Events
The IALD Is Golden
The International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD) is celebrating an historic milestone — 2019 marks 50 years serving its membership and the lighting design profession.
3D Printing for Lighting Gets a Boost from LRC Workshop
How will 3D printing affect the lighting business? Hoping to answer that question, a group of manufacturers in the lighting industry recently came together earlier this year to discuss and…
Editor’s Note: Hit Refresh
A sneak peek of LD+A's redesign, as told by editor/publisher Paul Tarricone in his upcoming Editor's Note. Keep an eye out for the full issue on or around April 1.
Clear Skies Ahead
Careful design solutions can ensure that birds maintain a view of the stars during migration By Jane Slade
Higher Art
The University of Iowa’s replacement for a flood-damaged building contains seven vertical cutouts that create light-filled interior pockets By Samantha Schwirck
Dan Darby Named Senior VP of LIGHTFAIR International
Trade show industry veteran Dan Darby has been named as senior vice president of LIGHTFAIR International, the world’s largest annual architectural and commercial lighting trade show and conference.
Lighting Science Spin Off to Focus on Light and Health Sector
As the buzz surrounding light and health heats up, some manufacturers are responding by restructuring operations to leverage the demand for products.
North American Smart Lighting Market Projected to Exceed $6 Billion
According to a new growth forecast report by Graphical Research, the North American smart lighting market is expected to surpass $6 billion by 2024.
Lighting Controls Certification Opportunity
The National Association of Innovative Lighting Distributors (NAILD) has announced its Lighting Specialist-Controls (LS-C) training program for industry professionals.
Why the Sun Won’t Shine for the NCAA’s Final Four
The U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis will temporarily obstruct all natural light for consistent lighting of the 2019 NCAA men's basketball tournament's Final Four.
LED Screen Sets World Record
Dubai’s Burj Khalifa skyscraper has established a new Guinness World Record for the “largest laser light and sound show on a single structure.”
Cybersecurity Challenge
The lighting industry can’t afford to be the weak link in the IoT By Gary Meshberg
High-Mast, Side-Mounted Roadway Lighting Standard Now Includes LED Technology
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) published ANSI C136.18-2018 American National Standard for Roadway and Area Lighting Equipment—High-Mast Side-Mounted Luminaires.
Lutron Acquires Limelight
Lutron Electronics announced in January its acquisition of the Limelight wireless outdoor lighting control system created by Michigan-based, strategic innovation firm Twisthink and its partner company, TwistHDM.
Stadium Lighting on the Rise, Forecast Finds
The stadium lighting market is expected to reach $622.2 million by 2023, up from $432 million in 2018, according to report from Research and Markets.