Craig DiLouie

Acclaim Lighting’s expansion of its Linear One Series introduces the Linear One DMX, which removes the clutter of cables while providing end-to-end modular functionality for visual creation for both interior and exterior architectural lighting applications.

The Pompeo Group recently posted an update on M&A activity in the lighting industry.

OSRAM recently introduced the Air Zing Mini air purifier, a 7.5-centimeter round device that fits in air vents, to disinfect germs from the air inside vehicles to improve air quality for drivers and passengers. Using UV-A-emitting LEDs, the device can eliminate up to 99.9% of viruses and bacteria, according to the company.

The American Lighting Association (ALA) and the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), and UL recently released a new position paper due to an increased demand for ultraviolet light as a sanitizing and germicidal agent during the COVID pandemic. The position paper brings attention to UV device safety risks and helps manufacturers, retailers, and consumers understand which devices are safe and under what conditions they can be operated safely.

The International WELL Building Institute recently announced the official launch of Version 2 of the WELL Building Standard, following a two-year vetting process.

Eureka’s Quadrant pendant features rounded, interlocking felted fins that absorb sound while providing a vibrant aesthetic.

The latest edition of the DOE report, Adoption of Light-Emitting Diodes in Common Lighting Applications, models the state of the U.S. general-lighting market as of 2018 and provides analysis on realized and potential energy saving benefits associated with LED lamps and luminaires.

Business conditions remained stalled at architecture firms during August as demand for design services continued to decline, according to the American Institute of Architects (AIA).

I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Jeff Hungarter, Commercial Indoor Director, Cree Lighting, on the topic of tunable-white lighting, focusing on its potential intersection with circadian health. The interview informed an article I wrote for the November 2020 issue of tED Magazine, the official publication of the NAED.