Craig DiLouie

MIT’s Media Lab has created the LuminAR, a computerized projector that screws into standard incandescent lamp sockets and can project images onto nearby surfaces, then uses onboard camera technology to make the projected image interactive with human touch. Get the story here.

The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 regulated 40-100W incandescent general-service lamps, requiring the lamp to either operate at a higher efficacy or cease being able to be manufactured or imported. In 2012, 100W lamps became affected; in 2013, 75W lamps are now under regulation. For those wishing to retain incandescent lamps, there are [...]

Business conditions at architecture firms continue to improve. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI), produced by the American Institute of Architects (AIA), reflects the approximate 9- to 12-month lag time between architecture billings and construction spending. The AIA reported the December ABI score was 52.0, down from the [...]

University of Georgia researchers have fabricated an LED that emits warm white light using a single light emitting material (phosphor) with a single emitting center for illumination. “Right now, white LEDs are mainly used in flashlights and in automotive lamps, but they give off a bluish, cool light that people tend to dislike, especially in [...]

NEMA’s index for traditional A-line incandescent lamps increased 20.2% during Q3 2012 rebounding from a slide of 18.2% in Q2 2012. Meanwhile, the compact fluorescent lamp (CFL) index registered a decline of 3.3% compared to the previous quarter. Halogen A-line lamp shipments gained momentum, increasing by 83.3% on a quarterly basis. The index for halogen [...]

Toshiba International Corporation’s MR16 GU5.3 LED lamp generates up to 540 lumens at 9.1W, offering a direct replacement for 50W halogen lamps with up to 80% energy savings. The new MR16 is available in 2700K, 3000K and 4000K, and 25 and 35 degree distributions.

Guest post by Jim Brodrick, U.S. Department of Energy OLEDs don’t get as much publicity as LEDs, because they’re a good five to seven years behind their inorganic cousins in terms of commercial deployment. But they have considerable potential to save energy, as well as a number of other advantages. So where do we stand [...]

NEMA’s indexes for high intensity discharge (HID) lamp shipments declined for the second consecutive quarter in 2012Q3. Sodium vapor lamp shipments decreased 14.8% year-over-year (y/y) during the quarter, following a loss of 6.8% during the previous three month period. Shipments of metal halide lamps fell 6.9% and 4.9%, respectively, in Q3 and Q2. Mercury vapor [...]

Lightswitch Architectural San Francisco recently joined with other local architects, designers and artisans to raise awareness and funding at the Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS’ 2012 DINING BY DESIGN benefit. In collaboration with MTP Architects, Lightswitch created a one-of-a-kind tabletop installation based on the concept of progress for the benefit’s table hop-and-taste party and gala. [...]