Events
LRC Study Tests the Impact of Circadian Light on Office Workers
The Lighting Research Center (LRC) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has published a study showing that office workers who receive a robust dose of “circadian-effective light” experience better sleep and lower…
New Lighting System for St. Peter’s Basilica Taking Shape
Tests for the new OSRAM LED system planned for St. Peter's Basilica show that the illumination level of the domes is 10 times brighter than before.
You Can Put a Price on Street Lighting
How a creative funding strategy helped Salt Lake City get the lights back on By Dave Pearson
Are LEDs Causing an Increase in Light Pollution?
Before jumping to conclusions, consider context By James Brodrick
In Tune with Nature
By Rebecca Pogson A new gallery at the Museum of Anthropology in Vancouver mimics real-time daylight conditions via a custom sensor and tunable light to showcase art ‘in the wild’…
LED for Horticulture Can Slice Energy Use, Study Finds
The U.S. Department of Energy has released a report that examines the energy-saving potential of LED lighting in horticultural applications.
Walmart-Current GE Lighting Program Hits Major Milestones
Walmart’s long-time lighting program with Current, powered by GE has surpassed two major milestones, announced at the National Retail Federation’s Big Show.
Connected Lighting Scores at Super Bowl
Connected lighting made a splash over the water during Super Bowl weekend in Minneapolis.
Continental Connection
Repeating patterns of light turn a double-decker underwater tunnel into a symbol of Turkish culture
Paying It Forward
Our growing reservoir of lighting knowledge should be channeled to the general public By Tom Butters, LC
UN Report Calls for ‘Near-Zero Energy’ Buildings Within 10 Years
A new United Nations-backed research report released earlier this month finds that the buildings sector continues to grow, with the energy intensity per sq meter of buildings needing to improve…
Eaton Accepting Submissions to SOURCE Awards
Power management company Eaton has announced the call for entries for the 41st Annual SOURCE Awards lighting design competition.
DOE Report Shows ‘Significant Strides’ for LED Market Penetration
The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Solid-State Lighting Program has released a new report that estimates the installed stock, energy use and lumen production of all general-illumination lighting products operating…
Las Vegas’s McCarran Airport Retrofits to LED
An LED lighting system has been installed at McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas, in order to enhance light quality, improve efficiency and eliminate maintenance.
Strong, Smart and Bold
That’s not only the organizational mission, but also the design result at the nonprofit Girls Inc.