Events
Dark Places
As astrotourism trends, responsible lighting is essential As an astrophotographer, I’ve circled the globe in search of dark skies, from hunting the Northern Lights on sheep farms in Greenland to…
METROPOLIS Editor-in-Chief Avinash Rajagopal to Give Keynote at January 10-13 Lightovation Show
Dallas Market Center will present a top-tier lineup of thought leaders at the January 10–13, 2026 edition of Lightovation, building on the success of the debut Design + Build Day…
Speaking Native Architectural Language
Indigenous culture, nature, and light converge at Indian Community School Indian Community School’s lighting retrofit stands as a testament to the power of design in educational environments. Located in Franklin,…
Education: Shared Foundation
Science is the backbone of our industry In my LD+A May 2025 column, I called attention to the increasingly fractured landscape of organizations in the lighting industry. Since then, the…
Research: Designing Custom Solutions with UV LEDs
High-density LED Arrays, Power, and Thermal Management Solutions An effort to phase out mercury-based lamps and deploy energy-efficient UV light sources is driving considerable growth in the UV LED market.1…
Drawn to Life
Freehand sketching is a critical tool for collaboration and innovation More than just ubiquitous, digital tools for designers have become an integral part of the building process from concept to…
Setting the Scene
An inspired façade is the breakout star at Arizona State University The Arizona State University Media and Immersive eXperience (MIX) Center welcomes students participating in the ASU Herberger Institute for…
Not Just Skating By
Nature inspires Troy’s Ice Rink and Pavilion Troy, Michigan, a city tucked north of Detroit, has always attracted outdoor enthusiasts with its wooded trails, expansive parks, and quiet lakes and…
Bringing Modern Illumination to Old-World Aesthetics
Sustainable urban development settles into Tudela Tudela, the second largest city in Navarre, Spain, owes its heritage to Jewish, Muslim, and Christian influences. Founded in 802 under Muslim rule, Tudela’s…
Sightlines: Investing in Unity
It’s transformation time In the LD+A, May 2025 “Education” column, “Investing in Change,” IES Director of Education and Standards Brienne Willcock outlines a compelling case to create a unified, resilient,…
Diversity: Light Justice NOW Awards
Celebrating the social impact of lighting The inaugural Light Justice NOW Awards, organized by program partners Light Justice and designing lighting, were presented in May at LightFair 2025 in a…
Lighting the Way to Wellness: How Circadian Rhythms and RGBTW Lighting Are Revolutionizing Design
In an era where well-being is as valued as aesthetics, lighting design has transcended its traditional role of mere illumination. Today’s designers are tasked with creating environments that nurture our…
Biggest and Best ArchLIGHT Summit to Date Set for September 16-17 in Dallas
Building on the success of the sold-out 2024 ArchLIGHT Summit, Dallas Market Center will host the latest edition of the fast-growing commercial lighting expo and CEU platform September 16-17, 2025.…
Enhancing Safety in Industrial Plants
Six benefits of LED upgrades By now, nearly everyone is familiar with LEDs and likely have them throughout their homes. But while LED illumination is the dominant choice in residential…
Link by Link
Renewing a bridge and Hungarian pride Hungary’s Chain Bridge, it is said, belongs to everyone. Stretching across the Danube, the suspension bridge first connected the cities of Buda and Pest…