A total of 14 connected lighting systems – representing a range of controls and luminaire types, including linear pendants, troffers, and retrofit kits – were installed in functioning classrooms at The New School, Parsons School of Design, with each system lighting its own classroom to a common lighting and control specification, which aligns with requirements for most lighting energy codes.
The table below summarizes key components of the submitted systems.
| System | External Controls Partnership | Sensor | Wall Control Type | Wall Control Power | Communication Protocol | Luminaire |
| 1 | Yes | Integrated | Rocker | Kinetic | Proprietary RF | Pendant |
| 2 | Yes | Integrated | Rocker | Kinetic | Zigbee | Pendant |
| 3 | Yes | Remote | Multi button* | Battery | Proprietary RF | Pendant |
| 4 | No | Integrated | Rocker | Kinetic | Zigbee | Pendant |
| 5 | No | Remote | Rocker* | Line | Zigbee | Recessed |
| 6 | No | Integrated | Rocker | Line | IEEE 802.15.4 based | Recessed |
| 7 | Yes | Remote | Rocker* | Battery | Low Voltage | Recessed |
| 8 | No | Integrated | Multi button* | Line | IEEE 802.15.4 based | Retrofit kit |
| 9 | No | Integrated | Multi button | Line | Zigbee | Retrofit kit |
| 10 | No | Integrated | Rocker | Kinetic | Zigbee | Retrofit kit |
| 11 | Yes | Integrated | Multi button | Battery | Proprietary RF | Retrofit kit |
| 12 | No | Integrated | Multi button | Battery | Bluetooth LE | Retrofit kit |
| 13 | Yes | Integrated | Multi button* | Battery | Bluetooth Mesh | Recessed |
| 14 | Yes | Integrated | Rocker | Kinetic | Bluetooth Mesh | Pendant |
* Control functions are configured onsite; others are pre-configured at factory
Learn more about the submitted systems
In each classroom, the installers and evaluators encountered a variety of approaches to system architecture, operation, configuration tools, wall controls, and documentation.
