David Shiller

Here is a quick update on six industry events and five awards. EVENTS:   CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS: IES25 The Lighting Conference Deadline: January 23 for Hands-On Workshops and Speaker Sessions Deadline: February 27 for Research Track and Posters More information here.   CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS: 2025 IES Street & Area Lighting Conference (SALC) Deadline: January 30, 2025. [...]

Endeavor Business Media recently announced plans to shut down LEDs Magazine, which has been one of the leading trade publications in the LED lighting industry. Carrie has been Editor in Chief for LEDs Magazine. I’m honored that she granted LightNOW this interview. Shiller: Do you think the decision to end LEDs Magazine is a symptom [...]

LG plans to unveil two smart lamps that double as indoor gardening systems at CES 2025, this week. These new products combine lighting and plant-growing capabilities, offering a solution for urban dwellers with limited space. The first product is a floor lamp with an integrated gardening base. This multifunctional device can accommodate up to 20 [...]

New York City’s efforts to promote greener buildings are yielding significant results, particularly among large buildings over 25,000 square feet. According to recent research by the Urban Green Council, these buildings have shown consistent decreases in energy use for five consecutive years. The analysis of the city’s 2023 water and energy use data reveals impressive [...]

  Z-Wave Long Range (ZWLR) offers significant benefits for the lighting industry, particularly in extending the reach and capabilities of smart lighting systems: Extended Coverage: ZWLR provides a maximum wireless range of up to 1.5 miles when operating at full power. This extended range allows for the integration of lighting systems across larger properties, including [...]

The global industrial smart building market is set for significant growth, with deployments expected to reach $14 billion by 2026, a 95% increase from $7 billion in 2024. This growth is primarily driven by sustainability initiatives and the need for cost reductions in building management. Key Drivers and Trends AI-based Solutions: Artificial Intelligence is becoming [...]

SunLED Life Science is set to unveil SunBooster, an innovative Near-Infrared (NIR) light therapy device, at CES 2025. This product aims to address the health concerns associated with prolonged indoor living, by bringing benefits of natural sunlight to indoor environments. Key Features of SunBooster SunBooster is designed to attach easily to computer monitors and laptops, [...]

  Inclusive lighting design is a holistic approach that aims to create illuminated environments accessible and comfortable for everyone, regardless of age, ability, or background. This approach goes beyond meeting basic standards, focusing instead on addressing the unique needs of diverse individuals to enhance their daily experiences and overall well-being. Key Principles of Inclusive Lighting [...]

  The DesignLights Consortium (DLC) has released their Draft 1 Horticultural Technical Requirements V4.0. The draft proposes three updates:  Efficacy increase: Hort V4.0 proposes to increase the efficacy threshold to 2.5 μmol × J-1, which is an 8.7% increase over the Hort V3.0 threshold. This will set the DLC efficacy threshold for LED-based horticultural lighting at more [...]