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Product Monday: The Andromeda Chandelier by Derek Marshall
Derek Marshall Lighting’s Andromeda Chandelier is patterned on three part symmetry, with light elements forming a three-dimensional triangle. The armature features three curved metal tubes radiating from the center with…
This is Your Brain on Lighting
“Cognitive & Emotional Responses to Lighting: THIS IS YOUR BRAIN ON LIGHTING” is an excellent whitepaper about psychological responses to light (and lighting), written by Robert G. Davis, PhD, FIES,…
NEMA Publishes White Paper LSD 57-2013 Polyurethane Foam Application: Lighting Equipment
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) published white paper NEMA LSD 57-2013 Polyurethane Foam Application: Lighting Equipment, which provides information regarding the application of polyurethane spray foam insulation that may…
Massachusetts the Most Energy-Efficient State in 2013: Where Does Your State Rank?
Energy efficiency measures are thriving in state capitals around the United States, with several states–including Mississippi, Connecticut, Illinois, and West Virginia–taking major steps that moved them up the ranks in…
DOE Publishes CALiPER Snapshot Report on LED A Lamps
The U.S. Department of Energy’s CALiPER program has released a Snapshot Report on LED A lamps, which utilizes the LED Lighting Facts program’s extensive product database to help industry stakeholders…
Product Monday: LED Area Luminaire by Toshiba
Toshiba International Corporation’s TLS-ATLS and TLS-ATLM LED area luminaires provide a direct replacement for 70–400W HID luminaires for up to 50% energy savings. The ATL is available in two sizes,…
GE Lighting Announces Call for Entries for GE Edison Award Competition
GE Lighting recently announced a call for entries for its 31st annual GE Edison Award competition, recognizing excellence and quality in professional lighting designs that employ the significant use of…
BD+C Publishes Special LED Section
BUILDING DESIGN + CONSTRUCTION recently published a special LED section in its November issue, which I was happy to contribute. The special section talks about the relationship between LED technology…
EMerge Alliance to Host Webinar on 2014 NEC Updates for New Low-Voltage DC Lighting and Power Distribution Systems
The EMerge Alliance – an open industry association leading the rapid adoption of safe direct-current (DC) power distribution standards for commercial buildings – recently announced that it will be conducting…
Department of Energy Grants Petition to Exclude 100W R20 Short Incandescent Reflector Lamps from Energy Conservation Standards
The Department of Energy has issued a final rule regarding the request for exclusion of 100W R20 short incandescent reflector lamps from energy conservation standards. These lamps are popular in…
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