Industry News
8 Effects of the Pandemic on the Lighting Industry
LUX REVIEW recently published an article identifying eight potential impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the lighting industry. The effects include: some familiar brands may pass on, large brands perceived…
AIA Conference on Architecture 2020 Canceled
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) will not be rescheduling the AIA Conference on Architecture 2020, originally scheduled to be held in Los Angeles.…
Sunlight Is Not Proven to Kill COVID-19
The sun captured in extreme ultraviolet light. Image courtesy of NASA. Dr. Greg Murphy, a Republican Congressman from North Carolina, recently said sunlight can kill the novel coronavirus, but experts…
UL Grants First UL Certification for Large-Scale Mobile UV Disinfection System to PurpleSun
UL recently announced that PurpleSun has received the first UL Certification for a large-scale mobile ultraviolet disinfection system, the company’s E300 Modular Paneling System. The PurpleSun E300 was certified to the harmonized Standard, IEC 61010-1, 3rd…
Product Monday: Recessed Ambient Luminaire by Lithonia
Acuity Brands, Inc.’s ENVEX Series of recessed ambient LED luminaires from Lithonia Lighting feature a unique hourglass design offering smooth transition zones and low lumen density to provide a uniform,…
IES Waives 2020 Progress Report Submission Fee Until May 2
To support the lighting industry during this difficult period, the Illuminating Engineering Society has decided to waive its submission fee for the 2020 IES Progress Report until May 2. After…
IES Releases Free Report on Germicidal Ultraviolet (GUV) and COVID-19
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and a wave of seemingly conflicting statements and opinions about the disinfection capabilities and safety of GUV, the Illuminating Engineering Society has issued a…
2020 IESNYC Lumen Awards Gala Postponed
The New York City Section of the Illuminating Engineering Society has announced that the Lumen Awards Gala scheduled for June 11, 2020 is postponed. From the IESNYC website: In light…
NLB Interviews LRC about UV Light and COVID-19
National Lighting Bureau executive director and EdisonReport editor Randy Reid interviewed Dr. Mark Rea of the Lighting Research Center to talk about UV lighting applications for COVID-19. Check it out…
A Meditation on Light
Take a break today and meditate on light in this Adult Swim compilation.
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