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Construction + Economy

AIA Mid-Year Forecast: Softer Nonresidential Construction Decline in 2021, Healthy Growth in 2022

Pent-up demand from the pandemic is creating a general spending surge that is helping to improve the outlook on construction spending over the next two years, according to the American Institute of Architects (AIA).

Interviews + Opinion

Get a Grip on Lighting: Talking to Plants with Light

In this featured episode of the Get a Grip on Lighting podcast, hosts Greg Ehrich, LC, former President of NAILD and owner of Premier Lighting, and Michael Colligan, an entrepreneur and inventor, interview Ali Ahmadian, president and CEO of Heliospectra, about how controlled light spectrum “communicates” with plants to help them grow.

Products + Technology

Product Monday: Large-Scale Luminaires by Eureka

Eureka recently announced enhancements to its Cycle family, an extensive range of large-scale luminaires.

Interviews + Opinion

Get a Grip on Lighting: LC is the PhD of Lighting

In this featured episode of the Get a Grip on Lighting podcast, hosts Greg Ehrich, LC, former President of NAILD and owner of Premier Lighting, and Michael Colligan, an entrepreneur and inventor, interview Frank Agraz, Director of the C&I Engineering department at Eco Engineering. They talk about Agraz’s service as the LC Exam Committee Chair, and he provides background about creating and administering the LC exams.

Energy + Environment

The Case for Dark Skies

This article by Laura Paddison, published on the BBC’s website, lays out a case for comprehensively tackling light pollution. It’s not just about protecting views of the night sky but also the environment.

Controls

Is AI the Future of LED Lighting?

In this article published by LEDs Magazine, Paul Golata, technology specialist with Mouser Electronics, talks about how advances in artificial intelligence may ultimately impact the world of lighting, fostering truly intelligent buildings that continually calibrate to user needs and owner objectives.

Events

IES to Host Webinar on Sustainability

On September 2, 2021, at 12PM ET, the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) will offer a one-hour webinar, “Lighting and Sustainability.”

Products + Technology

Product Monday: Contemporary Direct Pendant by Eureka

Eureka’s Henri architectural luminaire is a contemporary pendant offering a generous amount of direct illumination in a space.

Interviews + Opinion

Get a Grip on Lighting: Sports Lighting

In this featured episode of the Get a Grip on Lighting podcast, hosts Greg Ehrich, LC, former President of NAILD and owner of Premier Lighting, and Michael Colligan, an entrepreneur and inventor, interview Mike Quijano, Strategic Marketing Director for Cooper’s Ephesus Sports Lighting business. They discuss how to mitigate issues with converting high-wattage sports lighting systems to LED, the benefits of increased controllability, and the challenges of abiding by light pollution ordinances.

Education + Resources

LRC Offers 3D Printing Course

The Lighting Research Center is offering a six-week, interactive online course on the application of additive manufacturing (3D printing) to the design, development, and manufacturing of lighting components and products. This course will be held September 8 through October 20, 2021.

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