Illuminate Your Space with Compose Cove by i2Systems

Revolutionizing Workplace Lighting with Innovative Design and Technology

Imagine an office space illuminated with a clean, quiet ceiling, free from glare, hanging pendants, or acrylic lenses, all while exceeding ASHRAE efficiency standards. This is the vision brought to life by i2Systems with their award-winning Compose Cove, the first indirect, code compliant LED cove lighting system for open plan.

With the Compose Cove, i2Systems has created a unique lighting solution that is not only aesthetically pleasing but also cost-effective and efficient. The system hides in a cove only 2.5” wide by 1.4” tall and lowers the purchasing and installation cost of current LED linear cove technology by up to 30%. This makes Compose an excellent choice for almost any cove application, including elevator lobbies and circulation areas.

The proprietary optical system of Compose took over two years to develop. It projects light across the ceiling at near 100 lm/w efficiency, and also delivers performance in the near field to avoid hotness and inconsistency when mounted as close as 6” from the ceiling. This innovation enables the Compose system to deliver 40 foot candles of light (29” A.F.F.) at .7W per square foot in open plan and .5W per square foot in private office spaces.

Compose isn’t just a light fixture, it’s a complete system aimed at providing simple made-to-measure installation across a variety of field conditions. It was critical for i2Systems to design a product that would appeal to the design community but one that was also affordable and contractor friendly. The optical system took over 18 months to develop and included precise optical design combined with Edison-like prototyping and test in order to achieve an extremely flat beam with high lumen per watt efficiency.

One of the unique features of Compose is its ability to eliminate the dark, unevenly lit corners with inside and outside factory premade illuminated corners with the same output and optical performance as the linear LED module for a seamless appearance. The Compose LED modules accept any voltage between 100 and 277 volts AC and are plug and play, made in 1’, 4’, and 18” lengths, programmable from 5-12 watts per foot, cUL listed, and directly dimmable via 0-10V.

Compose Cove by i2Systems is a testament to the power of innovative design and technology. It's not just about lighting a space, but about improving the overall aesthetic and functionality of the environment. This design was awarded Iron in A' Lighting Products and Fixtures Design Award in 2017, recognized for integrating industry best practices and competent technical characteristics, contributing to a better world.


Project Details and Credits

Project Designers: Mark Zampini
Image Credits: i2Systems
Project Team Members: i2Systems Engineering Team
Project Name: Compose
Project Client: Mark Zampini


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