David Shiller

  I rarely cover line extensions but this one was notable, at LEDucation, last week. The open-center, linear Aira pendant line by Current had a significant number of additional options at the show: 90 degree turns wall mounted light bar that connects to the Aira pendants. accent colors for the cross bars that match the [...]

At LEDucation, last week, a number of 3D printed luminaires went way beyond the visible horizontal layers of plastic shaped into simple pendants. Not only were the shapes far more creative, but on some there were none of the expected horizontal lines of plastic filament showing the build up of 3D printed layers. LightArt One [...]

  The 2025 LEDucation Trade Show and Conference, organized by the Designers Lighting Forum of New York (DLFNY), concluded its 2025 event on March 18–19 at the New York Hilton Midtown. As North America’s largest annual lighting industry gathering, LEDucation showcased the latest in lighting technology and provided a platform for industry professionals to connect and [...]

  The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has published C137 TR 1-2024, Lighting Control User Interface Technical Report. It is a technical report, not a formal standard. This technical report recommends user interface elements for lighting controls utilized by end-users and occupants. It is applicable to hardware controls, software applications, personal control apps, displays, and [...]

Image: Helvar 5611 Node Link enables hybrid control of Helvar’s wired and wireless lighting control systems. Hybrid wired and wireless lighting controls combine the strengths of both wired and wireless systems to create a flexible, scalable, and efficient lighting solution. This approach integrates traditional hardwired controls with wireless technology, enabling the best of both worlds [...]

UL completed a revision of ANSI/UL 1574 Edition 3, the safety standard covering track lighting systems. The revision is dated February 6, 2025, and includes the following changes in requirements: Installation Instructions published on the publicly available website; 84.1.2. Inherently protected recessed luminaire assemblies; 3.30A, 36.6, 36.7, Table 54.1, Section 54A, and 83.12 Flammability of [...]

Optique Lighting has launched a new version of its corner illumination system, Perifina Curved Corner. Available in two sizes, 3” & 4”, Perifina Curved Corner illuminates corners with soft indirect light at wall-to-wall and wall-to-ceiling intersections. The system can easily go around corners without light gaps or the need for soldering, unlike many solutions on [...]

  Home Depot Home Depot’s Q4 2024 financial report reveals promising growth, signaling a potential loosening of previously tight home improvement spending. Sales for the quarter reached $39.7 billion, a 14.1% increase compared to Q4 2023, with comparable sales up by 0.8%, ending eight consecutive quarters of decline. In the U.S., comparable sales rose by [...]

Here is a quick summary of the construction forecast for 2025-2026, highlighting key trends and developments in various sectors of the construction industry. Non-Residential Construction Non-residential construction is expected to grow slowly through 2025, with no significant decline anticipated. However, certain segments within the private non-residential sector may experience downturns, while data centers and semiconductor [...]