Events
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…
History: Project Runway
Photography and lighting in fashion Lighting is a fundamental aspect of fashion photography and runway shows, yet its significance is often overlooked. In this column, I explore the historical progression,…
Ask an EP: Rachel Kim
This marketing specialist at GigaTera Lighting discusses finding a balance between engaging messaging and the technical aspects of illumination. Why light? My introduction to lighting came through frequency—gigahertz—which framed it…
Editor’s Note: LightFair or Foul?
I’m writing this note after returning from my first LightFair experience, where for three days I walked the show floor, spoke to attendees and exhibitors, and joined education sessions. Most…
Let’s Get Elemental
Orlando International Airport celebrates Florida’s natural beauty When you think of the Orlando International Airport (MCO), you may think of large crowds dressed in their best Disney, Star Wars, or…
Daylight at the Museum
The Yale Center for British Art lets the (diffused) sunshine in New Haven, CT’s Yale Center for British Art (YCBA), home to the largest collection of British art outside the…
Keep Your Head in the Clouds
Atypical design allows everyone to have fun at La Nube What were your childhood dreams? Flying high above your hometown in a homemade airplane? Exploring the depths of a mysterious…
Ask an EP: Nehar Agnihotri
This class-of-2026 graduate student at Parsons School of Design discusses the impact of light as a constant amidst a changing landscape. Why light? I saw the power of intentional lighting…
From Convicts to Comics
The National Taiwan Museum of Comics writes its origin story Over the past century, comic books have become modern American myths, many of which include unforgettable origin stories: last son…
Education: Investing in Change
Seeking clarity in lighting advocacy You hear it everywhere—at conferences and crossroads, on bar stools and Zoom calls, in Lyfts and Slack—the lighting industry, in all its facets, doesn’t advocate…
A KenyanCampus Oasis
A courtyard is central to Al Jamea-tus-Saifiyah University’s serenity Al Jamea-tus-Saifiyah University’s Nairobi campus stands as a testament to the seamless integration of historical inspiration and contemporary design. Drawing from…
A New Era of Design Flexibility
How 3-D-printed lighting overcomes traditional limitations The world of lighting design is undergoing a transformative shift thanks to the advent of 3-D printing technology (also known as additive manufacturing). This…