Events

Five for 50
After much debate—and hand wringing—out team selected these five issues as key touchstones along LD+A's 50-year journey.

Editor’s Note: 50 and Counting
We celebrate LD+A’s golden anniversary by looking back at the moments that defined the industry and magazine over the past 50 years—and forward to those yet to come. By Paul…

Products in Action: On Location
Matt Carter—head of lighting for ITV Daytime—and his team set out to find lighting that would flatter the presenting talent without hindering their eyesight.

SSL: The Rigors of Testing
An unfiltered look at connected parking lot lighting systems. By Ruth Taylor

Electric Avenue
Safety, style and splashes of color mark the journey on a roadway in China. By Paul Tarricone

Chicago Style
In its quest to transform its street lighting, the Windy City also found ways to create jobs and heighten safety. By Steve Taggart

A Deep Dive Into Deep Cleaning
Guidelines on how to safely deploy UV-C lighting to kill viruses. By Michael Litvin

Clinical Nature
Yale’s new medical center blends lighting into nature-themed artwork. By Katie Nale

A Circadian Prescription
The authors make the case for a simpler approach that sharpens the distinction between day and night. By Robert Soler and Erica Voss

Research: Seeking New Weapons Against Microbial Foes
Research has shown the effectiveness of lamps that generate UV-C for disinfection. What about other wavelengths or new technologies? By Jennifer Brons and Daniel Frering
Wildlife: Darkness as a Beacon
Two new metrics can help us remember the night. By Jane Slade

SSL: The Circadian Design Balancing Act
Lessons from a pandemic-shortened office study. By Jess Baker and Andrea Wilkerson

Shaky Connection?
Five lighting designers address five topics concerning the uneven state of the smart-lighting market. By Paul Tarricone

Don’t be a Target
A simple building system—yes, lighting—can be the gateway to an IoT security crisis. Better industry standards can help avert disaster. By Michael Skurla

