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Dodge Momentum Index Retracts in July
The Dodge Momentum Index fell to 155.8 (2000=100) in July, a 6% decline from the revised June reading of 164.9. The Momentum Index, issued by Dodge Data & Analytics, is…
Product Monday: Low-Voltage Track System by Solais
Solais’s Scatto 48V track system builds on the success of the contemporary LC Lucie trackhead family by offering a low-voltage version adapted for Scatto compatibility. In alignment, the Scatto Lucie…
Introduction to Acoustic Luminaires
Below is my contribution to the August 2021 issue of tED Magazine, the official publication of the NAED. Reprinted with permission. Nearby, co-workers are talking. A phone rings. A printer…
Designers Share Insights
Manufacturer Signify engaged a range of construction and electrical industry professionals, ranging from lighting designers to architects, to share their insights about light and lighting design in its “Pioneers of…
Achieving Better Measurement of Discomfort from Glare
The prevalence of LED lighting has brought greater attention to the issue of discomfort produced by glare. At what luminance does glare become intolerable? The answer has varied from one…
AIA Mid-Year Forecast: Softer Nonresidential Construction Decline in 2021, Healthy Growth in 2022
Pent-up demand from the pandemic is creating a general spending surge that is helping to improve the outlook on construction spending over the next two years, according to the American…
Get a Grip on Lighting: Talking to Plants with Light
In this featured episode of the Get a Grip on Lighting podcast, hosts Greg Ehrich, LC, former President of NAILD and owner of Premier Lighting, and Michael Colligan, an entrepreneur…
Product Monday: Large-Scale Luminaires by Eureka
Eureka recently announced enhancements to its Cycle family, an extensive range of large-scale luminaires. Cycle luminaires provide diffuse direct/indirect illumination creating a luminous halo that fills large spaces. The Cycle…
Get a Grip on Lighting: LC is the PhD of Lighting
In this featured episode of the Get a Grip on Lighting podcast, hosts Greg Ehrich, LC, former President of NAILD and owner of Premier Lighting, and Michael Colligan, an entrepreneur…
The Case for Dark Skies
This article by Laura Paddison, published on the BBC’s website, lays out a case for comprehensively tackling light pollution. It’s not just about protecting views of the night sky but…
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