Formerly a hospital campus in Dallas, Old Parkland is now a coveted, private office park with numerous high-profile tenants. Though the use of the space has changed and new buildings have been erected since the original hospital was built in 1913, the historic campus has kept its neoclassical flair, with Freedom Place—the new office building…

The deadline to submit to the U.S. Department of Energy’s Integrated Lighting Campaign is March 31. The program, designed to recognize organizations and projects with innovative lighting solutions that create energy savings, energy justice and more comfortable buildings, will showcase excellence in nine categories in 2024.

ETC, a provider of full-system lighting solutions for hotels, hospitals, museums, theaters and more, is now 100% employee owned via an expanded employee stock program.

The New York City Economic Development Corporation and Mayor’s Office has launched the Green Economy Action Plan aiming to decarbonize the city; diversify the city’s economic base; and support communities that have been historically underrepresented, while addressing climate change.

Operating for over a century on Rio de Janeiro’s beachfront, the Copacabana Palace is one of the most recognized hotels in the world. As such, changing any aspect of this storied landmark posed a challenge. However, when LD Studio was commissioned to create the façade lighting for the famed structure, it delivered a design that…

As awareness continues to rise about the impact of the built environment on human health and wellbeing, lighting designers and manufacturers strive to mimic day and night. Our circadian rhythm is a natural biological cycle based on environmental signals, such as the pattern of 24-hour light and dark.

grounds-for-sculpture-night-forms Located in Hamilton Township, just east of the capital of Trenton, GFS is a 42-acre nonprofit sculpture park, arboretum and museum. Open since 1992, it contains more than 300 contemporary sculptures among a constantly changing landscape. It’s a sight to behold during the spring through fall seasons, but once the darkness of winter sets…

A Midwest monument undergoes an LED conversion In the final weeks of 2023, Reed Burkett Lighting Design (RBLD) helped unveil the newest iteration of the lighting at the St. Louis Gateway Arch. Standing at 630-ft high, the easily recognizable monument can be seen from multiple angles across Missouri and Illinois—and now, it is illuminated with…

Organized by the Designers Lighting Forum of New York, LEDucation is a marketplace for solid-state lighting innovations, providing industry professionals with an opportunity to experience new technologies and continue their education through a wide range of accredited seminars. LEDucation is a non-profit event, and its proceeds help stimulate future LED advancements by supporting a variety…

Growing up, I loved the Choose Your Own Adventure book series (1979—1998) conceptualized by Edward Packard and published by R.A. Montgomery. Readers assume the role of protagonist, and decisions are available every few pages to move the plot of a fantastical story forward. Packard faced rejections selling the concept; his ideas being dismissed as too…

Nora Lighting, a provider of lighting solutions such as LED downlights, track systems, undercabinet lighting and more, has celebrated its 35th anniversary with the renovations of two of its showrooms. State-of-the-art showrooms in Los Angeles (at the company headquarters) and Dallas each feature an array of fixtures. Nora Lighting President Fred Farzan said, “We are thrilled…

Through March 31, the IES is accepting nominations for the 2024 Society Awards. Please complete the nomination forms for the Louis B. Marks Award, IES Medal Award, Distinguished Service Award and IES Fellow Designation, and e-mail them to Jennifer Ferrell at membership@ies.org. All Society Awards are prestigious honors designed to highlight the best within the IES…

All eyes are on a new Las Vegas landmark It takes something special to move the needle in a glitzy city teeming with 24/7 spectacle and activity. In Las Vegas, necks crane to catch a glimpse of the Fountains of Bellagio, the ancient Egyptian style of the Luxor Hotel and Casino, and the Stratosphere tower,…

What is the difference between current LEDs and perovskite LEDs (PeLEDs) in terms of cost to produce (savings), efficiency and effectiveness? Current-generation LEDs are typically made from semiconductors known as III-V (“three-five”) materials (i.e., materials that stem from groups III and V from the periodic table). While these materials are fantastic in an LED configuration,…

Our surroundings affect our mental health and productivity, but it’s not always easy to create spaces that bring out our best. As people spend more time indoors, it’s important to consider the impact that lighting can have on occupants’ well-being. In a school environment, students should be in the most optimal space to learn and stay focused. In a hospital, surroundings should…