Lighting design is an international art and science, so it’s only natural that many lighting designers become travelers by profession. LD+A wanted to learn more about the behind-the-scenes of working on global projects: the challenges, the perks, the reasons for doing it, and sometimes the reasons to avoid it. Describe the potential of international work, and are…

Effective wayfinding, heavy use of color and human-centric lighting helped create a soothing environment at a Montreal-area school dedicated exclusively to special-needs students. In 2016, the Yaldei Developmental Center purchased a 1960s-era building for the students, which had grown in number to 370. This three-story building would allow the children to be in one facility…

Say what you want about lighting being a mature industry, but compared to our friends in the HVAC sector, we just might be the model of innovation. A story recently posted on CNN.com described the heavy-handed approach to air-conditioning as being stuck in the 1950s. Although “the heat outside is setting records,” the article noted,…

Though design isn’t at the forefront of people’s minds when they accompany a loved one to a hospital, their surroundings and the ease-of-use within the space can shape their experience. At UC Health, Cincinnati, a new lobby greets guests with an abundance of natural and mimicked daylight for a welcoming environment. Lighting design by The…

Design Select™, a new portfolio segmentation and service program from Acuity Brands, provides customers with a broad selection of the most popular, readily available, and configurable lighting and controls products that can be shipped in 15 days or less. The products are all produced and assembled in the Company’s North American facilities and include selections…

The DALI Alliance has announced the call for the annual DALI Lighting Awards; the program will accept international entries for projects linked with DALI technology until November 30. Recognizing the best use of DALI applications in architectural and entertainment; healthcare and education; industrial; infrastructure; residential; retail and hospitality; as well as workspace categories, DALI Lighting…

Grand Rapids, MI, is upping its lighting infrastructure game with the installation of over 18,000 smart lighting nodes and a new connected network. Part of a push to increase energy efficiency, the new lighting scheme will use the Diminoff SCMC Urban Asset Management Platform as the control center for the connected network, allowing the city…

The IES’ New York City Section has opened its 2024 program for entries through January 12, 2024. Recognizing outstanding lighting design completed in the last two years by New York-based designers with projects around the world, or global designers with projects located in New York City, the Lumen Awards are split into three categories. The…

It’s been said that the road to undesirable locations is paved with good intentions, and it’s time to put the tired “job description” (JD) into the Trash folder. Part of Pompeo Group’s intake process with a client partner is to define with the hiring manager all the details and specifics of their opening, whether it’s…

Children’s Hospital & Medical Center, the only dedicated children’s hospital in Nebraska, had outgrown its facility in Omaha and was on the verge of turning away patients in need. The response? Go big, by transforming the smallest freestanding children’s hospital in the nation into a state-of-the-art facility now able to serve the local area and…

AT&T’s Discovery District surrounding the company’s Dallas HQ closes two cross-streets and fills the urban area with colorful light. While the plaza has a fountain with light shows, architectural trellises lined with RGB LED tubes, sidewalks embedded with RBG cubes and more, the most eyecatching element is the 9,300-sq ft video wall. With video content…

Where to begin? The lighting industry has revealed itself to be blinded by its own sales pitch, to question its own “knowledge,” and to evolve our standards in the interests of the community or the environment. Let’s start with what’s working. The International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) essentially drives its environmental protection methodology with a simple…

Thoughtful lighting design in outdoor gathering spaces can help us conquer one of the most basic human fears. Three project scenarios demonstrate different techniques. Lighting designers often work to dispel deeply ingrained human biological instincts. Consider the fear of darkness that has been instilled in our species for millions of years of evolutionary history, signaling…

When you show up after everything is already in place, there’s usually one simple rule: “be a good neighbor.” That was “our number one goal,” says Steve Farrington, partner at Morrissey Engineering and electrical project manager for a mixed-use building in the West Shores residential lake community in Waterloo, NE. The community was already home…

The enchanting glow of city skylines at night owes much of its allure to the artistry and science of facade lighting. From ancient civilizations to modern metropolises, the practice of illuminating building exteriors has evolved into a captivating blend of history, culture, and cutting-edge technology. In this article, we delve into the fascinating journey of…