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LD+A: A Specifier’s Guide to LED Sources

Apr 30, 2014

In his article in the February edition of LD+A, Steve Landau of LED module manufacturer Xicato advises designers to ask luminaire manufacturers 10 questions before specifying LEDs for their projects.…

Awards, Products + Technology

Next Generation Luminaires Competition Deadline Extended

Apr 29, 2014

The current competition for the indoor lighting product category for the Next Generation Luminaires Design Competition has been extended: MAY 23, 2014: Written Intents to Submit due online at www.ngldc.org…

Events

IES Announces Call for Papers for its 2014 Annual Conference

Apr 29, 2014

The 2014 annual conference of the Illuminating Engineering Society will take place November 2-4, 2014 in Pittsburgh, PA. Authors of papers regarding the art, science and practice of illumination are…

Products + Technology

Product Monday: Zenith Square-Shaped Pendant by Prudential Lighting

Apr 28, 2014

Based on the popularity of the company’s Half Snap wrap luminaire, Prudential Lighting has introduced Zenith, a modern square-shaped pendant. A simple, geometric halo of light, Zenith is well-suited for…

Lighting Industry

Demand for T5 and T12 Lamps Increases During Fourth Quarter

Apr 25, 2014

T5 and T12 lamp shipments improved by 9.9% and 9.4%, respectively, on a quarterly basis (q/q) during 2013Q4. Shipments of T8 lamps contracted 2.1% q/q. Nevertheless, calendar year (CY) 2013…

Construction + Economy

Current Electrical Industry Business Conditions Improve in March

Apr 24, 2014

NEMA’s Electroindustry Business Conditions Index (EBCI) for current conditions in North America edged above the 50 point mark typically associated with a stable business environment in March to 52.6. The…

LED + SSL

Jim Brodrick on LED Lumen Maintenance and Light Loss Factors

Apr 23, 2014

Republication of Postings from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Solid-State Lighting Program by Jim Brodrick, U.S. Department of Energy All lighting systems decline in lumen output over time, due…

Awards

IESNY Announces Winners of 2014 New York City Student Lighting Competition

Apr 22, 2014

Out of an unprecedented 160 student submissions from the New York City-area, “Livre Noir,” designed by Esli Teker, attending Parsons The New School of Design, won First Prize in the…

Products + Technology

Product Monday: Light-Emitting Acoustic Ceiling by Philips and Ecophon

Apr 21, 2014

Lighting manufacturer Philips and Saint-Gobain Ecophon, a global supplier of acoustic systems, recently launched a new version of their jointly developed light-emitting acoustic ceiling. The new SoundLight Comfort Ceiling Tunable…

Education + Resources, Energy + Environment

Precision-Paragon Publishes Retrofit Guide

Apr 18, 2014

Lighting manufacturer Precision-Paragon [P2] has published a guide to help building owners and lighting professionals identify and maximize potential sources of energy savings. The 21-page publication, “6 Steps to Getting…

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Events

DLC Summit 2026

Los Angeles, CA

October 26-27, 2026

IES Street & Area Lighting Conference

Phoenix, AZ

November 8-11, 2026

Light Expo London

London, UK

November 18 - 19, 2026

Canada Light Expo 2026

Toronto, Canada

November 18-19, 2026

Lightovation: Dallas International Lighting Show

Dallas, TX

January 6-9, 2027

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