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New Year – New Content

Jan 03, 2022

Happy New Year! It is that time of year again. Time for making resolutions, setting intentions and business planning. As the new team at LightNOW, we are excited about our plans…

New Publisher Message from Suelynn and David Shiller
Lighting Industry

New Publisher Message from Suelynn and David Shiller

Dec 31, 2021

Hello fellow LightNOW readers! We are so excited to be the new editor & publisher of this very well respected and highly valued industry resource. We are committed to continuing…

Farewell Message by Craig DiLouie
Lighting Industry

Farewell Message by Craig DiLouie

Dec 31, 2021

Hello, reader! Okay, this isn’t strictly a farewell, as I’ll still be contributing to LightNOW, but I have stepped down as its editor. It has been my privilege and honor…

Recommended Methods for Subjective Evaluation of Color Rendition
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Recommended Methods for Subjective Evaluation of Color Rendition

Dec 30, 2021

Color rendition describes the influence of light source spectrum on the color appearance of objects. The rendering of object colors in desirable ways has attracted much attention as LEDs have…

Telling a Story with Lighting Design
Lighting Design

Telling a Story with Lighting Design

Dec 29, 2021

In this engaging video, Jonathan Hoyle and Lillian Knoerzer, Assoc. IALD of The Lighting Practice emphasize the importance of a story in the design process. They explore how lighting can…

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR: NEC 2020 Impacts 0–10V Control Wiring
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ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR: NEC 2020 Impacts 0–10V Control Wiring

Dec 28, 2021

Per a change in the 2020 National Electrical Code effective January 1, 2022, 0–10V (Class 2) dimming wire insulation colors have changed to eliminate use of any reserved colors, notably…

Product Monday: Direct/Indirect Luminaires by A-Light
Products + Technology

Product Monday: Direct/Indirect Luminaires by A-Light

Dec 27, 2021

A-Light’s ACL2ST and ALD2ST luminaires deliver a range of direct and indirect light distributions in a compact, low-profile housing that integrates well into the built environment. Choose from a range…

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from LightNOW
Events

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from LightNOW

Dec 25, 2021

Hope you are enjoying the holidays!

Dodge Momentum Index Declines in November 2021
Construction + Economy

Dodge Momentum Index Declines in November 2021

Dec 24, 2021

The Dodge Momentum Index fell 4% in November to 171.7 (2000=100) — down from the revised October reading of 178.1. The Momentum Index, issued by Dodge Construction Network, is a…

Registration Opens for 2022 LEDucation Trade Show and Conference
Events

Registration Opens for 2022 LEDucation Trade Show and Conference

Dec 23, 2021

Registration for LEDucation 2022 Trade Show and Conference, being held March 15–16, 2022 at the New York Hilton Midtown, is now open. A premier trade show and conference for the…

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