The U.S. Department of Energy has released a report on a GATEWAY demonstration of LED lighting at the University of Florida’s Nadine McGuire Theatre and Dance Pavilion in Gainesville. Four interior spaces—the acting studio, dance studio, scene shop, and dressing room—were fitted with LED luminaires or retrofit lamps along with dimming controls. In addition, the [...]
Craig DiLouie
Energy + Environment, Lighting Design
Energy Efficiency Versus Lighting Quality
The notion that energy efficiency and lighting quality are at odds is a fallacy, says Kevin Willmorth in this article for ARCHITECTURAL SSL. Read it here.
IES Announces New LC Study Group
The Illuminating Engineering Society recently announced the 2014 LC study group, an online program starting late August and ending October 30 just prior to the LC exam (November 1). The program is intended to help lighting practitioners prepare for the exam. Click here to learn more.
Product Monday: Linear Modular Luminaire Systems by OSRAM SYLVANIA
OSRAM SYLVANIA’s Linear Modular Luminaire System offers a variety of LED luminaires and retrofit kits that can be configured with a modular platform using the company’s new PrevaLED Flex light engines, OSRAM OPTOTRONIC programmable power supplies and a common assembly frame. The lighting solutions are configurable as recessed, pendant and surface luminaires or retrofit kits [...]
Interviews + Opinion, Lighting Industry, People
ARCHITECTURAL LIGHTING’s Video Interviews with Top Lighting Executives
ARCHITECTURAL LIGHTING recently published a series of video interviews with some of the lighting industry’s top executives. Check it out here.
UL Streamlines Global Market Certification for Portable LED Luminaires
Safety certification and performance testing organization UL recently introduced a new global certification program for portable luminaires, the most popular type of LED luminaires. This is the first time a certified testing laboratory has created a single set of samples and tests that combine the requirements of both North American and International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) [...]
Lighting Industry Roundup
OSRAM recently announced that despite substantial revenues gains with LED-based products in the third quarter of FY2014, its traditional general lighting business continues to decline, resulting in a marginal decrease in overall revenue. As a result, the company announced a plan to eliminate 7,800 positions globally. Ligman Lighting USA, a manufacturer of specification-grade outdoor luminaires, [...]
NEMA Publishes White Paper NEMA LSD 40-2014 Failure Modes for Self-Ballasted Compact Fluorescent Lamps
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) recently published a white paper, NEMA LSD 40-2014 Failure Modes for Self-Ballasted Compact Fluorescent Lamps—A NEMA Update. This new edition updates the document to reflect current industry practices regarding end of useful life issues for self-ballasted compact fluorescent lamps (SBCFL). The white paper responds to potential consumer concerns and [...]
Product Monday: Architectural Recessed Troffers by Indy
Juno Lighting Group’s expanded offering of its Indy LED Architectural Recessed Troffers are available in three styles: Lay-in (2×2 and 2×4), Basket (2×2, 2×4 and 1×4) and Pan (2×2). All are compatible with lighting controls, including Daintree’s ControlScope wireless solutions, and come standard with 0-10V dimming drivers that dim to 10%. All exceed DLC Qualified [...]
Jim Brodrick on LED Troffers
Republication of Postings from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Solid-State Lighting Program by Jim Brodrick, U.S. Department of Energy [At] LIGHTFAIR International, we saw a lot of T-LEDs (LED T8 replacement lamps), and it’s clear that manufacturers are putting a great deal of thought into how to make those products better, brighter, and easier [...]
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