In this week’s featured episode of NAILD’s Get a Grip on Lighting podcast, Joe Pater, CEO of Rebate Bus, discusses the importance of utility rebates to the lighting industry.
Craig DiLouie
Trends in Outdoor Lighting
The major technological shift to the LED light source has had a major impact on the outdoor stationary lighting market. In its latest solid-state lighting energy savings forecast, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) continued to recognize area and roadway lighting market as leading in LED adoption. In this market, DOE estimated 21 percent LED penetration in the installed base in 2015, projecting 91 percent by 2025.
Does Light Level Affect Spatial Learning and Memory?
Researchers at Michigan State University studied the brains of rodents after exposing them to dim and bright light for a month. They found that consistent exposure to dim or bright light affected their brains differently.
Craig’s Lighting Articles, Light + Health
Getting to Know the WELL Building Standard
My monthly lighting column for ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR covers the WELL Building Standard, which aims to promote building design that supports human health and wellness.
Product Monday: Flex Tube Pixel SE by Acclaim
Acclaim Lighting’s Flex Tube Pixel SE is a flexible, side-emitting LED strip that features RGB control of every 3.27” section for exterior or interior lighting applications.
Controls, Interviews + Opinion
Robert Karlicek Talks Internet of Things
I recently had the opportunity to interview Robert Karlicek, Jr., Ph.D., professor and director, Center for Lighting Enabled Systems and Applications (LESA), Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. The topic? The future for lighting and the Internet of Things.
July Architecture Firm Billings Remain Positive
Architecture firm billings growth slowed again in July 2018 but remained positive overall for the tenth consecutive month, according to the American Institute of Architects (AIA).