Introducing Capture Polar Software

Capture Sweden’s Capture Polar is lighting design software for Windows and Mac OS X, focusing on the creative design and documentation stages of the process. It allows designers to work…

Cree Sets New 5-Year Warranty Standard for LED Luminaires

Cree, Inc. recently announced that it is extending the warranty on its entire family of luminaire products to five years. Cree’s luminaireportfolio includes the CR6, LR4 and LR6 recessed downlights…

Architecture Billings Index Falls Back in May After Three Months of Improving Conditions

After three straight months of improving conditions, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) fell nearly three points. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate 9-…

The Impact of Daylight in the Built Environment

Photo courtesy of Light Louver. While not an electric light source, daylight is an important layer to consider in a lighting design in any space that has daylight apertures such…

GE Lighting and Rambus Sign License Agreement to Create LED Lighting Solutions for Global Markets

GE Lighting and Rambus Inc., a technology licensing company, have signed a broad licensing agreement for the use of Rambus’ patented lighting innovations, including its product reference designs and manufacturing…

TED Talk: The Mystery of Bioluminescence

Architectural SSL Magazine Publishes “Hugo Boss Concept Store” Project Feature

Architectural SSL Magazine recently published an article I wrote about a new Hugo Boss concept store in New York City. The challenge was to create a dynamic visual environment to…

Electroindustry Business Confidence Remains High, According to June EBCI

NEMA’s Electroindustry Business Confidence Index (EBCI) for current North American business conditions posted a small gain in June, climbing 1.6 points from May to 70.4. Meanwhile, the EBCI for future…

Peerless Lighting Prize for Architecture Awarded

The Peerless Lighting Prize for Architecture scholarships were recently awarded to two students of the University of California, Berkeley. This prize is given to the best student project designed in…

DOE Releases Summary Results from Round 10 of CALiPER Testing

The Department of Energy recently announced that it has completed Round 10 of product testing through its CALiPER program. A Summary Report containing the results from the new testing is…