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Interviews + Opinion, Lighting Design

Interview with Acuity’s Jay Weiland on Retail Lighting Trends

Jan 05, 2017

I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Jay Weiland, Director, Retail Vertical, Acuity Brands Lighting. The topic: trends in retail lighting. I’m happy to share his responses with you here.…

Awards

IESNYC’s 17th Annual Student Lighting Competition Accepting Entries

Jan 04, 2017

Online Application is now open for the 17th Annual IESNYC Student Lighting Competition, which carries the theme, “Light, Scaled.” This theme challenges students to construct a three-dimensional study that explores…

Lighting Industry

Amazon Delivers First Package by Drone

Jan 03, 2017

On December 7, 2016, Amazon completed a fully automatic trial delivery of a package in Cambridge, UK using an aerial drone. Delivery was accomplished in 13 minutes. The below video…

Products + Technology

Product Monday: ETC’s Mini LED Luminaires Now Available with Edison Price Track

Jan 02, 2017

As a result of an agreement between ETC and Edison Price Lighting, customers are now able to outfit their Edison Price track with ETC’s Source Four Mini LED luminaries. Under…

Light + Art, Lighting Industry

What the Lighting Industry is Really Thinking

Dec 30, 2016

LUX produced a hilarious video showing what the participants of a construction/lighting project are really thinking. Happy New Year to the lighting world!

Events

IES Street and Area Lighting Conference Call for Speakers

Dec 29, 2016

The IES Street and Area Lighting Conference, which will be held September 10-13, 2017 in Austin, TX, has announced a call for speakers. Speaker proposals will be accepted through Thursday,…

Codes + Standards

CLTC Publishes New Residential Lighting Guide

Dec 28, 2016

The California Lighting Technology Center (CLTC) has updated its Residential Lighting Guide for California’s 2016 Building Energy Efficiency Standards. The guide assists builders and lighting industry professionals in navigating the…

Lighting Design

Jim Brodrick on New Color Findings

Dec 27, 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 As is the case with any subjective…

Products + Technology

Product Monday: Expanded Seem Line by Focal Point

Dec 26, 2016

Focal Point has expanded on its Seem family with the introduction of two new luminaires, Seem 2 Perimeter and Seem 4 Perimeter. Fitting in both grid and drywall ceilings, with…

Interviews + Opinion, Lighting Design, Lighting Industry

Interview with Cree’s Bill Foley on Retail Lighting Trends

Dec 23, 2016

I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Bill Foley, VP Brand Management, Cree Lighting. The topic: trends in retail lighting. I’m happy to share his responses with you here. The…

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Events

IES26: The Lighting Conference

Denver, CO

August 13-15, 2026

CEDIA Expo / Commercial Integrator Expo

Denver, CO

September 1-4, 2026

ArchLIGHT Summit

Dallas, TX

September 15 -16, 2026

DALI Alliance North America Summit + Technical Training 2026 (co-located with ArchLIGHT Summit)

Dallas, TX

September 16-17, 2026

ALA Conference 2026

Tucson, AZ

September 27-29, 2026

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