Events

Virtual Reality App Will Enable Fixture Modifications
California-based custom fixture manufacturer and lighting design company Ascenti Lighting is expected to launch its augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) app for commercial lighting professionals by mid-April.

PNNL Study Measures Light Exposure and its Effects on Sleep and Behavior
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) has released the results of the DOE-funded study, Measuring Light Exposure and its Effects on Sleep and Behavior in Care Center Residents.

Fairytale Ending
With new illumination, the restored Belvedere Castle becomes a nighttime attraction in Central Park By Samantha Schwirck

Good Neighbor
The lighting design for a park in downtown Toronto succeeds by disappearing By Samantha Schwirck

Project in Pictures: Military Salute
Army barracks become a boutique hotel, as lighting helps create an homage to a military past.

Modern Integration
A sleek and inconspicuous lighting control system upgrades new suites without interfering with the aesthetic.

Detroit Revs Up
Vintage buildings in the Motor City are making a comeback—both outside and inside—and architectural lighting is a key driver of the urban renaissance. Two projects from a local design firm…

The Revolution
After construction was paused during the Arab Spring, a luxury North African hotel made the switch to LED, while the country’s political climate continued to simmer By Katie Nale

Lantern in the Dark
A resort on the shores of Lake Tahoe makes an after-dark statement without relying on exterior lighting By Katie Nale

Urban Partners
The myriad species inhabiting our cities can help shape our designs By Jane Slade

The Picture of Healthcare
Specialized lighting supports the comprehensive mission of a new hospital in India By Samantha Schwirck

Nadarajah Narendran Elected to Fellow of SPIE
Rensselaer’s Lighting Research Center professor and director of research Nadarajah Narendran has been elected to the grade of Fellow of SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics.

PoE Market Projected to Surge
The global Power over Ethernet (PoE) lighting market accounted for $191.61 million in 2018 and is expected to reach nearly $2.6 billion by 2027, according to a report from Research…

A Long Ride to Product Design
For Dan McGinty, one childhood toy in particular really made a lasting impression.

