Craig DiLouie

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and a wave of seemingly conflicting statements and opinions about the disinfection capabilities and safety of GUV, the Illuminating Engineering Society has issued a report by their Photobiology Committee explaining germicidal ultraviolet (GUV) disinfection and its potential to safely reduce the transmission of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

The New York City Section of the Illuminating Engineering Society has announced that the Lumen Awards Gala scheduled for June 11, 2020 is postponed.

National Lighting Bureau executive director and EdisonReport editor Randy Reid interviewed Dr. Mark Rea of the Lighting Research Center to talk about UV lighting applications for COVID-19.

Take a break today and meditate on light in this Adult Swim compilation.

Rebate fulfillment provider BriteSwitch said a majority of rebate programs are still taking applications and issuing checks, but inspection requirements are changing in many programs, though deadlines remain in effect.

For a limited time, the Illuminating Engineering Society is offering non-members the ability to subscribe to the digital version of the April and May issues of LD+A magazine at no cost.

ARCHITECT Magazine recently published an article describing volunteering opportunities in the time of COVID.

Lucifer Lighting’s STELLR offers an elegant, organic shape that complements a wide range of design styles and settings and is available as a surface mount or pendant.

From now through April 30, Greenbuild is making its 2019 conference sessions available digitally, with a discount that expires April 17.