Continuing their mission to “build a more just, sustainable, and peaceful world,” the Rockefeller Brothers Fund designed their new offices to meet the stringent requirements of LEED-CI v3, for which they were awarded Platinum certification. The lighting was designed to respond to the architectural lines of the space, with slender, recessed and pendant hung, linear fluorescent luminaires in the open spaces and decorative fluorescent luminaires in selected locations.  LED task lights supplement the ambient light levels and provide a highly efficient decorative element in the enclosed offices.  A variety of automated lighting controls ensure the greatest energy savings possible, including the use of occupancy sensors, timeclocks, and a low cost daylight dimming system.  Linear fluorescent “picture lights” at the north and south perimeter walls compensate for the silhouette effect caused by the deep-set windows and provide lighting for artwork on these walls.  Decorative glass in the reception area downlights adds sparkle and another layer of texture for this beautiful and sustainable space.

Location: New York, NY

Client: FXFOWLE