Industry News
June Architecture Firm Billings Remain in Positive Territory
Architecture firm billings slowed in June but remained positive for the ninth consecutive month, according to the American Institute of Architects (AIA). AIA’s Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score for June…
Interview with LEDVANCE on Connected TLED Lamps
I recently had the opportunity to interview Alfred LaSpina, LED Product Group Marketing Manager, and Aaron Ganick, Global Head of Smart Business, LEDVANCE. The topic: connected TLED-based lighting. Their responses…
NEMA Urges Trump Administration to Minimize Collateral Damage from Tariffs
Yesterday, the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) testified on behalf of its member companies who would be materially affected by additional 25 percent tariffs proposed by the Office of U.S.…
LIGHTFAIR Issues Call for Speakers for 2019 Conference
LIGHTFAIR International has issued a call for speakers for its 2019 conference. The deadline for submissions is August 10, 2018. This is a good opportunity share your expertise with the…
Product Monday: Step Dimming Emergency Lighting by IOTA
IOTA’s ETS-STEP allows step-dimming control and increased energy savings for designated emergency luminaires on the auxiliary supply. Like IOTA’s other ETS solutions, the IOTA ETS-STEP eliminates the need for always-ON…
Get a Grip on Lighting: Lighting as a Service
NAILD’s Get a Grip on Lighting podcast recently interviewed Pier LaFarge, Co-Founder & CEO, Sparkfund, a company aiming to “netflixize” the energy technology industry. Check out their interesting “light as…
A Fresh Look at Office Lighting
Below is an article I wrote for the July issue of tED Magazine, the official publication of the NAED. Reprinted with permission. Open ceilings, collaborative workspaces, microleasing, and unique designs…
How Fireworks Work
Earlier this month, America celebrated Independence Day with plenty of fireworks. This video, produced by the American Chemical Society, describes how they work to dazzle the night sky.
Orbit Publishes Novel by LightNOW Editor
Orbit, the sci-fi imprint of Hachette Book Group, one of the largest fiction publishers in the world, today released my dark fantasy novel One of Us. Working with a major…
Product Monday: Matrix Light Guides by Lumileds
Lumileds’ Matrix Platform light engines use Integrated Light Guide Technology to provide non-pixelated illumination for visual comfort and the flexibility to select tailored light distribution patterns in the design of…
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