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Lighting Design, Products + Technology

Trends In Permanent Outdoor Residential Lighting

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. [...]

Lighting Design, Products + Technology

Emerald Green Venetian Glass Bricks Dazzle

  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 [...]

Lighting Design

Between Land & Sea: The Seattle Ferry Terminal

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 [...]

Lighting Design, Products + Technology

Clean Rooms And Amber Lighting

Amber LED light fixtures are used in cleanrooms to minimize the impact on photochemically sensitive materials and processes, such as photoresists used in semiconductor manufacturing. The 590nm amber light filters out shorter, potentially damaging wavelengths (like blue and UV), preventing premature reactions or exposure. Why Amber Lighting is Used in Cleanrooms: Protection of Photoresists: In semiconductor manufacturing, [...]

Lighting Design

Contractor Considerations For LED-To-LED Retrofits

  A recent article, Guidelines for Converting LED to LED: What Turnkey Lighting Contractors Need to Know, by George McIntyre, addresses the emerging need for second-generation LED retrofits in commercial and industrial buildings. As many first-generation LED systems installed between 2015 and 2020 begin to show signs of decline, lighting contractors should approach LED-to-LED conversions [...]

Controls, Lighting Design

Why Smart, Wireless Lighting Is The Key To Elevated Design

By Chris Udall, senior product manager for commercial business, Lutron Electronics. The future of commercial lighting is wireless. As control systems evolve, smart wireless solutions are redefining what’s possible—building owners and facility managers have come to expect lighting that enhances the occupant experience and delivers seamless performance. Wireless lighting and control can help meet and [...]

Lighting Design

A Kenyan Campus Oasis

  Here is my latest article published in the May issue of LD+A Magazine: Al Jamea-tus-Saifiyah University’s Nairobi, Kenya campus stands as a testament to the seamless integration of historical inspiration and contemporary design. Drawing from the rich architectural heritage of the 10th-century Fatimid era, the campus design incorporates verdant gardens and tranquil spaces that [...]

Lighting Design, Products + Technology

Product Monday: Synch Indoor CCT & Brightness To Daylight

The Crestron SolarSync Outdoor Daylight and Color Temperature Sensor (GLS-LCCT) enables the ability to regulate indoor lighting to match the intensity and color temperature of actual daylight outdoors. A single SolarSync sensor installed on a building’s rooftop measures the exact correlated color temperature (CCT) and illuminance (lux) of the natural daylight, and reports it to [...]

Lighting Design, Resources

Fundamentals Of Energy Efficient Lighting And Controls

The Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) has announced the release of a new book, Fundamentals of Energy Efficient Lighting and Controls, now available through the AEE Bookstore. This comprehensive guide is designed to support lighting practitioners, architects, engineers, facility managers, energy consultants, and students in navigating the rapidly evolving landscape of lighting technology, controls, and [...]

Lighting Design

AD IN”FIN”ITUM: WestStar Tower Features Seamless Visual Flow

Below is an excerpt of my latest article in the March, 2025 issue of LD+A: The WestStar Tower in El Paso, TX marks a significant milestone as the first newly constructed skyscraper in the city in 40 years. It brings fresh energy to the urban skyline, symbolling El Paso’s unique position along the U.S.-Mexico border. [...]

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