Events
Project in Pictures: Child’s Play
The Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh has used a “beautiful ruin” built in 1886 to carve out some space for a new generation.
How They Did It: St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station
Oculus Light Studio used changes in color temperature to guide guests through the ocean’s surface into the depths of the sea and earn an IES Illumination Award of Merit.
Insights: Where The Sun Does Shine
It may be impossible to replace sunlight, but GE Lighting, a Savant company is taking a stab at it with its new “sun filled” LED bulb.
2022 Robert Bruce Thompson Student Light Fixture Design Competition
Are you a full-time student interested in lighting design? Submit to the 2022 Robert Bruce Thompson Student Light Fixture Design Competition by March 31st for a chance at $6,000.
Color: Shades of Gray
Colloquial LED color names can be deceiving. By Michael Royer, Jason Livingston and Jess Baker
Research: Strategies for Delivering Circadian Stimulus in a Classroom While Minimizing Energy Use
Strategies for delivering circadian stimulus in a classroom while minimizing energy use. By Charles Jarboe
GE Current to Acquire Hubbell Incorporated’s C&I Lighting Business
GE Current, a Daintree company, announced in October 2021 that it plans to acquire the South Carolina-based Hubbell commercial and industrial (C&I) lighting business, with the deal to close in…
A Smart Sky to Reduce Stress
A commuter train mock-up in Germany uses a cutting-edge smart sky system meant to take some of the stress out of mass transit.
L.A. Intellistreets
In anticipation of the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, Illuminating Concepts has been selected to pilot a “smart city” initiative in downtown L.A. using its wireless connected lighting system with…
A Well-Oiled Machine
2020 demonstrated the importance of warehouses during a crisis. An effective lighting and controls strategy can help keep the supply chain moving. By David Buerer
Lighting as a Service
The COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated the need for building owners to stay agile and preserve capital. Enter LaaS. How it works and the pros and cons. By Roshni Nair
Dollars and Sense
The author makes a seven-point business case for smart street lighting. By Cindy Brewbaker
2021 LightFair Preview
How does participating in LightFair shape the future of lighting? Watch these short videos to find out how LightFair inspires and influences the work of five “LightFair ambassadors.”
Editor’s Note: Into the Mix
Toss in everything, stir, let simmer and you’ve got a veritable stew of light-and-wellness buzzwords. By Paul Tarricone
Seeking Material Transparency
The results of a recent survey of manufacturers can help designers make healthier decisions about the products they specify. By Melissa Mattes