Gigahertz-Optik’s hand-held P-9710-4 radiometer/photometer now features an external TTL trigger input function useful for remote timing of pulsed light measurements. In the P-9710-4 pulse energy mode, the measurement begins automatically upon the trigger input. The P-9710-4 is capable of measuring the pulse energy (joules, J/cm2, lux-seconds, effective candela) of single and multiple burst pulsed events [...]
Craig DiLouie
Light Sculptor Ben Livingston’s New CD: “Trust Your Equipment”
Neon/Light sculptor Ben Livingston, recipient of the Paul Waterbury International Lighting Design Award, also happens to be an accomplished musician. His new CD, titled “Trust Your Equipment,” is available from Waterloo Records. Listen to it here free. Then buy it here.
EPA Announces 25 Cities with Highest Number of ENERGY STAR Buildings in 2009
Los Angeles Washington, D.C. San Francisco Denver Chicago Houston Lakeland, FL Dallas-Fort Worth Atlanta New York City These cities, in order, are the Top 10 cities with the most energy-efficient schools, hospitals, office buildings, courthouses, grocery stores, retail centers and auto assembly plants that have earned the Environmental Protection Agency’s ENERGY STAR label. Throughout the [...]
Reed: Has Hotel Construction Hit Bottom?
Reed’s construction economist Jim Haughey looks at the economic data and speculates that hotel construction is near the bottom for this building cycle after a 64% collapse since mid-2008. But a real recovery may not begin until 2012. See his column here.
“He Must Be Captivated by The Light”
From the film The Lake House. http://www.youtube.com/v/YDcGIyaj5sM&hl=en_US&fs=1&
Cree Announces Record Revenue of $234.1 Million for Its Third Quarter of Fiscal 2010
LED leader Cree has announced record revenue of $234.1 million for its third quarter of fiscal 2010, ended March 28, 2010. This represents a 78% increase compared to revenue of $131.1 million reported for the third fiscal quarter last year and a 17% increase compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2010. “We achieved record [...]
Electricity Prices Are Declining
The Department of Energy released the April Electric Power Monthly Report today reflecting January data. Highlights: • In January 2010, total electric power generation in the United States increased 1.4% from January 2009. • Retail sales of electricity increased 3.4% compared to January 2009. • The average U.S. retail price of electricity decreased 3.8% in [...]
IESNYC Volunteer Drive Introduction Meeting to be Held April 26, 2010
Don’t forget to register for the first Annual IESNYC Volunteer Drive. Spaces are limited and registration closes April 21. Come spend an evening with the New York Section of the IES on Monday, April 26, 2010, from 6:00 to 9:00 PM, and learn about the available opportunities to get involved with the Section. Location: Pranna [...]
aReturnonDesign.com, New Website Dedicated to Discussing Architecture’s Role in Achieving Business Goals, Launches
In response to growing conversation around architecture’s role in achieving project business goals and an economy that demands it, aReturnOnDesign.com has launched. The website will play host to a community interested in how architecture and design can and should contribute to the effectiveness of a project, the good of the community in which it is [...]
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