Events
Sightlines | Civil Lighting Design: A Missing Discipline
Imagine that you are driving home after a long day at work: It’s 6 p.m. on a November evening and it’s raining. The Sun has set, it’s getting dark, and…
Not Kicked to the Curb—Connected to It
Smart vehicle technology and the future of roadway lighting Most advances in technology represent incremental improvements, like upgrading your sixth-generation smartphone to the latest model. But once in a while,…
A Quarter for Your Thoughts
Weaving remembrance, culture, and community into the fabric of New Orleans New Orleans. The Big Easy. A city known for its music, cuisine, and, of course, Mardi Gras. The delta…
From Darkness to Dignity
Empowering African refugee communities and informal settlements Imagine a world without artificial light. How might that feel when the Sun goes down? For refugees across Africa, this is not something…
Sightlines | This Is the Way: Bringing the art and science of illumination to children
If you had a chance to explain lighting to 100 10-year-olds, what would it look like? For Equity in Lighting (EIL), it is the perfect mix of art, science, and…
Designing for the New Normal
How climate change is redefining outdoor lighting infrastructure I have spent much of my career working at the intersection of design and environment—first in film production, where every set must…
The Only Way Is Through
The Učka Tunnel in Croatia unites steel, stone, and sea To venture into or out of the Istrian Peninsula in Croatia, a deeply historic region turned popular vacation destination known…
A Journey of Remembrance
Recasting the National World War I Memorial The National World War I (WWI) Memorial in Washington, D.C., is a choreographed experience of light, landscape, and sculpture. The lighting design operates…
Momentum Continues for the Sixth Annual ArchLIGHT Summit in Dallas
With a sold-out show floor for the past two years and a reputation for top-notch programming, the September 15-16 ArchLIGHT Summit at Dallas Market Center is shaping up to be…
Lightovation’s Design + Build Day for Trade Professionals Continues to Grow
The June 24-27, 2026, edition of Lightovation at Dallas Market Center will again feature its popular Design + Build Day, previewing the largest residential lighting show in the Western Hemisphere…
Project in Pictures: A Holistic Approach in Hong Kong
Speirs Major Light Architecture | Photos: Studio Kevin Mak and Jonathan Leijonhufvud and SMLA Taikoo Place in the business district of Hong Kong, China, is an urban oasis off ering…
Let’s Do the Twist
The Stack is rooted in theatrical design principles Rising above Vancouver’s skyline, The Stack at 1133 Melville Street is more than an office tower—it’s a statement in sustainable architecture and…
Sightlines: Five Unpopular Opinions on the 2025 Lighting Circuit
After attending LEDucation, LightFair, IES25: The Lighting Conference, ArchLIGHT Summit, and IALD Enlightened Americas last year, I noticed a troubling consistency: the same conversations, frustrations, and inertia. Here are five…
Arcade One-Up
Pumping life into the heart of Dayton, Ohio After the Dayton Arcade, a block of nine interconnected buildings closed in 1990, the once-bustling early 20th-century commercial site fell into disrepair,…
Shine Bright Like a Diamond
Upgrading America’s pastime In the classic baseball film Field of Dreams, a voice reaches out to Kevin Costner’s Ray Kinsella in a cornfield: “If you build it, he will come.”…