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Product Monday: Micro Pendant by USAI Lighting
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Product Monday: Micro Pendant by USAI Lighting

Jul 15, 2019

USAI Lighting’s smallest LED downlight form factor now available in a pendant mount configuration, the Micro™ Pendant reveals the otherwise hidden heat sink fins for a deconstructed industrial appeal. Its…

IALD Announces Winners of 36th Annual International Lighting Design Awards
Awards

IALD Announces Winners of 36th Annual International Lighting Design Awards

Jul 11, 2019

The International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD) recently announced the winners of the 36th annual International Lighting Design Awards. Twenty-three projects from 12 countries were recognized—including exteriors, interiors, workspaces, museums,…

Architecture Billings Remained Flat in May
Construction + Economy

Architecture Billings Remained Flat in May

Jul 10, 2019

Demand for design services in May 2019 remained essentially flat in comparison to the previous month, according to a recent report from The American Institute of Architects (AIA). AIA’s Architecture…

Bain, Carlyle Offers to Buy OSRAM for $3.8 Billion
Lighting Industry

Bain, Carlyle Offers to Buy OSRAM for $3.8 Billion

Jul 09, 2019

A bidding consortium composed of Bain Capital and The Carlyle Group has presented to the boards of OSRAM Licht AG a legally binding transaction offer for the public takeover of…

Product Monday: Nature-Inspired Luminaire by Eureka
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Product Monday: Nature-Inspired Luminaire by Eureka

Jul 08, 2019

Eureka’s Lily is a ceiling-suspended luminaire that offers precise directional adjustability to play a functional role in highlighting artwork, signage, or architectural details. Lily has a 180° vertical pivot that…

The IESNYC Recognizes Thirteen Lighting Projects with 2019 Lumen Awards
Awards

The IESNYC Recognizes Thirteen Lighting Projects with 2019 Lumen Awards

Jul 05, 2019

The New York City Section of the Illuminating Engineering Society (IESNYC) recently announced the recipients of the 2019 Lumen Awards at the 51st annual Lumen Gala in New York City.…

Jennifer Jaques Becomes IES President
People

Jennifer Jaques Becomes IES President

Jul 04, 2019

Effective July 1, 2019, Jennifer Jaques assumed the office of President of the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES), and Antonio Garza the office of Vice President (President-Elect). Jaques has been a…

Signify Launches Trulifi
Lighting Industry

Signify Launches Trulifi

Jul 03, 2019

Signify recently announced it has launched a new range of LiFi systems, branded Trulifi, which leverages existing and future professional luminaires. Instead of using radio signals (such as WiFi, 4G/5G,…

Acuity Brands Announces Acquisition of WhiteOptics
Lighting Industry

Acuity Brands Announces Acquisition of WhiteOptics

Jul 02, 2019

Acuity Brands, Inc. recently announced it has acquired WhiteOptics, LLC, a New Castle, DE-based manufacturer of advanced optical components used to reflect, diffuse, and control light for LED lighting used…

Product Monday: A-Light Introduces New Wall Grazer Luminaire
Products + Technology

Product Monday: A-Light Introduces New Wall Grazer Luminaire

Jul 01, 2019

A-Light’s WGD9 Wall Grazer family of luminaires is designed to highlight wall textures with a narrow beam of light without shadows or hot spots. Featuring advanced reflector optic technology and…

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