Craig DiLouie

Focal Point recently expanded its Seem family with the introduction of two new LED luminaires: Seem 2 Asymmetric and Seem 4 Asymmetric. Available in 2.5″ and 4″ apertures respectively, these linear luminaires are designed to provide even vertical illumination on walls. A flush frosted acrylic lens delivers a sleek aesthetic and provides uninterrupted illumination. Multiple [...]

I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Robert F. Karlicek, Jr., PhD, Professor and Director, Center for Lighting Enabled Systems & Applications, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. The topic: lighting industry disruption, specifically as a process called “creative destruction.” The interview informed an article I wrote for the June issue of tED Magazine. DiLouie: In your talk [...]

In my June contribution to ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR, I describe what’s new and other major lighting requirements in the 2016 version of the ASHRAE/IES 90.1 energy standard. The new standard focuses on energy-saving opportunities with LED technology and controls. Check it out here.

I was very happy to gain the LC certification six years ago and would encourage any lighting practitioner to consider it. For those of you doing so, the Illuminating Engineering Society is offering an LC Study Group, an online, web-based support program. It’s not required to take the LC exam but may be helpful. Run [...]

In 2016, the American Medical Association (AMA) announced guidelines encouraging restrictions on the spectral properties of outdoor and roadway lighting, based on CSAPH Report 2-A-16 from their Council on Science and Public Health. The Illuminating Engineering Society recently completed a review of the report and guidelines and issued Position Statement PS-09-17, joining with the International [...]

Soraa’s consumer-focused full-spectrum Soraa Sky lamp, formerly named Helia, dynamically adjusts color and spectral content to promote circadian health. Customized preferences can be set through the Soraa Sky app on iOS and Android smartphones. Soraa’s lamps communicate over existing electrical wires using HomePlug GreenPHY technology, with no router required. The lamp’s modular SNAP system provides [...]

I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Scott Teschendorf, Market Development Manager, Eaton. The topic: trends in outdoor area lighting. I’m happy to share his responses with you here. The interview informed an article I wrote for the April 2017 issue of tED Magazine. DiLouie: What are the top trends in the area lighting market? [...]

Below is my contribution to the May issue of tED Magazine. Reprinted with permission. More than 360 million troffers provide general lighting in commercial buildings, according to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Fluorescent remains the most predominant light source. The development of LED lighting, however, has created a major retrofit opportunity. “At a base [...]

The 34th Annual International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD) International Lighting Design Awards recognized 22 projects from eight countries and including interiors, monuments, façades, museums and a residence. This year’s winners represent some of the most innovative and inspiring work found anywhere in the world of architectural lighting design. The highest point score winner across [...]