Events
Learning from Samsung
The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 situation is instructive for the lighting industry, as Jerry Plank points out in his “Product Safety” column in LD+A December.
IALD Conference Submissions Due January 9
The International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD) is seeking experts in lighting, design, architecture, building integration, business practice/management, and related fields to present at Enlighten Americas 2017, October 12-14 2017…
LIGHTFAIR to Introduce Two New Pavilions
Two new pavilions will make their debut at LIGHTFAIR International 2017 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia May 7-11.
New NEMA White Paper Discusses How to Reduce Energy Consumption in Commercial Buildings
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has published a white paper that discusses new requirements that help reduce energy consumption in commercial buildings.
An Update on Our Old Friend the OLED
In the November edition of LD+A, James Brodrick offers a status report on where the industry is in terms of OLED adoption.
Eaton Announces Call for Entries for SOURCE Design Competition
Power management company Eaton is now accepting entries for the 40th Annual SOURCE Awards national lighting design competition.
CLTC, UC Davis Medical Center Collaborate on Best Practices for Healthcare Lighting
CLTC and the UC Davis Medical Center are working together to identify best practices for healthcare lighting in patient rooms, corridors and support areas.
NALMCO Launches Controls Certification
The interNational Association of Lighting Management Companies (NALMCO) has launched the Certified Lighting Controls Professional (CLCP) designation. With no prerequisites, the CLCP is open to all applicants.
NYC Bridges and Tunnels to Be Dressed in LEDs
In New York City, a $27-billion capital plan known as the “New York Crossings Project” will focus on reconfiguring 10 bridges and tunnels to incorporate automatic tolling, enhanced security and…
Caring for the Caregivers
Research at Georgia Tech shows what nurses really think about lighting. By Karyn Gayle, Jennifer Dubose and Khatereh Hadi
The Hidden Cost of LEDs
LEDs last a long time, but they don’t last forever. And when it’s time to procure replacement products or components, owners face a special set of challenges, as LD+A columnist…
CLUE Launches Third Competition
The competition has announced its third edition under the theme “One for Light, Light for All.
Report Projects Five-Year Global Ballasts Market
A new study predicts that by 2020, the global lighting ballasts market will exceed 872 million units.
DOE Surveys Nurses on Patient Room Lighting
As part of its effort to support the development of next-generation healthcare lighting, the U.S. Department of Energy developed an online nurse survey that was administered by a nonprofit healthcare…
LED to Dominate Each Lighting Niche by 2035 Says DOE Forecast
The U.S. Department of Energy has just published the latest edition of its biannual report, Energy Savings Forecast of Solid-State Lighting in General Illumination Applications, which models the adoption of…