
Over the course of the last decade there have been a series of technological changes that have significantly impacted the lighting industry. This presentation examines a few of these changes. In particular, it will discuss the advent of lighting grade LEDs, the spread of controls from luminaires to the grid, and market factors that are spurring the need for improved systems. Starting with an examination of the macro economic trends, continuing through various elements of luminaire design, and concluding with a vision of better integrated systems, this presentation will show the state of the art in lighting technology and discuss what is coming in the near term future.