Events
We’re Surrounded
Visitors to the National Museum of the American Indian are overwhelmed by a panoramic display of illuminated objects—a metaphor for the Native American’s influence on our culture By Paul Tarricone
The Secret Recipe for Restaurant Lighting
A pinch of this and a dash of that can create the ideal ambience. After a survey of more than 50 Manhattan eateries, the author shares his formula By Brett…
Building the Evidence Outside the Lab
Research in the field is uncovering lighting’s impact on human health and performance By Morgan Pattison
Temple University Adds 250 LED Fixtures
Temple University recently upgraded to new outdoor lighting on its high-rise buildings with LED fixtures.
Edison Price Lighting Fulfills $50,000 Pledge to The Nuckolls Fund for Lighting Education
The receipt of a $50,000 contribution pledged by Edison Price Lighting to The Nuckolls Fund for Lighting Education was announced by Jeffrey A, Milham, president. “With this significant donation, Edison…
James Brodrick, DOE’s Leading Voice for SSL Adoption, To Retire
Dr. James R. Brodrick—lighting program manager for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and a regular columnist in LD+A since 2008—has retired after 23 years of DOE service.
IES Unveils New HQ
Inside the Redesign After 25 years at 120 Wall Street in Manhattan’s Financial District, the IES has a new and improved home in the same space the Society moved into…
New Lutron Experience Center Opens in NYC
Lutron Electronics has reimagined its Residential Experience and Training Center in the Decoration and Design Building in New York City. Nearly three times the size of Lutron’s former New York…
‘Plug Fest’ Stresses System Compatibility for Smart Cities
The TALQ Consortium organized the first “plug fest” to verify interoperability of multiple smart city sensors and controllers with Central Management Software (CMS) from various vendors.
DLC Study: Controls an Underused Tool for Energy Savings
Commercial buildings such as schools, offices, and industrial facilities can reap significant energy savings by tapping a readily available but under-utilized technology–networked lighting controls (NLCs).
Above and Beyond
Light-saving solutions help an army hangar surpass its goal of a LEED Silver certification By Katie Nale
Circadian in the Workplace: Does It Make Sense…Yet?
When the job description suddenly includes ‘amateur biologist,’ lighting designers must be able to decipher the circadian lexicon for their clients By Rachel Fitzgerald and Katherine Stekr
Starving for Darkness
The human-centric focus on the impact of artificial light has overshadowed its effects on animals and plants By Jane Slade
Chaos Meets Cohesion
Festive lights in a structured grid at Santa Monica’s Colorado Esplanade provide a safer experience for bikers, pedestrians and drivers By Katie Nale If the Beach Boys were in their…
Opening Session Offers a Healthy Dose of Debate
The opening plenary session, “Healthy Light: What Do We Know That We Can Apply Now?” featured a panel including three researchers and a practitioner, moderated by Naomi Miller of the…