Craig DiLouie

The Lighting Research Center (LRC) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute will hold the Photometry Institute October 8-9, 2013 in Troy, NY. This two-day, hands-on seminar teaches industry professionals about the latest developments in photometric testing and evaluation, including new testing requirements for solid-state light sources and systems. Engineers, technicians, testing personnel, product developers and designers from [...]

Due to demand, the LIGHTFAIR International 2014 Call for Speakers has been extended through Monday, September 23. The 2014 Conference curriculum will champion integrated design as a central theme linking all courses, workshops and seminars in common focus to illustrate how technology, tools, problem-solving and inspiration converge in contemporary practice. Courses range in level (general, [...]

Acuity Brands’ Lumen Being is a distinctive OLED luminaire that responds to gestures that allow users to control brightness and distribution. Check it out here.

The Lighting Research Center (LRC) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute recently released a guide for designing light scoops—an innovative type of skylight designed by the LRC with funding from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). Light scoops provide optimal levels of daylight throughout the changing seasons and daily fluctuations in weather by [...]

Hubbell Lighting recently announced a new program focused on accelerating the adoption of energy-efficient lighting and controls. Called “createchange,” the initiative helps end-users see through and beyond what many find as an uncertain process to envision what the impact of energy-efficient retrofit solutions look like at their facilities, including a comprehensive suite of tools and [...]

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has released a report analyzing markets where light-emitting diodes (LEDs) compete with traditional lighting sources (e.g., incandescent and fluorescent). The report, Adoption of Light-Emitting Diodes in Common Lighting Applications, provides estimates of current energy savings, plus potential savings if these markets switched to LEDs overnight. Nine markets were analyzed: [...]

The 2013 Next Generation Luminaires (NGL) Solid-State Lighting Outdoor Design Competition was recently launched. Written Intents to Submit are due by September 20, 2013 and must be submitted online here. Final submission forms are due by October 11, 2013, and physical product samples are due by November 1. Judging takes place in December, and results [...]

The Lumination EL Series LED Luminaires by GE Lighting Solutions utilize a distinctive edge-lit acrylic panel to distribute light broadly from a thin-profile housing. The luminaire emits 6,200 lumens of 4000K, 82 CRI illumination while drawing 71 watts. A track-mounted version is available. Click here to learn more.

Cooper Lighting recently announced it is now accepting entries for its 37th Annual SOURCE Awards national lighting design competition. The competition, which focuses on furthering the understanding, knowledge and function of lighting as a primary element in design, is open to all lighting designers, architects, engineers, professional designers and consultants who use Cooper Lighting fixtures [...]