GRAFIK Eye 3000 and GRAFIK Eye 4000 series by Lutron offer theme-oriented lighting control to commercial and residential clients alike. These control systems create complex interplays between direct, indirect, functional and decorative light appropriate to mood, occasion, and room utilization. Such control allows a person to create multiple lighting themes using the same fixtures in a single lighting system. Keypad control units are programmed for whole house lighting control with one touch convenience to ensure safe, accurate, and instantly responsive operability for the end user.

Lutron GRAFIK Eye systems feature an intuitive memory that allows for multiple lighting scenes that can be programmed into the system. In one sense, this creates many virtual lighting systems from a single physical network of fixtures and wiring. Once lighting themes have been programmed into system memory, it is not necessary for the end user to remember which lights require specific settings. All the end-user needs to do is to select the appropriate lighting scene, and the control unit makes all necessary adjustments to the individual lighting fixtures within the room. Everything from luminance levels to fade in/fade out lighting control is accessed from simple buttons on a wall or tabletop control unit, or interfaced with a Lutron RADIO Ra system for wireless control.

However, the end user is by no means limited to strict parameters of any lighting scene. If necessary, each individual light on the system can also be adjusted manually for fine-tuning or special effects.

Lutron manufactures a number of GRAFIK Eye systems designed for both commercial and residential use. Hospitality lighting clients such as hotels and restaurants often rely upon these controls to create special atmospheres within their enclosed spaces. This helps to establish a resort, dining room, or even hotel foyer as a separate, special place removed from the grind of daily life.

Commercial clients of Illuminations Lighting design often requisition a GRAFIK Eye system for lighting control in executive offices and conference rooms. Most companies realize how important a first impression is upon a visitor and client, and they recognize the value in having not only impeccable lighting, but also flexible, custom lighting control in these areas to maximize emotional congruence to the occasion. Any number of lighting themes and adjustable lighting levels can be programmed into a boardroom lighting design to match agenda, activity, and presentation format. Executive office lighting can be adjusted to create an atmosphere of noticeable but nonetheless subtle tension for formal meetings or decorative ambience for less formal encounters or after hour’s visits with strategic partners and personal friends.

Residential clients who invest in a GRAFIK Eye system almost invariably report back to us that their house feels more like a personalized extension of their mind and lifestyle after our work is complete. The ability to make one’s own living space an extension of mental command is perhaps one of the highest conveniences a homeowner can expect from his or her investment in technology. ILD experts customize each scene on a room-by-room basis and also match those scenes to the activities and events that most frequently occur within particular rooms. Some homes, for instance, have elaborate custom kitchens for cooking and dinner parties. Others homes feature ornate custom architecture and rely upon whole house audio and home theater to provide entertainment for family and friends. GRAFIK Eye eliminates the need for the homeowner to become a self-educated technician because the interface is so quick and simple to use that no technical knowledge or skills are required to manipulate even the world’s most sophisticated commercial grade lighting fixtures.

Another arena where we are beginning to see a great deal of interest in GRAFIK Eye systems is in spiritual circles and houses of worship. With very few exceptions, almost the entire world’s many belief systems associate God and Divinity with Light, and some alternative spiritual paths believe that God and Light are synonymous. From a philosophical as well as an aesthetic perspective then, it makes sense that such an organization would want to have the very best lighting, and that they would want to adjust that lighting to be conducive to an attitude of prayer, meditation, and instructions in higher thought and morality.

Illuminations Lighting Design is a premier vendor of Lutron lighting controls and GRAFIK Eye systems for residences, office buildings, and hospitality oriented facilities. The exact controls used and the lighting themes preset within those controls requires dialogue and extensive consultation with our clients before final equipment selection is made.

Please visit our lighting blog to read more about lighting control, home automation, and specialty office and hospitality lighting design by ILD.

We are located in Houston Texas but provide lighting services in Austin TX, El Paso Texas, San Antonio TX, College Station Texas, Beaumont TX, Dallas Texas, Midland Tx and points beyond.

Illuminations Lighting Design in Houston Texas has earned Platinum Residential Dealer status with record Lutron sales in 2006. Only a handful of electrical contractors, home automation or lighting companies can boast this accomplishment in the Houston area.

What does it mean to be a Lutron Platinum Dealer? It means you have the support and recognition from one of the world's largest and most successful residential and commercial lighting control companies. Lutron authorized dealers are broken down into four levels: Silver, Gold, Platinum and Diamond. Dealers who achieve these accolades are promoted on the Lutron website. Lutron online is reaching more customers than ever. The Lutron website shows customers the benefits of light control for every home. The handy Lutron "Where to Buy" functionality guides customers to top level producers such as Illuminations Lighting Design within a specific zip code or region.

As a Residential System Provider (RSP) in Houston we are proud to install, service and promote Lutron lighting control systems. No other light control company does more to educate its partners, communicate to its customers or elevate awareness of the light control category. These efforts are designed to create new ways to strengthen customer loyalty and build brand awareness.

Illuminations Lighting Design has been installing and servicing all types of Lutron lighting controls for over 27 years. Our expertise and knowledge of lighting controls is just one of the many services we offer. To learn more about Lutron lighting controls or to discuss your lighting needs contact us at 800-863-1184. We are here to help and look forward to your call!

AMX and Lutron, the worldwide leaders in control and lighting technology have come together to produce the ALD-H48 lighting interface, a seamless lighting control solution, which offers some of the smartest, most advanced features ever incorporated into residential lighting applications. While each company is individually known for its innovative designs, this synergy has produced a truly revolutionary solution, offering more control choices and design options than ever before. Illuminations Lighting Design is proud to offer the new AMX products and Lutron controls systems in Houston, Austin, San Antonio and throughout Texas.

The ALD-H48 is the heart of an AMX integrated network lighting solution. The programmatic interface to the ALD-H48 appears similar to an AMX native device in that it utilizes a standard AMX command set. When used with Maestro dimmers and switches, a complete NetLinx compatible lighting system is formed.

The ALD-H48 is a TCP/IP connected interface utilizing a Duet based module capable of controlling and configuring the H48 through an internal web interface. The web interface provides control of individual dimmers, creating/recalling scenes or groups and dimmer addressing.

SEAMLESS. PRECISE. ARTFULLY INSPIRED.

AMX and Lutron designed a solution that produces beautiful, artfully inspired lighting that can be controlled with systematic precision. The ALD-H48 not only meets, but exceeds these requirements as the first lighting control solution to incorporate an onboard AMX Duet module. This enables the unit to natively communicate with both AMX master controllers and Lutron system dimmers, switches and keypads seamlessly, right out of the box. The AMX NetLinx master with Duet can receive commands from up to 32 ALD-H48 Interfaces. Each interface supports up to six Maestro buses, each supporting up to eight dimmers/switches. That translates to control of up to 1,536 zones of light from one master.

IMAGINATION IS THE ONLY LIMITATION

While the ALD-H48 is capable of flawlessly executing some of the most intricate lighting program sequences imaginable, installation and programming couldn't be simpler. By using the clear, easy-to-follow Web interface, addressing and setting dimmer parameters can be achieved with pinpoint accuracy. Any number of "scenes" can be created to set the tone or mood. From "Office" to "Home Theater" to "Candlelit Dinner", once a scene has been established, the ALD H48 brings it all together in a fraction of a second.

Contact Illuminations Lighting Design at 713-863-1133 for assistance.

RadioRa, the world's first radio frequency lighting control system, uses innovative communication technology and built-in safeguards to ensure reliable wireless communication between all system components.

RadioRA can be installed in any home - including existing homes, late-stage construction, and new homes - without rewiring or patching and painting! Simply replace existing switches with Radio Ra dimmers and add master controllers to any convenient location to create one-touch lighting control of one room or your entire home. Illuminations Lighting Design is a RadioRA Preferred Systems Provider for Lutron dimming and control products, including HomeWorks.

Here are some of the possibilities with Radio Ra from Illuminations Lighting Design:

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  Turn lights on from a master control and never enter a dark house again.
  
  
  
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  Touch one button when you leave for a night out and set all your lights for an "at-home" look.
  
  
  
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  Create beautiful outdoor lighting environments with one touch of a button.
  
  
  
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  Use lighting to create the mood for a dinner party or for entertaining a house full of friends and family.
  
  
  
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  Bring the show to life with lighting that compliments any home theater, living room, family room or TV room.
  
  
  
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  Light your house with one touch of the All On button, Radio Ra can also be linked to your home's security system.
  
  
  
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  And the best for last. Are you frustrated with lights being left on at night? A single touch on a Master Control by the bed will turn off every light in the house. Prefer a nightlight? Radio Ra can be set up to leave one or more lights on at night.
  
  
  

AMX is all about making your life and your environment easier to control and manage. AMX user interfaces talk with the central controllers which interact with device controllers. Simply put, just push a button and say "WOW."

Simplify Your Life
At work. At play. AMX Corporation incorporates one-touch control solutions to make business and home the perfect blends of technology and simplicity. Since its inception in 1982, AMX has led the industry with innovative control system products - sophisticated technology designed to be easy to use and understand. The company's strategy includes working with leading manufacturers, dealers and distributors to develop powerful control systems that successfully integrate and automate literally thousands of electronic devices. It's Your World.

A typical AMX integrated system consists of four components: user interfaces, central controllers, communications and integration software, and controlled devices.

User interfaces, which allow the user to control the system, can be as simple as a wireless remote, or as sophisticated as a color touch panel. AMX user interfaces come in a variety of shapes and sizes to best match the needs of their users.

Central controllers are the components that tie together the various devices controlled by the system. They are integrated invisibly into the system environment to do the work "behind the scenes."

The third component, communications and integration software, runs inside the central controllers and acts as the "brain" between the user and the system components.

The final component, the controlled devices, are simply put any equipment connected to the system that the user wishes to operate. Controlled devices can include communications devices, such as telephones, intercom systems, and computers; environmental devices, such as lights, thermostats, security systems, and window treatments; and audio/visual devices, such as televisions, VCRs, DVDs, cameras, and satellite systems.

In homes all over the world, you'll find AMX technology making life easier, increasing efficiency and generally making life more fun and exciting. AMX systems can automate home theaters, lighting, security systems, HVAC systems, communication devices and more. The only limitation is your imagination!

To learn more about HOME AUTOMATION or how to simplify your life through a well designed automated control system, contact the HOME AUTOMATION SPECIALISTS at Illuminations Lighting Design toll free at 800-863-1184.

Illuminations Lighting Design is a full service design build firm located in Houston Texas specializing in residential and commercial indoor lighting and outdoor lighting installation, service and maintenance. We handle Crestron electronics, Lutron dimmer controls, Vantage dimmer controls, Lutron Radio Ra and other home automation products. Our experienced staff of professional lighting designers, system engineers and licensed electricians is well trained in all aspects of new home construction, remodeling, electrical wiring, home automation, architectural lighting and landscape lighting design.

Since 1980, Illuminations has worked with architects, interior designers, custom home builders, contractors and homeowners by providing professional services, from consulting, CAD drawings, documentation and project management, to furnishing, installing and fine tuning all types of lighting fixtures and control systems.

You're wise to be considering a lighting control system - there are many advantages! One of the main features that our clients like is that with a dimming system you can potentially control ANY of the loads on the system from ANY of the controls or keypads. Additionally you can CHANGE though programming what each keypad controls at any point in the future should your mind change - not something you can do with hardwired switches. This may seem somewhat frivolous at first, but can actually be an excellent tool for both convenience and safety. For example: You can program a button at the top of your stairs to turn off all of the lights downstairs - handy for coming to bed at the end of a long day. Likewise you can have a button by your garage that will turn off any lights that have been left on throughout the house - great for convenience and energy savings! Or turn on a pathway of lights when you come home.

A lot of people like that they can have a "panic" button in their bedroom that, when pressed, will turn on all the lights on the house (or a select pathway), a comforting feature should you think you hear an intruder or have a medical emergency. You can even have, for instance, your front porch lights flash when this button is pressed to guide authorities to the correct house in the event of an emergency. A one-button-control for multiple loads is handy aesthetically too. Assuming your lighting design includes circuits for ambient lights, multiple accent groupings, decorative lights, task, lamps, etc, you will have many loads in each room. To have to turn on, let alone "set," each of these loads every time you walk in the room would be a huge disruption. Instead you can have one keypad at the door with preset scenes that will bring up all the right loads to the right level.

An additional benefit to a lighting control system is that it has several built in features. Among them is an astronomical time clock that allows you, for example, to set your landscape lighting to come on at sunset everyday and turn off at sunrise. No more having to change a time clock from 5 to 6 to 7 as the seasons change, dealing with faulty photocells, or worse, having to remember to turn switches on and off.

One of the favorite benefits of a Lutron Radio Ra lighting control system, from an aesthetic standpoint, is simply that you have much less wall clutter. As I mentioned, once you get several circuits in a large room (and often multiple entries from which to control them) you can literally wind up with banks of wall box dimmers a foot or more in length at each door. That's neither convenient nor attractive! Putting all those loads on a control system will allow you to have one sleek keypad the size of a single switch or (smaller) in any location that you want control.

For more information on lighting control systems please contact the home automation department at Illuminations Lighting Design or call toll free at 800-863-1184.

Yes it is! When dimming incandescent or fluorescent loads you can expect your energy savings to be roughly equal to the amount you dim the circuit (For example if you dim a circuit 10%, you will use 10% less energy than you would if you kept it on full). In addition, there is another really great reason to use dimmers throughout your house, and this is one most people don't realize: Dimming incandescent loads drastically increases lamp life (while you still get energy savings dimming fluorescent, there is no impact to it's lamp life by adding a dimmer). If you dim an incandescent load just 10% (a difference that would be barely noticeable to the human eye) the lamp life on those light bulbs will double. If you dim the lights 25%, the lamp life quadruples, and if you dim the light level 75% your lamp life extends more than 20 times! With the typical residential incandescent light bulbs having one of the shortest life spans out there (an average of 1-2000 hours), this can be a huge help, especially in hard to reach areas. Besides these great functional reasons to use dimmers, they are also key for adding flexibility to a space, giving the ability to set mood, and giving the ability to control aesthetics. Those are just some of the reasons that we recommend that our clients employ dimmers THROUGHOUT their home!


Illuminations Lighting Design has developed into Texas’ first full-service specialty lighting company over twenty years ago by producing a fusion of ideas, science and art that began to change the way people see and experience their environments. We have developed a stellar client roster, which includes some of America’s finest homes, museums, offices, hotels, resorts and country clubs. In conclusion, we hope that you will consider Illuminations Lighting Design for Fine Art Lighting, Display Lighting, Landscape Lighting, Decorative Lighting, Lutron Control Systems, Chandelier Installations, Residential Generator Systems, Home Remodeling, Electrical Remodeling, Home Automation, Home Theaters and New Home Wiring.

For more information regarding Lutron Dimming Controls or a Vantage Lighting Control System please contact the lighting professionals at Illuminations Lighting Design. We can be reached at 713-863-1133 or toll free at 800-863-1184. We welcome your call.