April 5, 2004—Gensler and Fiberstars Inc. have cooperatively launched the EFO Fiber Optic Lighting System, an application of a revolutionary fiber optic lighting technology that enables greatly reduced energy consumption. Gensler, an active proponent and designer of sustainable building and design solutions, formed a strategic partnership with Fiberstars as design consultant to advance the technology as a practical application for commercial use. EFO is designed as a direct replacement for recessed ceiling downlights, track and display case lighting. It is particularly applicable in retail settings, commercial buildings, supermarkets, museums, pools/spas, as well as for government and military uses.
The EFO technology marks the first significant breakthrough in commercial lighting since compact fluorescent lamps and MR-16 halogen lamps became commonplace over the past 25 years, reports Fiberstars. Fiberstars EFO yields as much as 80 percent greater energy savings over halogen or other incandescent light sources in downlighting applications. One 68 watt EFO is capable of replacing eight 50 watt halogen lamps totaling 400 watts.
Additionally, EFO emits no heat or UV, making it an optimal solution for limiting food spoilage in supermarkets and protecting sensitive documents and artifacts. EFO provides more efficient light than compact fluorescent lamps for commercial building accent lighting.
Fiberstars EFO combines several patented innovations in lamp design optics, power supply, fiber, and fixtures. The large-core EFO OptiCore fiber is the result of 11 years of research and development and is the only continuously extruded large-core fiber in the world. This ensures excellent quality at a low per-foot cost. The result is a high-performance, energy-efficient light source that also allows individual, directional, highly luminescent, small-scale downlights in a price-competitive market.
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