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Lighting the Way to Wellness: How Circadian Rhythms and RGBTW Lighting Are Revolutionizing Design | Featuring PureSmart by PureEdge Lighting

Lighting the Way to Wellness: How Circadian Rhythms and RGBTW Lighting Are Revolutionizing Design

In an era where well-being is as valued as aesthetics, lighting design has transcended its traditional role of mere illumination. Today’s designers are tasked with creating environments that nurture our…
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The Lighting Exchange has partnered with ArchLIGHT Summit on programming focused on technology. This year will include a panel and interactive workshop on the topic of AI.
The Lighting Exchange has partnered with ArchLIGHT Summit on programming focused on technology. This year will include a panel and interactive workshop on the topic of AI.

Biggest and Best ArchLIGHT Summit to Date Set for September 16-17 in Dallas

Building on the success of the sold-out 2024 ArchLIGHT Summit, Dallas Market Center will host the latest edition of the fast-growing commercial lighting expo and CEU platform September 16-17, 2025.…
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LEDs inside Independence Power Plant create a safer work environment. | Photos: Matt Turner/COMPOA

Enhancing Safety in Industrial Plants

Six benefits of LED upgrades By now, nearly everyone is familiar with LEDs and likely have them throughout their homes. But while LED illumination is the dominant choice in residential…
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Link by Link | Hungary’s Széchenyi Chain Bridge was the first permanent bridge in the capital | Photo: A-Híd Zrt
Hungary’s Széchenyi Chain Bridge was the first permanent bridge in the capital

Link by Link

Renewing a bridge and Hungarian pride Hungary’s Chain Bridge, it is said, belongs to everyone. Stretching across the Danube, the suspension bridge first connected the cities of Buda and Pest…
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Photo courtesy of McQueen, photographed by Robert Fairer.
Dramatic lighting emphasized the historic moment when robotic arms spray-painted model Shalom Harlow during No. 13 Finale in 1999. | Photo courtesy of McQueen, photographed by Robert Fairer.

History: Project Runway

Photography and lighting in fashion Lighting is a fundamental aspect of fashion photography and runway shows, yet its significance is often overlooked. In this column, I explore the historical progression,…
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Ask an EP: Rachel Kim | Rachel Kim headshot

Ask an EP: Rachel Kim

This marketing specialist at GigaTera Lighting discusses finding a balance between engaging messaging and the technical aspects of illumination. Why light? My introduction to lighting came through frequency—gigahertz—which framed it…
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Editor’s Note: LightFair or Foul?

I’m writing this note after returning from my first LightFair experience, where for three days I walked the show floor, spoke to attendees and exhibitors, and joined education sessions. Most…
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Photos: Michael Robinson Photography

Let’s Get Elemental

Orlando International Airport celebrates Florida’s natural beauty When you think of the Orlando International Airport (MCO), you may think of large crowds dressed in their best Disney, Star Wars, or…
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A view of the museum’s roof with new skylight domes and original louvres . | Photos: Richard Capsole

Daylight at the Museum

The Yale Center for British Art lets the (diffused) sunshine in New Haven, CT’s Yale Center for British Art (YCBA), home to the largest collection of British art outside the…
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The indoor climber featured in a neurotypical light setting. | Photos: Scott Weaver

Keep Your Head in the Clouds

Atypical design allows everyone to have fun at La Nube What were your childhood dreams? Flying high above your hometown in a homemade airplane? Exploring the depths of a mysterious…
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Ask an EP: Nehar Agnihotri

This class-of-2026 graduate student at Parsons School of Design discusses the impact of light as a constant amidst a changing landscape. Why light? I saw the power of intentional lighting…
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At Martial Arts Hall, the design bridges historical reservation and modern innovation, offering a timeless experience. | Photos: Sen-Yung Liu

From Convicts to Comics

The National Taiwan Museum of Comics writes its origin story Over the past century, comic books have become modern American myths, many of which include unforgettable origin stories: last son…
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Education: Investing in Change

Seeking clarity in lighting advocacy You hear it everywhere—at conferences and crossroads, on bar stools and Zoom calls, in Lyfts and Slack—the lighting industry, in all its facets, doesn’t advocate…
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RGBW luminaires on hexagonal panels of the ETFE-canopy structure along with date-palm uplights--palm uplights provide tranquility. | Photos: ID Lighting Designprovide tranquility. — Photos: ID Lighting Design

A KenyanCampus Oasis

A courtyard is central to Al Jamea-tus-Saifiyah University’s serenity Al Jamea-tus-Saifiyah University’s Nairobi campus stands as a testament to the seamless integration of historical inspiration and contemporary design. Drawing from…
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High color rendering allows 3-D printing to deliver functionality and aesthetics. | Photos: Cooper Lighting Solutions

A New Era of Design Flexibility

How 3-D-printed lighting overcomes traditional limitations The world of lighting design is undergoing a transformative shift thanks to the advent of 3-D printing technology (also known as additive manufacturing). This…
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