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DOE Hosts Webinars on Healthcare Lighting

Sep 23, 2016

DOE is offering a series of webinars on healthcare lighting. Both start at 1:00 PM EST and last for 60 minutes: Tuesday, October 4: Evidence-Based Design for Healthcare Lighting: Where’s…

LED + SSL

Brodrick on Expanding Choice in LED Technology

Sep 22, 2016

Republication of Postings from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Solid-State Lighting Program by Jim Brodrick, SSL Program Manager, U.S. Department of Energy Not too long ago, solid-state lighting was…

Interviews + Opinion, Lighting Design, Products + Technology

Lutron’s Ethan Biery on Flicker

Sep 21, 2016

I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Ethan Biery, LED Engineering Leader, Lutron Electronics. The topic: flicker. I’m happy to share his responses with you here. The interview informed an…

Light + Health

Lighting for Health

Sep 20, 2016

Below is my contribution to the August issue of tED Magazine on the topic of lighting and health. Reprinted with permission. For millions of years, sunrise and sunset set the…

Products + Technology

Product Monday: FreshFocus LED Technology by Lumileds

Sep 19, 2016

Lumileds recently unveiled FreshFocus Technology for produce, LEDs that showcase fruit and vegetables in their freshest and most appealing state. FreshFocus Technology is part of the LUXEON Stylist Series, Lumileds…

Awards, Products + Technology

2016 Lighting for Tomorrow Awards Announced

Sep 16, 2016

The 2016 Lighting for Tomorrow awards recognized 19 products in this year’s competition. Lighting for Tomorrow is an annual competition that recognizes excellence in energy-efficient lighting product design. Two grand…

Light + Health, Research

LRC: Tailored Lighting Improves Quality of Life for Persons with Alzheimer’s Disease

Sep 15, 2016

Lighting tailored to the needs of an individual can improve sleep and reduce depression and agitation in persons with Alzheimer’s disease, according to a recent study led by Dr. Mariana…

Construction + Economy

Architecture Billings Index Moderates But Remains Positive

Sep 14, 2016

The Architecture Billings Index (ABI) was positive in July for the sixth consecutive month, and tenth out of the last 12 months as demand across all project types continued to…

Events

LIGHTFAIR Extends Speaker Submission Deadline to September 16

Sep 13, 2016

LIGHTFAIR has extended the deadline for speaker submissions to Friday, September 16. Click here to submit your proposal to speak at LIGHTFAIR in 2017.

Products + Technology, Research

DOE Publishes CALiPER Snapshot on TLEDs

Sep 13, 2016

Linear or tubular LED lamps (TLEDs) typically draw about 60% of the power of linear fluorescents and have become a viable retrofit option. DOE’s CALiPER program has released a new…

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