Here is a quick summary of 7 acquisitions and one restructuring in the third quarter of 2024: LG acquires Athom smart home platform. Details here. Varaluz reorganizes in Chapter 11.…
Wireless portable lamps are becoming increasingly popular, offering flexibility and convenience in home lighting. These battery-operated lamps eliminate the hassle of cords, making them ideal for various settings, both indoors…
In September 2024, McCormick Place completed the installation of bird-safe window film on its Lakeside Center, a crucial step in preventing future mass bird casualties. This initiative comes in…
A Finnish city has introduced innovative streetlights designed to protect nocturnal pollinators, such as moths. These new lights feature a warmer color temperature that is less disruptive to insects,…
Universal automation in building automation systems (BAS) refers to a new standardized approach that brings software-defined, vendor-agnostic control to building management and automation. Universal automation can also be applied to…
By Nam Cho, Director of Advanced Development at Cooper Lighting Solutions Traditionally, lighting design could be considered a tedious process, often involving physical mockups, time-consuming calculations, and static renderings using…
Author’s Note, 10/12/24: LightFair has extended the speaker submission deadline to October 18th, 2024. The call for speakers for LightFair 2025 is open, with a deadline to apply of October 11,…
Chiara Carucci is the Founder and Principal Lighting Designer at Noctua, a unique lighting design firm focused on light & shade to preserve heritage sites and natural resources while enhancing…
By Franco D’Ascanio, Founder of Coastal Source, Nick D’Ascanio, Landscape Architect, D’Asign Source and Franco D’Ascanio Jr., Architect and VP of Construction at D’Asign Source. The experience of outdoor lighting…
Samsung Electronics has recently announced its plan to gradually end LED lighting production by 2030. Samsung’s LED business has primarily been divided into illumination devices, TVs, and automotive. First, the…