Lumos Spotlights

100-year-old historic bank achieves LEED Platinum with LSX

The nearly 100 year old Farmer’s Bank building of Carson Valley, Nevada, headquarters for Bentley Enterprises, completed subtle renovations to achieve Platinum LEED without altering the appearance or architecture of the historic building. Among the external renovations is a “top hat” of LSX solar modules, designed by NicholsBooth Architects and installed by United Electrical Services, Inc. Modules: (120) LSX 250 clear backsheet Racking: LSX Rail… Read More

LSX curtain wall takes modern condo to the next level

Designed by Tres Birds Workshop and installed by AAE Solar, the Lumina mixed-use apartment complex is masterful blend of Mediterranean and Modern architecture with an integrated LSX curtain wall providing solar generated electricity. Modules: (83) LSX 250 clear backsheet Racking: LSX Rail 1.0 Additional featured articles about this installation: Vertical solar panels come to Denver in time for Earth Day Lumina apartment building honors Denver restaurant… Read More

LSX expresses the values of Iggy’s Bread

Designed and installed by Transformations, Inc., Iggy’s Bread in Cambridge, MA is powered by their custom LSX solar carport array. Located at the entrance of the bakery, the multifunctional array communicates the company’s values of “…caring for the people and the planet…”. Modules: (186) LSX 250 clear backsheet Racking: LSX Rail 1.0 and custom carport structure

Solar Panel Kiosk Wins AIA Austin Design Award

This  AIA Austin Design Award winning Solar Panel Kiosk welcomes visitors to the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin, Texas. Designed by Sanders Architecture, built by Miars Construction, and using LSX Frameless Solar Panels installed by Lighthouse Solar Austin, is a perfect balance of functionality and sustainability. Our award-winning LSX Module System is composed of the LSX Frameless Solar Module… Read More

LSX Solar Awning Provides Electricity to Bay Area High School

A new sustainable Bay Area high school campus, Nueva High School, opens in Fall 2014.  In alignment with the school’s sustainability goals, the school integrated a beautiful LSX solar awning providing for 30% of the current campus’ electricity needs. Leddy Maytum Stacy Architects designed a student centric campus that gives the students an educational environment… Read More

LSX inspires a “cohesive ensemble” of solar

Designed and installed by LA Green Building to integrate LSX frameless solar panels “into an entire property and make it a cohesive ensemble.” The design divided the array into 3 synergistic parts: (3) modules on the front porch (16) modules over the back patio (6) modules as the awning around the back patio Modules: (25) LSX 190 clear backsheet Racking: LSX Rail and custom… Read More

Outdoor living space on Bermuda is enhanced with LSX

Photographs provided by Solar Bermuda. Designed and installed by Solar Bermuda, this LSX solar canopy with SolarEdge DC optimizers is a beautiful enhancement to the Pond Outdoor Living Space on Bermuda. Modules: (20) LSX 250 clear backsheet Racking: LSX Rail and custom canopy structure Photographs provided by Solar Bermuda. Photographs provided by Solar Bermuda.  

Functional deck canopy with LSX and Enphase Micro Inverters

Photographs provided by Microgrid Solar. Designed and installed by Microgrid Solar, this beautiful LSX solar deck canopy utilizes Enphase Micro Inverters. Modules: (20) LSX 240 clear backsheet Racking: LSX Rail and custom deck canopy structure Photographs provided by Microgrid Solar. Photographs provided by Microgrid Solar.

LSX + modern design results in award winning LEED Platinum project

Solar has the unfortunate reputation of having an industrial appearance. Most solar arrays are hidden away with visitors unaware of their existence. However, by utilizing Lumos LSX frameless solar panels architects and installation partners, such as domusstudio architecture and Adroit Solar in San Diego, CA, have come up with designs that highlight solar as an integral part of a building. The… Read More

Levitated Toy Factory inspires sophisticated fun with LSX

Fun, creative, curious, complex, powerful, poetic, imaginative, beautiful, high-tech, quality – all words used to describe the sophisticated toys created by Levitated. These words and the mind-set they inspire are what the company has been built on; and the experience the company and their toys brings to each of their customers. The results are a feast… Read More