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Litecontrol Earns Cradle to Cradle Certification for Fourth Year

Mar 04, 2011

Litecontrol has earned the prestigious Cradle to Cradle Certification for the fourth year in a row. This third-party certification has to be renewed annually, assuring ongoing improvements in sustainability. The…

Education + Resources

LIGHTFAIR Enhances Platform to Connect Students with the Industry

Mar 03, 2011

LIGHTFAIR International has announced that is again offering the LFI Student Outreach Program—with the addition of an exclusive lighting design competition at the 2011 event. Partnering with Philadelphia chapters of…

People

Randy Smith Passes

Mar 02, 2011

The Lighting Design Lab has announced that Randy Smith, the organization’s editor and librarian, passed away last weekend. Randy worked at the Lab since its inception nearly 22 years ago.…

LED + SSL

Jim Brodrick on Domestic LED Product Manufacturing: Focus on Finelite

Mar 02, 2011

Guest post by Jim Brodrick, U.S. Department of Energy Although you do not often hear about growth in domestic manufacturing here in the United States, the solid-state lighting industry is…

Awards, People

NALMCO Recognizes Three Members with Lumina Awards

Mar 01, 2011

The interNational Association of Lighting Management Companies (NALMCO) has recognized three of its members with the Lumina Award. The Lumina Award is presented for special merit, recognizing commitment, loyalty and…

Products + Technology

Product Monday: F147 Asymmetric Luminaire by The Lighting Quotient

Feb 28, 2011

The Lighting Quotient’s F147 is an asymmetric luminaire that reduces contrast between the wall and ceiling by providing both wall and ceiling illumination. This customizable luminaire is suitable for smaller…

Light + Art

Leni Schwendinger Invites You to NIGHT CITY

Feb 25, 2011

Leni Schwendinger invites you to view NIGHT CITY, her video inspired by the Professional Lighting Designers Association LightMapping events. Through close observation of public, private and found light sources in…

Construction + Economy

2011 Construction Outlook: Delayed Recovery for Nonresidential Market

Feb 24, 2011

While activity for institutional projects should hover near 2010 levels, there is likely to be a construction spendingmodest decline in commercial construction in 2011, according to the AIA Consensus Construction…

Controls, Education + Resources

Lighting Controls Association Publishes New Online Course About Wireless RF Lighting Control

Feb 23, 2011

The Lighting Controls Association is pleased to announce that EE301: Wireless RF Lighting Control has been added to the Association’s popular online Education Express distance education courses. Radio-frequency (RF) wireless…

Lighting Design, Lighting Industry

IALD And ILP Sign MOU to Develop Lighting Design Profession and Promote Quality Lighting

Feb 23, 2011

ILP President Alistair Scott (left) and IALD President Katherine C. Abernathy (right) sign MOU between the two organizations during the ARC Show on January 12, 2011 in London.The International Association…

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