Events
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
Insights: Inside or Out? This Wearable Can Tell
A team of Penn State researchers has developed a wearable device with sensors that collect data on light sources, including wavelength and frequency, to detect whether the user is inside…
Project in Pictures: A Patient’s Journey
Who says a hospital has to feel like a hospital? That was the question the design team working on the Acute Services Block at the Ulster Hospital in Belfast asked…
Insights: Get It Growing
Research trial aims to improve strawberry production with supplemental light.
The Future-Proofed Workplace
LED luminaires with sensors could be one tech tool for facilitating a safe return to the office. By Tanuj Mohan