Acuity Brands, Inc. has developed a comprehensive portfolio of dimmable, controllable, low-voltage (24V) LED luminaires. Using EMerge Alliance standards, Acuity Brands low-voltage LED luminaires were designed and engineered to maximize the benefits of LED lighting and support net zero energy consumption. All Acuity Brands EMerge Alliance registered LED luminaires are available with nLight digital controls [...]
Craig DiLouie
Light Fantastic: BBC Documentary on the Phenomenon of Light
BBC Four’s Light Fantastic is a documentary series about light that aired in 2004. The series included four episodes, shown below. Part 1: “Let There be Light” Part 2: “The Light of Reason” Part 3: “The Stuff of Light” Part 4: “Light, The Universe and Everything”
Starpath Glow in the Dark Pavement by Pro-Teq
Pro-Teq’s Starpath is a spray-on photoluminescent coating that harvests sunlight and illuminates like a starry sky at night. The material is non-reflective, anti-slip, waterproof, and can be applied to tarmac, cement and other surfaces. Click here to learn more.
Product Monday: TrueWhite Technology by Cree
Cree, Inc. has extended its Cree Edge High Output LED luminaire series with TrueWhite Technology to bring 90 CRI color quality and performance to outdoor lighting applications. The high-performance luminaire delivers superior color rendering with high-output 5000K illumination. Designed for automotive dealership front lines, exterior retail applications and other high-lumen applications requiring high color quality, [...]
Interactive LED Lighting Invigorates City Center
This installation of Philips LED lighting illustrates how lighting can be used to beautify and re-energize urban spaces. In the Dutch town of Veghel, an interactive lighting curtain is used to draw visitors to the city center and enhance their shopping experience. Philips install interactive LED light curtain in the Dutch town of Veghel from [...]
Lighting for Senior Citizens
My lighting column published in the July 2013 issue of TED Magazine. Reprinted with permission. As the first of the baby boomer generation started retirement in 2012, the 65+ age group is the United States’ fastest-growing demographic. This segment, counted as 13 percent of the population (39.6 million) in 2009, is projected to increase to [...]
Construction + Economy, Lighting Industry
Luminaire Manufacturing Industry Valued at $10 Billion
IBISWorld’s Lighting Fixtures Manufacturing Market Research Report (NAICS 33512), published in October 2013, provides an analysis of the commercial and residential luminaire industry. Valuing the industry at $10 billion in sales, the report forecasts growth due to healthy prospects for residential construction and government intervention driving demand for energy-efficient lighting. The four largest manufacturers represent [...]
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