Craig DiLouie

The International WELL Building Institute recently announced it has rescheduled The WELL Conference to August 16-19, 2020. The event will still take place at the Fairmont Princess in Scottsdale, Arizona, USA.

The COVID-19 pandemic is likely to have profound effects on the lighting industry and the construction industry overall, from macroeconomic effects to potential impacts on the supply chain. Here’s a round up of stories speculating on the fallout.

The National Association of Innovative Lighting Distributors (NAILD) has announced that it will postpone its NAILD Innovation-2020 Vision Conference scheduled for April 2020 due to public health concerns related to the COVID-19 virus.

Based in Rochester, NY, Nadarra Lighting is a new manufacturer dedicated to developing decorative luminaires based on OLED light panels.

The Hollowcore luminaire by Luminis offers a fresh, modern take on a classic shape, suitable for both traditional high-bay applications and more contemporary spaces.

LIGHTFAIR today announced postponement of its 2020 trade show and conference due to growing concerns around COVID-19. The May 3-7, 2020 event will now take place later this year in Las Vegas, pending improved conditions, possibly late summer or early fall.

I recently had the opportunity to interview Sally Lee, LC, Business Development & Special Projects, LEDVANCE LLC on the topic of light + color, specifically looking at developments with TM-30.

The Lighting Research Center (LRC) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute will hold its next Photometry Institute on May 19-20, 2020 in Troy, NY.

The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) recently asked a federal court to force the U.S. Department of Energy to implement updated energy-saving standards for general-service lamps.