Industry News
Lighting Controls: A New Tool for Quality Lighting?
“Quality lighting has always been subjective, defined as the intersection of user preferences and best design practices,” Gary Meshberg, LC, LEED AP, chair of the Lighting Controls Association and director…
Interview with Hubbell’s Chris Bailey on the WELL Building Standard
I recently had the opportunity to interview Chris Bailey, Vice President, Integrated Solutions – Lighting at Hubbell Incorporated, for an article about the WELL Building Standard I developed for tED…
LEDVANCE and Be the Light Campaign Announce Canadian “Who Lights Up Your World?” Contest
LEDVANCE and the non-profit Be the Light Campaign recently announced the “Who Lights Up Your World?” Contest in Canada to find, recognize, and reward those who give off positive energy,…
IES Lighten Up Luminaire Design Competition
Team Ersula in Washington won the 2018 competition for its Ersula luminaire, shown here. Sponsored by Acuity Brands, IES Lighten Up brings individuals within the design community together to engage,…
Product Monday: LED Panels by Amerlux
Co-developed with architecture firm Gensler Associates, Amerlux’s Etch is a 2’x2′ LED panel designed to create dynamic lighting compositions across a ceiling. The new Etch ceiling panels present a clean…
Phase 2 of the Next Generation Lighting Systems Indoor Evaluations Is Open for Submissions
The Next Generation Lighting Systems (NGLS) program is launching Phase 2 of its evaluations of connected lighting systems for indoor spaces. Organized by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Solid-State Lighting…
CIE Issues Statement on “Blue Light Hazard”
The International Commission on Illumination (CIE) has issued a new position statement that puts into context the use of the term “blue light hazard” in line with the CIE’s current…
IES Progress Committee Accepting Submissions for 2019 Progress Report
The IES Progress Committee is now accepting submissions for this year’s Progress Report. Early bird (with reduced rate) deadline is May 17, 2019; final deadline is May 31. The committee’s…
H.E. Williams, Inc. Acquires Platformatics, Inc.
H.E. Williams, Inc. has announced the acquisition of Platformatics, Inc., a provider of network-based systems for the smart building Internet of Things (IoT) industry. The Platformatics solutions improve end-user comfort,…
Product Monday: Cadiant Virtual Sunlight by Cree
Cree Lighting’s innovative Cadiant™ dynamic skylight is a standalone system that creates the sensation of natural light and a sunlit sky via a virtual skylight experience. Cadiant™ uses SmartCast® Technology…
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