David Shiller

  Boston has become the first city in the US to mandate that most large new buildings achieve net-zero carbon emissions from the day they open. This regulation, within amended zoning codes, passed in January 2025, and is considered the most stringent building emissions rule in the United States. The new requirement marks a significant [...]

In recent years, permanent outdoor house and landscape lighting has transformed from a luxury into a popular feature for homeowners. These lighting systems not only beautify homes but also offer a range of practical benefits—from boosting curb appeal to enhancing security and even increasing property values. Permanent outdoor lighting is a significant home improvement trend. [...]

  LED Roadway Lighting Ltd. recently acquired Evluma. Below is my exclusive interview with Ken Cartmill, Co-CEO of LED Roadway. Shiller: Congratulations on LED Roadway’s recent acquisition of Evluma. There do appear to be some interesting synergies between the two companies, such as complimentary geographic strengths. Can you speak to what you see as the [...]

The Smart Surfaces Coalition, in partnership with the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law, has launched an updated Smart Surfaces Policy Tracker, a comprehensive tool designed to help U.S. cities and states track, compare, and implement policies that address extreme urban heat and flooding through innovative surface design strategies. The tool compiles over 1,935 policy [...]

  The Oregon Department of Energy (ODOE) has launched a new Building Performance Standard (BPS) program aimed at improving energy efficiency in existing large commercial buildings across the state. This initiative, established through the passage of House Bill 3409 by the Oregon Legislature in 2023, marks Oregon as the fourth state in the nation to [...]

  Glen-Gery Corporation, a leading brick manufacturer under Brickworks North America, has introduced Emerald Green as the latest color in its Venetian Glass Brick collection. This launch is positioned to address current architectural and design trends that emphasize the resurgence of bold color and the strategic use of natural light in built environments. According to [...]

Glamox, a leader in marine lighting solutions, has introduced new wildlife and turtle-friendly versions of its popular LED marine luminaires, specifically designed to reduce the negative impact of artificial lighting on nesting sea turtles and their hatchlings. These amber-colored lights are intended for use on the exterior of vessels and coastal facilities, addressing a growing [...]

RGBIC lighting represents a more advanced color-changing LED technology, offering enhanced versatility and creative control compared to traditional RGB lighting systems. The term RGBIC stands for Red, Green, Blue, and Independent Control (or Integrated Circuit), highlighting its core innovation: the integration of independent control chips along the LED strip or fixture. RGBIC is also sometimes [...]

Here is my latest article published in the July issue of LD+A Magazine: The Seattle Ferry Terminal at Colman Dock, a crucial hub in Washington State’s ferry system, serves approximately 10 million travelers each year. New construction buildings have transformed this vital transportation gateway, with lighting playing a pivotal role in enhancing both its functionality [...]