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Five for 50
After much debate—and hand wringing—out team selected these five issues as key touchstones along LD+A's 50-year journey.
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Editor’s Note: 50 and Counting
We celebrate LD+A’s golden anniversary by looking back at the moments that defined the industry and magazine over the past 50 years—and forward to those yet to come. By Paul…
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Products in Action: On Location
Matt Carter—head of lighting for ITV Daytime—and his team set out to find lighting that would flatter the presenting talent without hindering their eyesight.
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SSL: The Rigors of Testing
An unfiltered look at connected parking lot lighting systems. By Ruth Taylor
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Electric Avenue
Safety, style and splashes of color mark the journey on a roadway in China. By Paul Tarricone
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Chicago Style
In its quest to transform its street lighting, the Windy City also found ways to create jobs and heighten safety. By Steve Taggart
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A Deep Dive Into Deep Cleaning
Guidelines on how to safely deploy UV-C lighting to kill viruses. By Michael Litvin
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Clinical Nature
Yale’s new medical center blends lighting into nature-themed artwork. By Katie Nale
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A Circadian Prescription
The authors make the case for a simpler approach that sharpens the distinction between day and night. By Robert Soler and Erica Voss
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Research: Seeking New Weapons Against Microbial Foes
Research has shown the effectiveness of lamps that generate UV-C for disinfection. What about other wavelengths or new technologies? By Jennifer Brons and Daniel Frering
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Wildlife: Darkness as a Beacon
Two new metrics can help us remember the night. By Jane Slade
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SSL: The Circadian Design Balancing Act
Lessons from a pandemic-shortened office study. By Jess Baker and Andrea Wilkerson
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Shaky Connection?
Five lighting designers address five topics concerning the uneven state of the smart-lighting market. By Paul Tarricone
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Don’t be a Target
A simple building system—yes, lighting—can be the gateway to an IoT security crisis. Better industry standards can help avert disaster. By Michael Skurla