Chula Vista High School's Performing Arts Center is South San Diego's largest and most sustainable theatrical arts facility. "The impact this has had on our students is palpable," said Kevin Willard, Assistant Principal at Chula Vista High School. "They are delighted to study in a brand new library and perform in a wonderful new theater they can call their own," Willard said.

"BCA Architects is deeply honored to play an active role in helping to create such a positive impact on Chula Vista High School and the surrounding community," said Paul Bunton, founding principal of BCA Architects.

BCA Architects partners with clients in a mission to achieve excellence in design. Since 1989, BCA strives to strengthen communities through projects built, whether it's to design, to help define partnerships, to locate financing, to save energy or to present alternate delivery methods. BCA goes above and beyond the task at hand to ensure their clients succeed. For more information, visit: http://www.bcaarchitects.com.

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BOSTON, May 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Margulies Perruzzi Architects (MPA), one of Boston's most innovative architectural and interior design firms, today announced that it has received a Section Award from the Boston Section of the Illuminating Engineering Society forthe 2012 Illumination Awards program. The award recognizes MPA's lighting design for the 32,000 SF interior fit-up of Philips' new high performance workspace in Andover, Massachusetts. Philips is a globally diversified health and well-being company focused on improving people's lives through timely innovations.

The IES Illumination Awards provide a unique opportunity for public recognition of professionalism, ingenuity, and originality in lighting design based upon the individual merit of each entry.

"Philips' new space leverages both new lighting technology and dynamic office design to create a livable, workable and sustainable high performance workspace," said Dianne Dunnell, IIDA, LEED AP, senior associate at Margulies Perruzzi Architects. "The design team worked together to envision and execute this innovative lighting design concept, and we are honored to be recognized by the IES for our efforts."

MPA's objective for the lighting design was to reinforce Philips' brand by maximizing daylighting, aligning specifications with function, and offering a sustainable solution utilizing new lighting technology. Philips' own LED light fixtures, lamps and controls were used throughout the project. Over 90% of the lighting is LED, offering energy-efficient light that makes the office environment more engaging and uses 25% less electricity than code mandate for energy consumption per square foot.

To promote collaboration and interaction in the office, the open workspace is arranged in seven "neighborhoods." The lighting design provides a clear sense of circulation and aids in differentiating "neighborhood" workspaces and collaboration space. LED color-changing fixtures within ceiling coves define neighborhoods, and the light color coordinates with the nature-inspired graphics for each neighborhood.

About Margulies Perruzzi Architects

Consistently ranked as one of Boston's top architectural and interior design firms, Margulies Perruzzi Architects creates buildings and corporate interiors for clients who value design. The firm services the corporate, professional services, healthcare, research/lab, and real estate communities with a focus on sustainable design. Clients include Manulife/John Hancock, Nuvera Fuel Cells, Reliant Medical Group, Sapient, Hobbs Brook Management and Forrester Research. For more information, please visit http://www.mp-architects.com.

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SB Architects is proud to announce the completion of design for the first phase of Waterfront City an expansive new mixed-use community on the Mediterranean Sea near downtown Beirut. The project is scheduled to break ground this summer, setting in motion a multi-phased development that will change the face of the citys waterfront.

SB Architects won an international design competition for the master-planning and design of this 48-acre project which, when complete, will have over 5,000 residential units and numerous retail and commercial districts. An international design firm with projects in progress on five continents, SB Architects collaborated with landscape architecture firm Sean K Simms on the master plan, and worked with local architecture firm Erga Group on the design of Phase One.

The first phase of residences at Waterfront City was introduced to the public in 2011, and has almost completely sold out prior to construction. A joint venture between Beirut-based Ste Joseph G. Khoury et Fils Holding and international development partner Majid Al Futtaim, Waterfront City will create a new destination within this historic city.

Waterfront City will be, without a doubt, one of the top waterfront destinations in all of the Mediterranean, says Scott Lee, president of SB Architects.

Located just 15 kilometers from Beiruts Central District, Waterfront City revolves around a grand pedestrian promenade elevated seven meters above sea level. This elegant promenade is the defining concept of the master plan, and overlooks the Joseph Khoury Marina the largest marina in Beirut and one of the largest in the Mediterranean. SB Architects design for Waterfront City blends modern architectural massing and design elements with traditional patterning and materials a combination that reflects Beiruts historic neighborhoods, while creating a new urban language that is unique to this development. The firm will continue work on future phases of the Waterfront City development.

In more than 50 years of practice, SB Architects has established a worldwide reputation for excellence in the planning and design of destination hospitality, spa and golf amenities, as well as urban mixed-use and multi-family residential projects.

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9:39 a.m. EDT, May 7, 2012

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After twice failing to win final approval for his plans for a 13-acre parcel in North Glastonbury, developer John Sakon is submitting yet another proposal, this time for a hotel and retail space.

The newest proposal calls for the construction of a 93,615-square-foot hotel and 27,890 square feet of retail space on the land, located to the east of Main Street and west of Route 2. The plan will be presented Tuesday during a joint public hearing of the town council and town plan and zoning commission. The meeting will be held at 8 p.m. in town council chambers of town hall.

More than a year ago, Sakon received approval for a 67,690-square-foot project that would have included retail space, a 2,000-square-foot coffee shop and 5,600-square-foot and 4,135-square-foot "white napkin, upscale" restaurants. The plan never moved forward.

Sakon has been trying to develop the parcel along Main and Griswold streets for years. Plans in the past included a hotel, a lifestyle center with upscale shops and restaurants and a shopping mecca.

Traffic and the size of the development have always been a concern of residents along Griswold Street. Members of the Glastonbury Coalition for Sensible Growth, a grassroots effort by residents, have fought any large-scale projects.

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Groundbreaking ceremonies will be held Tuesday for a $15 million mixed-use development project featuring affordable senior housing and retail space - The Arbors at Oak Park.

The Arbors at Oak Park, at Broadway and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, will include 55 senior apartments, a manager's unit, library/multipurpose room, fitness center, a garden area and more than 4,000 square feet of market-rate commercial space.

It's Related California's first development project in Sacramento region.

Irvine-based Related California is an affiliate of The Related Cos. real estate firms in New York. Related California, which specializes in the development of urban and affordable housing throughout California, has been a member of the California Redevelopment Association since 1998.

Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson, state Senate President Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg and other officials are scheduled to attend Tuesday's ceremonies at 11 a.m.

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