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Fabric- wrapped acoustic pendants support the comfortable aesthetic of the gathering space | Photo: Robert Benson

Welcome Home, Soldier

New Community Living Center brightens the lives of veterans Massachusetts’ Veterans Home at Chelsea has a long history of caring for the health of its residents. Established in 1882, the…
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Wireless lighting control supports adaptable, dynamic spaces, such as this interactive waiting area at Nemours Children’s Hospital. | Photo: Jonathan Hillyer.

All’s Well That Ends Well

Approaching lighting design from a place of curiosity   Why do we design any structure? The answer goes back to one immutable truth—to serve our needs. Whether it be a…
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Color-changing tape lights “dance” to the beat of various tempos during Versa workout classes. | Photos: Transform.

Leveling Up: A specialized studio in Colorado offers a unique workout experience

When girl-boss Beth Bedingfield set out to open another Transform Gym location in Boulder, CO, to host the only Lagree/ Versa workout classes available in the country at the time,…
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The Parrott Creek Child and Family Services campus embraced natural daylight and outdoor views in shared spaces. | Photo: El Dorado

Healing Spaces: Lighting, Daylighting and Recovery from Trauma

As design professionals increasingly strive to create environments for health and well-being, an emerging discipline aimed at supporting recovery from trauma is drawing increased attention. Referred to broadly as trauma…
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Project in Pictures: Times Are A-Changin’

From the early 20th century to today, from an annex between the Archbishop’s Palace and the Cathedral to housing for Mexican troops, from collapse and disrepair to an inviting pedestrian…
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A view of the houses’ architectural elements at twilight. | Photo: Albert Yee

Schuylkillin’ It

Rekindling Philadelphia’s Historic Boathouse Row In the late 19th century, the 12 historic houses of Boathouse Row, along the Schuylkill River, were constructed thanks to the private investments by individual…
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Structura | Aura Ring | Accoya wood | Cargill North American headquarters | Wichita, KS

Accoya Wood Brings Beauty and Durability to Exterior Products

One of Structura’s focuses while designing exterior products is to create a juxtaposition of wood and metal design aesthetics. Adding the wood components brings a natural warmth to the product…
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IES 2024 Illumination Awards

The IES Illumination Awards provide a unique opportunity for public recognition of professionalism, ingenuity and originality in lighting design based upon the individual merit of each entry judged against specific…
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A Journey Through History Part I: Ancient Times to the Industrial Revolution

Lighting has played a crucial role in human civilization since ancient times, shaping our environments, enhancing safety and influencing cultural practices. From the earliest use of fire to the development…
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SGM Light | Elevating architecture to landmark | 211 Tower Project

Overview of the 211 Tower Project

The 211 Tower in Pittsburgh's East Liberty neighborhood recently underwent a significant transformation, primarily driven by a strategic façade lighting installation. The building, originally constructed in the Brutalist style in…
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Brienne Willcock headshot | 2022

Harnessing Collective Intelligence: AI parallels nature

Lobster eyes. Cuttlefish skin. Butterfly wings. Peacock feathers. Brittlestar armor. Clusterwink snail shells. These marvels of nature represent a vast intelligence that we’ve looked to for inspiration in engineering and…
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How They Did It: “Aqua Foro Pool Club” | IES Illumination Award of Merit

To create a tranquil space that captures elements of classical architecture and the surrealist art movement, The Lighting Practice made use of unique tools such as wet-listed light fixtures and…
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United States Lighting Fixtures Market 2024 | U.S. Lighting Market Analysis Published

U.S. Lighting Market Analysis Published

Research and Markets has published the 18th edition of its United States Lighting Fixtures Market report for 2024. The seven-chapter report states that while the market slowed to pre-COVID-19 levels…
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DOE Recognizes Integrated Lighting Excellence

At IES2024: The Lighting Conference held in New York City in August, the DOE’s Integrated Lighting Campaign (ILC)—part of the Better Buildings Initiative—recognized 16 organizations for their commitment to energy-efficient…
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ICEL Certified | LIA Launches Updated ICEL Product Certification Model

LIA Launches Updated ICEL Product Certification Model

The Lighting Industry Association (LIA) of Europe and its Committee For Emergency Lighting (ICEL) division, which is dedicated to strengthening the emergency lighting industry via promotion of high-quality products, have…
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