True 1 Named a Products of the Year Award Winner by Architectural Record
The recognition highlights True 1’s combination of compact design, optical performance, and flexibility for architectural applications.
In architectural design, even the smallest details can influence the character and performance of a space. Lighting is no exception. A smaller aperture can reduce visual distraction and create a cleaner ceiling plane, but it must still deliver the illumination and control a design requires.
That balance is at the heart of True 1, DMF Lighting’s 1-inch aperture downlight, which has been named a winner in Architectural Record’s annual Products of the Year competition.
The long-running awards program recognizes innovative building materials, components, and furnishings introduced to the North American market. A panel of architects, designers, and other industry experts evaluates entries based on inventiveness, functionality, sustainability, and aesthetics.
A Smaller Aperture Without Compromising Performance
True 1 delivers over 750 nominal lumens through a 1-inch aperture. Its patent-pending three-stage optical stack, featuring cross beam TIR optics, provides controlled illumination with low UGR ratings to help manage glare.
The result is a fixture that delivers the clean, minimalist aesthetic of a 1-inch aperture while providing the optical performance needed for a range of architectural applications.
Flexibility From Specification Through Installation
True 1’s modular design provides flexibility for specifiers. Tool-free, field-changeable cartridges allow the LED module, optics, and color temperature to be changed in the field. This flexibility enables lighting adjustments during installation, supporting evolving project requirements, and simplifies maintenance.
Available in both fixed and adjustable configurations, the adjustable model offers 35° tilt, 360° rotation, and hot aiming for directional control. The 30°, 40°, and 50° optics allow for precise beam control, while color temperatures ranging from 2700K to 4000K, plus Warm Dim (3000K–1800K), ensure the perfect lighting color and effect.
Designed for Long-Term Serviceability
True 1 is engineered to support the life of a project beyond initial installation. Powered by SpectraDrive™ technology, an integrated DC-to-DC regulator independently regulates LED current within the fixture, helping maintain consistent color and light output throughout the life of the fixture.
The quick-connect LED module and DC-to-DC regulator can be replaced or upgraded from below the ceiling in minutes. This approach simplifies maintenance, preserves the existing ceiling, and provides a pathway for future technology upgrades without requiring replacement of the entire fixture.
Recognition for Thoughtful Design
Architectural Record’s recognition underscores the value of combining a minimal visual footprint with thoughtful engineering. By bringing optical control, specification flexibility, and long-term serviceability to a 1-inch aperture, True 1 helps designers preserve the integrity of the ceiling while meeting the practical demands of architectural lighting.