Events
Editor’s Note: They Rule the Night
There’s the “mayor”—the duly elected official responsible for municipal services. And then there’s the mayor. He’s the person everyone recognizes at the block party…and the one who probably organized it.…
Serenity in the City
Tranquil. Urban. London. Three words seemingly in conflict. In truth, they blend seamlessly at Exchange Square, a new city park set above the tracks of the Liverpool Street Station. In…
A Park for All Ages: Gene Leahy Mall
"Everybody should be able to go outside and spend time together,” says Joshua Spitzig, lighting designer with Atelier Ten. “On any given night at Gene Leahy Mall you see people…
Arrogance, Ambivalence, or Ignorance? The Trials and Tribulations of a Product Tester
Have you ever been in a crowded room and felt alone? Have you ever tried to speak, only to have the naysayers minimize the value of what you’re saying? If…
A Conversation on the Value of Embedded Controls
Commercial lighting specifiers have a tough job. The task of delivering light that satisfies users has become ever more demanding, particularly as energy codes increasingly require controls to maximize energy…
Insights: Big Splash Along the Hudson
Quiet Time • Controls Awards • New Prez A sculpture dedicated to quiet reflection makes a powerful statement on the Hudson River waterfront in Jersey City, NJ. Standing approximately 80-ft…
Progressions
To the Brink: Is the march to AI leading us down a dangerous path? AI is fascinating. Never has a technology emerged this frantically with significant new information and opinions…
2023 Illumination Award Recipients
HALLGRÍMSKIRKJA INTERIOR LIGHTING Reykjavik, Iceland Designers: Örn Erlendsson, Guðjón L. Sigurðsson, Katerina Blahutova — Liska ehf. Owner: Hallgrímskirkja Photos: Örn Erlendsson The colorful exterior of well-known landmark Hallgrímskirkja Church was…
A Science-Based Approach To Controls
The combination of LED sources, circadian tuning and smart lighting systems have opened new avenues for lighting professionals. But without the data at your fingertips, the choices can be overwhelming.…
Early Grades: A DEIR Report Card Three Years After the Formation of a New Committee
Since the inception of the IES Diversity, Equity, Inclusion + Respect (DEIR) Committee, it has morphed from a committee whose very formation was questioned to a recognized entity within and…
Editor’s Note: Kids, Don’t Try This At Home
Each year—in addition to its celebration of world class architecture, technical achievement and aesthetic brilliance—the IES Illumination Awards program makes the case for professional lighting design… emphasis on professional. To…
Good Grief, It’s Howard Brandston
On the 20th anniversary of this retrospective first published in LD+A August 2003, we celebrate the life and times of Howard Brandston The headline above might look familiar. Long-time readers…
Last Look: Tower of Power
Designed by architect Tonkin Liu, the Tower of Light is a 40-meter tall tower enclosing a new low-carbon energy center in Manchester. Minimal energy is used to light the tower.…
Gate Change
Immersive experiences create a sense of place at Vancouver International Airport Land, sea and sky aren’t necessarily unusual themes for air travel. Think about it—travelers begin on the ground and…
Project in Pictures: A Quiet Town Center on the Emerald Coast
To complement the new architecture and nearby forestry, designers implemented delicate, matching columns and bollards from Luminis. Though the Watersound Origins community in Inlet Beach, FL, has been evolving for…