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NEMA Publishes LE 6-2009 Procedure for Determining Target Efficacy Ratings for Commercial, Industrial and Residential Luminaires

Nov 27, 2009

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has published LE 6-2009 Procedure for Determining Target Efficacy Ratings for Commercial, Industrial and Residential Luminaires. The document, produced by NEMA’s Luminaire Section, was…

Light + Art

Tony Stallard’s Kit Light Sculpture

Nov 27, 2009

A major new public artwork for Belfast, Ireland, entitled “Kit,” was recently unveiled at the public realm area at the Abercorn Residential Complex at Titanic Quarter as part of Belfast…

Lighting Industry

Happy Thanksgiving!

Nov 26, 2009

Hope you and your family have a fun and safe holiday today.

LED + SSL

Walmart to Install Cree LED Lamps at 650 Stores

Nov 25, 2009

Cree, Inc. has been selected to provide LED lighting to Walmart for new stores and renovations. Walmart plans to install Cree LRP-38 LED lamps in 650 stores during the first…

Light + Art

Living Light

Nov 24, 2009

Columbia University’s Living Architectural Lab’s Living Light is a permanent outdoor light sculpture in Peace Park in Seoul, Korea that displays information about local air quality. Check it out here…

Education + Resources

For Sale: LightingInstitute.com, LightingConsulting.com and DigitalDimming.com

Nov 24, 2009

I recently purchased LightingInstitute.com, LightingConsulting.com and DigitalDimming.com. If you are interested in purchasing either of these domains, or would like to suggest some other productive use, including a charitable activity,…

People

People: Christopher Ruud Appointed President of Ruud Lighting

Nov 23, 2009

Ruud Lighting Incorporated has announced the promotion of Christopher Ruud to president, a role that his father, Alan Ruud, held since founding the company in 1982. In his new role…

Education + Resources, LED + SSL

Arch LED Conference Papers Available for Free Download

Nov 23, 2009

For all of my readers interested in LED, there’s a veritable goldmine of information available free right now at Architectural SSL Magazine’s blog SSL Interactive. This information consists of all…

LED + SSL, Lighting Industry

Cree Announces 20% Increase in FYQ110 Sales

Nov 23, 2009

Cree, Inc. recently announced record revenue of $169.1 million for its first quarter of fiscal 2010, ended September 27, 2009. This represents a 20% increase compared to revenue of $140.4…

Light + Art

What’s Your Favorite Bioluminescent Critter?

Nov 22, 2009

Firefly, watercolor painting.The Huffington Post has posted a nice little slide show of critters that produce light using a bioluminescent process. The sea cucumber is beautiful to watch, but my…

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