Systems & Solutions

1% vs 0.1% Dimming

Dimming is not only a control setting. It defines how light behaves as a space changes.

Juniper lighting systems can be specified with 1% or 0.1% dimming, depending on the luminaire. The difference is the lowest light level the fixture can reach before turning off.

1% Dimming

1% dimming brings the fixture to a low, controlled level while keeping the light present in the space.

For most architectural applications, this is enough.

It works well for offices, retail environments, circulation areas, kitchens, workspaces, and projects where the fixture needs to shift from full output to a comfortable low level.

0.1% Dimming

0.1% dimming lowers the output to one-tenth of 1%. It gives the designer a quieter low end and a wider range of control.

It works well in hospitality, residential interiors, galleries, restaurants, bedrooms, lounges, and other spaces where low ambient scenes are part of the design intent.

Why the Eye Needs 0.1%

Brightness percentages describe the fixture. The eye works differently — it perceives roughly the square root of measured light. At 10% output, a room still reads about a third as bright as full. At 1% — the floor of standard dimming — the light still reads near 10%. Visibly on.

That is why deep evening scenes call for 0.1%. It reaches the bottom third of what the eye can perceive — the range where light recedes toward candlelight without switching off.

The dashed line is what the numbers suggest. The solid curve is what you see.

How to Choose

Choose 1% dimming when the fixture needs to remain visibly active at low output.

Choose 0.1% dimming when the light needs to recede further, support evening scenes, or hold a very low ambient condition without feeling abrupt.

Specification Note

Minimum dimming level should be coordinated with the selected luminaire, power supply, dimming method, control system, and project wiring. For project-specific guidance, Juniper can help confirm the correct configuration before ordering.

Configuration as the Source of Truth

Many Juniper lighting systems are modular platforms rather than single fixed products. Systems like Multiverse and THIN are designed to adapt to a wide range of architectural conditions through interchangeable components and configurable elements.

Because of this flexibility, a single family of products may produce thousands of potential configurations.

Rather than publishing large pricing matrices or requiring custom quotations, we structure pricing directly around the configuration itself.

Mounting.
Length.
Finish.
Color temperature.
Optics.

Each parameter contributes to a clearly defined SKU and price.

As selections are made, the configurator generates the corresponding configuration code and price on demand. The result is a specification that remains synchronized with the way the product is engineered and manufactured.

For designers, this reduces uncertainty during specification. For Juniper, it ensures pricing reflects the real structure of the product.

Designed for Designers

Lighting specification often happens early in the design process—long before final construction details are resolved.

During this phase, architects and designers are exploring options, testing layouts, and refining lighting strategies. Pricing should support that exploration rather than slow it down.

By structuring pricing around configuration logic, the Juniper system allows designers to evaluate options as they work.

Adjust a mounting type.
Extend a run length.
Change a finish.

The price updates accordingly.

This approach removes friction from the specification process and makes the relationship between design choices and cost easier to understand.

Systems Thinking

Transparency in pricing is closely tied to how Juniper designs products. Our systems are built around modular components and repeatable design logic. Components connect, extend, and adapt to different spaces without requiring entirely new products each time.

This modular intelligence makes systems like Multiverse and THIN adaptable across projects while maintaining consistent performance and aesthetics.

Pricing transparency simply extends that same logic into the specification process.

If a system is designed to be configurable, its pricing should be as well.

A Clearer Relationship Between Design and Cost

When pricing is transparent, it becomes part of the design conversation rather than a barrier to it.

Designers can evaluate options with confidence.
Clients can understand decisions earlier.
Projects move forward with fewer surprises.

For Juniper, transparency reflects a broader commitment to working directly with architects, designers, and clients in a straightforward way.

Clear systems.
Clear products.
Clear pricing.

Pricing as a Reference Point

The pricing shown in the configurator represents Juniper’s Maximum Advertised Price (MAP)—a consistent public reference for each configuration.

Trade partners, distributors, and design professionals purchase through structured programs that apply defined discounts or volume-based pricing tiers. These adjustments are predictable and aligned with project scale rather than negotiated case by case.

Publishing MAP pricing ensures that the starting point remains visible and consistent for everyone involved in the specification process.

Multiverse gives designers more expressive range than conventional track lighting, and keeps the specification process simple. If it’s your first time specifying it, welcome aboard — our team supports you through the specification itself, from layout review to submittal package. This page explains how the process works, what to send, and what you’ll receive.

1. Begin with What You Know

You don’t need a finished drawing to begin.

Multiverse is a modular system — it adapts to your space, not the other way around. Whether you’re working from a reflected ceiling plan, a quick sketch, or a concept still taking shape, our team will help translate what you have into a buildable system.
You can send:

• A reflected ceiling plan (RCP)
• A dimensioned sketch
• A layout marked with approximate linear footage
• AutoCAD (2D) or Revit (3D) files
• A description of intent

Start with what you have. We’ll guide the rest.

Fill out the form below or email your lighting plan or drawing directly to sales@juniperdesign.com.

2. Planning Support, Included

Project planning is part of every Multiverse specification — there is no fee for review, layout development, or submittal preparation.

Our team will:

• Evaluate your layout and spatial conditions
• Clarify power and dimming requirements
• Define component quantities
• Prepare detailed submittal drawings
• Provide a transparent quotation

This stage is where alignment happens, before fabrication begins.

3. Pricing

Pricing is transparent from the first conversation.

The Ribbon, connectors, and mounting hardware are priced per linear foot — so project cost scales predictably with track length. Spot modules, Weave fixtures, Illuminated Ribbon, power supplies, and power hubs are quoted as line items based on your layout.

Every quotation includes a full component breakdown. Because we sell direct, pricing stays consistent across projects — no rep chain, no guesswork.

4. Starting Your Submittal

5. What You Will Receive

Once we receive a signed quote or PO, along with a 50% deposit, we will move forward with:

• Detailed submittal drawings specific to your project
• A complete component list with dimensions
• Power supply locations and quantities
• Switching and circuit clarification
• A finalized BOM

Drawing lead times begin once the signed quote or PO and deposit are received. We are currently targeting up to approximately 5 business days, depending on project scope. Once drawings are approved, the order is released into production and the production lead time stated on the quote begins.

6. Power & Integration

Multiverse runs on 24V low voltage, which simplifies distribution and widens the range of workable installation conditions. Our power supplies are engineered specifically for the Multiverse Ribbon and support most major dimming platforms — forward phase (Triac, the traditional incandescent standard), reverse phase (ELV), and 0–10V. If your project’s dimming method is unsettled, there’s a strong chance it will be compatible.

The one decision that typically sits with the specifier is where power lives. A remote power supply can sit in a ceiling cavity, mechanical space, or adjacent area, keeping the ceiling plane unbroken. When above-ceiling access isn’t available, the Multiverse Power Hub mounts locally, sitting on the ceiling surface over an existing junction box and becoming a finished element at the ceiling rather than something to conceal. Most designers know which of these is
workable for their project early on.

7. Finishes & Custom Color

We can match most major color systems, including RAL, Pantone, Benjamin Moore, and Sherwin-Williams. To specify a custom color, send a color code or a physical swatch, 2″ × 2″ or larger preferred, to our Connecticut factory.

After we receive a signed quote or PO, along with a 50% deposit, Juniper will provide a custom finish sample for approval. The order will be released into production once the custom finish sample and submittal drawings are approved.

8. Installation Documentation

Your submittal defines what goes where. The Multiverse Installation Guide defines how it installs.

On smaller projects, coordinating with the electrician often falls to the designer. The Installation Guide is written to be shared directly with contractors — it covers mounting, connection sequences, and power feed requirements, so you’re not translating between us and the electrical scope.

[Download Installation Guide]

Need Help Getting Started?

Email: sales@juniperdesign.com
Phone: +1 347 799 2915