Industry News
Product Monday: Lumination IS Series by GE
GE’s new Lumination IS Series LED Luminaires are designed to deliver high light output coupled with energy efficiency in a sleek, streamlined form factor for low bay, open ceiling environments.…
Four New Technologies Offer Potential for Lighting
My contribution to the December 2013 issue of ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR describes four interesting lighting technologies that offer a new potential for lighting. Field-induced polymer electroluminescent, quantum-dot LED, visible light spectrum…
Hubbell Expert on Understanding LED Drive Current and Current Density
Chris Bailey, Director of Hubbell Lighting’s Lighting Solutions Center, writes an interesting blog post about how to evaluate LED luminaires based on drive current and current density. He writes: “When…
Lights in Motion
Very cool light installation, consisting of 200 RGB spheres and DMX winches enabling the lights to change color while raising and lowering in height, at the 2013 international consumer electronics…
Another Decline for Architecture Billings Index
Following consistently increasing demand for design services throughout most of 2013, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI), produced by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) has posted its first consecutive months…
2014 Lighting for Tomorrow Competition Launched: Deadline April 18, 2014 for Intent to Submit
Lighting for Tomorrow, the annual design competition for energy-efficient residential lighting products, has launched its 12th consecutive annual competition. This year, Lighting for Tomorrow is looking for products that meet…
IESNYC Announces Call for Entries for 46th Annual Lumen Awards: Deadline February 14, 2014
The Illuminating Engineering Society New York City Section (IESNYC), the largest section in the Society, has announced a call for submissions to the 2014 Lumen Awards. The Lumen Awards recognize…
Product Monday: Under $100 ZR Series LED Troffer by Cree
Cree’s ZR Series LED troffer, featuring the company’s TrueWhite Technology, offers high color rendering (>90 CRI) in a slim package at a distributor price of $99, depending on the configuration.…
Stockholm’s Amazing Subway System
A hundred stations, each beautifully designed. Check it out here.
ASB Glassfloor Offers Amazing Possibilities for Events
ASB Glassfloor features integral LED lines that can be turned ON, OFF or changed on demand to adapt a floor for different events. For example, a court could be adapted…
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