While 2020 was full of challenges for our industry, our nation, and the world, we at Kirlin have a lot to be thankful for (past, present, and future!). Take a peek at our video to learn more about the Kirlin story, and the many positives that came out of a very unexpected 125th year. For more on an in-depth look, check out our About Us page.
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A Home-Like Aesthetic, Designed for Patient Safety
For decades, Kirlin has been dedicated to providing top-of-the-line healthcare lighting for clinical spaces. One of the most critical areas for patient safety and comfort is the behavioral health treatment/recovery center. As health systems and state governments around the U.S. have continued to invest in their mental health services and facilities, Kirlin has worked with key thought-leaders in the space to develop innovative lighting solutions that promote quality illumination and patient safety.
Our latest collection includes recent Fall 2020 additions such as ligature-resistant white and scenic panels, an IK-10 rated recessed motorized patient exam light, and a circadian-supporting orange/red or orange/yellow observation light for assessing patient safety at night.
Lighting for Special Environments
Super Shallow Downlights Resolve Pickles in the Plenum!
Ever since the 1940s, when Ivan Kirlin introduced recessed lighting to the world, architects and engineers have encountered crowded spaces above the ceiling line. When that happens, look no further than Kirlin’s super shallow recessed LED downlights, with 2¾” housing depth. Check out three recent projects below to learn how Kirlin solves the challenge of limited plenum depth, creating delightful transitional space between indoor and outdoor areas.
This beautiful modern library in Norman, OK features our 4” Type IC super shallow downlight with regressed lens (LRR-04006) along the exterior soffit, which surrounds the elegant structure. The wet listed luminaires provide ideal light levels at night, while highlighting the library’s striking linear forms.
This upgraded shopping district in Tampa’s historic Hyde Park neighborhood features Kirlin’s 5” flare downlight (LRR-05438) in multiple trim finishes, enabling the lighting to seamlessly blend into the canopy space surrounding many notable retail establishments. Dark bronze (option -37T), black (option -38T), and standard white finishes were used in various locations around the district to match the many unique materials selected by the architect.
This commercial office building features several outdoor balconies, decks, and covered terraces, all illuminated by LRR-05440, Kirlin’s 5” super shallow downlight with flat trim. At 2500L, these fixtures provide wide flood illumination in spaces that are open to the Central Florida elements, including the occasional bout of driving rain and gale-force winds. With a UL wet listing and corrosion-resistant housing, tenants can rest assured that the LED illumination in these transitional spaces will stand the test of time.
Like all Kirlin Architectural luminaires, our super shallow products have been engineered to the highest standards of quality for indoor and outdoor use:
Lighting for Special Environments
Pool & Natatorium Expertise from America’s Water Wonderland
Since the early 20th century, Kirlin has been illuminating pools, natatoriums, water parks, and other aquatic endeavors from our Detroit, MI factory – a stone’s throw from the Great Lakes. All our Latitudes series luminaires are engineered to resist rust and corrosion (exceeding 1000 hour ASTM salt spray test), and are available with a Natatorium option (-NAT) to ensure safety from shock hazard and maintenance-free operation in a wet, chlorinated, halogen gas environment.
Simply Add Option -NAT on Kirlin’s “Latitudes” Products
From the discreet 2” pinhole downlights (LRR-02007) installed over the beautiful pool at One Manhattan Square to our high-output 16,000L asymmetric square (LRS–21605) used along the perimeter of the pool at Royal Oak High School here in Michigan, Kirlin offers natatorium-rated LED solutions to meet any need. On any product from the Latitudes collection, simply add option -NAT for our tested and trusted natatorium rating.
All Kirlin natatorium-rated luminaires sport natatorium requirements of:
Kirlin is honored to announce that INFRALED PRO has been recognized by the Illuminating Engineering Society in their 2020 Progress Report! The esteemed annual Progress Report makes its selections each year based on a product’s “uniqueness, innovation, and significance to the lighting industry.”
INFRALED PRO is Kirlin’s latest family of recessed motorized patient exam lights, designed for ultimate infection control with IP66 rated trims and sealed housings. Kirlin’s system takes a revolutionary approach to providing procedural and surgical lighting in critical areas throughout the hospital, without the use of boom-mounted lights.
Watch the system overview video here: