Today, in the modern architectural landscape, it is understood that daylight is well suited to serve as a primary source of daytime interior illumination, providing perfect color rendition and meaningful variation of spectral content and intensity that nurture building occupants and uplifts the human spirit. As such, abundant application of daylight coupled with meaningful views…

“We were excited at the prospect of playing the designer for once,” said Stephanie Ragusa, director of operations and design studio at Lighting Dynamics, Inc. “Our typical role is to comply with our client’s desires, but we really enjoyed making our own decisions for the ultimate look and feel of the renovated office space and…

Today, lighting control systems communicate and work side-by-side with building systems. For example, a lighting and HVAC system may use the same occupancy sensors in various spaces to reduce the overall number of devices; the lighting, A/V and and automated window shades in a conference room may use the same touchscreen interface. By default, many…

In Ohio, Fountain Square has been a prominent gathering spot for Cincinnatians for well over a century. With the famous Tyler Davidson Fountain residing in the center of the city’s shopping and entertainment hub, the area welcomes more than 7 million people each year to enjoy its various restaurants, shops and seasonal events. But when…

With more than 38,000 stores in more than 80 countries, you might believe that if you visited one Starbucks, you have seen them all. Well, grab a “cup of Joe” and sit yourself down for a Trenta-sized lesson on how the company is advancing the “third place” concept through its innovative store designs.

To illuminate Light in Heaven and Earth with electric lights for The Art Institute of Chicago, designers from Schuler Shook worked closely with museum curators, conservators and exhibit designers to navigate the complexity of the 25-ft high by 16-ft wide stained glass landscape. 1. The team aimed to make the electric lighting appear as if…

The MSC15-CS spectral circadian light meter by Germany-based manufacturer Gigahertz-Optik, known for UV-VIS-NIR optical radiation measurement tools, has received the Works with WELL trademark offered through the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI).

In an ongoing effort to encourage the next generation of students to find successful career opportunities in the lighting design industry, the Lighting Industry Association (LIA) and Holophane Europe, Ltd.—a leader in luminaire and lighting design for over 100 years—visited 150 students at Loughborough University.

The Nuckolls Fund for Lighting Education has welcomed five new board members and voted to distribute three $30,000 grants to three institutions; one $20,000 scholarship; and four $5,000 achievement awards to individual students—bringing the total amount to $130,000 of funding for 2024.

he 2023 holiday season welcomed a twist to the traditional festive window displays in New York City.

Gucci has packed its handbags and opened up shop on the corner of West 14th Street and Ninth Avenue in the historic Meatpacking District in New York City. The design of the two-level boutique is influenced by both Florence, Italy, and The Big Apple, and includes more than 9,000 sq ft of retail space. Grid…

Parks are invaluable resources for enjoyment, relaxation, learning and exploration. Most people have a favorite park—whether it’s the childhood playground that was across the street from their apartment building; the urban garden oasis where they enjoy daily lunch breaks; the National Park they hiked on their honeymoon; or the simple park along the coast with…

When anyone asks me how long I have been involved with lighting for retail store rollouts, I just say my age. As a second-generation lighting professional, retail lighting was ingrained in me since birth. I was fortunate to have a wonderful mentor who also happened to be my father. He passed away last summer, but…

The exterior design of the façade draws its inspiration from the French term “nuage,” meaning “cloud.’’ It features a floating hexagonal design that envelops the outer surface.

The founder of Michael Grubb Studio talks about navigating the waves of change during a decade in business What is the key to keeping a design studio running for a decade? The key to maintaining a fresh and successful design studio is to constantly evolve—by continuing to develop, you can become bigger and better in…