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How One University is Rebuilding Its Lighting Program
In her Education essay in the January edition of LD+A, Alyssa Humphries Stewart, assistant professor of architectural and lighting design and director of the Center for Lighting Education at Texas…
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‘Loop’ Chases Away Winter Doldrums in Montreal
This winter, Montrealers and visitors can discover giant illuminated wheels in an installation called “Loop.”
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2016 IES Progress Report
The Progress Committee’s mission is to keep in touch with developments in the art and science of lighting throughout the world and prepare a yearly report of achievements for the…
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LIGHTFAIR Chicago-Bound in 2018
LIGHTFAIR International will return to the Windy City in 2018 for the first time since 1995.
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Public Lighting Authority Completes Relighting of Detroit
The relighting of Detroit—a city that just three years ago was in chronic darkness—was completed on time and under budget, the city’s Public Lighting Authority (PLA) announced last month.
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Learning from Samsung
The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 situation is instructive for the lighting industry, as Jerry Plank points out in his “Product Safety” column in LD+A December.
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IALD Conference Submissions Due January 9
The International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD) is seeking experts in lighting, design, architecture, building integration, business practice/management, and related fields to present at Enlighten Americas 2017, October 12-14 2017…
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LIGHTFAIR to Introduce Two New Pavilions
Two new pavilions will make their debut at LIGHTFAIR International 2017 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia May 7-11.
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New NEMA White Paper Discusses How to Reduce Energy Consumption in Commercial Buildings
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has published a white paper that discusses new requirements that help reduce energy consumption in commercial buildings.
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An Update on Our Old Friend the OLED
In the November edition of LD+A, James Brodrick offers a status report on where the industry is in terms of OLED adoption.
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Eaton Announces Call for Entries for SOURCE Design Competition
Power management company Eaton is now accepting entries for the 40th Annual SOURCE Awards national lighting design competition.
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CLTC, UC Davis Medical Center Collaborate on Best Practices for Healthcare Lighting
CLTC and the UC Davis Medical Center are working together to identify best practices for healthcare lighting in patient rooms, corridors and support areas.
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NALMCO Launches Controls Certification
The interNational Association of Lighting Management Companies (NALMCO) has launched the Certified Lighting Controls Professional (CLCP) designation. With no prerequisites, the CLCP is open to all applicants.
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NYC Bridges and Tunnels to Be Dressed in LEDs
In New York City, a $27-billion capital plan known as the “New York Crossings Project” will focus on reconfiguring 10 bridges and tunnels to incorporate automatic tolling, enhanced security and…
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Caring for the Caregivers
Research at Georgia Tech shows what nurses really think about lighting. By Karyn Gayle, Jennifer Dubose and Khatereh Hadi