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Best Practices for Lighting Retrofits
The Northwest Lighting Network recently published a short list of best practices for lighting retrofits provided by senior lighting specialist Jeff Anderson. He says to be comprehensive about the retrofit.…
Study: LED Lighting Can Preserve Natural Taste of Milk
New LED lights that are being installed in milk display cases across the country do more than just reduce energy bills — they also help milk taste better, Virginia Tech…
Product Monday: GeoPak LED Outdoor Architectural Wallpack by Hubbell Lighting
Hubbell Lighting’s GeoPak architectural LED wallpack series is now available in a wide variety of made to order configurations through the Hubbell Outdoor Brand. With a compact housing, it is…
Color Study Challenges CRI
Below is one of my contributions to the January issue of tED Magazine, the official publication of the NAED. Reprinted with permission. The room and objects used for the color…
The City of Aalborg Wins 2016 City.People.Light Award
The city of Aalborg, Denmark was awarded the first prize of the 14th annual City.People.Light award for its innovative “House of Music Area” urban regeneration project. ÅF lighting, the company…
Study: Architects Want More Digital Support, Good Advice, Transparency from Manufacturers
Architects are calling on manufacturers of building products and materials to advance their digital capabilities, as well as their ability to consult and advise customers in the many phases of…
LIGHTFAIR International 2017 to Feature Expanded Curriculum
LIGHTFAIR International (LFI) 2017 offers an all-new Conference curriculum spanning the spectrum of contemporary theory and practice. The Conference program includes 77 courses totaling more than 190 education hours at…
Product Monday: Focus Wall Slot by Focal Point
Focal Point’s Focus Wall Slot is a low-profile perimeter luminaire that fully conceals the indirect optics, creating the appearance of a floating ceiling while illuminating walls. Infinite lengths combined with…
2017 IES Illumination Awards Accepting Submissions
Submissions are now being accepted for the IES’ 2017 Illumination Awards program via the Illumination Awards portal. The deadline is February 17, 2017. The entry fee is $125 per project.…
BIM and the Future of Lighting Design
An article recently published in LUX reflects on the role of lighting design in Building Information Modelling (BIM), which is evolving past a 3D construction modeling system to include all…
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