Events

Nuckolls Fund Provides $130,000 in Grants
The Nuckolls Fund for Lighting Education has welcomed five new board members and voted to distribute three $30,000 grants to three institutions; one $20,000 scholarship; and four $5,000 achievement awards to individual students—bringing the total amount to $130,000 of funding for 2024.

Last Look: A New Old-Fashioned Way
he 2023 holiday season welcomed a twist to the traditional festive window displays in New York City.

Project in Pictures: Gucci Meatpacking District
Gucci has packed its handbags and opened up shop on the corner of West 14th Street and Ninth Avenue in the historic Meatpacking District in New York City. The design of the two-level boutique is influenced by both Florence, Italy, and The Big Apple, and includes more than 9,000 sq ft of retail space. Grid…

Out of Office
Parks are invaluable resources for enjoyment, relaxation, learning and exploration. Most people have a favorite park—whether it’s the childhood playground that was across the street from their apartment building; the urban garden oasis where they enjoy daily lunch breaks; the National Park they hiked on their honeymoon; or the simple park along the coast with…

My Retail Anchor
When anyone asks me how long I have been involved with lighting for retail store rollouts, I just say my age. As a second-generation lighting professional, retail lighting was ingrained in me since birth. I was fortunate to have a wonderful mentor who also happened to be my father. He passed away last summer, but…

Cloud City
The exterior design of the façade draws its inspiration from the French term “nuage,” meaning “cloud.’’ It features a floating hexagonal design that envelops the outer surface.

Q+A: Michael Grubb
The founder of Michael Grubb Studio talks about navigating the waves of change during a decade in business What is the key to keeping a design studio running for a decade? The key to maintaining a fresh and successful design studio is to constantly evolve—by continuing to develop, you can become bigger and better in…

Introducing the Care Collection: Curated Lighting for the Unique Needs of Healthcare Facilities
Care Collection is a portfolio of trusted and vetted lighting and lighting controls solutions across Acuity Brands to enable the simple selection and specification of products that can address the unique needs of healthcare facilities. With a focus on simplicity, reliability, and patient care, the Care Collection luminaires and controls are specifically vetted for use…

Research | Optimizing Your Workout Environment: How Lighting Impacts Exercise
When it comes to physical training, the environment individuals choose can significantly enhance their performance. A recent study by researchers at Arizona State University and the California Lighting Technology Center at the University of California, Davis explores indoor lighting and its influence on physiological signals in humans during exercise. This research aimed to understand the…

The Color and the Shape
“Night Forms” Ignites After-Dark Exploration at Grounds For Sculpture Despite its moniker as “The Garden State,” New Jersey is the most densely populated state in the U.S. Driving its major roadways, such as the New Jersey Turnpike and Parkway, you’re more likely to be flashed a “Jersey bird” by an aggressive driver than catch a…

What’s Old is New
Formerly a hospital campus in Dallas, Old Parkland is now a coveted, private office park with numerous high-profile tenants. Though the use of the space has changed and new buildings have been erected since the original hospital was built in 1913, the historic campus has kept its neoclassical flair, with Freedom Place—the new office building…

Last Chance to Submit to DOE Integrated Lighting Campaign
The deadline to submit to the U.S. Department of Energy’s Integrated Lighting Campaign is March 31. The program, designed to recognize organizations and projects with innovative lighting solutions that create energy savings, energy justice and more comfortable buildings, will showcase excellence in nine categories in 2024.

ETC Expands Employee Stock Program
ETC, a provider of full-system lighting solutions for hotels, hospitals, museums, theaters and more, is now 100% employee owned via an expanded employee stock program.

Buro Happold Report Supports New York City Green Plan
The New York City Economic Development Corporation and Mayor’s Office has launched the Green Economy Action Plan aiming to decarbonize the city; diversify the city’s economic base; and support communities that have been historically underrepresented, while addressing climate change.

Project in Pictures: At The Copa
Operating for over a century on Rio de Janeiro’s beachfront, the Copacabana Palace is one of the most recognized hotels in the world. As such, changing any aspect of this storied landmark posed a challenge. However, when LD Studio was commissioned to create the façade lighting for the famed structure, it delivered a design that…
