Architects Applaud Federal Building Performance Standard to Further Reduce Building Emissions
December 9, 2022
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) commends the Biden Administration for developing the first-ever Federal Building Performance Standard, setting an ambitious goal to cut energy use and electrify equipment and appliances in 30 percent of the building space owned by the Federal government by 2030. As a complementary step, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced a proposed rulemaking to electrify new Federal buildings and Federal buildings undergoing major renovations. Read more

Home and Design Highlights for January Dallas Total Home and Gift Market
December 8, 2022
The upcoming Dallas Total Home & Gift Market, January 4-10, 2023, will offer home furnishings retailers and interior designers unprecedented products and inspiration for the new year. The centrally located marketplace with more than 1.5 million square feet of Home and Design exhibitors has announced exclusive details for the winter edition of its trade event showcasing important new brands and collections, antiques and artisan items, inspiring special exhibits, and design tastemaker appearances during the seven-day trade event. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Lighting Needs Another Lever
December 6, 2022
This episode starts with a long bio description – because Michael Siminovitch has accomplished A LOT! As usual, California leads in the push for energy efficiency and Michael was there with his involvement in California’s Strategic Lighting Plan. If you want to attend any of his classes at UC Davis, you’re out of luck – he’s retired. But you can listen to this podcast and learn a lot from him! Read more

November 2022 NEMA Electroindustry Business Confidence Index
December 5, 2022
The current conditions component of the Electroindustry Business Confidence Index held steady at the mildly contractionary reading of 42.3 in November even as the share of respondents reporting “worse” conditions crept up this month. At 54 percent, the majority of panel members indicated that conditions remained “unchanged.” Some comments noted continued strong demand, but slower growth, attributed to interest rate hikes and lack of clarity from the Federal government, was already being felt by others. Read more

Restoring Darkness - Well Lit, Not Brightly Lit
November 30, 2022
Mark originally wanted to be a painter and painting to him was like subtracting light as paint is added to a white canvas. Conversely, in lighting, one is adding light to darkness. And this led Mark to understand you can’t talk about light without talking about darkness. Michael discusses with Mark how we have lost much of our understanding of the value of darkness as lights have gotten cheaper and more efficient. Read more

Rejuvenated Corporate Headquarters Puts An Emphasis On Illumination
November 28, 2022
Lafayette-based LHC Group is the largest home health care company in the US. The rapidly expanding company had long outgrown its 66,000 sq. ft. main headquarters, with an additional five or six locations scattered around the city. So, it approached the team at Chase Marshall Architects to design a consolidated campus for its growing team. The rejuvenated facility would ultimately improve overall efficiency while helping to attract and retain new employees. Read more

Lighting Controls Podcast - The Oops Factor
November 21, 2022
With a guy like Steve Mesh, it’s hard to keep the discussion to an hour. In this episode, Webster taps into Steve’s vast knowledge of lighting controls to find out how he became a lighting controls specialist and what can be done now to formalize the education of lighting controls specialists. Steve knows so much that he is a much sought-after lecturer and teacher. Read more

Demand For Design Services Decreases Considerably
November 17, 2022
Demand for design services from architecture firms softened considerably in October, according to a new report from The American Institute of Architects (AIA). AIA’s Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score for October was 47.7, the first decline in billings since January 2021 (any score below 50 indicates a decline in firm billings). Inquiries into new projects continued to grow in October with a score of 52.3, while the value of new design contracts declined, with a score of 48.6. Read more

Alloy LED Products Honored with Architectural SSL Product Innovation Awards
November 15, 2022
Alloy LED, a leading designer and manufacturer of premium quality LED tape lights, is pleased to announce that its AmpChamp™ LED Terminal Connectors and PrimaPanel Flexible LED Sheet have been selected by Architectural SSL magazine as Product Innovation Award (PIA) winners. The products are being awarded for their attributes, qualities, functionality and/or performance beyond industry standards. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - The Collision of Theatrical and Architectural Lighting
November 14, 2022
If you need a certain color from an RGB LED light, you just mix the right combination of red, green and blue, right? Not so fast! What about dimming? Solveig explains the challenges with dimming steps, variances in dimming rates in chips, the intensity of each color, and what the human eye sees. That’s why Solveig and Schnick Schnack Systems are working on high-quality RGB lights. Read more

Eighteen Architectural Lighting Luminaires from Acuity Brands Receive 2022 Product Innovation Awards
November 14, 2022
Acuity Brands, Inc. announced today 18 architectural lighting luminaires representing the company’s A-Light™, Eureka®, Gotham®, Hydrel®, IOTA®, Juno®, Luminaire LED™, Luminis®, MARK Architectural Lighting™, and Peerless® brands were selected as 2022 Product Innovation Award (PIA) winners by Architectural SSL magazine. The PIAs recognize innovative LED and solid-state luminaires and fixtures on the market, while also spotlighting the players behind the components that make up these light sources. Read more

Chris Lubeck Joins Evluma as National Sales Director
November 11, 2022
Evluma is excited to announce the addition of a new team member. Chris Lubeck brings over 25 years of sales leadership experience in the lighting industry. His experience spans a broad range of products across both the utility and commercial-industrial market, and he has a proven track record for building and growing high-performance sales teams. Read more

LUCERA - Customizable Modular System from Targetti
November 9, 2022
Targetti USA has extended their portfolio of exterior lighting solutions with a new event pole and bollard modular system – introducing LUCERATM. Available in 2 pole heights, 1 bollard, and 7 luminaire assembly options LUCERATM is a completely customizable modular system in height, optical distribution, and adjustability. Read more

LightArt Introduces Wood-Inspired Lampshades That Glow
November 8, 2022
Award-winning lighting innovator LightArt brings natural materials to light with their first curated selection of wood grain colors and shades. Introducing Woods: a collection of wood-inspired shades and laser-cut patterns for LightArt’s signature fixtures. Designed with parent company 3form’s signature Varia resin, the biophilic print materials emulate complex textures found in nature and come to life with LightArt’s LED lighting technology. Read more

Downtown Building Transforms Skyline With Exterior Lighting Makeover
November 7, 2022
An 80s-era office building in downtown Jacksonville, Florida, has become one of the iconic backdrops of the city thanks to an exterior lighting makeover. VyStar Credit Union purchased the building in 2019, moving its headquarters from a suburban location. While completing interior upgrades, there was an opportunity to transform the exterior with signature lighting. Read more

October 2022 NEMA Electroindustry Business Confidence Index
November 3, 2022
After spending two months straddling the line between better and worse conditions, the current conditions component slid into “worse” territory, posting a reading of 42.3 in October. Nearly 70 percent of respondents indicated “unchanged” business conditions, but an increased share of panelists reported “worse” conditions, which was more than sufficient to pull this month’s score down. Read more

2023 ArchLIGHT Summit Opens Exhibitor Registration, Call for Speakers
November 2, 2022
ArchLIGHT Summit, the new lighting trade event and educational platform for the architectural, specification and design communities, has opened exhibitor registration and a call for speakers. The next event, taking place Tuesday, September 19 and Wednesday, September 20, 2023, will welcome lighting designers, architects, interior designers, specifiers and students to review new products, network, and attend a wide range of seminars. Read more

Lighting Controls Podcast - Emerging Emergency Controls
October 31, 2022
We’re really geeking out on this one. Steve Terry from ETC is all about codes and standards. Name a code in emergency lighting and Steve probably had a hand in shaping it. He chats with Webster and Ron about the history of lighting control and the confusion that can result from the complexity of ever-evolving standards. Steve Terry is currently the Director of Standards & Industry relations at ETC. Read more

Registration Opens for 2023 LEDucation Trade Show and Conference
October 26, 2022
Advance registration is open for the 2023 LEDucation Trade Show and Conference, to be held March 7–8, 2023, at the New York Hilton Midtown in New York City. Events kick off Monday, March 6, with eight virtual sessions beginning at 8:00 am EST, presented by a distinguished selection of professional speakers covering lighting trends, new concepts, solutions for sustainable and human-centric lighting, and more. Read more

Welcoming Lighting Design Emulates Company Culture
October 24, 2022
Montreal-based Earth Rated is a pet accessory company that has been on a growth trajectory since its inception. The team has changed office locations several times and most recently took over the seventh floor of an office building in the Town of Mont-Royal area of Montreal, Quebec. Local interior design team Conceptum International was hired to create a non-traditional office space that would be warm and welcoming for employees and their canine companions. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - The Maker and the Movers
October 24, 2022
Ellis is back! If you’ve met him, you know about his contagious energy and enthusiasm. Well he is bringing that energy and enthusiasm to a new campaign to help you, the distributors. Ellis talks to Michael and Greg about the state of the market, building trust and ramping up TCP’s support for its distributors. TCP was formed in 1993, and he became its President and Chief Executive Officer. Read more

Lighting Controls Podcast - How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love MEP Coordinators
October 21, 2022
Title 24, 2011…DDC Revolution…LP 16…OPR…Commissioning…LP 8, formerly DG 29… It’s enough to make your head spin. Lyn makes it all clear. She even states the exact measurement of a “crap-ton.” But seriously, you want to listen to this and tap into Lyn’s vast knowledge of standards and regulations. Lyn is an MEP Coordinator for DPR Construction. Read more

Architecture Billings Index Moderates But Remains Healthy
October 19, 2022
For the twentieth consecutive month architecture firms reported increasing demand for design services in September, according to a new report today from The American Institute of Architects (AIA). The AIA Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score for September was 51.7 down from a score of 53.3 in August, indicating essentially stable business conditions for architecture firms. Read more

Laneway Lighting Contributes to a Safe, Urban Vibe in San Francisco Residential Development
October 17, 2022
San Francisco's 1288 Howard Street is a residential community in the city's heart. Developed by March Capital Management, it offers a variety of one and two-bedroom flats, lofts, and townhouses. Zoning requirements necessitated the construction of two separate buildings so there is a ground floor laneway in between. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Riding the Dragon
October 17, 2022
Have you ever had to go through a giant facility and count fixtures and estimate the replacement cost? Well Melvin’s company Patabid can help you with that. Using Artificial Intelligence and machine learning, that task can now be automated. Now you’ll have more time to listen to Get A Grip On Lighting! Read more

LRC Presents 3D Printing For Lighting Research, Announces Upcoming 3D Printing Workshop
October 14, 2022
Later this fall, the LRC will hold its annual 3D printing for lighting online workshop. This live, interactive course is designed for professionals from the lighting, 3D printing, additive manufacturing, and related industries to understand the possibilities of 3D printing for lighting. The course includes the latest research and presentations from industry leaders in 3D printing for lighting. Dates will be announced soon. Read more

Lighting Controls Podcast - Data, Bluetooth, and API
October 14, 2022
Webster and Ron talk with Dan about how Toggled came to be, from TLED’s to dimming to entire building lighting controls. But with growth comes challenges. Dan and our hosts talk about retrofitting, ballasts/not-ballasts, bluetooth, data collection, cyber security, and even dealing with asbestos in an old building. Daniel Hollenkamp Jr. is responsible for Toggled’s day-to-day operations; he oversees sales, marketing, manufacturing, and research & development. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Rectification - LED Should Go DC
October 12, 2022
We’ve all heard of the War of the Currents – the battle between George Westinghouse (AC) and Thomas Edison (DC) in which Westinghouse mostly won. Well Edison would have been happy to get behind Bolis Ibrahim and his quest to get back to DC power. With lower power demand from LED and the push for sustainability, it looks like the comeback of DC makes sense. Bolis Ibrahim comes from an electrical engineering and project management background in both the electronics manufacturing and electrical contracting industries. Read more

AIA Releases Latest 2030 Commitment Results
October 7, 2022
With buildings contributing almost 40 percent of U.S. carbon dioxide emissions, architecture and design firms have the opportunity to transform their practice and contribute to significant emission reductions. The AIA 2030 Commitment offers architects and engineers a way to publicly show their dedication and track progress toward a carbon-neutral future by working toward the goal of carbon-neutral buildings by 2030. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Farewell For Now
October 4, 2022
Henrik Clausen is leaving Get a Grip on Lighting. In this episode, he and Michael look back on his time as host. It was fun and emotional. They touch upon lighting for the office, teaching about lighting, selling darkness and our relationship to fire. Don’t worry, we’ll get Henrik back now and again. Henrik Clausen B Eng; M IDA, M IESNA, Associated Professor, AAU Henrik has been involved in lighting for over 30 years in both commercial and academic positions. Read more

LightArt Introduces New Acoustic Lighting with Minimal Profile and Maximal Capabilities
October 3, 2022
LightArt proudly debuts Acoustic Stratta and Acoustic Baffle: two narrow architectural fixtures packed with the brand’s most sophisticated acoustic and lighting technology to date. After months of research and development, LightArt one-ups their acoustic and lighting capabilities to meet the design industry’s demand for linear sound-dampening fixtures and narrow aperture lighting. Read more

Restoring Darkness - The Guided Dark Sky Experience
September 29, 2022
Michael and John discuss with Etta Dannemann how to engage people with Dark Skies so as to bring them back. Etta is taking steps to do just that with her company, Visit Dark Skies, where you can immerse yourself into a true nature experience with her audio-guided stargazing. As a lighting designer, she has been interested in light and darkness and especially in light-related biological processes like the darkness adaptation of the human eye. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Instant Gratification
September 22, 2022
Have you ever had a contractor ask, “Where’s my stuff?” As Matthew says, his product OrdrTrak will help you find “stuff.” In other words, it’ll help with – just like the name says – order tracking. In 2022, we want “instant gratification,” and more of it. Can the technology keep up with the demand? As Michael says, the problems seem to be perpetuating themselves faster than the solutions can catch up. Read more

Demand For Design Services Accelerates
September 21, 2022
Demand for design services from U.S. architecture firms grew at an accelerated pace in August, according to a new report today from The American Institute of Architects (AIA). AIA’s Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score for August rose to 53.3 compared to 51.0 in July (any score above 50 indicates an increase in billings). During August, the score for new project inquiries rose to 57.9 from 56.1 the previous month, while the design contracts score softened slightly with a score of 52.3, down from 52.9 in July. Read more

2022 Featured ArchLIGHT Summit Products from Light Directory
September 20, 2022
Welcome to the 2nd annual Featured ArchLIGHT Summit Products from Light Directory!! Please check out some of the products that will be featured at the show. Use the form at bottom of the page to request additional information about any of the products featured. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Mining Data in Tunable Lighting Controls
September 19, 2022
The final episode in our Technical Update Series, previously streamed. The smarter our buildings become, the more data they generate. Lighting controls data could prove valuable for facilities managers, manufacturers, and lighting designers. For example, button press data can reveal insights into occupancy levels, when and where lights were turned on or off, and adjustments to light settings. Read more

AIA Selects Seven Projects for 2022 Healthcare Design Awards
September 14, 2022
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Academy of Architecture for Health (AAH) is recognizing seven projects with its 2022 Healthcare Design Awards. The awards recognize cutting-edge designs that help solve aesthetic, civic, urban and social problems while also being functional and sustainable. Eligible projects can include health care building design, health care planning and health care design-oriented research. Read more

L.A. Lighting Announces New Manufacturers Reps
September 13, 2022
L.A. Lighting is proud to announce the appointment of several new manufacturers’ representatives as it continues to grow and strengthen its nationwide rep network. Synergy Electrical Sales now represents L.A. Lighting in the New York City area, while AX7 Lighting represents the company in Upstate New York. Premier Lighting & Control is now L.A. Lighting’s rep in South Carolina. Read more

August 2022 NEMA Electroindustry Business Confidence Index
September 12, 2022
Following three months of downbeat readings on business conditions facing the electroindustry, as measured by the current conditions component of the EBCI, sentiment reached 50 points, signaling unchanged conditions from the previous month. The more than six-point gain from July’s 43.8 was led by an uptick in the share of respondents that reported “better” conditions in August. However, the largest proportion of panel members continued to note “unchanged” conditions. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Germicidal Ultraviolet Disinfection Lighting
September 8, 2022
Germicidal ultraviolet (GUV) lighting is a promising new technology with the potential to contribute to healthier buildings and cleaner air for occupants. New PNNL research finds that GUV is potentially more effective and energy efficient than turning up ventilation systems. However, since the technology is so new, commercially available products have not been properly studied or vetted. Read more

Accessibility Requirements Push the Envelope in Office Lighting Design
September 6, 2022
The design team at LWG Architectural Interiors had the unique opportunity to collaborate on a pilot project for Accessibility Standards Canada (ASC) in Gatineau (Quebec, Canada). ASC was moving to a new space, a former department store in a shopping mall, and brought in LWG to lead the design and project management. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Technical Update Series Part 3 The L-Prize
September 1, 2022
DOE will be launching the next phase of L-Prize, the Prototype Phase, this summer which will include some new enhancements and participation opportunities for industry with a $2 million Prize pool. This is an opportunity for lighting designers, manufacturers, and innovators to advance the U.S. clean energy economy for next-generation LED lighting. Read more

ALA Women In Lighting Announce Conference Keynote
September 1, 2022
The American Lighting Association’s Women in Lighting Committee has announced a dynamic speaker for its popular reception during the first in-person ALA Conference in three years. Featured on FOX, CBS, NBC, ABC and TEDx, Betsy Allen-Manning is a best-selling author and founder of Motiv8U Enterprises and has trained more than 7,500 leaders and teams from small businesses to multi-billion-dollar corporations. Read more

ArchLIGHT Summit Announces Hospitality Events and Attractions
August 29, 2022
Dallas Market Center has announced an exciting lineup of hospitality events and special attractions for the second annual ArchLIGHT Summit, drawing the architectural, specification and design communities to the Dallas Trade Mart for a product expo and more than 20 CEU opportunities, September 15-16, 2022. Read more

Architecture Billings Index Slows But Remains Healthy
August 25, 2022
The AIA Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score for July was 51.0. While this score is down from June’s score of 53.2, it still indicates stable business conditions for architecture firms (any score above 50 indicates an increase in billings from the prior month). Also in July, both the new project inquiries and design contracts indexes moderated from June but remained strong with scores of 56.1 and 52.9 respectively. Read more

IES Recognizes AmpChamp RGB And RGBW Connectors From Alloy LED For Technical Achievement
August 24, 2022
Alloy LED, a leading designer and manufacturer of premium quality LED tape lights, today announced that the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) Progress Committee has recognized its AmpChamp™ RGB and RGBW Terminal Connectors for inclusion in the 2022 IES Progress Report. The Report showcases products that provide significant technical advancement in the art and science of lighting over the last year. Read more

July 2022 NEMA Electroindustry Business Confidence Index
August 23, 2022
Despite eking out a slight increase from 40.6 in the prior month to 43.8 in July, the current conditions component remained range-bound in the low 40s for the third consecutive month. The collective indication from the panel suggests a plateauing of sorts as both the share of those who reported “better” conditions and those who pointed to “worse” conditions declined compared to June’s results, while the proportion of panel members that selected “unchanged” surged. Read more

Large-Scale Pendant Mobiles Animate Learning Commons In New Hampshire Middle School
August 22, 2022
When Oyster River Cooperative School District took on the construction of a new building for its 700-student middle school population, Lavallee Brensinger Architects was tasked with the new design. The 146,900 sq. ft. space is constructed over a very efficient four stories. A main floor multifunctional learning commons is at the heart of the school and opens up to three levels of classrooms. Read more

The Illuminating Engineering Society Releases Four New ANSI Standards
August 19, 2022
The Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) recently introduced four new standards documents addressing current challenges that face the lighting industry – navigating near-field photometry, standardizing iterations of lighting controls intent, the importance of UV lighting, and promoting a balanced outdoor environment. The four new standards are available in the IES webstore. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - At The Edge
August 16, 2022
Michael and Greg discuss wireless and wired lighting controls with Greg Galluccio from Energy Focus. Wireless is hackable which is a problem in critical infrastructure. Wired controls require pulling wire through a building. The solution? Powerline controls. No Cloud. No hub. As Michael says, it’s a bit like edge computing where the technology and the smarts is at the point of use. Read more

33rd ARTS Awards Finalists Announced
August 15, 2022
Dallas Market Center and ART, the creative home furnishings network, have announced the finalists for the 33rd ARTS Awards. The ARTS Awards is the premier international awards program dedicated to the home décor industry. A panel of industry experts evaluated hundreds of submitted nominations to determine the list of finalists. Read more

DOE Reports Examine the State of Current Commercial UV LEDs
August 11, 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic has put a spotlight on germicidal ultraviolet (GUV) radiation for air and surface disinfection. This technology area represents a growing opportunity to improve indoor air quality while saving energy over high-ventilation approaches. However, light-emitting diode (LED) GUV sources and fixtures available today have low efficiencies relative to visible LEDs or other UV sources (such as mercury lamps). Read more

Magnitude Introduces the CFLEX Compact Programmable Constant Current 0-10V Dimmable LED Driver
August 11, 2022
Magnitude Lighting, manufacturer of LED drivers and transformers, has added another power solution to their programmable LED driver series. The CFLEX Compact is a constant current 0-10V dimmable driver that is available pre-programmed for high volume installations or can be customized with the optional stand-alone programming tool that does not require a PC or cellphone interface. Read more

Hydrel Wins a BrightStar Award
August 8, 2022
Like its predecessor, LEDs Magazine’s Sapphire Awards, the new BrightStar Awards recognize product developments that have advanced LED-centric solid-state lighting (SSL) components, systems, and applications into the mainstream and promoted performance capabilities beyond traditional light sources. Judges evaluated entries for their ingenuity by addressing five key factors: performance, reliability, efficiency, ease of integration/use, and innovation. SAF1 and SAF28 floodlights were both recognized in the Outdoor SSL category. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - CRI is Over
August 8, 2022
Lighting is getting more complicated all the time. Our guests Tony Esposito, Founder of Lighting Research Solutions, and Jason Livingston, Principal at Studio T + L, are here to help us understand the IES’ bigger book of color rendering — TM-30. Lamps and luminaires tested under these procedures can result in 140 different measurements; but none of those will probably end up printed on boxes on your shelves. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Special Release: Night Restoration and Preservation
August 4, 2022
This special release of our series features Diane Knutson, a regional dark sky advocate / business owner turned Dark Sky International Board President. In this episode Greg Ehrich and Michael attempt to disentangle the need for jargon as a sales gimmick and the hurdle of hurdles jargon puts in the way of advocates and educators. Read more

New Report: See the Economic Impact of the American Electroindustry
August 1, 2022
This week, the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) launched a new website highlighting the electroindustry’s economic impact. The website features data from a landmark independent economic analysis that reports the contribution of the electroindustry to jobs, the economy, and labor income and utilizes a mapping tool to display the data in each state and congressional district. Read more

Evocative Lighting for Virginia Beach Science and Technology Space
August 1, 2022
The City of Virginia Beach had a vision. It saw the opportunity to create an incubator for life science start-ups, giving the best and brightest biotech minds the chance to research, develop and grow, all under one roof. The concept of Virginia Beach BIO Incubator Hub was born. Facility Logix helped the Virginia Beach Department of Economic Development build the framework for the new program and secure the fifth floor of an office building. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Moving Through The Light Field
July 28, 2022
Christopher Cuttle has had a lifetime in lighting and he has a shelf full of awards and recognitions to reflect it. Christopher “Kit” Cuttle, MA, PhD, FCIBSE, FIESANZ, FIESNA, FSLL, is a lighting educator, designer and author. Listen to this episode and you’ll understand why. Henrik Clausen talks with Kit about his unique way of looking at light and how it’s applied to a space. Read more

Despite Economic Conditions, Nonresidential Construction Spending Projected To Increase
July 26, 2022
Construction spending on buildings is projected to increase just over nine percent this year and another six percent in 2023, according to a new report from the American Institute of Architects (AIA). While the outlook for the broader economy has become more uncertain, the prospects for construction spending have improved since the beginning of the year. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Who Is Responsible For Lighting Controls?
July 25, 2022
OPR. What are the Owner’s Project Requirements? That’s what Julia Gordon posits on every project. Julia, along with Webster and Ron, discuss where a lighting designer goes from there. What’s the best way to design and implement the controls? Who should design and implement the controls? How do you work with the electrical engineer? This stuff will make your head spin. Fortunately, you’ve got this episode of the Conversation Series to clear a few things up for you. Read more

Architecture Billings Index Continues To Stabilize But Remains Healthy
July 22, 2022
The ABI score for June was 53.2. While this score is down slightly from May’s score of 53.5, it still indicates moderately strong business conditions overall (any score above 50 indicates an increase in billings from the prior month). Also in June, both the new project inquiries and design contracts indexes moderated from May but continued to show growth, posting scores of 58.2 and 52.2 respectively. Read more

ConTech Lighting Introduces the Gallery XL Luminaire
July 20, 2022
ConTech Lighting by Leviton today announced the introduction of the new Gallery XL Track Luminaire designed for the demands of museums, retail displays, and other architectural spaces. “The Gallery XL expands our broad portfolio of track luminaires by adding a solution that brings together outstanding optical control, LED options, outputs up to 4600 lumens, adjustability, and shielding,” said Michael Lehman, general manager, ConTech Lighting. Read more

June Lightovation 2022: Steady Traffic and Return of International Business in Dallas
July 18, 2022
Lightovation, the largest residential lighting trade event in North America, welcomed domestic and international buyers to the June 22-25, 2022 edition of its twice annual show. The summer show featured new collections, expanded showrooms, and big celebrations across a 1 million square foot lighting marketplace. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Gift Of Light
July 18, 2022
This is David’s second time around on Get A Grip On Lighting. David talks, with Michael and Greg, about his dislike of recess cans (“why do you want to light the carpet?”). David’s experience has led him to put down his light meter and use his eyes to measure what is bouncing off the walls. Michael doesn’t quite agree with discarding the light meter, but they do agree that the important lighting is vertical lighting. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Time for Controls to Bring the Purple Rain
July 14, 2022
Our old friend is back! John Arthur Wilson joins Michael and Greg to complain about the state of the controls manufacturing industry. Why isn’t there a standard yet on this critical infrastructure? Let’s think about the end-user, the CUSTOMER! John Arthur Wilson is a lighting-industry influencer with a curiosity for lighting and its myriad connections with society. Motivated by community and a desire to provide value, he offers a unique perspective that blends pragmatism, creativity, and big-picture thinking. Read more

Architectural Lighting Draws Its Own Crowd At Landmark Downtown Theater
July 11, 2022
Alberta Bair Theater is an old Fox Theater built in 1931, the last of the Fox Corporation's vaudeville and motion picture houses to be constructed before the Great Depression. A vital landmark to the downtown community of Billings, Montana, the theater serves as a performing arts center. A renovation sought to restore the pageantry of the theater while boosting its infrastructure to support more substantial productions. Read more

DOE Launches Prototype Phase of L-Prize Lighting Competition
July 8, 2022
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) launched the second, “Prototype” phase of its three-phase Lighting Prize (L-Prize®) competition, a DOE American-Made Challenge designed to spur groundbreaking innovation, stimulate American manufacturing, and give rise to the next generation of lighting in commercial buildings. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Poetics in Lighting
July 7, 2022
Amardeep Dugar talks with host Henrik Clausen, about the poetry of lighting. As he explains it, language is compositional just as lighting is. And so Amardeep has been examining the connection between poetry and lighting. He is also looking at architecture itself as a light source. He believes this may be achieved with bioluminescence. Read more

June 2022 NEMA Electroindustry Business Confidence Index
July 4, 2022
The current conditions component edged lower, staying below the no-change threshold level of 50 for the second consecutive month with a score of 40.6 in June. Somewhat counterintuitively, the June reading’s erosion came as a result of an increase in the proportion of respondents indicating “unchanged” conditions and despite a drop in the share of “worse” conditions. Read more

New Vivid LED Frame from Litetronics Offers a New Approach to Flat Panel Lighting
June 29, 2022
Litetronics International, Inc. proudly announces the introduction of its new Vivid LED Frame, a design-forward approach to standard flat panel illumination that’s ideal for popular drop/grid ceiling configurations across a broad range of professional lighting applications. Read more

Signature Large-Scale Lighting Energizes Biopharmaceutical Facility
June 28, 2022
When a Massachusetts clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company relocated its head office, OLSON LEWIS+ Architects (OL+) was brought in to complete the office and laboratory fit-out. A unique central spiral staircase connects the multi-floor space. So, designers at OL+ utilized bespoke lighting to create a signature focal point. Read more

2022 Featured LightFair Products from Light Directory
June 23, 2022
Welcome to the 14th Annual Featured LightFair Products from Light Directory. Check out some product highlights from the show and other innovative new products! Please use the request form to receive additional information on the featured products. Enjoy the show! Read more

Alloy LED Honored with Two 2022 LEDs Magazine BrightStar Awards
June 23, 2022
Alloy LED, a leading designer and manufacturer of premium quality LED tape lights, today announced that it has been named by LEDs Magazine as a 2022 BrightStar Awards honoree. The company’s AmpChamp™ RGB and RGBW Connectors and the PrimaPanel Flexible LED Sheet are being recognized for their performance, reliability, efficiency, ease of integration/use and innovation. Read more

Architecture Billings Index Slows But Remains Strong
June 22, 2022
Architecture firms reported increasing demand for design services in May, according to a new report today from The American Institute of Architects (AIA). The ABI score for May was 53.5. While this score is down from April’s score of 56.5, it still indicates very strong business conditions overall (any score above 50 indicates an increase in billings from the prior month). Read more

NLB Announced The 3rd Annual Tesla Awards Winners At LightFair
June 22, 2022
The National Lighting Bureau held its 3rd annual Tesla Awards presentation at the LightFair Live stage. Projects that promote Health and Wellness, Productivity, Safety and Security, Visual Comfort, Control of Light Pollution, Retail/Commercial Performance, and Entertainment were chosen to support the organization’s mission of advancing lighting excellence focusing on the end user’s wellbeing. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Extended Warranties For LED Fixtures
June 20, 2022
Trinity Warranty started out offering extended warranties for HVAC, refrigeration and generators. About 10 years ago, with municipalities pushing for LED, they saw an opportunity to offer parts and labor warranties. With a little number crunching, they figured out how to sell 10 year labor coverage and 5 year extended parts coverage. Read more

LEDucation 2023: Call for Speakers
June 16, 2022
LEDucation is accepting speaking proposals through July 31, 2022 for the 2023 program. The Trade Show and Conference is set for March 7–8 at the New York Hilton Midtown in New York City. LEDucation presents innovative sessions that speak to emerging trends and provide context with real-world case studies. LEDucation draws highly experienced lighting and architectural professionals along with those who are new to the industry, many seeking AIA CES credits and other CEUs. Read more

Restoring Darkness - Light Hygiene
June 16, 2022
As Bastian Groiss says, people see light as an enabler for vision. But light – sunlight in particular – is so much more. It triggers hormonal reactions, allows your immune system to recharge and gives the mitochondria the energy to repair your eyes. Of course healthy light during the day allows healthy darkness at night to do its thing. And stop wearing sunglasses! Bastian is of German origins with a rural upbringing. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - HI Lighting The Lighting Industry Down Under
June 13, 2022
Here’s a little peek into the state of the industry in Australia. Rob touches on Chinese products, bringing along the next generation of lighting professionals, and the misconceptions around human-centric lighting. Oh, and you’re going to want to take up paragliding by the end of the podcast. Originally from the UK, Rob moved to Australia in 2005. He set up HI Lighting with his business partner in 2010, which rapidly grew to be the largest commercial lighting supplier in South Australia. Read more

Distinctive Luminaires Create Playful, Urban Vibe In Coworking Space
June 9, 2022
Like millions of others across the globe, Jocelyn Trott found herself working at the dining room table during the height of the pandemic. With kids underfoot at any given time, she saw the opportunity to develop a coworking space in her community. Coworking spaces have grown in popularity with the pandemic. Some companies have eliminated in-person offices, leaving individuals feeling the need to connect or just get out of the house. Read more

Magnitude Lighting Announces Three New Agency Partners
June 9, 2022
Magnitude Lighting, manufacturer of LED drivers and transformers, is adding three new partnerships to their growing list of agencies and distributors. The additions include Hawaii Lighting Reps, Tampa Bay Lighting and Lighting Partners of Central Florida. All three companies will represent Magnitude Lighting’s line of electronic constant current and constant voltage LED drivers as well as magnetic constant voltage drivers and transformers. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Uphill Climb Of PoE
June 6, 2022
Is Power over Ethernet the future for network controls? Wendell Strong tells Michael and Greg about the challenge of integrating PoE into the world of AC powered lighting. But PoE networking is perfect for lighting for health and wellbeing. Wendell is a 40 year veteran of the Commercial Lighting Industry and serves as the GENISYS PoE Lighting Manager for Innovative Lighting, a LED lighting manufacturer of 30 years based in Iowa. Read more

May 2022 NEMA Electroindustry Business Confidence Index
June 4, 2022
Confidence has become rather wobbly of late as the current conditions component fell below 50 for the second time this year and hit its lowest level since right after the end of the recession. An 11-point shift from last month left May’s current conditions reading at 42.9 as now more than one-third of respondents reported “worse” conditions during this survey period. Read more

AIA Announces 2022 Small Project Award Recipients
June 2, 2022
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is recognizing exceptional designs with its 2022 Small Project Awards. Now in its 19th year, the AIA Small Project Awards program—established by the Small Project Design (SPD) Knowledge Community—recognizes small-project practitioners for the high quality of their work. The program also aims to raise awareness about the value and design excellence that architects can bring to projects, no matter their size or scope. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Moving Into The Back Half
May 31, 2022
Are the good old days of rebates over? Is the move to LED efficiency reaching its conclusion? Peter Brown is back to discuss this and more with Michael and Greg. With over thirty years in the lighting industry, Mr. Brown has sales and marketing experience in distribution, manufacturing, auditing, design and installation; both in the C&I and public sector markets. Read more

Exterior Lighting Creates Movement And Rhythm In Community Town Center
May 27, 2022
Watersound® Town Center borders the entrance to the Watersound® Origins community along the US Highway 98 corridor, positioning these shops at a critical connection point to Scenic Highway 30A. Located on Florida’s Emerald Coast, the large complex of retail, restaurant, and office space was designed to serve the community and surrounding areas. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Checking The Boxes With The Walls
May 23, 2022
Derek and Devin give us a unique inside look at the life of a small lighting manufacturer. They give us their perspectives on the DLC and accreditation agencies in general, and what a pain in the *ss it is to get products certified. Louvers International was founded in 1986 with reliability and good design in mind. What started out as a small business has evolved into a team that works together to build connections between their customers and the lighting and plastics industries. Read more

Architecture Billings Index Moderates Slightly, Remains Strong
May 19, 2022
For the fifteenth consecutive month architecture firms reported increasing demand for design services in April, according to a new report today from The American Institute of Architects (AIA). AIA’s Architecture Billings Index score for April was 56.5 compared to 58.0 in March. Any score above 50 indicates an increase in billings. Read more

Solais Introduces ST2Arm : A Premium 2 Inch LED Downlight For Every Budget
May 17, 2022
Solais Lighting Group announces the release of the Stretta ST2Arm, the newest member of the Stretta family of architectural recessed LED downlights. This specification-grade, small-aperture 2” downlight delivers the quality and versatility in lighting design options perfect for retail, restaurant and hospitality, residential and more. Read more

June Lightovation 2022: New Collections, Big Celebrations for the Lighting Event of the Summer
May 16, 2022
Lightovation, the largest residential lighting trade event in North America, has announced details for the June 22-25, 2022 edition of its twice annual show. The summer show will feature new collections, insightful events, and epic celebrations across a 1 million square foot lighting marketplace. Read more

Speakers Announced for 2022 ArchLIGHT Summit
May 12, 2022
ArchLIGHT Summit, the new lighting trade event and educational platform for the architectural, specification and design communities, has announced the schedule of speakers and events. The second edition, taking place September 15-16, 2022, will welcome attendees to review new technologies, network, and attend a wide range of CEUs from lighting and design/build thought leaders. Read more

AIA Honors Cutting-Edge Designs With 2022 Education Facility Design Award
May 11, 2022
The American Institute of Architects' (AIA) Committee on Architecture for Education (CAE) is recognizing 12 projects for state-of-the-art designs of schools and learning centers. The Education Facility Design Award jury selected seven facilities for its Awards of Excellence and five projects for its Awards of Merit. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - The Carrot and the Stick
May 11, 2022
Jennifer Amann is a senior fellow at the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy. How does the work of the ACEEE impact lighting distributors? It means a big push on LED. That leads to energy efficiency and, a big part of the ACEEE’s mandate, getting mercury out of lighting products and keeping it out of the environment. And removing mercury containing products from the environment means you sell more LED’s. Read more

AIA Honors Exceptional Designs Addressing Climate Change
May 9, 2022
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Committee on the Environment (COTE) is awarding ten design projects with its highest honor—the COTE® Top Ten Awards—for their significant achievements in advancing climate action. or the past 26 years, COTE has bestowed the award annually on ten design projects that have expertly integrated design excellence with cutting-edge performance in ten key areas. Read more

Magnitude Lighting Launches Magnitude Otter Landscape Transformer 150W and 300W
May 6, 2022
Magnitude Lighting, manufacturer of LED drivers and transformers, announces a new product designed specifically for landscape contractors, electricians and landscape architects. The Magnitude Otter™ Landscape Transformer Series includes 150W and 300W units and is designed with unique contractor-pleasing features that will speed up installation and eliminate profit-draining call backs. Read more

Alloy LED Introduces Mud-In Channels for Seamless Integration Into Ceilings and Walls
May 5, 2022
Alloy LED, a leading designer and manufacturer of premium quality LED tape lights, today announced the introduction of the Mudr 1 and Mudr 2 Mud-In Channels, providing seamless integration into ceilings and walls. The aluminum channels feature a unique, patent-pending lens design allowing for even illumination across the entire surface of the lens from one edge to the other edge. Read more

A.L.P. Joins RLR Industries to Launch a Troffer Luminaire Component Kit Line
May 2, 2022
A.L.P. has teamed up with RLR Industries to introduce a family of four troffer component kits that can help lighting OEMs to quickly drive incremental revenue without devoting resources and time needed to develop their own line. The ELFT kits leverage architectural troffer diffusers from RLR with A.L.P.’s proven, durable EL housings and door frames. Read more

April 2022 NEMA Electroindustry Business Confidence Index
May 2, 2022
The situation on the ground was little changed since last month, but that left major headwinds still facing electrical manufacturers. Commenters mentioned concerns about inflation and supply chain problems that were further exacerbated by China’s lockdown of its largest city and one of its busiest ports, Shanghai, in an attempt to clamp down on rising COVID cases. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - The Paths to Credentials
April 27, 2022
How do you gain credentials as a lighting designer? You go and learn under Henrik or Glenn. Our host and his guest talk about the evolution of education in lighting design – from the days of being self-taught to a proposed law in Texas that would require lighting designers to be licensed. Read more

Playful Acoustic Luminaires Are On-Brand At Kitchen Specialty Store
April 25, 2022
Grace in the Kitchen is a specialty food store focused on gourmet cheeses and meats, high-end kitchenware, giftware, and unique food items. When the business outgrew its original downtown Ottawa location, owners found a new space – three times the size - in the nearby suburb of Kanata. Read more

Pace Of Demand For Design Services Rapidly Accelerates
April 21, 2022
Demand for design services in March expanded sharply from February according to a new report today from The American Institute of Architects. AIA’s Architecture Billings Index score for March was 58.0, up from a score of 51.3 in February. Any score above 50 indicates an increase in billings. During March, scoring for both new project inquiries and design contracts expanded, posting scores of 63.9 and 60.5, respectively. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Lighting Controls - The Risk Of Getting It Wrong
April 19, 2022
Dan Blitzer talks about the early days of controls when all it took was simply changing the voltage on incandescent bulbs. With Webster Marsh and Ron Kuszmar, Dan talks about the present where LED’s, aesthetics, energy codes and human health have come into play. Dan Blitzer is Principal of The Practical Lighting Workshop, founded in 1993. The firm provides consulting services in marketing, strategy, communication, and education and serves both manufacturers and non-commercial clients. Read more

Hydrel Expands SAF Family of Exterior Floodlight Luminaires
April 19, 2022
Hydrel announces the expansion of its SAF floodlight luminaire family with the introduction of SAF1 and SAF28 luminaires. SAF is now a complete non-linear floodlight family for a variety of lighting requirements, including floodlighting, spotlighting, silhouetting, grazing, and wall washing. With the new additions, the SAF family can be used to create a uniform landscape, contributing to design consistency across a project. Read more

Pathway Lighting Reinvigorates Popular Running Trail
April 18, 2022
Community feedback spurred the renovations of the Amazon Park Running Trail in Eugene, Oregon. The popular 5.5-mile bark and mulch pathway was re-built with a thicker rock base, new surfacing, and drainage. In addition, lighting was introduced or upgraded along sections of the trail. A particular quarter mile stretch of the trail runs between the woods and Amazon Creek, and walkers and joggers had expressed concern about the lack of lighting on the narrow path. Read more

Evluma Launches Low-Glare LED Roadway Luminaire
April 14, 2022
LED lighting manufacturer Evluma announces the launch of a new roadway lighting product RoadMaxTM. The RoadMax series will include three sizes: small, medium and large and a range of wattages designed to replace legacy HID 100w, 250w and 400w cobraheads. The first model in the series, the RoadMax RX1, with wattages ranging from 30W-70W and an estimated output range of 3,000 to 9,000 lumens, is estimated to start shipping at the end of April 2022. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Humility Is The Key To Success
April 11, 2022
The Schneiders tell us about how Scott started Lighting Unlimited and how Cory took over the reins and grew the business. Scott still goes into the office, but his title has transitioned into the “Chief Golf Officer.” As in any family business, there’s friction, but Mrs. Schneider came up with a creative way to deal with that. In 1989 Scott started Lighting Unlimited as a Lighting only distributor. Read more

New Standard for Lighting Equipment Measures Electrical Power Consumption in Non-Active Modes
April 7, 2022
This newly published standard adopts IEC 63103, ed1.0 (2020-07) as a nationally acknowledged international standard with deviations. It provides manufacturers and testing laboratories with a harmonized way of determining standby power consumption for lighting systems, eliminating duplicative testing and streamlining global commerce. Read more

Central Staircase Takes On Sculptural Quality With Integrated Architectural Lighting
April 5, 2022
San Francisco airport's Consolidated Administration Campus (CAC) Phase 1 was conceived to bring together multiple airport business units under one roof. These teams had been stationed in diverse locations across the airport’s massive campus until its opening. In their new home, the employees can now more effectively collaborate as they drive the airport's day-to-day operations. Read more

March 2022 NEMA Electroindustry Business Confidence Index
April 4, 2022
Although mounting challenges facing the industry no doubt contributed to a softening of the current conditions component, which slid from 66.7 in February to 50 this month, continued strong demand arguably prevented the reading from sliding into contraction territory. Read more

A.L.P. Purchases Key Assets of Sur-Seal Optical Molding Business
March 30, 2022
A.L.P.® has expanded our industry-leading optical silicone molding capabilities by purchasing molding machines and other key assets from Sur-Seal LLC. The equipment is installed in the Charlevoix, MI facility and is operational. As a result, A.L.P. will have six presses capable of molding Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR) in Charlevoix and has plans to expand this technology to our Monterrey, MX facility in fiscal year 2023. Read more

Luminis Expands Bellevue Family of Rectilinear Exterior Luminaires
March 28, 2022
Originally launched as a family of columns, Bellevue wall mount and bollard luminaires have now been added. With a modern rectilinear design, the new wall mount and bollard models complete the family and allow the Bellevue aesthetic to be carried throughout multiple spaces in exterior projects. The luminaires are intended for parks, buildings, public squares, pedestrian pathways, alleys, parking lots, dealerships, shopping centers, and school campuses. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Enabling the Lighting Industry
March 28, 2022
Hey lighting folks who put together luminaire schedules and specification packages listen up: Zach and Forest tell us about their startup, Parspec, which is designed to “automate part number entry, datasheet lookup and annotation tasks to eliminate hours of tedious and error-prone work.” Through machine learning and AI, Parspec will save you hours of tedious data entry for each item on your spec sheet. Read more

Demand For Design Service Continues To Grow
March 25, 2022
AIA’s Architecture Billings Index score for February was 51.3, up from a score of 51.0 in January. Any score above 50 indicates an increase in billings. Firms reported both project inquiries and design contracts remaining positive in February, but while project inquiries increased to 62.5 from 61.9 in January, design contracts decreased to 55.2 from 56.1. Read more

LEDucation 2022 Concludes on a High Note with In-Person Energy and Optimism
March 23, 2022
LEDucation, a premier gathering for the lighting industry, returned to the New York Hilton Midtown for its first post-pandemic trade show and conference March 15–16. The showcase of lighting ideas and innovation welcomed more than 4000 attendees, exhibitors, and presenters to a buoyant atmosphere of in-person “reunions” and new business connections. Read more

Alloy LED Releases Comprehensive Product Selection Guide
March 22, 2022
An update to Alloy LED’s full line catalog, which includes more than 20 new products of the nearly 1,000 product SKUs, the easy-to-use and detailed 2022 edition is designed to be an effective and inspirational tool for Alloy LED customers of distributors, contractors, showrooms and lighting specifiers. Read more

2022 Featured LEDucation Products from Light Directory
March 21, 2022
Welcome to the 3rd annual Featured LEDucation Products from Light Directory!! Please check out some of the products that will be featured at the LEDucation show. Use the form at bottom of the page to request additional information about any of the products featured. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Lighting Controls Not Rocket Science
March 21, 2022
Lighting controls need a standard protocol. That’s what Webster & Ron, along with guest Steve Mesh argue is needed. Steve is doing his best, serving on several associations and committees, and also being a leading educator and lighting designer, to bring that about. As Steve says, he’s brought a lot of people to the trough, but he hasn’t been able to get them to drink. Read more

Restoring Darkness - Industry Alignment
March 18, 2022
Terry McGowan brings his vast amount of knowledge and experience to the question of industry alignment in the quest to reduce light pollution. Michael talks with Terry about the importance of educating everyone, from manufacturers and distributors right down to municipalities, which are some of the worst offenders. Let’s get on board with the 6 strategies for darkness restoration and preservation! Read more

Architectural Lighting Lends a Dramatic Flair to Flagship Office of Real Estate Developer
March 18, 2022
Design Build Services is a family business transforming the urban landscape in Langford, British Columbia (Canada). The Terminus building is the company's flagship in a new complex known as District 56. Featuring five stories of commercial, meeting, event, and co-working areas, Terminus will eventually be joined by two additional buildings offering mixed-use space for residential and commercial. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - 0-10 Volt vs Digital - The Debate
March 14, 2022
This one is truly for the lighting dorks! When it comes to value engineering, do we go with 0 – 10 volt analogue OR digital lighting controls? With Michael moderating, Webster and George have a spirited debate on the issue. C. Webster Marsh is the owner of Penumbra Controls. George Filtsos started EcoGrid Technologies in 2019, and they have already helped companies save well over 14 million kWh of consumption. Read more

Kitchen and Bathroom Design Continues to be a Strong Focus in Homes
March 14, 2022
New data from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Home Design Trends Survey is revealing the latest trends in kitchen and bathroom design. Demand for kitchen related home features, such as working pantries, coffee bars, outdoor kitchens and even additional kitchen facilities were on the rise last year. Additionally, there was accelerated demand for drinking water filtration, smart appliances, and induction cooking appliances. Read more

New Dates Announced for January 2023 Lightovation
March 10, 2022
Lightovation, the largest residential lighting trade event in North America, has announced new dates for its January 2023 show: Tuesday, January 10 through Friday, January 13. The Total Home & Gift Market will remain January 4-10, 2023. The date shift was made after extensive feedback from the lighting retail community and in collaboration with Dallas Market Center’s Lighting Board of Governors, which had also consulted with customers and sales representatives to inform a recommendation. Read more

NAILD Announces 2022 Annual Convention Dates at Dallas Market Center
March 9, 2022
The National Association of Innovative Lighting Distributors (NAILD) has confirmed plans for its in-person annual convention, which will take place in Dallas in conjunction with the second annual ArchLIGHT Summit, September 13-16. The convention will be held at the Dallas Market Center (DMC), which his known as “the home of lighting” in the heart of the Dallas Design District. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Beachhead For Circadian Lighting
March 7, 2022
Did you know that at 80 years of age, only one-fifth of the light reaches your eye as it did at 20? Eunice Noell-Waggoner has passionately studied the problem of inadequate lighting quality to maintain a healthy circadian rhythm, particularly in nursing homes. You’ll be fascinated by some of her findings. Read more

More Beautiful Lumens, Evluma adds 100W OmniMax to LED Retrofit Line
March 4, 2022
Look for a new 100W addition to the OmniMax LED retrofit line for outdoor decorative luminaires. Leading LED streetlight manufacturer Evluma launched the OmniMax product line in 2016 with 40W and 70W models. Due to customer demand, a 100W model is now being released. Read more

New Lighting Standards Assist with Reporting Energy Data and Tagging Meta Data
March 2, 2022
ANSI C137.5 American National Standard for Lighting Systems—Energy Reporting Requirements for Lighting Devices specifies the minimum performance requirements necessary for lighting devices that report energy data. ANSI C137.6 American National Standard for Lighting Systems—Data Tagging Vocabulary (Semantic Model Elements) for Interoperability contains a controlled vocabulary of terms for lighting systems. Read more

February 2022 NEMA Electroindustry Business Confidence Index
February 28, 2022
Bouncing back from last month’s dip to 46.4, the current conditions component recorded the highest reading since last spring, coming in at 66.7 points in February. The 20-point swing was propelled by a sharp increase in the proportion of respondents that reported “better” conditions, even as “worse” responses dropped to zero. Read more

DOE Publishes 2022 SSL Manufacturing Status and Opportunities
February 28, 2022
The U.S. Department of Energy has published the 2022 DOE SSL Manufacturing Status & Opportunities document. The report examines high-priority opportunities to develop manufacturing technologies that will benefit energy-saving solid-state lighting (SSL) while also supporting an increased role in the global marketplace for U.S. manufacturing of lighting products. Read more

Spectrum Lighting Introduces the CR2 - 2 Inch Cylinder
February 25, 2022
Spectrum Lighting has just released the CR2, a small diameter cylinder intended for usage over a wide variety of applications. Machined from billet aluminum in Spectrum’s Massachusetts factory, the CR2 is executed within fine manufacturing tolerances to ensure the fit and finish of all components, resulting in an extremely sleek appearance. Read more

Eureka Announces Enhancements to Sail Luminaire
February 24, 2022
Eureka® announces several enhancements and additional options for its Sail luminaire. Sail’s origami-inspired form is made of one single piece of folded metal, offering a variety of profiles from different angles. The luminaire can be a centerpiece over high top counters or boardroom tables. Or designers can create an impactful lighting arrangement in larger spaces by clustering multiple luminaires at varying angles. Read more

Architecture Billings Continue Growth Into 2022
February 23, 2022
Architecture firms began 2022 with a slight improvement in business conditions, according to a new report today from The American Institute of Architects (AIA). AIA’s Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score for January was 51.0 compared to 51.0* in December. Inquiries into new work and the value of new design contracts both remained strong with scores of 61.9 and 56.1 respectively. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Serving the Industry
February 21, 2022
In this episode we delve into the love-hate relationship with lighting agents. Can distributors build relationships with agents when agent turnover is so high? Billy & Andrew and our hosts do their best to solve the problem! Read more

NEMA Debuts Its 2022 Electrical Standards and Products Guide
February 17, 2022
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) published the 2022 Electrical Standards & Products Guide (ESPG), which is the electroindustry’s go-to resource for 1,000 standards and technical documents, product categories, and the manufacturers of those products. This year’s edition features 20 new documents published in 2021. Read more

AIA Selects Recipients for the 2022 Architecture Awards
February 16, 2022
The 2022 Architecture Award program celebrates the best contemporary architecture and highlights the many ways buildings and spaces can improve lives. The nine-member jury selects submissions that demonstrate design achievement, including a sense of place, purpose, history, and environmental sustainability. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Flipping it Around
February 14, 2022
Chris Dobroth has built a swanky website, social media plan and business strategy for selling decorative light fixtures. He is an experienced eComm leader across multiple industries over the past 16-years, with a background in both start-up environments and large matrix-based organizations. In his own words, Chris is “living the dream.” Read more

New White Paper for LED Driver Measurements
February 11, 2022
This new white paper recommends standby power allowances, based on available features, for regulators to consider when setting limits on LED driver standby power. It was developed along with the test procedures contained in ANSI C82.16 and should be read together with it. This white paper was written for LED driver manufacturers and testing laboratories. Read more

AIA Selects Recipients For The 2022 Interior Architecture Awards
February 9, 2022
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is recognizing seven projects with its 2022 Interior Architecture Awards. The 2022 Interior Architecture program celebrates the most innovative interior spaces. The five-member jury evaluates entries based on design achievement, including sense of place and purpose, community access, ecology and environmental sustainability, and history. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Big Brother Inventory
February 7, 2022
David Hailey is the CEO and Founder of Countifi (formally Countalytics), an image analysis and data analytics company that focuses on helping hospitals, airlines, and universities manage inventory processes more efficiently. If you hate counting inventory like Michael does, you need to check out this episode. David doesn’t know anything about selling lights, but he can sure help you with your warehouse. Read more

January Lightovation Unites Brands and Buyers for Big Business in Big D
February 7, 2022
Lightovation, one of the largest lighting trade events to take place anywhere in the world in the last two years, welcomed buyers from across the U.S. to showrooms and events at Dallas Market Center from January 6-9, 2022. The winter show delivered more than 200 leading brands across its 1 million square foot lighting marketplace. Read more

January 2022 NEMA Electroindustry Business Confidence Index
February 2, 2022
For the second time in four months, the current conditions component dipped below 50, suggesting at least a momentary decline in confidence from the EBCI panel. Although most panel members indicated “unchanged” conditions, the share of “worse” responses increased in January, pulling the gauge down to 46.4 this month from its December reading of 56.7. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Advocating For The Needs Of The Project
January 31, 2022
Ms. Martinez-Nobles began her career as an intern at Fisher Marantz Stone in 2005 and is now a Principal in the firm. Her endless scribbling and sketching as a child led to a Bachelor of Architectural Engineering at Pennsylvania State University. Wouldn’t it be fun to just do design drawings all day! But, in her position, Paula has to deal with clients and suppliers. Listen to how Paula navigates between owners and architects and pick up some pointers for your next project. Read more

Nonresidential Construction Spending Projected to Increase Through 2023
January 27, 2022
According to a new report from the American Institute of Architects, the nonresidential building sector is expected to see a healthy rebound through next year after failing to recover with the broader economy last year. The AIA’s Consensus Construction Forecast panel—comprising leading economic forecasters—expects spending on nonresidential building construction to increase by 5.4 percent in 2022, and accelerate to an additional 6.1 percent increase in 2023. Read more

Introducing KEPLERO MINI and DART RGBW in a New Spectra of Color
January 27, 2022
Targetti USA introduces two new product offerings within their RGBW offering. KEPLERO MINI HE Compact and DART RGBW Floodlight projector are both now available in a dynamic color changing option. The KEPLERO MINI HE RGBW provides a 6” diameter compact professional LED Inground fixture ideal for low-profile in-grade installations. Read more

New Alloy LED Technology Allows for Longer Maximum Runs on PrimaLine LED Tape Light Family
January 26, 2022
Alloy LED, a leading designer and manufacturer of premium quality LED tape lights, today announced that it has increased the maximum run lengths of its high-quality PrimaLine tape lights up to 82 feet. Featuring an innovative circuit design, the tape lights maintain the same brightness level throughout the length of the tape, from the beginning to the end of the run, for the best performing tape lights on the market. Read more

LightFair 2022 Mentorship Program: Call for Mentors and Mentees
January 26, 2022
The right mentor can leave a lasting impression and shape your career journey. The LightFair Mentorship Program aims to facilitate and foster meaningful, personalized professional connections that form the cornerstone of growth, learning and the future of lighting. The 6-month program will kick off on March 21, 2022, with an in-person networking opportunity at LightFair this June. Read more

Call for Speakers Extended: 2022 ArchLIGHT Summit
January 24, 2022
ArchLIGHT Summit, the new lighting trade event and educational platform for the architectural, specification and design communities, has extended its call for speakers. The next event, taking place September 15-16, 2022, will welcome lighting designers, architects, interior designers, specifiers and students to review new products, network, and attend a wide range of seminars. Read more

Architecture Firms End 2021 On A Strong Note
January 19, 2022
As architecture firms ended 2021 on a high note with strong business conditions, staff recruitment is becoming a growing concern among firms. December’s Architectural Billings Index (ABI) score of 52.0 was an increase from 51.0 in November (any score over 50 indicates billings growth). Read more

National Lighting Bureau Announces 2022 Board Members
January 17, 2022
The National Lighting Bureau (NLB), the independent, not-for-profit, lighting-education foundation sponsored by professional societies, trade associations, manufacturers, utilities, and agencies of the U.S. government, announces the appointment of its new Board members. Read more

A-Light Wins Two LIT Design Awards
January 13, 2022
A-Light is pleased to announce its Absorb I and Relay luminaires have received LIT Design Awards™. The LIT Design Awards were created to recognize the efforts of talented international lighting product designers and lighting implementers. Each submitted design was evaluated by an esteemed jury of designers and leaders in the lighting, interior design, and architectural fields. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Balancing Light And Dark For Community Security
January 12, 2022
Art is the President/Owner of the National Institute of Crime Prevention (NICP, Inc.), a global training and consulting company specializing in Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design. Art contradicts Michael’s anecdotal assertion that lighting up an area like a prison yard makes people act like criminals, with some solid stats that lighting up a high crime area actually reduces crime. Read more

December 2021 NEMA Electroindustry Business Confidence Index
January 10, 2022
The current conditions component remained in positive territory in December even after giving up a handful of points from November’s reading of 63.3. The move to the current reading of 56.7 was driven by a decline in the share of “better” responses that was directly offset by the increase in the proportion of reported “unchanged” conditions. Read more

Luminis Wins LIT Design Award
January 10, 2022
Luminis® announced its Scena family of exterior luminaires has received a LIT Design Award. The LIT Design Awards™ were created to recognize the efforts of talented international lighting product designers and lighting implementers. Each submitted design was evaluated by an esteemed jury of designers and leaders in the lighting, interior design, and architectural fields. Read more

Atrius Building Insights Now Available Throughout Europe
January 6, 2022
Atrius®, part of Acuity Brands, Inc. announced Building Insights, a cloud-based solution energy management information system, is now available to organizations across Europe. Building Insights helps facility teams reach ambitious sustainability goals by design. The robust application streamlines access to energy consumption metrics, automates manual data management processes, and enhances visibility into overall building performance. Read more

Barron Lighting Founder, Lou Goldman, Announces Retirement
January 6, 2022
The founder of Barron Lighting Group, Lou Goldman, retired at the end of 2021. Barron was founded in 1973 with Lou’s forward-thinking approach to streamlining manufacturing processes in a cost-saving and dependable way. This innovative thought process led to the creation of the first LED exit sign, a staple in exit and emergency lighting. Read more

New Standard Provides Method for Accurate Reporting of Outdoor Luminaire Energy Use
January 3, 2022
This new standard establishes acceptable metering performance criteria for LED drivers with built-in (integral to the driver) energy consumption measurement functionality for use in outdoor luminaire applications. It describes two metering device performance levels for roadway and area lighting applications: 2% Accuracy Class and 5% Accuracy Class. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Light as a Stimulation
December 30, 2021
Founder of Equilume Ltd, Dr. Barbara Anne Murphy is Head of Equine Science and Programme Director of the BAgrSc Animal Science-Equine degree at University College Dublin. Her research has led to a revolution in the Thoroughbred industry. By administering blue light with the Equilume Light Mask, you can cue certain circadian and biological rhythm’s in your thoroughbred champion in order to breed at the optimal time, all while keeping your horse happy and healthy. Read more

NEMA Publishes New White Paper on the Origin and Use of Unified Glare Rating
December 27, 2021
NEMA published NEMA LS 20001-2021 White Paper on Unified Glare Rating (UGR). This new white paper explains the original intent of Unified Glare Rating (UGR), its proper uses, and common misuses. UGR is one of the few lighting metrics that practitioners use to model and design appropriate lighting to meet application and task visual needs. Read more

NEMA Publishes New Standard for Indoor Luminaire Interfaces
December 27, 2021
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) published Physical Interface of Luminaire-Integrated Control Devices (NEMA LS 20000-2021). This new Standard provides a set of recommended mechanical shapes and minimum keep-out area dimensions for indoor luminaires to interface with luminaire integrated control devices. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Measuring the Negative and the Positive
December 22, 2021
Ruth is a lighting consultant with a background in engineering, lighting design and academia. She’s passionate about the role of daylight and sunlight in bringing buildings to life, and the impact of daylight exposure on the health and wellbeing of building occupants. Ruth, Michael and Greg discuss the challenges of measuring negatives and positives. Read more

LEDucation 2022 Announces Impressive Lineup of Speakers for In-Person and Virtual Conference
December 20, 2021
The 2022 LEDucation Trade Show, at the New York Hilton Midtown in New York City, will host a lively exchange of knowledge, inspiration, and aspiration. Presentations by eminent technical experts and thought leaders in the lighting industry will engage the LEDucation audience of lighting designers, architects, and lighting specifiers at all levels. Read more

Demand For Design Services Continues To Grow
December 15, 2021
Architecture firms reported increasing demand for design services for the tenth consecutive month in November, according to a new report today from The American Institute of Architects (AIA). The ABI score for November was 51.0, down from 54.3 the previous month. While this score is down slightly from October’s score, it still indicates positive business conditions overall (any score above 50 indicates billings growth). Read more

New Standard Describes Requirements for Network Lighting Control Devices for Outdoor Lighting
December 13, 2021
This is a new Standard that describes methods and requirements for the measurement of energy consumption and the reporting of the consumption for a network lighting control (NLC) device in an outdoor lighting application. This Standard is written for use by roadway and area lighting component manufacturers, municipal and regional governments specifying outdoor lighting solutions, street lighting offices/bureaus, and utility companies. Read more

Preview of Atrius Building Manager That Supports All Elements of the Commercial Lighting Life Cycle
December 9, 2021
Acuity Brands, Inc. announced today the private preview of Atrius® Building Manager, an end-to-end cloud solution that helps building owners and operators reduce operational costs, optimize energy usage, and improve occupant experiences, starting today with their lights. Atrius Building Manager integrates multiple capabilities to provide greater visibility, insight, fine-tuned control, and automation, at scale, for any commercial building type. Read more

Registration Opens for 2022 LEDucation Trade Show and Conference
December 7, 2021
Registration for LEDucation 2022 Trade Show and Conference, being held March 15–16, 2022 at the New York Hilton Midtown, is now open. A premier trade show and conference for the New York lighting industry, LEDucation 2022 has more than 350 companies confirmed to exhibit and an exciting slate of accredited educational programs. Read more

DOE And IES 19th Annual 2022 Solid-State Lighting Workshop Coming Soon
December 6, 2021
Solid-state lighting (SSL) technology is nothing short of revolutionary. Yet we know there is still technology development headroom to raise the bar for efficiency, quality of light, controllability and connectivity, and overall environmental footprint. We also know there is more we can do to remove barriers that still stand in the way of greater deployment of advanced lighting solutions. Read more

Starving for Darkness - Finding the Sweet Spot
December 6, 2021
Dr. Andreas Jechow is an interdisciplinary physicist with a broad expertise in photonics, the science of light. Earlier in his career Andreas worked in laser physics and quantum optics, for example on imaging the “shadow of a single atom” with lasers. In 2015, Andreas transitioned to environmental sciences where he applies his knowledge of light in research on light pollution. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Up and Down the River
December 1, 2021
Active in the lighting business since 1982, Clay is the Owner & Managing Member of Starbeam Lighting and he served on the NAILD Board from 1997 to 2005 and as President from 2002 to 2003. In this podcast, Clay gives a brief history of Starbeam Lighting. We discuss loyalty and pricing, how training evolved, from reading the old catalogues to LS Evolve. Read more

November 2021 NEMA Electroindustry Business Confidence Index
November 29, 2021
Buoyed by an uptick in the share of respondents who noted better conditions and a drop to zero reports of worse conditions in November, the current component reversed course from last month and hit its highest reading since June of this year. The gauge’s movement to well into expansion territory came in spite of commentary perhaps best labeled as cautious. Read more

2022 ArchLIGHT Summit Opens Exhibitor Registration, Call for Speakers
November 23, 2021
ArchLIGHT Summit, the new lighting trade event and educational platform for the architectural, specification and design communities, has opened exhibitor registration and a call for speakers. The next event, taking place September 15-16, 2022, will welcome lighting designers, architects, interior designers, specifiers and students to review new products, network, and attend a wide range of seminars. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Lighting Is Dirty
November 22, 2021
B.D. is a proven leader and team builder, successfully navigating an ever changing high-tech business climate. He is currently running SaticShield, the country’s leading clean power manufacturing facility and Montana’s most proficient solar company. You might not have heard about dirty electricity and you probably haven’t thought about the impact of dirty electricity on lighting and electronics and human health. No one really knows what electricity is but B.D. sure does understand how to clean it up. Read more

Alloy LED Unveils AmpChamp RGB and RGBW Connectors for LED Tape Lights
November 18, 2021
Alloy LED announces the unveiling of the AmpChamp™ family of RGB and RGBW terminal connectors, the industry’s first UL Recognized terminal connectors for color-changing tape lights. Featuring a unique, patent-pending design, the connectors offer secure, fast and reliable tape light to wire connections, while accommodating tape lights as narrow as 0.4 inches (10 millimeters). Read more

Several Xicato Solutions Win Prestigious Product Innovation Awards
November 18, 2021
Xicato, the leading provider of smart building wireless controls and highest quality spot and linear lighting, is proud to announce that four of Xicato's lighting and controls solutions have won Product Innovation Awards (PIA) by Architectural SSL Magazine. Read more

Demand For Design Services Moderates But Remains Strong
November 17, 2021
The ABI score for October was 54.3. While this score is down slightly from September’s score of 56.6, it still indicates very strong business conditions overall (any score above 50 indicates an increase in billings from the prior month). During October, scoring for both the new project inquiries and design contracts expanded, posting scores of 62.9 and 58.0 respectively. Read more

NEMA Urges Commerce Department to Expand Availability of Semiconductors
November 15, 2021
This week, the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) in its recommendations to the Commerce Department Bureau of Industry and Security highlighted the need for establishing U.S. semiconductor manufacturing and supply chain capabilities to applications across the economy that enable essential functionality in connectivity, manufacturing, and smart building and mobility technologies. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Adventures In Lighting
November 12, 2021
Brian Huff is President of Adventure Lighting in Des Moines, Iowa. Brian is your new NAILD Board Member, although this isn’t his first time serving. From the perspective of a family owned lighting distribution business, he gives us his point of view on sales, distribution, sustainable lighting, the future of the replacement process and, of course, his plans while serving on the NAILD board. Read more

M2 LED Downlight Series from Nora Lighting Wins LightFair 2021 Innovation Award
November 10, 2021
Nora Lighting’s M2 LED Downlight Series has won a coveted LightFair 2021 Innovation Award in the Recessed Downlights, Wall Washers and Multiples Category. The award was presented at the recent opening of LightFair 2021 at the Javits Center in New York City. Read more

US Electrical Manufacturers Play Major Role in Historic Investment in 21st Century Infrastructure
November 8, 2021
According to analysis, the bill directs $23.7 billion in direct funding to electrification-related energy projects. That total includes nearly $8.3 billion for grid investments; $320 million for buildings and lighting; $2.5 billion for transportation charging equipment; $735 million for industrial efficiency; and $800 million to expand U.S. manufacturing. Read more

2021 Featured LightFair Products from Light Directory
November 5, 2021
Welcome to the 13th Annual Featured LightFair Products from Light Directory. Check out some product highlights from the show and other innovative new products! Read more

NEMA Annual Awards Honor Achievement, Applaud Creativity, and Salute Electroindustry Leaders
November 5, 2021
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) honored awards recipients at the gala dinner that concluded the 2021 Annual Meeting on November 4, recognizing individuals and companies for their exemplary contributions to the electrical and medical imaging industries. Read more

2021 LightFair Innovation Award Winners
November 2, 2021
The 2021 awards recognize the most innovative products across 14 categories introduced in the past 12 months and were judged by an independent panel of lighting professionals: Jim Levy; Sarah Snodgrass; and Howard Wolfman of Illuminating Engineering Society (IES), and Michael Marvin and Diane McNabb Rodriguez of the IALD. Read more

October 2021 NEMA Electroindustry Business Confidence Index
October 29, 2021
Despite reports of strong demand, supply side problems helped push the current conditions component to the first sub-50 reading since May 2020, when the electroindustry was just beginning to regain its footing after the pandemic’s onset. Read more

Eureka Introduces Caldera Architectural Luminaire
October 29, 2021
Caldera rings can be mounted in suspension, wall surface, or ceiling surface. For additional impact, surface applications can be selected with a flush mount, so there is no visible junction box plate. With a thin 2.7-inch profile, ceiling or wall mounted versions are appropriate for tighter spaces or low ceilings. The luminaires are also ADA compliant. Read more

Engaging Lighting Design Draws Visitors Into Eclectic Downtown Apartment Complex
October 27, 2021
“Choose happiness” is the motto for a social apartment community in downtown Fort Lauderdale, Florida. It sets the tone for Society Las Olas, which offers rental apartments targeted to individuals seeking the ultimate “live work play” environment. Residents are attracted by an extensive range of amenities and affordable rents. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - New Challenges
October 25, 2021
Long-time friend of Get A Grip On Lighting, Spencer Miles ruminates on his time on the NAILD Board, what he’s going to do with all his free time now, and where he sees the future of lighting going. Oh – and he was convinced to sell smoke detectors – and it’s going well! Read more

Safer Buildings Coalition and NEMA Partner to Promote Building Safety
October 25, 2021
This partnership builds a foundation for the electrical industry, the wireless industry, and building code officials to come together to ensure effective in-building communication capabilities. The combined knowledge and expertise of SBC and NEMA will accelerate progress on mutual priorities, particularly in the areas of Standards development, education, and advocacy. Read more

Myers EPS Names John Rimbos Vice President of Sales and Marketing
October 21, 2021
Myers Emergency Power Systems (Myers EPS), a leading designer and manufacturer of backup power solutions, today announced the appointment of John Rimbos as the vice president of sales and marketing. Rimbos will be responsible to lead the development and execution of sales and marketing strategies to drive the company’s continued growth and overall sales. Read more

Demand For Design Services Continues To Increase
October 20, 2021
Architecture firms continue to report increasing demand for design services in September, according to a new report today from The American Institute of Architects (AIA). The Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score for September was 56.6, which is up from August’s score of 55.6. Any score above 50 indicates an increase in billings from the prior month. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - The Lighting Resource
October 19, 2021
Alan Karen is Senior Vice President at Satco. Alan is “graduating” from NAILD’s Board of Directors this year. He looks back on his time with the board, the relationships forged, and the opportunities presented. Alan talks about his post-board future with Satco and if you’re ever in Long Island, he would be happy to take you for cold cheese pizza. Read more

LightFair 2021 Conference Sparks Innovation And Education
October 18, 2021
Lighting design and innovation education continues at this year’s LightFair conference with 35+ sessions presented by industry thought leaders offering 85+ CEU credits. LightFair’s five-day educational conference offers more than 35 sessions ranging from LightFair Institute with its 2-day, 1-day and 3-hour long courses -- and six tracks with either 90-minute sessions or 60- minute sessions. Read more

ProTools 60 Linear Recognized by Architizer A Plus Product Awards
October 14, 2021
ProTools 60 Linear (PTL) is a Finalist in the 2021 Architizer A+ Product Awards in the Contract Recessed and Mounted Lighting category. Finalists were selected by a jury comprised of over 200 practicing architects and designers from renowned firms worldwide. PTL will be listed in the catalogue of Architizer: The World’s Best Building Products, an annual e-book compendium. Read more

Annual ArchLIGHT Summit Debuts in Dallas
October 11, 2021
ArchLIGHT Summit was the first commercial lighting event held in nearly two years and followed CDC guidelines for health and safety, building on Dallas Market Center’s 18-month track record of hosting safe and productive events for a variety of industries. The two-day ArchLIGHT Summit included the participation of 60 lighting brands as well as more than 40 educational sessions, along with networking events designed to build connections. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - You Can Not Experience Light From Diagrams
October 7, 2021
Dan Blitzer is Principal of The Practical Lighting Workshop, founded in 1993. The firm provides consulting services in marketing, strategy, communication, and education and serves both manufacturers and non-commercial clients. You’ll be hard pressed to find someone with more experience in the industry. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Stopping the Race to the Bottom
October 4, 2021
Over the last 17 years Jason has been a leader in providing turn-key lighting retrofits amounting to millions of dollars worth of energy savings that have also garnered millions in incentive money for clients across Ontario, Canada. Respecting the channel and working to build quality lighting systems for customers, Jason speaks to the LED lighting revolution from the perspective of a unionized electrical contractor. Read more

See Why People Love These Best Selling Aleddra Emergency LED Tubes
October 4, 2021
We all know that proper lighting is important. You need enough light to see what you are doing and to maintain safety. But what about your lighting and safety when there is a power outage? Aleddra’s 4th Generation Self-Diagnosis Emergency Tube is 2-in-1 tube that can be used both as a regular LED tube PLUS an emergency tube. Read more

September 2021 NEMA Electroindustry Business Confidence Index
October 1, 2021
The current conditions component returned to presumed growth this month after hitting a plateau in August. The nearly 8-point expansion to 57.7 in September was driven largely by a decline in the share of respondents that reported worse conditions compared to the previous month. September’s score marked the third consecutive month in the 50s, suggesting that conditions remained conducive to expansion but at a bit less robust pace than in much of the past year. Read more

Manufacturing Associations Urge Biden Administration Action on Supply Chain Challenges
September 30, 2021
A coalition of four major manufacturing associations – the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM), the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI), the North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers (NAFEM) and the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) – are urging immediate action by the Biden administration to address supply chain challenges outlined in a newly released white paper. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Get Above the Next Sale
September 27, 2021
Matt is the outgoing President of NAILD. He held down the fort through the pandemic crisis, keeping NAILD thriving over the past 18 months. You’ll hear about Matt’s own thriving business, plus NAILD’s leading position on Dark Sky education and advocacy. And hey, don’t forget to join NAILD! Read more

Indigenous Themes Conveyed Through Illumination at First Nations Resort
September 24, 2021
Whitecap Dakota First Nation has created a destination resort like no other in Saskatchewan (Canada). Dakota Dunes Resort is a self-funded project showcasing Indigenous themes and creating unique cultural experiences for its visitors and guests. Completed during the height of the pandemic, the 155-room hotel and conference center is the final piece of a hospitality complex that includes a casino and golf course. Read more

ConTech Lighting Publishes the First Declare Labels in the Lighting Industry
September 23, 2021
ConTech Lighting by Leviton announced that the ConTech Track System and Mini Stealth Track Luminaire are the first track lighting products in the industry to earn published Declare Labels for use with Living Building Challenge projects. Declare is a transparency platform and product database program designed by International Living Future Institute (ILFI) to facilitate the exchange of information and enable healthier buildings. Read more

Architecture Billings Continue To Increase
September 22, 2021
The ABI score for August was 55.6, up from July’s score of 54.6. Any score above 50 indicates an increase in billings from the prior month. During August, scoring for both the new project inquiries and design contracts moderated slightly but remained in positive territory, posting scores of 64.7 and 56.6 respectively. Read more

2021 Featured ArchLIGHT Summit Products from Light Directory
September 21, 2021
Welcome to the 1st annual Featured ArchLIGHT Summit Products from Light Directory!! Please check out some of the products that will be featured at the show. Use the form at bottom of the page to request additional information about any of the products featured. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Transmitting Curiosity
September 20, 2021
Sandra Vásconez is a senior instructor in the Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering at the University of Colorado, Boulder. She is co-creator and co-director of the Rocky Mountain Lighting Academy. Education at the Academy is designed for professionals already in the industry. Read more

Alloy LED Adds Two Flexible Radialux Neon Color-Changing Tape Lights
September 16, 2021
Replicating the look of traditional neon, the Radialux RGB-W Neon Tape Lights feature an ultra-flexible, IP67-rated silicone housing with a unique built-in diffuser and industry-leading 95 color rendering index (CRI) for the white LEDs, allowing for continuous, high-performing, even illumination. Read more

Landscape Forms Partners with Lighting Designer Linnaea Tillett to Introduce the Profile Family
September 14, 2021
Landscape Forms, North America’s leading designer and manufacturer of high-design LED lighting, site furniture, structure, and accessories, introduces Profile, the company’s newest lighting line. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Selling Them Over and Over Again
September 13, 2021
In 1994 Bob Crespo eloquently stated that his son Ray was “doing nothing” and asked if he wanted to start a business doing something environmental since Ray “loved the environment.” And so, Energy Conservation and Supply was born. Since then, Ray and company have been working on things like controls, UV disinfection and EV charging stations. Read more

ArchLIGHT Summit Preview: Exhibitors, Insights, Inspiration and Connection at the Inaugural Event
September 9, 2021
Dallas Market Center announces the details of the inaugural edition of ArchLIGHT Summit, a new lighting trade event and educational platform for architectural, specification and design communities. The first ArchLIGHT Summit will take place in-person September 21-22, 2021. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Decommoditizing the Conversation
September 7, 2021
Justin is the President of Stouch Lighting, Inc, a LED and UVC distribution and implementation company. Stouch Lighting has had some pretty good success with UVC in the health field. There’s hygiene theater in a public school hallway, and there’s reducing infections by quantifiably inactivating pathogens in a hospital setting. Read more

UV-Free Air Sanitizing Desktop Lamp from Aleddra is a Winner of LED Magazine Sapphire Awards
September 7, 2021
Aleddra is pleased to announce that its UV-Free Air-Sanitizing Desktop Lamp, already recognized by Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) in 2020, is awarded with the prestigious Sapphire Awards at the Strategies in Light conference on August 24, 2021. Read more

LEDucation Invites Lighting Industry Experts from Across the Globe to Present
September 2, 2021
LEDucation is currently accepting proposals for the March 2022 educational program. Sharing your knowledge and expertise at LEDucation is an excellent way to give back to the industry, and to increase your visibility throughout the international lighting community. Read more

Alloy LED Introduces Ultra-Narrow RazorLine 3.7 LED Tape Light
September 1, 2021
Alloy LED, a leading designer and manufacturer of premium quality LED tape lights, today announced the release of the RazorLine 3.7, a unique LED tape light featuring an ultra-narrow design for accent and task applications. At only 0.16 inches wide (4 millimeters), the tape light is designed to fit in the most compact spaces. Read more

LRC Demonstrates 3D-printed Interior Architecture with Lighting
August 30, 2021
The 3D printing for lighting research program at Rensselaer’s Lighting Research Center (LRC) revealed today its prototype of a 3D-printed interior wall for building construction. The wall was printed at the LRC laboratory with functional and decorative features, including the mechanisms required for lighting, with the aim of creating a cohesive, whole system interior architecture that integrates all required electrical, mechanical, and thermal components. Read more

Dallas Design Week Schedule of Events Announced
August 30, 2021
Dallas Market Center announced the schedule of events taking place during the fall edition of Dallas Design Week, September 20-23, 2021. The fall edition will feature more than 25 seminars and receptions for the design community. Attendees will experience an inspiring week of special sessions from design influencers, business authorities, and trend experts taking place across more than 1.5 million square feet of design showrooms. Read more

August 2021 NEMA Electroindustry Business Confidence Index
August 28, 2021
Hitting its lowest reading since coming out of the pandemic-induced recession, the current conditions component lost just over seven points from July’s result to land at 50 this month. An equal share of respondents noted better conditions and worse conditions, but a substantial majority of panel members, 60 percent, rated the current business as unchanged from a month ago. Read more

AIA and Tect Partner to Improve Alignment Between Architects and Manufacturers
August 27, 2021
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and Tect App, Inc. today announced a partnership to examine the workflows and decision-making processes in the preliminary stages of building design and how technology can lower barriers to increased engagement. Read more

Next Generation Lighting Industry Alliance Endorses the L-Prize Competition
August 25, 2021
The L-Prize® is designed to advance the U.S. clean energy economy for next-generation LED lighting, encouraging innovators and researchers to engage in advanced lighting system development that leads to transformative designs, products, and impact. Read more

A-Light Expands Absorb Family with Absorb I
August 25, 2021
Absorb I suspended luminaires are suitable for environments where ambient noise is a concern, such as offices, hospitality settings, or transitional areas with high ceilings or hard surfaces. The vertical acoustic panels feature a distinctive flanged design. A special insert within the structure, unique to Absorb I, provides additional sound absorption in a space. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - BioCentric For Early Adopters
August 24, 2021
Oliver Moorhouse is the Head of Business Development for BrainLit North America Inc a subsidiary of BrainLit AB, the developer and IP holder for BioCentric Lighting™. We’ve talked about human centric lighting before, which Brainlit likes to call “BioCentric” lighting. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - The Language Of Light
August 20, 2021
Ali joined Heliospectra as CEO in 2017. With him he brought his passion for people and technology with 22 years of international business leadership experience to his position at the helm of Heliospectra. Ali and Heliospectra are on the cutting edge of horticultural LED lighting. With their light spectrum controlled lighting and software, “communicating” with plants to make them healthier and tastier is possible. Read more

Demand For Design Activity Continues To Expand
August 19, 2021
The Architecture Billings Index (ABI) recorded its sixth consecutive positive month, according to a new report today from The American Institute of Architects (AIA). The ABI score for July was 54.6. While this was down slightly from June’s score of 57.1, it still indicates very strong business conditions overall. Read more

Senate Bill Takes First Step in Recognizing Buildings as Infrastructure
August 16, 2021
The bipartisan infrastructure deal that passed the Senate includes several key provisions that will help modernize the built environment. AIA calls on Congress to include increased funding for buildings in Budget Reconciliation package. Read more

Starving for Darkness Podcast - Starving for Scotobiology
August 13, 2021
Robert is the founder and CEO of the Canadian Scotobiology Group Inc. that raises awareness of the impact of artificial light at night (ALAN) on wildlife and human health. Robert talks about “Eco Lights,” how much light you actually need in order to read, the shelf life of hormones and many other fascinating darkness related topics. Read more

3D Printing For Lighting Online Course
August 12, 2021
This live, interactive course is designed for professionals from the lighting, 3D printing, additive manufacturing, and related industries to understand the possibilities of 3D printing for lighting and to learn more about each industry’s needs and capabilities. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Watch the Details
August 9, 2021
Angie Koch is the President and founder of Premier Lighting. Angie shares her entrepreneurial story, and what her role encompasses in the company. Greg, your Get a Grip On Lighting host is also an owner of the company, so they both share how he came on board, all those years ago, what they’re up to and where Premier is going. Read more

DOE Report Looks at Long-Term Changes in Solid-State Lighting Devices as They Age
August 9, 2021
The U.S. Department of Energy has released a report, Changes in SSL Device Efficiency and Optical Performance with Aging: Final Report, focusing on the long-term changes in light source, optical delivery, and spectral efficiencies that occur as SSL devices age. It builds on a June 2020 initial report (Round 1). RTI International conducted both studies through a contract with KeyLogic Systems. Read more

ArchLIGHT Summit Partners With Light Collective on Design DNA Project and Installation
August 4, 2021
Dallas Market Center’s September 21-22 ArchLIGHT Summit event has announced an exciting collaboration with Light Collective, a UK-based lighting consultancy with a global portfolio. The Design DNA project will collect professional data from members of the architectural, specification and design communities from around the world to illustrate what makes individuals unique in their experiences and yet statistically similar. Read more

July 2021 NEMA Electroindustry Business Confidence Index
August 2, 2021
The current conditions component slid nearly 13 points to 57.1 in July from 70 the month before, leaving it still in positive territory but with the lowest reading since last October. At 57 percent, the majority of respondents considered July's conditions unchanged from the previous month’s, but a noticeable uptick in the share of responses noting worse conditions helped claw the current component back from its recent loftier readings. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Auditing For Circadian
August 2, 2021
Robert Soler is a co-founder of BIOS Lighting. Almost everyone has trouble sleeping – including your customers. The Bios Institute will train you to be a “Circadian Auditor” to assess lighted environments from a human health perspective. And guess what? That’s going to lead to sales! Read more

NEMA Announces Debra Phillips as Next President and Chief Executive Officer
July 30, 2021
NEMA announced today that Debra Phillips will be the next President and CEO of NEMA. Phillips joins NEMA from the American Petroleum Institute, where she led the Standard-setting, revenue-generating businesses and global operations division as Senior Vice President of Global Industry Services. Read more

Outlook For Construction Spending Improves With The Upturn In The Economy
July 29, 2021
Pent-up demand from the pandemic is creating a general spending surge that is helping to improve the outlook on construction spending over the next two years, according to a new report from the American Institute of Architects (AIA). Read more

A-Light Introduces Configurable Relay Luminaire
July 26, 2021
A-Light™, an established best-in-class manufacturer of specification grade interior lighting solutions, is pleased to announce the introduction of its Relay luminaire. With curved and softened design elements, Relay can be configured into diverse geometric patterns with a seamlessly lit shape. Read more

Lighting Upgrade Enhances Safety and Enriches Beauty of 9/11 Pentagon Memorial
July 26, 2021
The National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial is dedicated to the tragic events of September 11, 2001. Adjacent to the Pentagon, the two-acre Memorial Park is a powerful tribute. Each of the lives lost on American Airlines Flight 77, and military and civilian personnel inside the Pentagon is represented with a bench. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - LC is the PhD in Lighting
July 23, 2021
Frank Agraz has worked in the energy efficient lighting community for 25+ years and serves as Director of the C&I Engineering department at Eco Engineering. Frank tells us about his stint as the Exam Committee Chair. He won’t give away any answers, but he’ll tell a bit about the background of creating and administering the exams. Gotta get your LC! Read more

Architecture Billings Index Robust Growth Continues
July 21, 2021
AIA’s Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score for June remained at an elevated level of 57.1 in June (any score above 50 indicates an increase in billings). During June, the new design contracts score also remained positive at 58.9 but was not quite as strong as the 63.2 reading in May. New project inquiries logged another near-record high score at 71.8, compared to 69.2 in May. Read more

ProTools Downlights Now Available in 3-inch Range
July 20, 2021
The ProTools range of professional lighting tools just expanded again! This new flexible, affordable and efficient range can meet the demands of all spaces within a project, from the simplest to the most complex. The entire Whitegoods product line is designed, engineered and produced in Maryland. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - The Good Light
July 19, 2021
Jan Denneman is Founder and Chairman of the Board at Good Light Group as well as Honorary Ambassador for the Global Lighting Association. We’ve been arguing for a while that quality darkness is essential to good sleep. Jan contends that good light during the day is also essential to our circadian rhythm for a good night’s sleep. Read more

Starving for Darkness - Chipping Away At Municipal Light Ordinance Indifference
July 16, 2021
Barry Johnson is the volunteer webmaster for the Pennsylvania Outdoor Lighting Council, as well as a lecturer and consultant on outdoor lighting issues. In his retirement, Barry is a crusader against light trespass and pollution. Read more

June Lightovation Gets Down to Business in Dallas
July 14, 2021
Dallas Market Center, the home of Lightovation, the largest residential lighting trade event in North America, announced that the June 23-26 edition of the show met expectations as a return to a large-scale, in-person trade event. The show saw 90% of its traditional attendance and 97% participation from its lighting exhibitor brands. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Simon Says It Has To Be Interoperable
July 13, 2021
Szymon is the Chief Technology Officer and founder of Silvair and Chair of the Mesh Working Group at Bluetooth SIG. Michael and Greg have been expounding the need for controls in lighting for some time now. Along comes Szymon and Bluetooth mesh networking. Revolutionary stuff. Read more

AIA Announces 2021 Small Project Award Recipients
July 12, 2021
Now in its 18th year, the AIA Small Project Awards program—established by the Small Project Design (SPD) Knowledge Community—recognizes small-project practitioners for the high quality of their work. The program also aims to raise awareness about the value and design excellence that architects can bring to projects, no matter their size or scope. Read more

Starving for Darkness - The Space Tourism Race
July 8, 2021
Valerie Stimac Bailey is a travel, space, and astrotourism writer. She founded Space Tourism Guide in 2017, and her first book Dark Skies: A Practical Guide to Astrotourism was published by Lonely Planet in 2019. Valerie thinks that space travel will be available as a “bucket list” goal to the average person in the not too distant future. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - The Lighting Agora
July 5, 2021
You already know our old friend Tom Butters. He has years of training experience in the lighting industry, including a stint at the Philips Lighting Concept Centre. Now Tom has funneled all that knowledge into The Lighting Agora. Tom and his organization can help you do your job quicker, better and more confidently and that, of course, leads to better revenue. Read more

Stellar Lineup Announced for LEDucation August Conference Online
July 1, 2021
Designers Lighting Forum of New York (DLFNY) is excited to announce the lineup for the LEDucation August Conference, hosted virtually August 17–18, 2021. Lighting industry luminaries and fresh up-and-comers will present 12 non-concurrent educational sessions — all submitted for AIA CES approval and free of charge. Read more

June 2021 NEMA Electroindustry Business Confidence Index
July 1, 2021
A slight improvement in confidence boosted the current conditions index from a reading of 65.4 last month to 70 points in June. The share of panelists reporting better conditions increased, as did those indicating unchanged conditions. Concurrently, the number of respondents indicating worse conditions than in the prior month dropped to zero. Read more

Alloy LED Introduces PowerLine 300 Driverless LED Tape Light
July 1, 2021
Alloy LED, a leading designer and manufacturer of premium quality LED tape light, today announced the release of PowerLine™ 300 Driverless LED Tape Light, the newest addition to its innovative and popular PowerLine Driverless LED tape family. Read more

Lighting Analysts, Inc. Announces They Are Now A Part of Revalize!
June 29, 2021
Lighting Analysts, Inc. a global leader in illumination engineering calculation software announces they are now a part of Revalize! The formation of this new company is based on the integration of five industry-leading software companies recently acquired by TA Associates, a top-tier global private equity firm. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - NAILD Rallies The Industry To Dark Skies
June 28, 2021
Don’t let his young age fool you. Doug is the Vice President of Marketing at Light Efficient Design. Doug, who’s on the Board of NAILD, talks about the need for education in the industry to bring more awareness to the dark sky issue. Read more

MarketLab Offers Best-Selling Air-sanitizing Desktop Lamp Against Airborne Viruses
June 28, 2021
MarketLab announces today that it now carries the best-selling UV-free Air-sanitizing Desktop Lamp and the de-Odorization Lamp from Aleddra. These two products offer consumers effective protection against airborne pathogens during and after the pandemic. Read more

Architecture Billings Continue Historic Rebound
June 23, 2021
Demand for design services from U.S. architecture firms continues to grow at a vigorous pace, according to a new report today from The American Institute of Architects (AIA). AIA’s Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score for May rose to 58.5 compared to 57.9 in April. Read more

Nora Lighting Will Be Open At Dallas Lightovation
June 22, 2021
Nora Lighting welcomes back visitors to its Lightovation Showroom TM 3709 at this year’s Dallas International Lighting Show, June 23 to June 26. Masks will no longer be required for vaccinated individuals. Lightovation is the largest residential lighting trade show in the nation, showcasing the latest trends and products. Read more

Developing a Predictive Life Test for LED Systems
June 21, 2021
The life of an LED lighting system is dependent upon numerous factors and components, including operating temperature, on-off cycling, thermal management systems, luminaire housing and packaging optics, and driver components, not to mention the LEDs themselves. The failure of any component can cause the whole system to fail. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Hats Off to Lightserve
June 18, 2021
The three brains behind Lightserve, Kevin, Bill, and Jason have grown Lightserve into a 100 million dollar company in just 10 years. You can get some tips from how they treat their employees, contractors and customers. Maybe you can learn a thing or two from their acquisition strategies. These guys are the perfect business storm! Read more

Starving for Darkness - Biology Rests on a Razor Blade
June 17, 2021
Dr. George Schaaf is a veterinary pathologist working in the Comparative Medicine department at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. Dr. Schaaf studies the effects of light on animals and transfers the learnings to human physiology. He tells us why night matters for animals and about his efforts towards “re-wilding” the environment. Read more

IOTA ILBHI Emergency Drivers Address the Challenges of 347-480VAC Applications
June 15, 2021
IOTA® introduces the ILBHI Series emergency drivers for applications using 347-480VAC line power. The IOTA ILBHI converts the incoming 347-480VAC power to DC voltage for operating the LED array or light engine from the internal battery supply for the code-required 90-minutes during a loss of normal power. Read more

LightFair 2021 Registration Now Open
June 14, 2021
Registration is now open for the LightFair 2021 conference and tradeshow, taking place in-person at the Jacob K. Javits Center in New York, October 27-29, 2021. The 31st staging of the premier annual event in architectural and commercial lighting features 106 hours of accredited courses in 40 educational sessions presented by more than 75 speakers, numerous networking opportunities, and 300+ exhibitors presenting new advancements in lighting and technology. Read more

Starving for Darkness - The Shared Vulnerability of Darkness
June 11, 2021
Dajana is a teaching assistant and PhD student at the Department of Geography, Tourism and Hotel Management at the Faculty of Sciences in Novi Sad, Serbia. She is passionate about preserving the night sky and “bringing back the stars to our kids!”. Hear about her creativity in teaching about the night sky using animals, astro hikes, jazz and shared gratitude. You’ll be inspired. Read more

Design Studio Showcases Living Laboratory for Lighting Design Innovation
June 8, 2021
When designers have the unique opportunity to create their own office environments, they tend to look at things a little bit differently. Such was the case with the new headquarters for LPA Design Studios in Orange County. Renovation of 2 ½ floors was designed and coordinated by an in-house team. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - We Are Learning Lighting Controls Together
June 8, 2021
Ruth Taylor currently serves as a program manager on the Advanced Lighting Team at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory where she currently manages the Next Generation Lighting Systems (NGLS) Program. Ruth is your first line of defense against crappy products and design. Get an inside look at how products you sell are tested at the PNNL. Read more

Luminis Launches Scena Family of Exterior Luminaires
June 4, 2021
Luminis, an established innovator and manufacturer of specification grade, interior and exterior lighting solutions for commercial, institutional, retail, recreational, and urban environments, today released its Scena family of exterior luminaires. The elegant surface mount fixtures and bollards are designed to withstand the rigors of urban exteriors and public spaces. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Photofinishing, Flying and Thermal Management
June 2, 2021
Taisha Bezzo is the National Sales Director for Evluma. She’s been with the company since 2014. Taisha has an MBA from Harvard, a pilot’s license, and she does Ironman Triathlons in her spare time. She’s going to tell you about LED’s, controls, and thermal management. Taisha is very smart, so listen up! Read more

May 2021 NEMA Electroindustry Business Confidence Index
June 1, 2021
Sentiment regarding current conditions appeared to take a breather this month after reaching a high-water mark in April. With responses of “unchanged” conditions making up a majority of the EBCI panel’s input, the current component retreated 24 points to a still-robust reading of 65.4 in May. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Putting The Light Where It Has Never Been
May 28, 2021
Justin Wendt has served as Rohinni’s Chief Technology Officer for over five years where he leads and directs Rohinni’s global teams in Research and Development of next generation die placement equipment and the products the technology is used to create. You won’t believe the mind-blowing technology being created – mini and micro-LED’s that are as small as 30 microns thick. Read more

AIA Honors Cutting-Edge Designs with 2021 Education Facility Design Award
May 27, 2021
The American Institute of Architects' (AIA) Committee on Architecture for Education (CAE) is recognizing 11 projects for state-of-the-art designs of schools and learning centers. The Education Facility Design Award jury selected six facilities for its Awards of Excellence and five projects for its Awards of Merit. Read more

New Report Examines LED Manufacturing Supply Chain, Opportunities for Domestic Manufacturing
May 26, 2021
The new report details the manufacturing process for typical LED products, identifying what proportion of LED products are manufactured and assembled in the United States and internationally, and analyzes the value added for a typical LED luminaire manufactured in the United States. Read more

LRC Students Reimagine Lighting Through 3D Printing
May 24, 2021
In keeping with tradition to prepare students for the future of lighting, the Lighting Research Center at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute recently engaged its MS in Lighting students in a class project to create 3D-printed lighting fixtures. Read more

Design Activity Strongly Increases
May 19, 2021
AIA’s ABI score for April rose to 57.9 compared to 55.6 in March (any score above 50 indicates an increase in billings). Neither score has been achieved since before the Great Recession. During April, new project inquiries and new design contracts reached record highs with scores of 70.8 and 61.7 respectively. Read more

NEMA Publishes Revision to Supply Chain Best Practices White Paper
May 17, 2021
NEMA published NEMA CPSP 1-2021 Supply Chain Best Practices. This document identifies a recommended set of supply chain best practices and guidelines that electrical equipment and medical imaging manufacturers can implement during product development to minimize the possibility that bugs, malware, viruses, or other exploits can be used to impact product operation negatively. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - The ARCHLight Summit Goes Beyond Lighting
May 17, 2021
This week we are joined by Kelly Roberts and Laura McDonald Stewart of the advisory board for the ARCHLight Summit at the Dallas Market Center this fall. We discussed the value of cross-professional networking events; there’s value in designers and architects meeting other professionals in this field. As well this year’s programming being more broad than just lighting concerns. Read more

Five Projects Receive 2021 AIA ALA Library Building Award
May 13, 2021
2021 AIA/ALA Library Building Award recipients must demonstrate design achievement, including a sense of place, purpose, ecology, environmental sustainability, and of history. This year’s AIA/ALA Library Building Award recipients, selected by a six-person jury, exemplify these qualities. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - The Opportunity To Be A Hero
May 11, 2021
Steve Perry is the product trainer for the current sales staff at 1000Bulbs and works as liaison officer for its legendary CEO Kim Pedersen which includes among other things, new product lines, marketing strategies and vendor relations. Read more

Starving for Darkness - Selling Darkness - The Paradigm Shift
May 7, 2021
Jim is one of the world’s top authorities on lighting design and applied illuminating engineering. He invented the BUG system that directly affects dark skies. Jim tells us how many birds are killed by the Twin Towers light columns and how vertical light is better than horizontal light. Read more

April 2021 NEMA Electroindustry Business Confidence Index
May 5, 2021
Mirroring reports of a broadly surging manufacturing sector, the current conditions component reached its all-time most expansive reading in April, hitting 89.5 points. The nearly 10-point increase from the previous month resulted in part from a drop in the share of participants who reported unchanged conditions, with additional impetus from having no respondents indicate worse conditions in April. Read more

AIA Selects Recipients For The 2021 Architecture Awards
May 3, 2021
The 2021 Architecture Awards program celebrates the best contemporary architecture and highlights the many ways buildings and spaces can improve lives. The nine-member jury selects submissions that demonstrate design achievement, including a sense of place, purpose, history, and environmental sustainability. Read more

Waterfront Lighting Design Pays Tribute to Art Deco Past While Safeguarding the Environment
April 30, 2021
Located on an island within the San Francisco Bay, Naval Air Station Alameda was decommissioned in 1997 and since that time had remained relatively untouched. The site is now being transformed by the city, and the new Alameda Point development is home to the Seaplane Lagoon Ferry Terminal, public parks, and housing. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Life Is One Of The Biggest Lies of LED
April 28, 2021
Polychlorinated biphenyls are one of the most useful chemicals ever invented. Big surprise LED manufacturers make ridiculous claims about lamp life. And we talk to Marty about the limits of LED’s in hazardous locations along with the challenges of sourcing parts and materials for existing legacy lamps and ballasts which still dominate these applications. Read more

LEDucation 2021 In-Person August Trade Show Cancelled. Conference Sessions to be held Virtually
April 26, 2021
Due to the uncertainty of New York local and state restrictions regarding mass gatherings in August, as well as government restrictions that impede international travel, the LEDucation committee has made the difficult but necessary decision to cancel the in-person Trade Show scheduled for August 1718, 2021. Read more

Achieving Better Measurement of Discomfort from Glare
April 26, 2021
The prevalence of LED lighting has brought greater attention to the issue of discomfort produced by glare. At what luminance does glare become intolerable? The answer has varied from one study to another: more than 80 experimental studies over the past few decades have not produced a consensus. Read more

Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport Uses Cutting-Edge Interactive Maps to Enhance Passenger Experience
April 26, 2021
Thanks to an exciting new collaboration with LocusLabs™, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) guests can soon look forward to navigating the airport with upgraded digital maps featuring real-time point-of-interest data, dynamic terminal directories, and intuitive, user-friendly, mobile navigation. Read more

Starving for Darkness Podcast - Dr Alejandro Sanchez de Miguel is a Victim of Light Pollution
April 22, 2021
Astrophysicist Alejandro Sánchez de Miguel has been involved in light pollution issues since the mid-1990s and has contributed to over 100 articles, many related to light pollution. He is the leader of “Cities at Night,” a citizen-supported project coordinated with NASA and other space agencies that use ISS night imagery to raise light pollution awareness. Read more

Demand For Design Services Continues To Rapidly Escalate
April 21, 2021
Strengthening to a score not seen since pre-Great Recession, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) logged its second positive mark since the beginning of the pandemic, according to a new report today from The American Institute of Architects (AIA). Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Beyond the Horizon of Rational Business
April 20, 2021
From red tape to blue LED’s to Red China. We talk about entrepreneurship in the time of cheap China and Google Ventures. Chuck also touches on environmental problems and how to get the customer to care. Read more

AIA Selects Recipients For The 2021 Interior Architecture Awards
April 19, 2021
The 2021 Interior Architecture program celebrates the most innovative interior spaces. The five-member jury evaluates entries based on design achievement, including sense of place and purpose, ecology and environmental sustainability and history. Read more

Roebling Capital Partners Seals Deal to Acquire Teron Lighting, Inc.
April 19, 2021
Founded in 1980, TLI is a manufacturer and distributor of commercial lighting fixtures. TLI has a broad network of 80+ agents that serve the healthcare, assisted living, educational, government, hospitality, multi-family housing, and commercial channels. Read more

Community Safety And A Nod To Festivals For Street Lighting on Main City Thoroughfare
April 14, 2021
Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville, in Quebec, Canada, has a vision for its municipality that embraces universal accessibility and active transportation. This includes sharing roads between pedestrians, cyclists, and automobiles. When the city embarked on an infrastructure project to rebuild Montarville Street it also took the opportunity to add a 3-meter wide multipurpose path, widen the sidewalks, and convert street lighting to LED. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - LEDucation: Where Art Meets Science
April 12, 2021
Is LEDucation going forward? It sure is! Craig and Wendy tell us how in this time of Covid. The March virtual show was a success. Now they’re going live in New York in August. Is it 100% a go? As Craig says, “100% unsure!” But you know Craig and Wendy and the rest of the committee will pull it off. How? Listen up! Read more

Eureka Lighting Wins Four Red Dot Awards
April 12, 2021
Eureka® is pleased to announce that its Outline, Knit, Expo, and Mill luminaires have received 2021 Red Dot Awards for Product Design. It is the seventh year in a row that Eureka products have been honored with this prestigious award, but it is the first time the company has received four awards in a single year. Eureka has now won a total of 16 Red Dot Awards. Read more

NLB Annual Forum: Journey of Illumination with 3D Printing
April 8, 2021
The National Lighting Bureau held a panel discussion as part of the NLB Annual Lighting Forum entitled “Journey of Illumination with 3D Printing.” Sustainability and cost effectiveness of 3D printing is vital to its success. 3D printed products can cost 40-50% less than products traditionally manufactured in factories and contribute to sustainability. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Multiple Inflection Points
April 6, 2021
Edward Bartholomew – lighting designer, educator, advocate – is the owner of Bartholomew Lighting in Massachusetts. In this episode we talk about improving student scores, better worker productivity, reducing crime, fixing public utilities and of course, improving profitability – all through better lighting. Read more

March 2021 NEMA Electroindustry Business Confidence Index
April 5, 2021
For the tenth consecutive month, the EBCI current conditions component topped 50 points, indicating conditions conducive to growth. March's reading of 80 built on an already robust 64.3 in February and was driven by two-thirds of survey respondents' indicating better conditions. Read more

DOE Study Examines Performance and Reliability of Sensors Used in Tunable Lighting Systems
April 5, 2021
The U.S. Department of Energy has released a report on the initial performance and reliability of chromaticity sensors used for tunable LED lighting systems. The performance of LED lighting is known to change over time because of lumen depreciation, shifts in chromaticity, and changes in the drivers. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Gourmet Spam and Other Topics
March 29, 2021
What do GU24s and email marketing have in common? Not much, but this week we have the inventor of the GU24, David Shiller on the line to discuss his current career in marketing and product development. Beyond online engagement, we also delve into policy problems, socketed vs fixed fixtures, DC wiring and where standards need to change. Read more

LEDucation Unites Lighting Community and Extends Reach with Virtual Platform
March 26, 2021
Approximately 4,200 attended the LEDucation 2021 Virtual Conference and Online Marketplace, which kicked off March 16. Lighting and design professionals from more than 60 different countries around the world attended accredited seminars and roundtables. Read more

Architecture Billings Climb Into Positive Territory After A Year Of Monthly Declines
March 24, 2021
Continuing the positive momentum of a nearly three-point bump in January, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) reached its first positive mark since February 2020, according to a new report today from The American Institute of Architects. AIA’s ABI score for February was 53.3 compared to 44.9 in January (any score above 50 indicates an increase in billings). Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Dark Sky Special March: Redefining Waste
March 23, 2021
The movement for darker nights has been going on for a long time, but it still feels new in terms of awareness, consumer uptake and habits. We all sell light all day; it’s harder to convince anyone that they need less of it, and we need regulators in the DLC and various levels of government to help us change the definition of waste to make it clear unnecessary light is part of the problem. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Bringing Practicality and Access to Light
March 22, 2021
Greg Galluccio is a 30 year veteran of the industry, with work experience at UL, Leviton, and MaxLite, and now he’s working as a consultant in product development and marketing at his own company, Lotevo. Lighting is now a commodity good and that means lighting needs to be practical and sellable for everyone in the industry. Read more

New Survey Results Reveal Evolving Kitchen and Bathroom Design Trends
March 22, 2021
Despite the negative economic impact of the pandemic on the design & construction sector, custom residential architects have fared surprisingly well according to new data from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Home Design Trends Survey, focusing on kitchens and bathrooms. Read more

2021 Virtual LEDucation Featured Products from Light Directory
March 19, 2021
Welcome to the 2nd annual Featured LEDucation Products from Light Directory!! Please check out some of the products that will be featured at the Virtual LEDucation show. Use the form at bottom of the page to request additional information about any of the products featured. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - The Intimacy of LEDucation
March 18, 2021
Burt and Caroline describe how LEDucation has grown over the past 14 years into a leading education and marketing conference. They think it’s the best lighting event in the world while we think it has a good shot at being second to NAILD Innovation. Read more

Better Protection for Your Teachers and Staff with Air-Sanitizing Desktop Lamp from Aleddra
March 16, 2021
Aleddra’s award-winning Air-Sanitizing Desktop Lamp uses an internal filter coated with ViraPure®. VirePure is a high-density photocatalyst material which is activated by the LED light source in the lamp. When the airborne pathogens are trapped on the filter, the activated ViraPure kills those trapped pathogens. Read more

AIA Innovation Awards Honor Two Projects
March 15, 2021
The Innovation Awards recognize the exemplary use and implementation of innovative technologies and progressive practices among architects, designers, collaborators and clients. Awarded projects must support the design, delivery and operation of buildings or research in practice and academia. Read more

IOTA Introduces New Cold-Weather Emergency Driver with Adaptable Lithium Battery
March 12, 2021
IOTA® introduces the IOTA ILB CP18 HE CW LP64, an 18W cold-weather emergency driver featuring an innovative two-part external lithium battery design. In the event of a loss of power, the ILB CP18 HE CW 64 enables the outdoor/cold-weather fixture to provide emergency illumination along potentially icy and hazardous outdoor paths of egress. Read more

The Lighting Quotient Combines Forces with Enterprise Lighting Sales
March 12, 2021
The Lighting Quotient® is pleased to announce their agreement with Enterprise Lighting Sales (ELS), which currently represents Electrix® and Meyer®, to add the Elliptipar® and Tambient® lines to their offerings in the New York City, Long Island and Northern New Jersey territories. Read more

elliptipar LED S500 Series Receives DLC v5.1 Qualification for NEW Linear Lighting Fixtures
March 11, 2021
Today The Lighting Quotient® announces elliptipar®‘s NEW S514, S516 and S518 fixtures are now approved for DLC v5.1 (Design Lights Consortium.) The S500 series Linear Direct, Indirect and Direct/Indirect luminaires include multiple beam distributions and mounting options. Read more

Starving for Darkness Podcast - Quality Light is Responsible Light, Ruskin Hartley
March 8, 2021
Ruskin Hartley, Executive Director of the International Dark Sky Association joins us to discuss his work and experiences in the association. Right now the IDA is working to grow beyond their roots in amateur astronomers in several directors. Read more

NEMA Publishes New Standard for LED Replacement Lamps
March 5, 2021
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) published NEMA LL 10-2020 Replacing HID Lamps with LED Lamps: Light Output Equivalency Claims. This new Standard assists manufacturers in preparing HID equivalency claims for LED products replacing HID lamps. Read more

Reduce Up To 95 Percent Labor On Lighting Audit With Self-Testing Emergency Tube Lamps from Aleddra
March 2, 2021
To be compliant with most emergency lighting regulations, it is required to conduct a 30-second audit monthly and a 90-minute audit annually on all emergency lighting equipment. For large facilities with hundreds of different types of emergency lighting equipment, these audits are labor-intensive, time-consuming, and costly. Read more

February 2021 NEMA Electroindustry Business Confidence Index
March 1, 2021
Although we noticed some concern about the ephemeral nature of optimism regarding business conditions, the current conditions component expanded to 64.3 in February, compared to 60 last month. The majority of respondents noted unchanged conditions, and the share indicating worse conditions edged down slightly. Read more

Dimonoff and Amotus Announce Strategic Merger - A Range of IoT Products and Services Offered
March 1, 2021
Dimonoff and Amotus are proud to announce the merger of their entities under the same banner with the objective of offering a new range of tailor-made IoT products and services. Acquired by Dimonoff in 2018, Amotus has built a custom electronic and software development offering for interconnected solutions. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Doing Jobs Right
March 1, 2021
Wattsaver’s Steve Robinson returns to the show after two years to discuss some of the predictions he made at the time as well as how his business has been going lately. On the topic of projects, he walks us through his methods and management, how he deals with catastrophic product failure, replacing old-gen LEDs and Induction lighting systems as well as his metric fixture woes. Read more

Dental Office Pays Tribute to Historic Waterway Location with Distinctive Lighting Design
March 1, 2021
Ottawa’s River Dental location, adjacent to the Rideau River and Rideau Canal, inspired an office design concept like no other. Architects at Parallel 45 Design Group paid tribute to the historic waterways through a unique combination of bespoke lighting and wood. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
February 26, 2021
In Episode 169 with Al Uszynski we discussed a number of predictions for the industry this year, Michael’s thoughts on Edward Bartholomew’s prediction drew a reaction from a few of our colleagues and we thought the best way to unpack that would be with Edward himself. Read more

Architectural Billings Continue to Contract in 2021
February 24, 2021
A slight improvement in business conditions has led to fewer architecture firms reporting declining billings, according to a new report today from The American Institute of Architects (AIA). AIA’s Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score for January was 44.9* compared to 42.3 in December. Read more

Lighting Takes on Artistic Role to Shape Guest Experience at Hyatt Place Moncton
February 22, 2021
The City of Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada welcomed the news when the Corey Craig Group announced the development of the Hyatt Place hotel. Adjacent to the new Avenir Centre, a multi-sports/event arena, the hotel would be another positive step to revitalize the downtown core and draw more people to the area. Read more

UV-Free Air-sanitizing Desktop Lamp for Effective Protection Against Airborne Viruses
February 19, 2021
Aleddra’s award-winning Air-Sanitizing Desktop Lamp uses an air-filter coated with ViraPure®, a high-density photocatalyst material which is activated by the LED light source in the lamp. When the airborne pathogens are trapped on the air filter, the activated ViraPure kills the trapped pathogens. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Membership Has Its Benefits
February 17, 2021
Jennifer Jaques of Lighting Application Sciences and new IES membership director joins us to discuss her career. Starting off with her work in software tools, the discussion goes through her and Michael’s views on education in this field as well as Greg’s take on the nature of passion before talking about the benefits of membership with IES these days. Read more

2021 Electrical Standards and Products Guide Now Available
February 15, 2021
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) published the 2021 Electrical Standards & Products Guide (ESPG), a comprehensive guide that includes nearly 800 NEMA publications for electrical and medical imaging industries, as well as product categories and NEMA Member manufacturers of those products. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - The Vibe of the Lighting Industry
February 11, 2021
David Nathaniel, CEO of Ascot Capital is here to talk about operating Stanpro, Lumentruss, Aimlite, Beghelli’s Canadian branch, and Gabriel Scott brands. He discusses what it means to keep up a diverse portfolio, his reputations for being hands-on and that has changed lately. He’s learned how to lead instead of just running his companies. Read more

The Lighting Quotient Combines Forces with The Lighting Agency
February 9, 2021
The Lighting Quotient® is pleased to announce their agreement with The Lighting Agency, which currently represents Electrix® and Meyer®, to add the Elliptipar® and Tambient® lines to their offerings in the Colorado and Wyoming areas. Read more

Acuity Brands Conducting Webinar on Design Criteria for UV Light Disinfection Safety
February 9, 2021
Acuity Brands, Inc. announced today it’s conducting a continuing education webinar entitled Design Criteria for UV Light Disinfection Safety (AB2101) that will provide an overview of safety protocols necessary for the various UV technologies available today. The webinar will be held Wednesday, March 10, 2021, at 2:00 PM EDT. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Loss of Serendipity
February 8, 2021
Spencer Miles, President of Pacific Lamp and Supply in Seattle and immediate Past President of the National Association of Innovative Lighting Distributors checks into the studio to see where things are at. We talked about distribution, a lot about UV, circadian, health effects and how distributors can survive and even thrive during the pandemic. Read more

Lighting Answers: UV Disinfection Products
February 5, 2021
The Lighting Research Center (LRC) will present a one-hour Live! From the LRC webinar on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at 1:00 PM US Eastern Time. The webinar will provide information on recent research the LRC has conducted on Ultraviolet (UV) disinfection products as part of its Lighting Answers publication series. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Going Both Ways
February 4, 2021
Ellis Yan and Lesley Matt are here again to talk about business in 2021. Shipping costs are rising as shipping speeds are slowing for everyone, there’s really nothing to be done about it. Beyond the macro scale problems, we’re noticing small-scale disruptions all around us. Read more

March 2021 Lightovation Meets Retail Demand for In-Person Buying and Trend Review
February 4, 2021
Dallas Market Center, the home of Lightovation, the largest residential lighting trade event in North America, has announced details for the March 23-26, 2021 edition of the show. The show, rescheduled from January, follows multiple trade events at Dallas Market Center that welcomed buyers from 48 states and a record number of decision makers attending for the first time. Read more

Air-Sanitizing Desktop Lamp Featured in Designing Lighting Magazine
February 3, 2021
Aleddra's new Air-sanitizing Circadian Desktop Lamp is included in the February issue of the Designing Lighting magazine. Read more

January 2021 NEMA Electroindustry Business Confidence Index
February 1, 2021
Alongside a slight reduction in the share of respondents reporting worse conditions, a majority of respondents reported an unchanged business environment in January, pushing the current conditions component to 60.0, a nearly imperceptible increase over December’s 57.7 reading. Read more

Myers Emergency Power Systems Unveils New Line of Illuminator Nova Inverters
February 1, 2021
Myers Emergency Power Systems (Myers EPS) today announced the introduction of the Illuminator Nova line of central inverters, fulfilling emergency lighting requirements by powering the path of egress during critical outages. Featuring an industry-leading, space-saving, compact footprint design, the two highly efficient product families include the three-phase Illuminator Hypernova Series and the single-phase Illuminator Supernova Series. Read more

Early-bird Exhibitor Registration for ArchLIGHT Summit Closes February 28
February 1, 2021
Dallas Market Center announces that early-bird exhibitor registration will close February 28 for ArchLIGHT Summit, a new lighting trade event and educational platform for architectural, specification and design communities. The first ArchLIGHT Summit will take place September 21-22, 2021 on the first floor of the Dallas Trade Mart building. Read more

Barron Lighting Group Announces the Equity Line of Contractor-friendly Lighting Solutions
January 29, 2021
Barron Lighting Group, the parent company to Exitronix life-safety and emergency lighting, Trace-Lite indoor and outdoor commercial and industrial lighting, specialtyLED commercial and decorative lighting, and Growlite indoor and greenhouse horticultural lighting, announces the addition of the Equity Line. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Dark Sky Special Part Seven: Inspiration in Darkness
January 29, 2021
Optician and author, Doctor Jacob Liberman joins Jane and Michael to discuss his thoughts on darkness in his work. He shares how he keeps darkness in his regular routine, his thoughts on dreams and where he thinks they fit into inspiration and understanding. Read more

Registration Opens for LEDucation 2021 Virtual Conference and Online Marketplace
January 28, 2021
Registration is open for the LEDucation 2021 Virtual Conference and Online Marketplace being held March 16–17, 2021. This program features more than 300 exhibitors and offers a variety of accredited sessions covering lighting design, controls, sustainability, and health and wellness topics. Registration is free of charge for all attendees. Read more

Sit Back, Relax and Learn about the Aleddra Family of T8 and T5 Tubes
January 28, 2021
This week the Sit Back, Relax & Learn Series is focused on the Aleddra T8 and T5 Emergency Tubes. Today, the VP of Sales & Marketing, Matthew Maa is here to tell you all about the Features and Benefits of the Aleddra Family of T8 & T5. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - A Pint With Ray Molony
January 26, 2021
Beyond plague-related woes, Ray gazes into the future of the IoT finding sales features that match consumer pain points, offices that look more like hotel lobbies, dark sky moving from a trend to an institution, and new EU rules for end of life and modularity for light fixtures. Read more

NLB Panel Discussion: The Relationship Between Street Lighting and the Circadian System
January 25, 2021
The NLB held a panel discussion on the effects of street lighting on the circadian system. This discussion went in detail about more than just the human circadian system, but also discussed the circadian systems of plants and other animals. The panel was moderated by Randy Reid, the Executive Director of the NLB Read more

Architecture Billings Continue To Lose Ground
January 22, 2021
Demand for design services from U.S. architecture firms took a pointed dip last month, according to a new report from the American Institute of Architects (AIA). The pace of decline during December accelerated from November, posting an Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score of 42.6 from 46.3 (any score below 50 indicates a decline in firm billings). Read more

Air-sanitizing Desktop Lamp from Aleddra is the Best Protection for Your Personal Workspace
January 20, 2021
Aleddra recently introduced the Air-sanitizing Desktop Lamp and it could not have come into the market at a better time. This lamp effectively sanitizes the nearby air against many airborne pathogens. This product is IES-recognized because of its air-permeable lampshade acting as a filter and is coated with a high-density photocatalyst material called ViraPure® which is activatable by visible light. Read more

Nonresidential Building Spending To Decline Through 2021, Growth Expected in 2022
January 19, 2021
The AIA Consensus Construction Forecast Panel—comprised of leading economic forecasters—expects steep declines this year in construction spending on office buildings, hotels, and amusement and recreation centers. Health care and public safety are the only major sectors that are slated to produce gains in 2021. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Mark Rea Incorporates UV Into the Psyche
January 18, 2021
Professor Mark Rea is getting ready to move from the Lighting Research Center to the Light and Health Research Center at Mt Sinai. He goes into detail about wavelengths, devices, safety tolerances, application issues, concerns about breeding superbugs, the value of not saying the word radiation too loud, and other engineering and measurement questions. Read more

Converted Bread Factory Welcomes Credit Union Headquarters With Celestial Lighting
January 15, 2021
Working with the original “bones” meant utilizing existing concrete floors and walls, open ceilings and ductwork. And with large industrial windows on all four sides, great natural light was already a given. So, there was an opportunity for some creativity with the lighting design, with a chance to focus more on aesthetics than functionality in some spaces. Read more

LRC Issues New Guidance for Circadian-Effective Lighting in Schools and Hospital Patient Rooms
January 14, 2021
The guidance documents provide background information and summaries of recent research into the benefits of lighting for circadian entrainment for K-12 students and hospital patients. The aim of the publications is to offer guidance for achieving effective, healthy lighting solutions in both applications while limiting increased energy use to the greatest extent possible. Read more

Acuity Brands Issues 2020 State of Energy Management Report
January 12, 2021
Sustainability and energy leaders report a significant impact from COVID-19 on managing building systems, as well as a major shift from efficiency-only tasks toward a building and system wide optimization approach that focuses on continuous measurement and verification. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Dark Sky Special Part Six: Finding Balance
January 8, 2021
The episode also discusses the idea of lighting crosswalks the same we light a stage, the lack of maximum limits in lighting regulations, building awareness before and after policy changes go into effect, the controversial position of banning all those RGB lighting rigs on bridges, and building enough design knowledge in the lighting industry to help make nights darker. Read more

ArchLIGHT Summit in Dallas Extends Deadline for Extraordinary Speakers
January 8, 2021
Dallas Market Center has extended the deadline for speakers for the ArchLIGHT Summit. The new deadline is January 31. Consistent with the show’s mission to be boldly different and actively inclusive, the most sought-after sessions will be those that break the mold of traditional presentations and panels, in favor of more experiential learning and honest discussions. Read more

LRC Releases Report on UV Disinfection Products
January 7, 2021
The LRC recently released its latest publication, Lighting Answers: UV Disinfection Products. This online publication includes information on products that produce optical radiation at specific ultraviolet (UV) or very short visible wavelengths, designed for use in disinfecting indoor building surfaces and/or air. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - The Lighting Herd
January 4, 2021
2020 was a hard one for all of us, but to help us to look at the future is The Edison Report’s Randy Reid is here to help us look into 2021. Thank you all for listening to us, we hope you’ll join us in for the rest of what 2021 brings. Read more

December 2020 NEMA Electroindustry Business Confidence Index
January 3, 2021
Coming in at 57.7, the current conditions component remained in expansionary territory for December EBCI 2020. The decline from 78.1 points a month earlier was driven by a sharp increase in the share of respondents who noted unchanged conditions. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Controls, Evangelized
December 28, 2020
We welcome our first ever electrician on to the show, George Filtsos was there at the beginning of Daintree and has been working to push controls into more projects through all of the booms and busts in that field. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - The Technical Prophet
December 21, 2020
Gabe Arnold joins us from the Pacific Northwest National Labs after his recent work in DC lighting and PoE systems. But before we can that get to that we had to bring up his past at the DesignLights Consortium in the early days of the qualified products list, he explains why utilities needed the DLC’s help, where lighting dorks missed out on their rationale and some hindsight about the rush for high lumens for few watts. Read more

NLB Launches Make a Difference with Light Campaign
December 21, 2020
The National Lighting Bureau (NLB) is soliciting projects in need of good lighting. In line with their mission to promote High-Benefit Lighting®, the NLB would like to give back to communities that would benefit from better lighting. The NLB is specifically looking for non-profit candidates who need to upgrade their lighting at no cost. Read more

Acuity Brands Announces Strategic Agreement with UV Angel
December 18, 2020
Acuity Brands, Inc. announced today it has entered into a private label supply agreement with UV Angel to enable Acuity Brands to purchase and resell the UV Angel Clean Air™ pathogen control system, as well as pursue joint developments of UV light disinfection products. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Dark Sky Special Part Five: Dark Designs
December 17, 2020
It’s time to bring the question of design into this series. Nick Dunn has been trying to balance the question of people’s need for light and natural darkness as an ecological concern since he spent one sleepless night walking around Manchester. Read more

Architecture Billings Lose Ground In November
December 16, 2020
Architecture firm billing activity is contracting once again after two months of a slowing decline, according to a new report from the American Institute of Architects (AIA). The pace of decline during November accelerated from October, posting an Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score of 46.3 from 47.5 (any score below 50 indicates a decline in firm billings). Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Planting Seeds and Climbing Ladders
December 14, 2020
CN Robinson has been in distribution since before electric light bulbs existed, first in seeds and then ladders and other equipment. Executive VP and Director of Sales Peter Gray is here to explain how he keeps looking forward and finding new ways to keep his business vital. Read more

Bringing The Outdoors In With Striking Illumination
December 14, 2020
It’s little wonder that The Avenues-Bahrain won the Best Retail Architecture Award at the Arabian and African Property Awards. The commercial and leisure mall is a stunning facility, both indoors and out, as it stretches 1.5 km along the Manama waterfront. Read more

LEDucation Reschedules to August 2021
December 13, 2020
Due to the continuing uncertainty of the pandemic, along with New York State and City restrictions on assembly, the LEDucation committee has made the decision to reschedule the in-person 2021 LEDucation Tradeshow and Conference to August 17-18, 2021. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Building Better Buildings
December 10, 2020
The GSA has partnered with the LRC and the UL over the past five years on different human-centric lighting projects. Our conversation ranges from reconsidering the importance of horizontal luminance, what we know for sure about improving people’s experience indoors, adapting existing fluorescent systems and issues related to UV-C disinfection tech. Read more

NLB Annual Lighting Forum: Plants Have Feelings: Horticultural Lighting with LED
December 7, 2020
The NLB held a panel discussion as part of the NLB Annual Lighting Forum. The topic of this discussion was about horticultural lighting and relationship plants have with light. The discussion was moderated by Randy Reid, Executive Director of the NLB. Read more

Aculux Introduces Enhancements to AX4 Series of Architectural Luminaires
December 4, 2020
Aculux®, an established leader in the manufacture of precision luminaires, today announced enhancements to the AX series, its highest performing architectural luminaires. The comprehensive family of ceiling downlights provides industry-leading cutoff and glare control to create quiet ceilings. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Make it Foolproof and Failsafe
December 3, 2020
Aleddra’s VP of Sales and Marketing, Dr. Matthew Maa is here to talk about being different in the Disinfection technology business right now. He tells us what separates PECO tech from UV-based options. Aleddra uses PECO and UV-A and UV-C in different cases because not all applications are the same. Read more

November 2020 NEMA Electroindustry Business Confidence Index
November 30, 2020
Following a modest stumble in October, confidence in electroindustry business conditions surged once again, reaching 78.1 in November. A majority of respondents noted "better" conditions, but some residual of "worse" conditions response remained. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Dark Sky Special Part Two: A Dose of Awe
November 30, 2020
In the second part of our special dark sky series we are joined by Paul Bogard, author of The End of Night and What if Night. Our discussion opened with our sense of safety – it’s easy to think that more light makes us safer, but glare makes it harder to see and without other meaningful changes related to security increasing light levels is more about having done something than done something effective. Read more

Playful Lighting Design Sets Recreation Space Apart in Engineering Firm Headquarters
November 30, 2020
A new headquarters for VBFA, consulting engineers in Murray, Utah, meant the opportunity for some new and noteworthy employee perks. The core of the colonial style building was remodeled with a more modern aesthetic and includes a spacious break room with kitchen and dining facilities and a recreation area complete with ping pong, foosball, video gaming, and a pool table. Read more

The Lighting Quotient Acquires Electrix Architectural Lighting Business
November 30, 2020
Sylvan R. Shemitz Designs, LLC, doing business as The Lighting Quotient®, the maker of Elliptipar® and Tambient® lighting products, has acquired the operating assets and products of Electrix, LLC’s architectural lighting business, including the Electrix® brand, strengthening The Lighting Quotient’s position in the LED lighting market and enhancing its manufacturing operations in Connecticut. Read more

The Air-Sanitizing Desktop Lamp to Best Protect Your Family
November 30, 2020
Aleddra announces today its patented Air-Sanitizing Desktop Lamp will be available for sale during the 1st half of December. In 2019 the Aleddra Desktop Lamp was recognized by IES (Illuminating Engineering Society) as providing a unique and significant advancement to the art and science of lighting. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - The Sauce and The Sizzle
November 24, 2020
Christina Calaway of Spark Media is a real old school lighting dork, which means our conversation begins with pulsed-start metal halides and other semi-forgotten lamp and fixture features. Before this turns into another scrub session, we transition to her current job in the industry: freelance marketing specifically catering to the lighting industry. Read more

ArchLIGHT Summit in Dallas Issues Call for Extraordinary Speakers
November 23, 2020
Consistent with the show’s mission to be boldly different and actively inclusive, the most sought-after sessions will be those that break the mold of traditional presentations and panels, in favor of more experiential learning and honest discussions. Read more

OZ and OMEGA Series from Targetti Receive 2020 Product Innovation Awards
November 23, 2020
Targetti announced that two new products introduced this year have both been recognized as 2020 Product Innovation Award (PIA) winners by Architectural SSL magazine. The PIAs recognize outstanding products and product developments relating to innovative LED and solid-state luminaires and fixtures in the architectural specification market. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting- Dark Sky Special Part One: Lost in Brightness
November 20, 2020
The IDA and NAILD have not only signed a memorandum of joint understanding, but will be working together for the next five years on joint efforts for darker, better nights. In this first part, we discuss how brightness is bad for the human lifestyle, how to appreciate darkness indoors, how light at night changes wildlife, as well as the heritage and connections we have to the night sky. Read more

Lighting Analysts, Inc. ElumTools Projected Calculation Points Feature
November 20, 2020
Lighting Analysts, Inc., a global leader in illumination engineering software, is pleased to announce a new feature in our software ElumTools®, “Projected Calculation Points” wins an IES 2020 Progress Report recognition! Read more

Architecture Billings Remained Stalled In October
November 19, 2020
While architectural billings failed to show much progress during October, signs of improving business conditions at firms have emerged, according to a new report from the American Institute of Architects (AIA). The pace of decline during October remained at about the same level as in September, posting an ABI score of 47.5. Read more

January 2021 Lightovation to Meet Retail Demand for New Products and the Latest Trends in Design
November 19, 2020
Dallas Market Center, the home of Lightovation, the largest residential lighting trade event in North America, has announced details for the January 7-10, 2021 edition of the show. As previously reported, the show has a new Thursday start date but still concludes on Sunday. Read more

Eight Architectural Lighting Luminaires from Acuity Brands Receive 2020 Product Innovation Awards
November 18, 2020
Acuity Brands, Inc. announced today eight architectural lighting luminaires representing the company’s Aculux®, A-Light™, Eureka®, Juno® Luminis®, and Mark Architectural Lighting™ brands were selected as 2020 Product Innovation Award (PIA) winners by Architectural SSL magazine. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Seeing Red
November 16, 2020
Alp Durmus is a Lighting scientist and associate professor of architectural engineer at Penn State. He came on the show to discuss his research in optimization of lamp color; reducing light use by aiming for the most reflectivity of the object you’re lighting. Read more

Innovative Lighting Design Transforms Reclaimed Public Space in Downtown Newark
November 16, 2020
A nondescript and underutilized downtown parking lot in Newark, New Jersey is now a lively new destination for residents, nearby workers, and visitors to the area. The reclaimed public space has been transformed into an event plaza and inviting park with a focus on safety and comfort. Read more

New RGB and Tuneable White LED Flat Panel from Barron Lighting Group
November 16, 2020
Barron Lighting Group, the parent company to specialtyLED commercial and decorative lighting, announces the addition of the RGBWFP22 Series RGB and tuneable white LED flat panel. Read more

LightFair 2021 Postponed To Fall
November 13, 2020
LightFair 2021 will be postponed until October 2021 report the International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD), the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) and International Market Centers (IMC). The annual showcase of new innovations in lighting design moves to October 27-29, 2021 and the accompanying educational conference is now October 25-29, 2021 at the Jacob K. Javits Center in New York. Read more

New NEMA 4X, NSF Rated Emergency Lighting from Barron Lighting Group
November 11, 2020
Barron Lighting Group announces the addition of the NXF Series of NEMA 4X, NSF Certified lighting solutions – the NXFX LED exit sign, the NXFC LED combo exit sign, the NXFE LED emergency unit, and the NXFR LED remote lamp. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Everything is Dependent on Light
November 9, 2020
Dr Jacob Liberman is here to explain the nature of light and consciousness to Michael and Greg. He starts with the idea that seeing is more than just vision before explaining his background overcoming his astigmatism, his work as an optometrist, and growth in spiritual self-reflection. Read more

ProSource to Open Smart Lighting Demo Center at Dallas Market Center
November 5, 2020
Dallas Market Center, home of the largest residential lighting trade events in North America as well as 1.5 million square feet of open-daily Design showrooms, announces the addition of a smart lighting demo center by ProSource. Read more

Aleddra Expands the Industries First Self-Testing Self-Diagnosis T8 and T5 Emergency Lamps
November 5, 2020
The Seattle-based lighting technology company, Aleddra, is pleased to announce the expansion of its Self-Testing/Self-Diagnosis EMERGENCY Tube Family. The Gen4 EM T8 tube is now available in both 2-ft and 4-ft and the Gen4 EM T5 tube is available in 4-ft. Read more

ConTech Lighting Launches New Residential and Commercial Downlights
November 3, 2020
ConTech Lighting by Leviton announced the expansion of its downlight offering with the introduction of three new LED downlight product families: 4” and 6” K Series Residential Downlights, 4” and 6” Commercial Downlights, and 2” Warm Dim Downlights. Read more

October 2020 NEMA Electroindustry Business Confidence Index
November 2, 2020
It was nearly inevitable that the current conditions component would pull back from the historic high point of 85.3 it reached last month. Though sharp, the retreat to 52.8 still indicated favorable growth conditions, just at a slower pace. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Non-Compliance is the Only Way
November 2, 2020
Nigel Harvey is the Chief Executive at Recolight, a lamp recycler in the UK. We wanted to know how effective extended producer responsibility programs really are and whether or not they’ve hit a limit on the number of compliant operators. Read more

AIA Honors Cutting-Edge Designs With 2020 Education Facility Design Award
October 29, 2020
The American Institute of Architects' (AIA) Committee on Architecture for Education (CAE) is recognizing 11 projects for state-of-the-art designs of schools and learning centers. In order to be eligible for AIA’s Awards of Excellence, the architect must demonstrate exemplary practice. Read more

New LED Linear Stairwell Fixture from Barron Lighting Group
October 29, 2020
Barron Lighting Group, the parent company to Trace-Lite indoor and outdoor commercial and industrial lighting, announces the addition of the SSF Series LED linear stairwell fixture. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Everything is Mitigation
October 26, 2020
Adrià Huguet-Ferran is CTO of Kumux, a software company that allows you to optimize almost any LED lightsource for color-tuning. The goal is for more human-centric or circadian-friendly systems, but Michael and Greg think his company’s process needs to be reduced to a one-button solution. Read more

Exhibitor Registration Opens for ArchLIGHT Summit at Dallas Market Center Fall 2021
October 26, 2020
Dallas Market Center announces that exhibitor registration is now open for ArchLIGHT Summit, a new lighting trade event and educational platform for architectural, specification and design communities. The first ArchLIGHT Summit will take place September 21-22, 2021 on the first floor of the Dallas Trade Mart building. Read more

Exterior Lighting Unifies Historic Warehouse Transformation
October 26, 2020
The original Try Street Terminal in downtown Pittsburgh served as a hub for shipping and manufacturing companies. Railway lines ran through the building, and trains could pull in to unload cargo. Constructed in 1921, the historic landmark has now been transformed into a vibrant residential community known as Terminal 21. Read more

Assurance Emergency Lighting Launches 2 Hour Runtime Emergency LED Driver
October 26, 2020
Assurance Emergency Lighting is excited to announce the 2 Hour Runtime L10-DC-2H for Emergency LED fixtures. FEMA requires a minimum of 120 minutes (2 hours) of emergency illumination for Tornado Safe Rooms as mandated in the FEMA guidelines for Community Safe Rooms. Read more

Architectural Billings Slowdown Moderated in September
October 21, 2020
AIA’s ABI score for September was 47.0 compared to 40.0 in August (any score below 50 indicates a decline in firm billings). Last month’s score indicates overall revenue at U.S architecture firms continued to decline from August to September, however, the pace of decline slowed significantly. Read more

Aleddra Emergency T8 and T5 LED Lamps Gain Industry-Wide Adoption
October 20, 2020
Aleddra, a Seattle-based lighting technology company, is pleased to announce that with the help of its distribution partners its Emergency LED T8 & T5 tubes have gained wide adoption across multiple market segments: industrial, education, and federal entities. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Building Comfort and Confidence with UV-C
October 19, 2020
Tom Boyle, of GE Current, a Daintree Company joins Michael and Greg for this week’s episode. After clarifying what a Chief Technical Officer is responsible for, he shares his perspective on twenty years of change in the lighting industry, and Daintree’s renewed focus on LED and controls he gets into his company’s entry into UV-C Disinfection. Read more

Free Webinar: Supermarket LEDs That Lure, Protect Holiday Shoppers
October 14, 2020
What LED lighting fixtures do supermarket lighting professionals need to illuminate freshness, lure more shoppers and increase impulse purchases while adhering to local capacity restrictions this holiday season? Read more

LEDucation 2021 Call for Speakers
October 13, 2020
The 2021 LEDucation Tradeshow and Conference, organized by the Designers Lighting Forum of New York (DLFNY), seeks dynamic, lighting-industry presentations for the 2021 event. Lighting designers, innovators, thought leaders, and industry influencers from across the globe are invited to share their passion and expertise with engaged conference attendees. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Re-Enchanting the Night
October 12, 2020
Human-centric light is a selfish idea. Jane Slade is an expert in how anthropogenic light at night is harming all wildlife to some degree. In this rebroadcast of our live stream from last year’s IES Annual Conference she shares her work with Michael and Greg. Read more

A-Light Announces Updates to its Award-winning Atlas Family
October 12, 2020
A-Light, an established best-in-class manufacturer of specification grade interior lighting solutions, is pleased to announce that its Atlas family has expanded to include acoustic panel options and surface wall mounting. The updates offer new design possibilities and widen the functional capabilities and scalability of the high-performance family of fixtures. Read more

2020 Healthcare Design Awards Promote Projects That Heal
October 8, 2020
The awards recognize cutting-edge designs that help solve aesthetic, civic, urban and social problems while also being functional and sustainable. Recipients can include healthcare building design, healthcare planning and healthcare design-oriented research. Read more

Aleddra Is Now A World Class Lighting Innovator
October 6, 2020
Aleddra, a Seattle-based high-tech lighting company, is pleased to announce that it was ranked 30th in the TOP US Lighting Patent Assignees in 2019 amongst all companies in the world. Read more

NEMA Unveils New Website
October 5, 2020
NEMA launched its new website, showcasing a fresh look for the Association with its mobile-responsiveness and easy-to-navigate design. The revamped website encompasses many features to help users get faster search results, filter by news type or topic, and customize personal newsfeeds with a new preference center. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - When Your Ship Comes In
October 5, 2020
Bryan Colligan founded Atlas Lighting in his basement in 1977, it didn’t leave that basement until 1999 when host Michael joined the company. Greg takes the lead asking questions about forty years worth of changes to the lighting industry, founding his own company, working by hand, being a frequent flyer on Air Chicken, and training salespeople. Read more

Dallas Market Center Smart Home Exhibit Is a CEDIA Awards Finalist
October 2, 2020
Among 20 finalists for the Americas region, CEDIA has recognized Dallas Market Center’s Smarter Living by Design, the first smart home showroom in North America showcasing a range of best-in-class brands spanning technology categories from lighting, audio/video, appliances and artificial intelligence. Read more

The Federal Government Prefers the Aleddra Emergency T8 and T5 LED Lamps
October 2, 2020
Aleddra, a Seattle-based lighting technology company, is pleased to announce that its Emergency LED T8 & T5 tubes have quickly become government’s preferred choice for emergency lighting upgrades in their linear fixtures. Read more

Assurance Emergency Lighting Continues to Expand Emergency LED Driver Portfolio
October 1, 2020
Assurance Emergency Lighting is excited to announce the addition of 2 new models to their L-Series Emergency LED Driver product portfolio. These new models provide Constant Power Emergency output for 90 minutes, utilize Lithium battery technology, have extremely small case sizes, and meet Title 20 CEC requirements. Read more

September 2020 NEMA Electroindustry Business Confidence Index
September 30, 2020
No month has fared better when compared to the previous month than September 2020 scored vis a vis August. With not one report of outright worse conditions, and nearly threequarters indicating a better business environment, the current conditions gauge rose nearly 17 points to an all-time high reading of 85.3. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - A Mascot For Lighting
September 28, 2020
This week we have a crossover episode with Sam Koerbel of Lytei. Before he was an architectural engineer he was a mascot for his college football team, and that sense of building character and expressing enthusiasm is what drives his podcasts and video series. Read more

Department of Energy Announces 80 Million for Innovative Building Technologies and Practices
September 28, 2020
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced the Buildings Energy Efficiency Frontiers & Innovation Technologies (BENEFIT) 2020 Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA). This funding opportunity will provide up to $80 million for projects that enhance energy demand flexibility across buildings and the electric power grid. Read more

Dallas Market Center to Launch ArchLIGHT Summit in Fall 2021
September 25, 2020
Dallas Market Center announces a new lighting trade event and educational platform for architectural, specification and design communities debuting in fall 2021. The first ArchLIGHT Summit will take place September 21-22, 2021, in the Dallas Trade Mart. Read more

IOTA Introduces New Emergency LED Drivers For 347-480VAC Applications
September 24, 2020
The IOTA® ILBHI HV Series is the first emergency driver design to bring IOTA’s patented Constant Power performance to 347-480VAC applications. The ILBHI HV Series accepts incoming high-voltage AC power to operate 55-250VDC LED luminaires for the code-required 90 minutes during a loss of normal power. Read more

Architectural Billings In August Still Show Little Sign Of Improvement
September 23, 2020
Business conditions remained stalled at architecture firms during August as demand for design services continued to decline, according to a new report from the American Institute of Architects (AIA). The pace of decline during August remained at about the same level as in July and June, posting an Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score of 40.0. Read more

Eureka Introduces Quadrant Sound-Absorbing Pendant
September 23, 2020
The Quadrant pendant is designed to be used in open areas or in rooms where the surface material of the floor, walls, and ceiling reflect sound. In such spaces, Quadrant helps reduce ambient noise and absorb background chatter. Small clusters produce soft ambient light while creating an obstacle for the sound waves trapped within. Read more

New EarthBulb Smart LED Series Offers WiFi or Bluetooth Control of Multiple Functions
September 22, 2020
EarthTronics introduces its high efficiency EarthBulb Smart LED Lighting Series that enables users to easily control ambiance and comfort through a wide range of white light and colors, while providing energy savings and security. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Every Light Bulb Has A Story
September 21, 2020
Tom Ciurczak, industry veteran and president of BLC America has dropped an album. He’s been a singer and songwriter his whole life, and his daughter nudged him to actually releasing an album. Call me Ishmael is a mix of work from his whole life showcasing a number of styles and moods. Read more

A.L.P. Introduces The Rayder, A Modern, High-Performance Prismatic Post-Top Sphere
September 18, 2020
A.L.P. Lighting Components, a leading global manufacturer of lighting components and kits, has added the Rayder™ post-top prismatic sphere to its 400 Series injection molded optics for outdoor lighting. The Rayder is designed to deliver a uniform distribution, higher efficiency, improved CRI, outstanding glare control, and a timeless appearance. Read more

NEMA Launches Healthcare Facilities Council
September 17, 2020
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) announced the establishment of its Healthcare Facilities Council (HFC) to help improve healthcare delivery environments while expanding market opportunities for manufacturers serving the healthcare facilities market. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Ellis Yan Part 3: 3.5 Billion CFLs
September 14, 2020
Ellis Yan is back to finish telling the story of his career, starting back in 1979 as the Chinese government begins to emphasize quality of life for its citizens Ellis was in school to become an accountant and working in a computer lab (this was in the punch-card era of computing, just in case you thought Ellis was ever behind the cutting edge). Read more

Oregon City Reaps the Benefits of LED Streetlight Conversion
September 11, 2020
When Oregon’s City of Hillsboro embarked upon its LED Street Light Conversion project, its list of goals was extensive. City leaders were looking to replace more than 4,500 high-pressure sodium streetlights at various locations, including parks, pathways and streets. Read more

Dimonoff Launched A Brand New Website
September 11, 2020
Dimonoff and Amotus teams are proud to announce the launch of the new Dimonoff’s website, its urban asset management company specializing in lighting, mobility, sustainable environmental technology solutions and safety. Read more

NLB Relaunching Its Trusted Warranty Evaluation Program
September 10, 2020
The NLB is relaunching its Trusted Warranty Evaluation Program in an effort to provide an independent evaluation on lighting manufacturers’ warranty processes. The program was originally set to launch in March but was put on hold because of the pandemic. The program has been redesigned using remote audits to ensure safety and improve efficiency. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - The Quarantine Special
September 8, 2020
Last week Michael tested positive for COVID-19, Spencer Miles has had employees come up positive, and Greg’s been lucky so far. We’ve spoken about doing business during the lockdown, but now we can speak to more immediate damage control experiences. Read more

Assurance Emergency Lighting Si-36 Micro Inverter Accepted in 2020 IES Progress Report
September 8, 2020
Acceptance is based on an impartial IES judging process and evaluation of uniqueness, innovation and significance to the Lighting Industry. The Assurance Emergency Lighting Si-36 is a compact, versatile, sine wave output micro inverter designed for dedicated emergency lighting fixtures. Read more

Aleddra Gen4 Emergency LED T8 Lamp Received IES Recognition
September 8, 2020
Gen4 Emergency LED T8, the first of its kind with self-testing/self-diagnosis capability, has been recognized by IES Progress Report Committee (PRC). IES PRC states, in its recognition letter, that Gen4 EM T8 is “a unique and significant advancement to the art and science of lighting.” Read more

August 2020 NEMA Electroindustry Business Confidence Index
September 4, 2020
Conditions continue to improve for most of the electroindustry in August. With a majority of respondents reporting better conditions, the current component of the Electroindustry Business Confidence Index increased by more than seven points, reaching 68.4 this month. Read more

Assurance Emergency Lighting Expands Emergency LED Driver Portfolio
September 2, 2020
Assurance Emergency Lighting is excited to announce the addition of 3 new models to their L-Series Emergency LED Driver product portfolio. These new models provide Constant Power Emergency output for 90 minutes, utilize Lithium battery technology, have extremely small case sizes, and meet Title 20 CEC requirements. Read more

Lighting Analysts, Inc. Releases Luxiflux Area
September 1, 2020
Lighting Analysts, Inc., a world leader in calculation and visualization software for lighting design professionals is pleased to announce the release of Luxiflux® Area, a web-based exterior lighting calculation tool. The awaited Luxiflux® Area tool was designed specifically for luminaire manufacturers websites. The software is used to predict luminaire or pole spacing with point-by-point results for parking lots, area lighting or wall mounted luminaires. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Scrub Q and A Session
August 31, 2020
This week, we reversed roles and let our guest ask us questions. New lighting and energy consultant, Ryan Krueger, has a list of questions for us. We also discuss the four phases of a career in the industry, and a few our personal favorite aspects and events in our careers. Read more

Social Distancing Signage from Barron Lighting Group
August 27, 2020
Barron Lighting Group announces the addition of Social Distancing Signage to its line of LED products. Available in a wide variety of enclosures including die-cast aluminum, thermoplastic, attractive edge-lit designs and outdoor configurations, Exitronix Social Distancing Signage has a solution for any application. Read more

July Architectural Billings Remained Stalled
August 25, 2020
Architectural billings failed to show any progress during July, and business conditions continued to be soft at firms, according to a new report from the American Institute of Architects (AIA). The pace of decline during July remained at about the same level as in June with both months posting an ABI score of 40.0. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Lighting Controls For The Post-Pandemic Era
August 24, 2020
“The current pandemic has created a tipping point for networked controls in lighting.” That’s what Peter Brown sent us in an email earlier this month, rather than reply we got him on the line to talk this out for the show. Our assumptions about lighting have been inverted; the cost rule of 3 dollars for utilities, 30 for rent, and 300 for personnel is out the window and we need to spend more on new utilities just to get that 300 back into the building. Read more

LEDucation 2020 Virtual Trade Show Presented Opportunity for Lighting Industry
August 21, 2020
The virtual platform was created to provide lighting education in a safe format and to give 300+ LEDucation lighting and controls exhibitors an opportunity to demonstrate their products, services, and expertise in lieu of the in-person trade show. Read more

2020 Featured LEDucation Products from Light Directory
August 18, 2020
Welcome to the 1st annual Featured LEDucation Products from Light Directory!! Even though the show was canceled this year, we still wanted to showcase some new products that you would have viewed at the show in New York. Read more

First Self-Testing/Self-Diagnosis Emergency LED T8 Lamp from Aleddra
August 17, 2020
Aleddra, a Seattle-based lighting technology company, sets a new industry standard today with the introduction of its new self-testing/self-diagnosis Gen4 Emergency LED T8 Lamp. Forty-eight hours after the Gen4 EM tube is installed in a fixture its internal clock automatically starts. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Ellis Yan Part 2: I Have to Pay to Go to Jail?
August 17, 2020
Ellis Yan returns to continue his life story for us. Picking back up on the farm in the mountains, he shares how the experience built up his resilience and made him more open to new experiences, but the plot takes a small turn when his family living in the US try to arrange for a visa for him. Read more

The Lighting Quotient is Focused on Return to Work
August 17, 2020
Tambient's task/ambient LED lighting fixtures NOW also clean the task surfaces, all from one fixture, and mount to any systems furniture including desks, benches and worktables. Read more

LEDucation 2020 Provides Valuable Platform With First-Ever Virtual Trade Show and Conference
August 14, 2020
The LEDucation 2020 Virtual Trade Show and Conference begins in a few weeks. Taking place August 18th and 19th, the show and conference marks the first time attendees will be able to virtually view over 250 exhibitors at no charge, as well as have access to a variety of accredited webinars—all with a focus on solid-state lighting. Read more

Eureka Introduces Knit Sound-Absorbing Luminaire
August 14, 2020
Knit features a thermoformed shade made from sound-absorbing recycled PET felt that increases acoustic comfort in a space. It is intended for areas where noise is a concern, including high or unfinished ceilings, open offices or corridors with a hard floor finish. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Our Own Phases for UVC Deployment
August 10, 2020
Bernie Erickson of Facilities Solutions Group is in the middle of expanding his company’s offerings in UV disinfection options, so we had to ask him on the show to share what he’s been working on. He breaks down the differences between surface and air disinfection as he sells it, as well pointing out secondary gains from adding air purification. Read more

NEMA, American Lighting Association, and UL Offer Ultraviolet Light Safety Guidance
August 6, 2020
The position paper has two goals: to bring attention to ultraviolet light device safety risks and to help manufacturers, retailers, and consumers understand which devices are built to be safe and under what conditions they can be operated safely. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Business Dynamics: Acquisitions, Agents and DLC
August 3, 2020
Launching Inside.Lighting to keep track of rep agencies, but ended up writing news to keep the site relevant. Once agents are up for discussion we have to dig into the friction points between distributors and rep agents, and how our modes and models of business are changing in response to changes in the manufacturing business. Read more

Barron Launches New Growlite Website
July 31, 2020
Barron Lighting Group, the parent company to Growlite indoor and greenhouse horticultural lighting, announces the launch of its redesigned website. The new site features a streamlined, modern design, improved functionality, and easy access to essential information. Read more

July 2020 NEMA Electroindustry Business Confidence Index
July 31, 2020
Ticking down a nearly-imperceptible 1.4 points, the current conditions component remained firmly in expansion territory at 61.1 in July. The share of respondents that reported unchanged conditions increased, while those indicating better conditions edged back slightly. Read more

New Patent Announcement From Barron Lighting Group
July 30, 2020
Barron Lighting Group, the parent company to Growlite indoor and greenhouse horticultural lighting, is pleased to announce that it has been successful in its application for a new patent in respect to providing an industry‐ first level of personal safety when engaging double‐ended lamps into horticultural lighting fixtures. Read more

New ARCHON Double Ended Grow Light System
July 30, 2020
Barron Lighting Group, the parent company to Growlite indoor and greenhouse horticultural lighting, announces the addition of the ARCHON DE grow light system featuring the SafeDElock™ socket. Read more

Public Views On UV Disinfection Products - Survey Results Now Available
July 29, 2020
The present pandemic crisis has raised the profile of ultraviolet (UV) technologies designed to provide disinfection in a variety of buildings, including hospitals, long term care facilities, food service establishments, and offices. While some UV technologies are mature, several new technologies are not. In particular, new UV-LED products are now being offered for sale. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - The LRC Has Created A Monster
July 27, 2020
The LRC has put together a very cool web-based tool for designing a space for healthier living, after playing around with it ourselves, we asked the minds behind it for an interview. Allison Thayer and Dr. Mariana Figueiro joined us to share how they created this site and how they plan to expand it. Read more

Landscape Forms LEO Area Lights Expand to Offer New Options
July 27, 2020
Landscape Forms, North America’s leading designer and manufacturer of high-design LED lighting, site furniture, structure, and accessories, announces an expansion to LEO area lights. LEO area lights are now offered with three distribution types, four output levels, three color temperatures, and a clear or diffused lens option. Read more

Architecture Billings Remain In Negative Territory, Begin To Stabilize
July 24, 2020
AIA’s Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score for June was 40.0 compared to 32.0 in May. The May ABI score indicates that a significant share of architecture firms still saw their billings decline from May to June, however the share reporting declines slowed significantly. Read more

Nonresidential Building Spending To Decline Through 2021
July 21, 2020
As a result of the partially shutdown economy, businesses and organizations will continue to be hesitant to invest in modernized or new facilities, according to a mid-year update to the American Institute of Architects’ (AIA) Consensus Construction Forecast. The trend ends an almost decade-long expansion in construction spending. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Ellis Yan Part 1: Half-Cooked Rice
July 20, 2020
We’ve always known that Ellis Yan has a story to tell. We take a break from lighting technology and delve into history, as Ellis explains his life under The Cultural Revolution under Mao. It starts with the day he was sent to school without lessons, moves through years of bullying teachers, and attacks on capitalists and intellectuals before being shipped out to the mountains. Read more

LEDucation 2020 Virtual Trade Show And Conference Registration Open
July 17, 2020
The Designers Lighting Forum of New York and the LEDucation committee announce the LEDucation 2020 Virtual Trade Show and Conference being held August 18-19, 2020, is open for registration. Attendees will be able to navigate through the LEDucation Virtual Exhibit Hall and visit approximately 200 leading manufacturers of architectural lighting, controls and related technologies, showcasing their latest products and lighting solutions through virtual exhibitor booths. Read more

Myers Emergency Power Systems Introduces Smart IoT Connectivity Solution for Inverters
July 14, 2020
Myers Emergency Power Systems (Myers EPS) today announced the introduction of its IoT Inverter Connect technology, a secure and innovative communication platform that conveniently monitors and logs data from the company’s central emergency lighting inverters to save time and enhance building safety. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Work-Light Balance
July 13, 2020
Henrik Clausen has thirty years of experience as an electrical engineer, educator, and a consultant. And when he wrote for LED Professional calling for brighter, more personalized light at work, we knew we had to ask him about it. While it’s true that an aging workforce will need more light, we ended up debating how to implement these ideas. Read more

Free Webinars On Germicidal Lighting And Emergency LED Lighting From Aleddra
July 9, 2020
Aleddra, a Seattle-based Lighting Technology company, is pleased to open up two webinar series to lighting professionals. This first webinar series is on Germicidal Lighting. The second webinar series is on Emergency LED Lighting. Read more

New Study Examines Lumen And Chromaticity Maintenance Of LED Packages
July 6, 2020
If current trends in research and development continue, LED lighting is projected to save 4.8 quads of energy annually by 2035. This figure could rise to 6.1 quads if DoE targets are achieved. To better inform our understanding of LED reliability over the course of a product’s lifetime, DOE has released the results of a study assessing the four major phosphor-converted LED (pc-LED) package types. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - A New Kind Of Lighting Cue
July 1, 2020
The Pacific Northwest National Laboratory is moving past energy efficiency research and into researching better life indoors. One of their projects was looking into ‘realistic’ lighting in an Neonatal ICU. Andrea Wilkerson, senior lighting researcher, shared her findings for sun-like colour and brightness automation. Read more

June 2020 NEMA Electroindustry Business Confidence Index
June 30, 2020
Bearing in mind that the EBCI measures perceived changes relative to a prior time period, the current conditions component for June marked a vast Improvement versus May, gaining 30 points to 62.5. The June result validated the assumption that conditions facing the electroindustry hit bottom in April, and expansion relative to that low point and a dismal May has begun. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Kevin Poyck, Signify Americas - Get a Grip Outbreak Update
June 29, 2020
Kevin Poyck just had his legs under him as CEO and President of Signify’s Americas Market Group when the outbreak threw his business into chaos. He shares his thoughts on virtual offices, managing at a distance, and the shape of post-pandemic normalcy. Read more

Aleddra Introduces First Emergency LED T5 Tube
June 29, 2020
Aleddra, a Seattle-based high-tech lighting company, announces today the first “industrial-strength” Emergency T5 LED Tube. This 2-in-1 EM T5 tube provides 2900lm at 22W during normal operation which is equivalent to a standard LED T5 tube. Read more

Eureka Reimagines Tube Lighting With Expo
June 29, 2020
Expo is designed for flexible installation in a wall or ceiling surface mount, in any orientation, or in suspension. Its simple minimalist shape opens the door to a variety of standard applications, such as bathrooms, corridors or transitional spaces. Read more

Architecture Billings Downward Trajectory Moderates
June 24, 2020
Demand for design services in May saw few signs of rebounding following a record drop in billings the month prior, according to a new report today from The American Institute of Architects. AIA’s Architecture Billings Index score for May was 32.0 compared to 29.5 in April, but still represents a significant decrease in services provided by U.S. architecture firms. Read more

Aleddra Offers Affordable Emergency T8/T5 Lamp Program
June 23, 2020
Everyone has been affected by the current pandemic, and our distribution partners in the electrical/lighting market segments are no exception. Lockdowns have exacted a toll on business, causing customers to stay at home, preventing salespeople from visiting customers, and leading to re-prioritization of energy-efficient lighting projects. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - 8 Plus 1 Equals Crisis
June 22, 2020
Ray Moloney edits Lux Review, and in one month into lockdown he wrote what he considered to be the eight effects the lighting sector will see coming out of the current health crisis. After seeing it we had to invite him to push back and expand on his ideas. Read more

Luminis Improves And Expands Family of Award-Winning Maya Luminaires
June 17, 2020
Luminis announced improvements and an expansion to its award-winning Maya family of exterior luminaires. Improvements in design aesthetic across the family and new pendant and post top versions give specifiers a wider range of Maya luminaires to work with. Read more

DOE Announces 11 Billion In Energy Cost-Savings from Better Buildings Initiative Partners
June 15, 2020
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced nearly $11 billion in energy-cost savings by more than 950 public and private sector organizations in DOE’s Better Buildings Initiative. To date, partners have saved nearly 1.8 quadrillion British thermal units of energy, which is equivalent to the electricity consumption of 27 million homes in America over one year. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Connected For A Mirrorworld
June 15, 2020
Signify’s Robert Lee returns to the show to elaborate on an article he wrote for LEDs Magazine on what SSL lighting will look like in 2030. We get into the technologies that will converge to make the next decade of lighting a mirrorworld of augmented reality. Read more

New Lighting For Healthy Living Website From The LRC
June 12, 2020
Introducing the LRC’s new Light For Healthy Living Website. Integrating recent developments in lighting research and education and bridging them to lighting applications in real world situations. The new website focuses less on patterns and more on process. Flexible methods and multiple design options are created for specific spaces to meet the unique needs for the people that occupy them. Read more

LightFair Launches LightFair Connect Virtual Conference
June 12, 2020
LightFair will present selected courses from its 2020 Conference program online as “LightFair Connect” July 21-23, 2020. The virtual conference will feature more than 60 hours of accredited courses and more than 50 sessions presented in seven educational tracks. Read more

Architects, Health Experts Release Strategies, Tools For Safely Reopening Buildings
June 8, 2020
As communities across the US initiate phased reopening plans, The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is releasing new resources to support employers, public officials and design professionals with re-occupying buildings more safely. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Distributing UVC
June 8, 2020
Jim Colantoni starts our conversation with him explaining the background of his company and how they’re working to create lighting tools for health and wellness. We get into the background and particulars of UVC technologies. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Democratization of Lighting
June 2, 2020
The King of Lighting, Ellis Yan, returns to the main series and he brought Lesley Matt, Senior VP of Sales at TCP along with him. They share their current virtual lunch and learn series, and the company’s own rebate and incentive program before diving into the real lighting dork content with us. Read more

May 2020 NEMA Electroindustry Business Confidence Index
May 29, 2020
Still deep in contractionary territory, the current conditions component for May nevertheless pointed to the likelihood that the electroindustry bottomed out in April and began clawing back toward growth this month. Read more

Outline Family Of Luminaires Launched By Eureka
May 29, 2020
Eureka today announced the launch of its Outline family of luminaires. Outline is a range of modern luminaires with three different mounting types and a wide variety of head number and arrangement options. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Starfish
May 26, 2020
We’re taking a short break from our usual lighting dork topics this week to chat with Tyler Gildin about his documentary The Starfish, which profiles his grandfather’s journey from Nazi Germany to Sweden, across the USSR, and over the pacific ocean to reunite with his parents. Read more

Building Technologies Office Funds 20 Small Business Building Efficiency Projects
May 26, 2020
As part of a recent $53 million announcement by U.S. Secretary of Energy Dan Brouillette for Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) research and development projects, the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) announced selection of 106 new projects across 26 states, totaling nearly $21.3 million in funding. Read more

Architecture Billings Continue Historic Contraction
May 21, 2020
AIA’s Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score of 29.5 for April reflects a decrease in design services provided by U.S. architecture firms. During April, both the new project inquiries and design contracts scores also declined significantly, posting scores of 28.4 and 27.6 respectively. Read more

Bartco Lighting Integrates BIOS SkyBlue Technology In New Linear Product Line-Swell
May 21, 2020
Bartco Lighting and BIOS Lighting are partnering together to bring simple human-centric lighting solutions to commercial, hospitality and institutional spaces across the U.S. Bartco Lighting is proud to offer Swell – a U.S made, new series of light fixtures that can help improve sleeping patterns, health and well-being. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Familiar Discussions Made Portable
May 19, 2020
Tom Beckett and some colleagues in his side of lighting spent three years setting up an ANSI certification for flashlights, and once they were done they turned that team into the Portable Lights American Trade Organization to maintain standards across seven metrics as the industry moved into LED. Read more

Myers Emergency Power Systems Appoints Two Veteran Lighting Sales Managers
May 19, 2020
Myers Emergency Power Systems (Myers EPS), a leading designer and manufacturer of backup power solutions, today announced the appointments of Scott Brandonisio as the manager of National Accounts and OEM Sales and Patrick Ronan as the regional sales manager servicing the Western region. Read more

AIA Releases New And Updated Sustainable Project Documents
May 18, 2020
With the AIA’s focus on environmental stewardship, the new and updated AIA Sustainable Project documents provide a roadmap to integrate sustainability into design and construction projects, as well as ensure less confusion when green project discussions begin. Read more

2020 Featured LightFair Products From Light Directory
May 14, 2020
Welcome to the 12th annual Featured LightFair Products from Light Directory. Even though the show was canceled this year, we still wanted to showcase some new products that you would have viewed at the show this year. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Dark Sky: Trade-Offs From The Bottom-Up
May 11, 2020
In April, the IES and the International Dark Sky Association released a joint statement on the five practices to best confront light pollution. We’re here to speak with IDA’s Ruskin Hartley and the IES’ Brian Liebel about that, and the broader implications of electric light at night. Read more

Nora Lighting Open For Business During Covid-19 Pandemic
May 11, 2020
With the support of an exceptional team, Nora Lighting has been operating a normal business schedule during this difficult time and shipping products to distributors across the country. As a manufacturer of lighting products, Nora has been designated an essential business. Read more

Turtle-Friendly Coastal Lighting Protects Local Habitat And Promotes Sustainability
May 8, 2020
With an exceptional natural environment comes a responsibility to protect the local habitat through sustainable living and tourism. The Gulf Coast is home to several species of sea turtles on the world’s endangered list. Sea turtle eggs and hatchlings are particularly vulnerable to their environment. Read more

Performance Asymmetric, Miniature Scale
May 6, 2020
Introducing PruCove, the ideal partner to our MicroCove. MicroCove is our powerhouse asymmetric now up to 1500 lumens per foot, while PruCove is designed for today’s smaller coves and offers two distributions, a softer ‘focal glow’ and a tighter ceiling graze with our Remote optic. Read more

Focal Point Expands Human-Centric Design Solutions With PoE Compatible Luminaires
May 5, 2020
Focal Point continues to take a human-centric approach to lighting, going beyond illumination to provide solutions for commercial environments that not only deliver more comfortable spaces but also enable greater energy efficiency. Read more

April 2020 NEMA Electroindustry Business Confidence Index
May 4, 2020
With lockdown policies fully in effect across most of the country, the current conditions component fell by more than 15 points to 15.8 in April. The last time this reading had drifted so far below 50, the United States was in the midst of the 2007-2009 recession. Read more

A Recap Of The 2020 Lighting R And D Workshop
May 1, 2020
The 2020 Lighting R&D Workshop, co-sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the Illuminating Engineering Society, drew lighting experts from around the world to San Diego. The annual event is a cornerstone of DOE's Lighting R&D Program planning. Read more

New IOTA IIS Central Inverter Systems Delivers Powerful Emergency Lighting Solutions
April 30, 2020
IOTA® Engineering has expanded its popular emergency inverter line to include large IIS Central Inverter Systems capable of servicing emergency lighting requirements up to 50kVA. Central inverter systems are powerful alternatives to traditional generator auxiliary systems due to their quieter operation, low overall maintenance, and fewer site installation restrictions. Read more

Williams Integrates BIOS SkyBlue Technology
April 29, 2020
With a balance between form and function, plus a combination of design mixed with white light circadian solutions utilizing BIOS SkyBlueâ Technology, the Williams launch of BIOS Illuminated products will serve multiple needs in the lighting industry. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Outbreak Updates
April 27, 2020
Recognizing that there is a need in the lighting industry for a forum for people to get together and discuss many interesting subjects and issues, Get A Grip was born. Get A Grip brings on industry experts to talk about real issues and focused on that subject matter. With the COVID-19 outbreak, the Get A Grip On Lighting Podcast is being updated almost daily. Read more

LEDucation Trade Show And Conference Cancels For 2020
April 23, 2020
The Designers Lighting Forum of New York and the LEDucation committee announced the LEDucation 2020 Trade Show and Conference, previously rescheduled for August 18–19, 2020, will not take place due to the ongoing impacts of COVID-19. LEDucation 2021 is scheduled for March 16–17 at the New York Hilton Midtown pending improved conditions. Read more

LRC Releases Free, Open Access Horticulture Luminaire Calculator
April 22, 2020
The Lighting Research Center (LRC) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has developed a free, easy-to-use online tool that will assist growers to evaluate the performance, efficiency, and economics of a wide variety of horticultural luminaires, typically used in greenhouses and other controlled agricultural environments. Read more

Architecture Billings Index Points To Major Downturn In Commercial Construction
April 22, 2020
Reflecting the deteriorating conditions in the overall economy, demand for design services from architecture firms recorded a record fall, according to a new report today from The American Institute of Architects (AIA). Read more

A-Light Releases Aloft Linear Luminaire System
April 20, 2020
With fully articulating elbows and connectors, Aloft allows designers to create unique configurations. By manipulating a horizontal rotation of 200° Aloft can be shaped in countless ways and locked in place to create the desired design. Read more

LRC Issues New Guide For Lighting Parking Lots To Provide Improved Security And Energy Savings
April 16, 2020
Exterior lighting in parking lots should support the visibility of hazards so that drivers and pedestrians can safely move through them. Parking lot lighting should also reinforce perceptions of safety so that people are not afraid to use the space at night. Read more

Eureka Luminaires Receive Two Red Dot Awards For Outstanding Design Quality
April 13, 2020
Eureka is pleased to announce that it has won two Red Dot Awards for product design. The company has been recognized for its Celeste and Lily lighting fixtures. It is the sixth year running that Eureka products have been honored with the prestigious award. Read more

Projected Strength In Residential Markets Set To Be Derailed By Global Pandemic
April 13, 2020
The momentum building in the housing market since the Great Recession has completely reversed itself over the course of just a few weeks, according to a new report from the American Institute of Architects (AIA). Read more

E-SERIES Phase Dimmable LED Driver From Magnitude Lighting
April 9, 2020
The E-SERIES by Magnitude Lighting offers an extremely compact, electronic phase dimmable LED driver ideal for installations requiring a low profile, energy efficient solution. E-SERIES is designed to operate with any standard MLV TRIAC (leading edge) dimmer switch with flickerfree dimming down to 1%. Read more

New Video From LRC: Sleep Better And Feel Better While Working From Home
April 9, 2020
The Lighting Research Center (LRC) has released a new video on how to maintain good sleep while working from home, or quarantining indoors, which is becoming commonplace during the coronavirus pandemic. Read more

March 2020 NEMA Electroindustry Business Confidence Index
April 6, 2020
Some parts of the electroindustry were reporting healthy business in March, but most respondents were already reporting worsening conditions by the middle of the month. The current conditions component, with a majority of panel members reporting worse conditions, shrunk to 31.3 points in March from last month’s reading of 50. Read more

Yankon And Energetic Lighting Donates 10K Masks To MEDC
April 3, 2020
Starting early in the year, Energetic Lighting ordered 10,000 Level-3 Surgical Masks for the purpose of donating them to COVID-19 healthcare relief efforts in the U.S. Yankon Industries Vice President Tong Chen and Sr. Business Manager Jaclyn Lupeitu’u presented donated the 10,000 masks through MEDC - McKinney Economic Development Corporation. Read more

Responding To Next-Generation Needs, Focal Point Expands Acoustic Solutions Portfolio
April 2, 2020
Looking to the future of the built environment, Focal Point has extended its ever-evolving line of acoustic products, leading the way to next-generation solutions for integrated acoustic and lighting needs. Focal Point’s Acoustic Solutions portfolio was developed to transform interior spaces, in ways that reach well beyond typical expectations of lighting or acoustical products. Read more

LightFair 2020 Canceled Due To Ongoing Coronavirus Concerns
April 2, 2020
The May 3-7, 2020 LightFair trade show and conference, previously announced as postponed, are now canceled reports the International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD), the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) and International Market Centers (IMC). Read more

A.L.P. Produces PPE Face Shields For COVID-19 Health Care Workers
March 31, 2020
Joining the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, the injection molding team at A.L.P. LexaLite’s Charlevoix, MI facility mobilized to design and manufacture PPE face shields for front-line health care workers. They rapidly reorganized tooling and manufacturing functions to support this critical need, and they expect to have the first production models coming off the presses within days. Read more

WAC Donates 500K Masks To US Healthcare Providers For COVID-19 Relief
March 26, 2020
Starting early in the year, WAC Lighting ordered 500,000 Level-3 Surgical Masks with the intent of donating them to COVID-19 healthcare relief efforts abroad. As conditions dramatically worsened in the U.S., WAC is now shipping these 500,000 masks to U.S. hospitals, primarily in the New York metropolitan area, where healthcare workers are being overrun by caseloads and are in desperate need of supplies. Read more

Global Lighting Association Urges Continuing Access To Lighting Products
March 24, 2020
The Global Lighting Association (GLA) urges authorities to ensure sustained access to lighting products during these challenging times by categorizing lighting as an essential product and ensuring lighting products can continue to be manufactured, supplied and sold. Read more

Electroindustry United To Ensure Essential Businesses Operating
March 24, 2020
The leading trade associations representing America's electrical supply chain, including manufacturers, distributors, and installers, united to ensure that lawmakers at the state and local levels keep the power on for everyone as they make decisions related to the current COVID-19 health crisis. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - The Right Fit
March 23, 2020
Sunset Lighting has been in the business for thirty years. And it’s current VP of operations and this week’s guest, Kyle Landig has been working there since he was in high school. Michael and Kyle riff about the opportunities and perceptions surrounding second generation entrepreneurship, family business troubles, and the cultural dynamics of mergers and acquisitions. Read more

Lighting Brings An Outdoor Feel To Interior Atrium
March 20, 2020
Kiewit is one of North America's largest and most respected construction and engineering organizations. Embarking on a significant transformation of its regional headquarters in Lenexa, Kansas, the company renovated two existing towers connected by a vast atrium space. Read more

Design Services Saw Increase In February But Economic Footings Are Rapidly Shifting
March 19, 2020
Demand for design services in February increased at a solid pace for the sixth month in a row, according to a new report today from the AIA. AIA’s Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score of 53.4 for February reflects an increase in design services provided by U.S. architecture firms. Read more

Lighting For Seniors
March 18, 2020
What makes lighting for seniors different than lighting for the rest of consumers? A just-released video of a panel discussion, “Lighting for Seniors”, is now available for free viewing or download. Watch the video and learn about the effect lighting can have on seniors. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Living in the Plenum
March 16, 2020
When it’s acting as an analog display for network time. Mark Higgason of Encompass AV is on the show to discuss how changes in Power over Ethernet regulation is opening up more applications in this section of the Internet of Things. Read more

LightFair 2020 Postponed
March 13, 2020
LightFair today announced postponement of its 2020 trade show and conference due to growing concerns around Covid-19, shifting industry sentiments and an overall wish to preserve health and safety. The May 3-7, 2020 event will now take place later this year in Las Vegas, pending improved conditions. The updated LightFair dates will be announced as soon as possible. Read more

Innovative Lighting Meets High-Tech Research In Turn-Of-The-Century University Building
March 11, 2020
As part of the Lazaridis School of Business and Economics at Wilfrid Laurier University, the Lazaridis Institute supports high-growth technology companies through research, programming, and education. So, it proved to be an interesting juxtaposition when the Institute selected a turn of the century building in Kitchener, Ontario, as the base for its new Executive Development Center. Read more

Experience Hands-On Learning At The LRC Photometry Institute
March 9, 2020
The LRC will hold its popular Photometry Institute, May 19-20, 2020 in Troy, New York. The Photometry Institute is a two-day immersive course designed to inform engineers, technicians, and testing personnel from lighting and related companies about the latest developments in photometric testing and evaluation, including new testing requirements for solid-state light sources and systems. Read more

LEDucation 2020 Cancels March Event And Reschedules To August 2020
March 9, 2020
The Designers Lighting Forum of New York and the LEDucation committee announces the LEDucation 2020 Trade Show and Conference will be cancelled based on the growing concerns of COVID-19 in the lighting industry and the New York community. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Sanjeev Thakkar And Steve Holman of Xeleum
March 9, 2020
A rare four person episode this week as we are joined by Sanjeev Thakkar and Steve Holman of Xeleum, an Eiko Company. We discuss their XiFi protocol, the functions it offers, and how interoperable their products are with other systems. Read more

Focal Point To Provide Sneak Peek Of New Products At LEDucation 2020
March 6, 2020
On March 17 and 18, Focal Point will be exhibiting its latest architectural lighting and acoustic innovations at LEDucation 2020 in New York City. Addressing the challenges of today’s commercial environments, the products focus on improving human comfort with optimal lighting and acoustical performance. Read more

LEDucation 2020 Will Continue As Planned
March 5, 2020
LEDucation 2020 Trade Show and Conference will take place in New York City on March 17 and 18 at the New York Hilton Midtown. At present, the COVID-19 situation has had very minor impacts on LEDucation attendee and exhibitor registrations, and we will continue as planned. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Following the Sun
March 2, 2020
Our excursion into augmented reality and biophilic design with Cree Lighting’s Kory Liszt. He’s an inventor and the designer of the Cadient luminaire, because we can’t get this piece of hardware out of our heads. We do get into the specifics of the Cadient, including positioning, follow the sun mode versus the other customizations you can run with the device or how you might not want to offer that choice in an office environment. Read more

JESCO Debuts Its Dim-To-Warm Flexible LED Strip Series
March 2, 2020
As one of the premier lighting suppliers for the commercial lighting market as well as the display and OEM market, JESCO Lighting introduces its new DL-FLEX2-DTW flexible LED strip that allows for easy and smooth dimming from a CCT of 3000K down to 1800K. Read more

February 2020 NEMA Electroindustry Business Confidence Index
February 28, 2020
Current conditions retreated in February 2020 but did not fall back out of expansionary territory. The 9-point slide from last month's result left the February number at 50 points. The share of respondents noting better conditions declined, while the number reporting worse conditions increased by a similar amount. Read more

Legrand Acquires Focal Point To Strengthen Portfolio And Leadership In Architectural Lighting
February 28, 2020
Legrand announced the acquisition, subject to closing, of Focal Point, a Chicagobased privately held manufacturer of architectural lighting products with a 25-year record of accomplishment of exceptional products; short lead times; proven manufacturing capabilities and strong relationships with specifiers and contractors. Read more

Five Lighting Projects Among Recipients Of DOE BENEFIT Funding Awards
February 27, 2020
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $74 million for 63 selected projects to research, develop, and test energy-efficient and flexible building technologies, systems, and construction practices to improve the energy performance of our nation’s buildings and electric grid. Awardees include national laboratories, universities, small businesses, and industry partners. Read more

Postponed: Light Plus Building To Be Held In September 2020
February 25, 2020
In view of the increasing spread of the coronavirus in Europe and after intensive consultations, Messe Frankfurt has decided to postpone Light + Building. The world’s leading trade fair for lighting and building-services technology will now be held in Frankfurt am Main between the middle and end of September 2020. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Augmented Reality
February 24, 2020
This week we’re taking circadian research from the conference hall to the order desk with Cree Lighting’s Shirley Coyle. We chat about WELL building standards, better ways to light interiors, preferences getting in the way of doing people good, and moving past efficiency concerns. Read more

LRC Evaluates Hybrid UV Lighting System To Reduce Healthcare-Associated Infections
February 20, 2020
People who visit hospitals are expecting care and treatment, not additional complications, yet approximately 1 in 25 patients contract healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) in U.S. hospitals, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Read more

Architecture Billings Continue Growth Into 2020
February 19, 2020
Starting the year on a strong note, architecture firm billings strengthened slightly in January, according to a new report today from The American Institute of Architects (AIA).AIA’s Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score of 52.2 for January compared to 52.1* in December reflects an increase in design services provided by U.S. architecture firms. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Kicking It Old School
February 17, 2020
This week we sit down with Brian Brandes, Senior VP of Product Development at Satco and this episode really is about the nuts and bolts of his job. We talk about end-to-end projects, market research, the creation of Nuvo, fashion in luminaires, the long-term future of legacy and poetry. Read more

DOE Publishes 2019 Lighting R And D Opportunities Document
February 14, 2020
This document covers foundational research and development (R&D) needs for lighting technology and lighting application understanding that will result in maximum energy savings while also optimizing for building occupant well-being and productivity. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Monetizing Complexity
February 10, 2020
CBC Lighting’s Abraham Schnitzler visited Michael in-studio to talk about some good old fashioned lighting distribution. We get into the legacy marketplace, driver availability, California standards, trade wars, and municipal retrofits. Abraham, Greg, and Michael swap stories about condo applications, the detective work that goes into quoting, customer service, and the value of business associations and old friends. Read more

NEMA 2020 Electrical Standards And Products Guide Now Available
February 10, 2020
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) published the 2020 Electrical Standards & Products Guide (ESPG), a comprehensive guide that includes more than 700 NEMA publications for electrical and medical imaging industries, as well as product categories and NEMA Member manufacturers of those products. Read more

Nonresidential Building Spending To Grow Through 2020
February 6, 2020
Construction spending last year was surprisingly weak, but current estimates suggest the industry had a modest increase in 2019. Retail construction activity was expected to underperform in 2019 but did not see the double-digit percentage declines that were expected. The AIA’s Consensus Construction forecast panel expects similar conditions this year and next. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Entering A New Era
February 3, 2020
Wishing a warm welcome back and a heartfelt congratulations to Spencer and John; the first for returning to the show as guests, the second for gaining ownership of Pacific Lamp and Supply. In this chat we dig into how job title changes aren’t really changing their responsibilities or relationship with each other. Read more

January 2020 NEMA Electroindustry Business Confidence Index
January 31, 2020
At 59.4, a 9.4 point increase from December’s level, the January score marked this component’s highest reading since June 2018. A majority of panelists reported unchanged conditions, but the share of responses noting better conditions increased by 20 percentage points from last month. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Stay In Your Lane
January 27, 2020
J Marshall Hunt is a man with a plan to reach contractors by being better than the ‘big guys.’ But in order to prove that fact, he has to be on their radar. J explains a few of his secrets in segmented marketing and narrowly targeted web campaigns, plus his youtube series Watt’s New with J. Read more

DOE Publishes New Energy Savings Forecast For Solid-State Lighting
January 23, 2020
The new report projects that, due to increased technology innovation, energy savings from LED lighting will top 569 terawatt-hours annually by 2035, equal to the annual output of more than 92 1,000-megawatt power plants, if DOE Lighting R&D program goals are achieved. Read more

Lighting Defines Community Spaces At Health Care Administrative Offices
January 23, 2020
The health care organization sought to cultivate an environment of community, collaboration, and well-being for its administrative team, and this bright, airy space, where everyone would have access to natural light, was the ideal setting. Read more

Architecture Billings Index Ends 2019 On Positive Note
January 22, 2020
Demand for design services in December increased for the third month in a row, according to a new report today from The American Institute of Architects (AIA). AIA’s Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score of 52.5 for December reflects an increase in design services provided by U.S. architecture firms (any score above 50 indicates an increase in billings). Read more

Cooper Lighting Solutions To Showcase HALO Product Innovations At The International Builders Show
January 21, 2020
Cooper Lighting Solutions today announced that it will be showcasing its HALO product innovations and hosting workshops and events in booth N719 at the NAHB International Builders’ Show 2020, the largest annual light construction show in the world, held in Las Vegas from Jan. 21-23. Read more

DOT Series From Meteor Lighting
January 21, 2020
Meteor Lighting has recently launched its new DOT microcylinder series available in true 1.5, 2.5 and 3.5-inch aperture housings. These microcylinders are embedded with all of Meteor’s accumulated experience in High Ceiling lighting, expanding their product range to illuminate and inspire all spaces. Read more

Jilla Farzan From Nora Lighting Presented With The ALA Women In Lighting Leadership Award
January 21, 2020
Nora Lighting Executive Vice President and Founder Jilla Farzan was presented with the American Lighting Association’s Women in Lighting Leadership Award at an industry reception during Lightovation 2020 in Dallas, Texas. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Holding Down The Base
January 20, 2020
After a tour of Satco’s warehouse we have concluded that they have everything. No really, everything a lighting dork could ask for is one of their many shelves. Beyond offering a tour, Bill Gildin did join us for a recording session to talk about the history of the company, how their share of the legacy support market has grown even as demand has fallen and how that support has become a value add for their buyers. Read more

DimOnOff And Sesco Lighting Partner To Grow Smart Lighting Solution Market In The USA
January 20, 2020
DimOnOff has named SESCO LIGHTING as its sales representative for its fifteen offices located throughout Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, Mississippi and the Caribbean. SESCO Lighting also is home to eight support divisions, including National Accounts, Public Sector, and Lighting Controls. Read more

Registration Is Open For LightFair 2020
January 16, 2020
The 31st annual staging of the premier annual event in architectural and commercial lighting features more than 200 hours of accredited courses, more than 150 speakers, nearly 90 educational sessions and numerous networking opportunities plus more than 500 exhibitors presenting new advancements in lighting and technology. Read more

Student Safety And Zero Net Energy Initiative Drive Exterior Lighting Design At California Campus
January 15, 2020
Plaza Verde is a housing complex on the University of California Irvine (UCI) campus and is home to over 1400 undergraduate students. American Campus Communities (ACC) hired KTGY Architecture + Planning to design the new facility, their fifth housing collaboration on the UCI campus. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Lighting The Anthropocene
January 13, 2020
Christopher Preston is an environmental philosopher and author, we found him when an excerpt from his book The Synthetic Age about how animals are evolving to use the growing levels of electric light present at night, we had to get him on the show. We also talk about getting involved in dark sky and efficiency regulation, banning the wallpack, and the question of who and how to judge what’s best in lighting for all of us. Read more

Tailored Light Improves Sleep Quality, Depression, Agitation In Older Adults With Alzheimers Disease
January 9, 2020
Most people associate Alzheimer’s disease with profound memory loss, but it is often the symptoms—sleep disturbances, depression, and agitation—that are a challenge to treat, and can significantly reduce the quality of life for both the affected individual and their family members and caregivers. Read more

LRC Partners With Eaton To Investigate Additively Manufactured SSL Luminaires
January 6, 2020
Under funding from the United States Department of Energy, the project will address the main barriers to widespread adoption of additive manufacturing technology (also known as 3D printing) as applied to solid-state lighting. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Looking For The Sun
January 6, 2020
Margaret Wong got started in the business 36 years ago with a single extension cord. She got that Chinese-made cord listed by UL, a first in the field, and the rest is history. This episode features discussions of Hong Kong then and now, doing missionary work for capitalism, worker culture in China, and a potential paradigm shift global economics. Read more

NLB Annual Lighting Forum Focuses On Healthy Lighting
January 4, 2020
Some lighting designers are sitting back and waiting for the experts to tell them what to do regarding Circadian Supportive Lighting—others are going forward in a big way. The industry may not agree on the same numbers, but there is consensus that more light in the day is good for our circadian systems. Read more

December 2019 NEMA Electroindustry Business Confidence Index
December 30, 2019
In the wake of the vast majority of panel members’ reporting unchanged conditions, the December current conditions component narrowed to 50 points after hitting 58.8 last month. An undercurrent of unease and uncertainty rippled through many comments, touching on trade concerns, weakness in the industrial sector, and the impeachment drama. Read more

New Lighting Standard Offers Performance Specifications For LED Lamps
December 30, 2019
NEMA published ANSI C78.53-2019 American National Standard for Electric Lamps— Performance Specifications for Direct Replacement LED Lamps. This new Standard describes the electrical, mechanical, and photometric characteristics of LED lamps that are direct replacements for existing ANSI standardized non-LED lamps. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Horticultural Rebates
December 30, 2019
From the floor of Horticann in Denver, we met up with Rebate Guru, Juan Carlos Blacker to talk about lighting in horticulture space. The space is very different from the rest of the field because light isn’t a tool for sight it’s a means of production; which makes it simple to tackle – sell bulbs that generate the most crop. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Lighting Is An Appliance
December 23, 2019
There’s a lot of tradeoffs between purpose-built LED luminaires and something more modular. Michael, Greg, and our guests this episode get into the tradeoffs between treating lighting like an appliance going into the future. Read more

Architecture Billings Index Continues To Show Modest Growth
December 20, 2019
Demand for design services in November increased at a modest pace for the second month in a row, according to a new report today from The American Institute of Architects. Read more

Award-winning Torres Lights Expands To Offer New Options
December 20, 2019
Landscape Forms, North America’s leading designer and manufacturer of high-design LED lighting, site furniture, structure, and accessories, announces an expansion to 2018 Red Dot winner Torres lights. Read more

IKIO Launches Its Hazardous Application Lighting Range
December 18, 2019
IKIO LED Lighting has recently forayed into this lighting segment with a wide range of Explosion Proof LED Lights and Warning Signages meant for use in most Class I, II and III hazardous environments. Read more

ILLI Announces Spring 2020 Intensive Course
December 18, 2019
This 5 day/5 evening class, created in the 1990's by internationally acclaimed lighting designer Janet Lennox Moyer, is instructed by a dedicated team of experienced professional lighting designers, installers, electricians, and pruning experts. Read more

Hex Area Interior Statement Luminaire Launched By Eureka
December 16, 2019
Eureka announces the release and immediate availability of its Hex Area luminaires. With its strong geometric aesthetics and mounting options, Hex Area can be used as a highlighting element, in series to define a large space, or as a creative wall composition. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - 2019 Year In Review
December 16, 2019
2019 was a great year for us. We have learned so much and met so many interesting people from all corners of our industry. We’re just going to take a few minutes to reflect on all that. Thank you for watching, listening, leaving comments, writing emails, and telling other people about all this. Read more

LRC Announces New Webinar Series
December 13, 2019
The Lighting Research Center (LRC) is presenting a series of monthly webinars on a variety of leading-edge topics in lighting. The live, one-hour webinars will include information on the latest research in lighting, and will be interactive to allow participants to ask questions of LRC researchers about each of the topics presented. Read more

Light, Entrainment And Alertness: A Case Study In Offices
December 11, 2019
Researchers from the Lighting Research Center (LRC) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) have just published the latest in a series of studies exploring how light impacts alertness during the day and sleep quality at night in daytime office workers. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - In The Age Of Digital Relationships Matter More
December 10, 2019
California is leading the way, not only as an economic powerhouse, but for energy regulations as well. In our Discussion with MJ Paul at Omega Pacific we got into the end of rebates, how to get out of electrical supply by focusing on lighting distribution, and keeping the start-up mentality 30 years into a company’s life cycle. Read more

New Standard Provides Specifications For Street Lighting
December 9, 2019
NEMA published ANSI C136.58-2019 Luminaire Four-Pin Extension Module and Receptacle—Physical and Electrical Interchangeability and Testing. This new Standard provides mechanical and electrical specifications for interfacing street and area lighting with controls and sensor accessories. Read more

Acuity Brands Introduces The Modulus Low Voltage Distributed Power And Control System
December 9, 2019
The Modulus system provides the same extensive capabilities as the best of Acuity Brands’ control and driver systems, such as flicker-free dimming, networked lighting controls and embedded sensors, emergency battery back-up and tunable white. Read more

A.L.P. Charlevoix Facility Achieves ISO Certification
December 5, 2019
A.L.P. is pleased to announce that our Charlevoix, MI facility has been certified to ISO 9001:2015 by DNV GL. A.L.P.’s Dickson, TN facility has been certified to 9001:2015 since November 2018. A.L.P. has had a long-established Quality Management System, and these certifications affirm our commitment to effective manufacturing and business practices. Read more

Acuity Brands Announces Strategic Partnership With CIRCADIAN ZircLight, Inc
December 3, 2019
Acuity Brands, Inc. today announced it has entered into a strategic partnership with CIRCADIAN ZircLight, Inc. This business partnership includes licensing of CIRCADIAN ZircLight intellectual property, and a collaboration intended to accelerate commercialization within North America of CIRCADIAN’s Zirc™ branded technology through Acuity Brands’ portfolio of indoor luminaires. Read more

November 2019 NEMA Electroindustry Business Confidence Index
December 2, 2019
After two months of straddling the line between signaling growth or slowdown, the EBCI current conditions component moved firmly into growth territory with a nearly 9 point increase from last month’s score to 58.8. Although the share of “better” responses increased, the preponderance of panelists noted unchanged conditions. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - The Lighting Wizard
December 2, 2019
The fact of the matter is that controls aren’t guaranteed to generate savings. There’s a number of reasons for this; the space is always occupied, the control mechanisms themselves draw too much energy, or people who might flip a switch end up letting the sensor do the work and lamps run for 5 minutes longer than they have to. Read more

Focal Point Expands Seem 1 Family With Integrated Point Source Luminaire
November 26, 2019
The sleek 1.5-inch aperture linear luminaire delivers design flexibility with a combination of linear lensed illumination and integrated point source downlights. The luminaire is available in individual units or as linear runs, in suspended, surface mount, and recessed options with direct and direct/indirect distribution options. Read more

Myers Emergency Power Systems Announces Acquisition Of Low Voltage Systems, LLC
November 26, 2019
Myers Emergency Power Systems today announced the acquisition of Low Voltage Systems, LLC (LVS).Headquarters in San Leandro, California, LVS is a family-owned manufacturer of commercial lighting solutions with a leading position in the rapidly growing emergency lighting control and mini inverter segments of the industry. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - White Light Opportunity
November 25, 2019
Brian Stern and Webb Lawrence of the LED Supply Co in Denver came to lighting after working in IT and radio respectively. They jumped in by dealing in to the local cannabis market, before abandoning that space outright for the opportunities of ‘regular’ retrofit business. Read more

Architecture Billings Index Rebounds In October After Two Down Months
November 22, 2019
The Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score in October is 52.0, up from the September score of 49.7. This score reflects an increase in design services (any score above 50 indicates an increase in billings). During October, both the new project inquiries and design contracts scores moderated from September but remained positive, posting scores of 57.9 and 52.9 respectively. Read more

XtraLight Adds High Tech Human Centric Lighting To LED Collection
November 21, 2019
Tunable White allows users to customize the color temperature of lighting which affects alertness and productivity at work and school. The introduction of this high-tech product collection validates XtraLight’s commitment to innovative customization in LED lighting trends. Read more

First Annual Tesla Awards Now Open For Submissions
November 18, 2019
The NLB's first annual Tesla Awards program is now open for submissions. The Tesla Awards recognizes excellence in new construction or retrofit lighting projects that, through the creative use of lighting systems and controls, enhance the value of lighting for occupants. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Tinkering With The End Of Days
November 18, 2019
Eric Myklebust believes each building can be its own power grid. When asked why that might be necessary he will not cop to believing in the end of days that is the climate crisis. Talking about the facts of the matter, as opposed to projections; we can say for sure that less pollution is a good thing, solar panels can be very useful to that end. Read more

Focal Point Enhances Popular Architectural Troffer Offering
November 18, 2019
Focal Point® expands its architectural troffer offering to support diverse environments, including those with high ceilings or requiring high foot-candles on working surfaces. The latest additions include higher lumen output options and 90 CRI for Facetta and Zephyr®. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - The Dope Scientist
November 11, 2019
Neil Mattson, PhD, is a professor at Cornell’s School of Integrative Plant Science, a greenhouse extension specialist, and this episode’s guest. Joining Michael and Greg from the floor of HortiCann in Denver, we start our chat with the cyclical attempts LEDs have made at breaking into this field, and how maybe this is the time they dethrone high-pressure sodium lamps, even it means rebuilding a bunch of heating systems to do it. Read more

Focal Point Expands Its Product Management Team
November 11, 2019
Focal Point LLC, a leading architectural lighting and acoustic solutions manufacturer, has expanded its Product Management team with the hiring of Ali Qureshi as Senior Product Manager – Downlights and Cylinders and Shavonna Warren as Associate Product Manager. Read more

An Update On Stress Testing Results For Multi-Source LED Lighting
November 4, 2019
To provide information and analysis to the lighting industry, the U.S. Department of Energy released a new report – Accelerated Stress Testing of Multi-Source LED Products: Round 2 – which focuses on determining the mechanisms of optical change in multi-source LED products that use different types of mid-power LEDs integrated into the same LED module. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Merchandising
November 4, 2019
This week’s guest thinks what we do is too simple, nevermind the two years and a hundred podcast episodes, Mark Marmer does his work in design and build contracts for electric vehicle charging stations for condominiums. Our chat with him talks about the paradigm shift that electric cars represent, especially as driving becomes automated. Read more

Focal Point Expands Seem 1 Family Options With New Indirect Asymmetric Distribution
November 4, 2019
Focal Point® continues to improve its Seem family, expanding its distribution offering for the Seem® 1 Indirect and Seem® 1 Direct/Indirect luminaires. The narrowest aperture linear luminaires in the architectural lighting manufacturer’s broad Seem portfolio are now available with an indirect asymmetric distribution. Read more

PL Convertible Lamp Awarded By IES Progress Report
November 1, 2019
A new versatile PL lamp, called PL Convertible (PLC), from Aleddra has been recognized by the IES Progress Report Committee (PRC) as unique and significant advancement to the art and science of lighting at the IES 2019 Annual Conference. Read more

October 2019 NEMA Electroindustry Business Confidence Index
October 31, 2019
The current conditions reading held steady at 50 this month, equaling September’s index value and once again teetering on the line indicating expansion. One noteworthy change in the distribution of responses was a decline in the share of those who reported worse conditions in October compared to last month. Read more

Dramatic Overhead Lighting Pays Homage To The Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor At The Star District
October 30, 2019
With 35 restaurants, shops, and adjacent parking garages on two-levels, The Star District is a sophisticated Dallas Cowboys-themed retail complex. The district is located on the campus that houses the NFL team’s headquarters in Frisco, Texas. Read more

Industry Leaders Shape The Future Of Lighting At The LRC Summit
October 28, 2019
The goal of the Summit was to inspire discussion and shape the future of lighting, where the industry plays a strategic, recognized role in benefiting society and the environment — from improving human health to enhancing food production to managing clean energy in the new electric grid. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Intersection of Reality and Perception
October 28, 2019
Jessica Collier of the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory is fresh off her award-winning thesis and right onto the Get a Grip on Lighting Podcast to share her work in color preference under electric light. She’s building up a library of descriptive tags based on the IES’ TM30 specification, so that vendors and consumers won’t be left in the dark when it comes to all the metrics on the side of a box. Read more

Landscape Forms Introduces Motive, A Lighting Line That Breaks New Ground
October 25, 2019
Designed by Justin Champaign, Motive blurs the line between indoor and outdoor lighting and expands the possibilities for creating unique settings and accents. Motive celebrates the beauty of light and its interaction with objects, architecture, and space. Read more

Landscape Forms Expands Its Santa And Cole Urbidermis Partnership With New Slope And Tumbler Lights
October 25, 2019
Landscape Forms, North America’s leading designer and manufacturer of high-design LED lighting, site furniture, structure, and accessories, introduces Slope and Tumbler lights from Barcelona-based Santa & Cole Urbidermis. Read more

New Study Validates Color Rendition Specification Criteria Based On TM-30
October 23, 2019
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory released the results of a U.S. DOE funded study, published in Lighting Research & Technology, that validates color preference specification criteria based on American National Standard Institute and Illuminating Engineering Society TM-30-18. Read more

Architecture Billings Index Downturn Moderates As Challenging Conditions Continue
October 23, 2019
While architecture billings moderated in September, design activity shows signs of remaining sluggish at U.S. architecture firms, according to a new report released from the American Institute of Architects (AIA). Read more

Department Of Energy Launches Sustainable Manufacturing Of Luminaires Prize
October 21, 2019
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) has partnered with Freelancer.com to hold several crowdsourcing campaigns to find innovative solutions to today’s manufacturing challenges and attract broad industry participation. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Two Stop Requirement
October 21, 2019
On the floor of Nalmco’s Convention in Minneapolis we met up with two of its directors, Bill Sgro and Scott Mendelsohn to talk about the generational aspect of our industry and the value of networking at conventions like these. Read more

Redefined Architectural High Bay From Meteor Lighting
October 18, 2019
The Whiz 2.0 is Meteor Lighting’s latest Architectural High Bay that supersedes the Whiz, a flagship product of the company that has been specified in over 1000 projects to date. Having been in the R&D development plan for over seven years, the Whiz 2.0 is sleeker, compact and more architectural than any other High Bay offering of its type in the market. Read more

Aleddra Emergency T8 No-Risk Stocking Program
October 17, 2019
Aleddra’s Gen2 and Gen3 Emergency LED retrofit T8 tubes are the LEADERS in the Emergency LED lighting market today. Moreover, its Gen2 EM T8 is awarded by with the highest technical honor in lighting industry by IES Progress Report Committee for its technical advancement. Read more

Eaton Reaches Agreement To Sell Its Lighting Business To Signify
October 16, 2019
Power management company Eaton today announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell its Lighting business to Signify N.V.for a cash purchase price of $1.4 billion. The decision to sell the Lighting business comes after completing a comprehensive review of various potential transaction alternatives to maximize shareholder value. Read more

Focal Point To Showcase New Lighting And Acoustic Products At LED Specifier Summit
October 15, 2019
When the event is held on November 13 at Navy Pier, the manufacturer of architectural luminaires and acoustic solutions (booth 501 in Festival Hall A) will feature new members of the expanding Seem® 1 family, Seem® 1 Point Source, Seem® 1 LED Direct, Seem® 1 Acoustic, as well as ID+ 3.5" and 4.5" Cylinders. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Killing the Post-Lunch Dip
October 14, 2019
Stan Walerczyk has done everything in the lighting business, but today he’s here to talk about the color blue. Specifically, he wants to talk about the 480 nanometer wavelength and how it figures into spectrally enhanced, blue-enriched lighting for human performance. Read more

2019 AIA Innovation Awards Honor Six Design Projects
October 11, 2019
The Innovation Awards recognize the exemplary use and implementation of innovative technologies and progressive practices among architects, designers, collaborators and clients. Awarded projects must support the design, delivery and operation of buildings or research in practice and academia. Read more

Registration Opens For LEDucation 2020 Trade Show And Conference
October 9, 2019
The Designers Lighting Forum of New York (DLFNY) is pleased to announce registration is open for LEDucation 2020. Marking its 14th year, the annual architectural and commercial lighting trade show and conference is being held March 17-18, 2020 at the New York Hilton Midtown. Read more

Statement Lighting Connects Employees At Smart Data Company
October 9, 2019
When a company's mission is to be "guardians of the connected world," you know its office environment will be something special. Netscout, a digital and smart data company, moved into new offices in Allen, Texas, with a look and feel that reflects its connected culture. Read more

Focal Point And Protech Team Up To Deliver Sound Ceiling Solutions
October 7, 2019
Focal Point, LLC and Protech Spec Resources are working together to deliver integrated lighting and acoustic ceiling systems to the architecture and design community. The strategic move is designed to expand Protech’s product offering and grow Focal Point’s reach in the acoustic ceiling systems’ market. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - The Succession Of The Louisville Sluggers
October 7, 2019
The Nefouses of A-M Electric represent 45 years and 3 generations in the business. Michael and Greg met up with The Louisville Light Man and the Godfather of NAILD in their shop to talk about the pace of the LED Invasion, the value of distribution, peaceful transitions of power, and the need to reinvent your business regularly. Read more

Focal Point Seem 1 Update Offers Specifiers More Flexibility With New Direct Batwing Distribution
October 4, 2019
Focal Point® continues to improve its Seem family, expanding its distribution offering on the Seem® 1 Direct and Seem® 1 Direct/Indirect luminaires. The essential linear luminaires in the architectural lighting manufacturer’s broad Seem portfolio are now available with a direct batwing distribution. Read more

Frequently Asked Questions About Emergency T8 Lamps By Aleddra LED
October 1, 2019
Emergency T8 LED lamps have recently been introduced into the lighting market. They have attracted great interest because of their lower cost and ease of installation as compared to the traditional emergency ballast approach. Read more

September 2019 NEMA Electroindustry Business Confidence Index
September 30, 2019
The current conditions component crept up to growth territory this month, bouncing back from August’s 41.2 to reach an index value of 50 in September. Although a preponderance of panel members still reported unchanged conditions, the share of responses indicating better conditions edged up several percentage points. Read more

Focal Point Expands Seem 1 Acoustic Family With Y-Shaped Companion
September 30, 2019
Focal Point has been addressing needs beyond lighting with the company’s Acoustics Solutions program, intended to improve human comfort and resolve some of the challenges of today’s commercial environments. The latest introduction to the program, Seem® 1 Acoustic Trio, a Y-shaped sound absorbing pendant, creates visual interest while addressing high noise levels and delivering optimal illumination. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Old Souls Through New Seams
September 30, 2019
Satco has been moving in a number of directions lately, pressing beyond lamps into bulbs and electronics. Another move is sending VP of Sales, Alan Karen, to Toronto to join Michael in-studio for this episode all about the necessary moves the best lighting manufacturers are taking. Read more

New Lutron Commercial Experience Center Showcases Lighting Control, New Technology
September 26, 2019
Lutron Electronics is celebrating its new Commercial Experience Center in Manhattan. The new center, which opened for business on September 17, offers architects, designers, contractors, developers, and building owners an inclusive vision of Lutron lighting and control capabilities. Read more

Focal Point Hires Miya Russell As Channel Development Manager
September 26, 2019
Focal Point LLC, a leading architectural lighting and acoustic solutions manufacturer, has announced the hiring of Miya Russell as Channel Development Manager. In her role, she will focus on developing Focal Point’s acoustic business. Read more

Clean Energy Market Development Expert Janet Joseph To Keynote LRC Summit
September 26, 2019
The LRC at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute welcomes Janet Joseph as the ENERGY keynote speaker for the 2019 Summit, October 15-17 in Troy, New York. Ms. Joseph will discuss New York’s nation-leading climate agenda and Green New Deal in her keynote titled, “New York’s Climate and Clean Energy Agenda: Building the Grid of the Future.” Read more

Architecture Firm Receives Long-Awaited Answer With Focal Point Lighting And Acoustic System
September 24, 2019
A full-service architecture and engineering firm known for its focus on commercial, retail, and multi-family residential projects set out to push the envelope when designing its new office, using it as a laboratory to showcase its capabilities and areas of expertise while incorporating the latest products and energy efficient designs. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Dismantling The Great Wall Of China
September 23, 2019
Our guest on this episode, Brilled Lighting’s Joseph Cullumber, got into manufacturing backwards. He ran an automation company and got frustrated with finding existing fixtures that met his needs, so he bought a factory to make what he wanted. Read more

Myers Emergency Power Systems Introduces Micro Inverters For Emergency Lighting
September 23, 2019
Myers Emergency Power Systems (EPS)announced the introduction of the Illuminator LVU Series of micro inverters. The inverters provide emergency power to illuminate the path of egress using existing interior and exterior lighting products during critical power outages. Read more

August ABI Report Suggests Greatest Weakness In Design Activity In Several Years
September 19, 2019
Demand for design services in August took a markedly downward swing compared to July’s already soft score, according to a new report released today from The American Institute of Architects (AIA). Read more

NEMA Identifies Best Practices to Help Electroindustry Improve Customer Cybersecurity
September 17, 2019
NEMA published a new white paper that identifies industry best practices and guidelines that electrical equipment and medical imaging manufacturers may consider when providing cybersecurity information to their customers. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Scrub Roundtable: Should Old Acquaintance Be Forgot?
September 17, 2019
Our chat gets into the future of our field, the real and perceived scope of led-ification in the built environment, our mixed feelings on rebates (and their looming end), certifications and regulations, before looping back to what’s really next for us all to make and sell. Read more

Energetic Lighting Releases The VE Retrofit Center-Basket Troffer
September 13, 2019
Energetic Lighting’s ELYRTD3 and ELYRTD3SR LED retrofit troffer kits are a low cost, time-saving alternative to complete fixture replacement for customers looking to upgrade their existing fluorescent luminaires with today’s innovative and energy saving LED solutions. Read more

LEDucation 2020 Call For Speakers
September 12, 2019
LEDucation 2020, trade show and conference organized by the Designers Lighting Forum of New York (DLFNY), is accepting submissions for presentation proposals to be given during the 2020 conference taking place March 17–18, 2020, at the New York Hilton Midtown in New York City. Read more

Outdoor Illumination Enhances Architecture Of Historic Chicago Residential Complex
September 10, 2019
Developers sought to stay true to the designs of the original architects. While the interior units were renovated to modern-day standards, there was a focus on restoring building exteriors, including brickwork and limestone pillars, to their former glory. Read more

Focal Point Expands Seem Family With New Direct And Indirect Luminaire
September 10, 2019
Focal Point® has expanded its Seem® family with the addition of Seem 2 Direct/Indirect luminaires, in conjunction with enhancements to its Seem 2 Direct luminaires. The 2.5" aperture linear LED luminaires are engineered for design flexibility and ease of installation. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Room For Another Switch?
September 9, 2019
Colin Billings left his previous work in the new media industry in favor of founding Orro after a series of frustrations with connected lighting at home. An Orro switch uses algorithmic learning to adjust lighting at home, slowly accumulating data and adjusting rules the way a human might commission passive controls without having to be connected to the internet. Read more

ConTech Introduces New Mini Stealth Wall Wash And Flood Luminaires
September 5, 2019
The Mini Stealth, an extension of the award-winning Stealth LED family, boasts up to 3,500 lumens with a smooth, wide beam and outstanding uniformity. The Mini Stealth luminaire provides a similar aesthetic and feature set to the recently enhanced Stealth CTL18, at roughly 30% of the size. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Meshy Bluetooth
September 3, 2019
Simon Slupik, co-founder and CTO of Silvair, wants us all to live in the future with the power of low-energy Bluetooth. However, 90 percent of lighting controls are still analogue – switches and dials – this episode starts with a discussion as to why that is still the case. Read more

Symbolic Atrium Luminaire Is Focal Point At Manufacturing Headquarters
September 3, 2019
When a global manufacturer built its new facility in the Parc Technologique du Québec Métropolitain in Québec City, it sought to create an urban experience in a stimulating environment. Read more

August 2019 NEMA Electroindustry Business Confidence Index
August 30, 2019
The nearly 12 point decline in the current conditions component, which now stands at 41.2 for August, was largely driven by a drop in the share of respondents that reported better conditions, coupled with an increase of similar magnitude in the proportion that noted unchanged conditions. Read more

Dingy Alley Transformed Into Welcoming Public Space With Patterned Lighting
August 29, 2019
There is a cheerful little alley in the heart of downtown Chicago. It’s a welcoming space with playful seating, synthetic turf and warm lighting. Its very presence, nestled between 200 and 230 W. Monroe Street, is in sharp contrast to the metal, concrete and glass of the skyscrapers towering above it. Read more

Revised Standard For Roadway And Area Lighting Is Now Available
August 26, 2019
This Standard defines interchangeability and some requirements for solid state lighting (SSL) source fixtures. Includes requirements for operating temperature, correlated color temperature, mounting provisions, dimming, ingress protection, and wiring and grounding. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - LED Candescent
August 26, 2019
Scott Zimmerman is an engineer who partners with health researchers and other scientists to model the effects near-infrared light not just on the eye, but skin, blood vessels and the brain and he's concerned about how the observed good effects NIR are being set aside as we convert the built environment to LED lighting with IR films over the windows. Read more

Architecture Billings Index Continues Its Streak Of Soft Readings
August 22, 2019
Demand for design services in July remained essentially flat in comparison to the previous month, according to a new report released today from The American Institute of Architects (AIA). Decline in new design contracts suggests volatility in design activity to persist. Read more

ILLI Announces Fall 2019 Intensive Course
August 22, 2019
This year's IC will be held in Rio Verde, AZ from October 31 to November 5, 2019, in the 5-day/5-night experiential hands-on "Mock-Up Design" format. Course participants explore conceptual design techniques and the actual lighting effects with the largest and most diverse assortment of the latest lighting equipment from the major manufacturers. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - IES Recap
August 20, 2019
Exciting times at this year's IES Annual Conference in Louisville. Michael and Greg met a lot of people, learned the power of the IES' volunteer team, learned a lot, and did a lot of live streaming, and the material was too good to not make sure it was all available in one place for you. Read more

A.L.P. LexaLite® Adds New 240-Ton Silicone Press
August 20, 2019
A.L.P. Lighting Components, a leading global manufacturer of lighting components and kits, has added to its capacity with a new 240-ton injection molding press. This new equipment augments A.L.P.'s existing capacity of 180-, 240- and 660-ton presses, all of which can run Moldable Optical Silicone (MOS). Read more

Next Generation Lighting Systems Launches Next Phase Of Indoor Evaluations
August 19, 2019
The new phase will include the upgrade of the existing systems, as well as the addition of new systems that are also marketed as easy to install and configure and consist of LED luminaires with integral, luminaire-level sensors and controls. Read more

University Of Oregon Publishes White Paper On Light, Views, And The Workplace Experience
August 19, 2019
The paper concludes that daylit spaces with controlled lighting and views can improve occupant well-being, workplace productivity, and satisfaction by positively influencing various physiological and psychological processes. Read more

Contractors Have Valuable Focal Point Products And Services To Consider At NECA 2019
August 15, 2019
Visitors attending the National Electrical Contractors Association's NECA Show can expect to find a wide range of products in the Focal Point booth (3248) that are both cost and installation friendly. Read more

IES Selects Hubbell Lighting Luminaires For Annual Progress Report
August 15, 2019
The luminaires from Hubbell Lighting selected by the IES Progress Report Committee apply to a variety of architectural and commercial lighting applications, including manufacturing, hospitality and education. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - The Gentleman Scholar Speaks Of Emergency Lighting
August 12, 2019
Doctor John Davenport returns to the podcast, and while his work on eliminating flicker has succeeded beyond our current capacity to measure, there are other facets of human health he's trying to improve upon, namely safety lighting. Read more

Eureka's Arena Included In The IES Progress Report 2019
August 12, 2019
Arena is a circular luminaire that combines a classic form with the ability to reconfigure light sources by attaching them magnetically. Arena's innovative magnetic ring enables users to snap on or snap off light sources at will. Each light source is equipped with strong neodymium magnets that form a safe, low voltage connection to the Arena ring. Read more

Multilux By Luminis Selected For Inclusion In The 2019 IES Progress Report
August 12, 2019
Multilux is a range of multi-head luminaires, developed for high ceiling applications such as retail environments, grocery stores, airport terminals, dealerships, auditoriums and convention centers, and is also suitable for natatorium applications. Read more

New Department Of Energy Research Shows Robustness Of LED Drivers
August 9, 2019
A new DOE report summarizes the findings of AST of LED drivers. The findings confirm the effectiveness of AST methods to research driver failure mechanisms and provide an indication of specific methods that can improve the reliability of LED drivers. Read more

Texas-Size Project Inspires Local Dallas Architecture And Design Community
August 7, 2019
To create a space that supports their mission – to be the hub for conversations and ideas about how to make the city better through architecture and design – the organizations decided to move to a central location in an older downtown building in the epicenter of the popular city. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Peter Brown
August 5, 2019
Just Because It's Feasible Does Not Mean It's Desirable. The lighting industry is going through drastic changes, but they are predictable changes. In today's episode we talked with Peter Brown about where the lighting industry is at and what's most likely coming in the future. Read more

Focal Point Expands Seem Family With Enhanced Perimeter Luminaires
August 2, 2019
Focal Point® enhances its Seem® family with additional features to its Seem 2 Perimeter and Seem 4 Perimeter luminaires. The sleek linear LED luminaires, available in 2.5" and 4" apertures respectively, are designed to provide a glowing transition and uninterrupted illumination between ceilings and walls. Read more

July 2019 NEMA Electroindustry Business Confidence Index
August 2, 2019
Although trade policy continued to weigh on business confidence, and weakness in the industrial sector was noted as well, a preponderance of panelists reported better conditions this month, and the share of those indicating worse conditions dropped sharply. Read more

Fan Experience Is Illuminated At Award-Winning Baseball Park
July 30, 2019
Everything about the Las Vegas Ballpark was designed with local fans in mind. Home to the Las Vegas Aviators, the city's Triple-A team, it checks every box – and then some. One of the outstanding features of Summerlin's 10,000-seat park is the 360-degree concourse that wraps around the playing field. Read more

Focal Point Expands Seem 1 Family With Indirect Suspended And Wall Mount Luminaires
July 30, 2019
Focal Point has introduced a new addition to its Seem® 1 series, Seem 1 Indirect. The newest member of the popular Seem family is engineered with both the specifier and contractor in mind to enable design flexibility and ease of installation. Read more

Healthcare Design Awards Promote Projects That Heal
July 29, 2019
The awards recognize cutting-edge designs that help solve aesthetic, civic, urban and social problems while also being functional and sustainable. Recipients can include healthcare building design, healthcare planning and healthcare design-oriented research. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Entrepreneurial Spirit
July 29, 2019
Founder of The Startup Within, Steve Epner helps companies ignite their entrepreneurial spirit. In addition to working with distributors from a variety of industries (including lighting) he also teaches Corporate Entrepreneurship at Saint Louis University. Read more

Continued Growth In Nonresidential Construction Is Expected Through 2020
July 24, 2019
Spending on nonresidential building construction is expected to increase almost four percent this year and more than two percent in 2020, according to a new consensus forecast from The American Institute of Architects (AIA). Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - NAILD Meets NALMCO
July 22, 2019
Randy Breske is a "retired" lighting industry veteran and is now spending his time as an ambassador for NALMCO (the interNational Association of Lighting Management). We had the pleasure of talking with Randy at the NAILD convention and discussed the lighting industry from the contractor's point of view. Read more

LED New Technology Adoption HID Replacement Lamps
July 22, 2019
If you attended our February webinar you learned that LED HID replacement lamps are the new kid on the block with regard to utility LED rebates. Within the last 6 months they are most added category to utility rebate programs. Read more

Design Services Demand Stalled In June
July 19, 2019
Demand for design services at architecture firms decreased in June in comparison to the previous month, according to a new report today from the AIA. AIA's ABI score for June was 49.1, which is down from 50.2 in May. Any score below 50 indicates a decrease in billings. Read more

Focal Point To Feature Contractor Products And Services At NECA 2019
July 19, 2019
Chicago based luminaires manufacturer Focal Point will feature a variety of new and established products (booth 3248) at the National Electrical Contractors Association's NECA Show, September 15-17 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. Read more

Challenging The Status Quo In Natatorium Lighting Design
July 17, 2019
The town of Vanderhoof, in British Columbia, has built the Vanderhoof Aquatic Centre, which is a stunning new aquatic facility. The natatorium space is an architectural showpiece, with a unique lighting design that creatively illuminates and integrates with the facility's design. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Supplements Vs. Medication
July 15, 2019
With all of the discussion and focus on the health effects on lighting, Ute Besenecker, Technical Manager of the DLC, finally summed up the proper way to define them. The current health benefits of lighting are more like supplements than medication. Their effects cannot be prescribed, but lighting can effect people's health. Read more

Why Do Utilities Give Away Money? Connecting The Disconnect
July 13, 2019
A conversation with Steve Moritz, President & CEO of Encentiv Energy. On the first floor of a black, mirrored office building in Pittsburgh, president and CEO Steve Moritz is leading the company on a mission to make the world more energy efficient, both for the planet and for the people living on it. Read more

Focal Point Enhances 4.5 Inch Downlight And Wall Wash To Ease Design And Installation Processes
July 11, 2019
Focal Point continues to improve its family of downlights with a new ID+ 4.5" Downlight and Wall Wash. The popular 4.5" aperture luminaires now deliver greater design flexibility to meet the needs of diverse spaces. The new ID+ 4.5" Downlight is designed with the latest LED technology for increased performance and efficacy. Read more

Demand For Larger Homes And Lots Softening
July 9, 2019
The overall size of new homes peaked in 2016 for this cycle and for the last three years has continued to moderate, according to new survey results from the American Institute of Architects (AIA). The Home Design Trends Survey for the second quarter of 2019—focusing on home and property design—also found that homeowners continue to place a priority on accessibility features. Read more

June 2019 Electroindustry Business Conditions Index
July 8, 2019
The nearly 16 point drop from the prior month reflected a complex mix of responses ranging from concern over the negative effects of ongoing tariff-related actions, to the salutary impact of those same trade moves, to continued or even increased strength in the market. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Steve Robinson
July 8, 2019
There is nothing better than talking to someone who does what you do on a daily basis and sharing ideas. Steve Robinson of Wattsaver Lighting Products has been a constant presence in the lighting distribution channel for over 30 years. Read more

Focal Point Expands ID Cylinders Family With New Options
July 3, 2019
Focal Point has unveiled new additions to its ID+ Cylinders. The ID+ Cylinders, which offer matching apertures to the ID+ 3.5" and 4.5" Trimless Downlights, offer a plethora of advantages and benefits for diverse commercial applications. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Selling Energy
July 2, 2019
We use the word "save" way too much in the lighting industry and should consider the word waste instead. Mark Jewell is on another level when it comes to proposing an energy saving project. As an author, trainer and practitioner Mark has a way of getting to the point that matters and there is no better way to sell. Read more

LRC Recruiting Participants For Paid Study: Investigating The Effects Of Light In The Afternoon
July 2, 2019
The study will investigate the alerting effects of light by measuring brain activities under different light exposures using electroencephalogram (EEG) and through auditory performance tests done on a computer. Read more

New Strategic Collaboration Between LRC And Lumitex
July 1, 2019
The Lighting Research Center (LRC) today announced a new strategic collaboration with Lumitex, a world-class innovator in lighting and light-based technologies. The LRC and Lumitex will be working together to develop a joint research agenda to inspire new product development and commercialization. Read more

NLB Tackles Competing And Controversial Metrics In Human Centric Lighting
July 1, 2019
There are two important, sometimes competing, metrics regarding Human Centric Lighting. One is the Equivalent Melanopic Lux (EML) and the other is Circadian Stimulus (CS). The metrics were discussed by a panel of experts convened at the National Lighting Bureau's most recent Annual Lighting Forum. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - The Infinite Journey Of Homo Destructus
June 28, 2019
Futurist, author, and lecturer David Passig met up with Michael and Greg at the second Global LiFi Congress, June 2019, to follow up on his talk; The Prospect of the Future on LiFi Technology. Read more

Lobby Illumination Highlights The Brand At Food Redistributor Headquarters
June 28, 2019
Whether sitting in a second-floor meeting space, or entering the lobby, it's impossible not to notice the playful lighting fixtures at Dot Foods, Inc. At night, even passers-by can enjoy the circular fixtures that are visible through the two-story pane glass windows of its Mt. Sterling, Illinois location. Read more

Part I: Let's Talk About Lighting Controls And Rebates
June 27, 2019
Lighting Controls! Smart Lighting Controls! Networked Lighting Controls! Doesn't it seem like Lighting Controls are everywhere? Every conference, every trade show? Every marketing piece? And they are so easy to understand and demo, right? Read more

Horticultural Lighting: Utility Incentive Programs And DLC Hort Qualification
June 27, 2019
Horticultural lighting is a fast-growing market in the LED industry. With a focus on year-round cultivation and the quest to find the perfect lighting for all kinds of plants and flowers, there is new technology constantly being developed by existing and new manufacturers. Read more

A-Light Introduces New Wall Grazer Luminaire
June 27, 2019
A-Light announced the launch of its WGD9 Wall Grazer family of luminaires. WGD9 has been designed to highlight wall textures with a narrow beam of light without shadows or hotspots. Read more

Cyclone Introduces New Trika Contemporary Outdoor Lighting Family
June 27, 2019
Cyclone announced the release of its Trika family. The range includes post-top, side-mount, bollard and wall-mount products for use in any outdoor space. All products in the range have an advanced light engine and optics, and are IP67 rated for harsh weather conditions. Read more

LRC Recruiting Participants For Paid Study: Investigating The Alerting Effects Of Light At Night
June 24, 2019
The study will investigate the alerting effects of light by measuring brain activities under different light exposures using electroencephalogram (EEG) and through various performance tests done on a computer. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - The Lighting Authority
June 24, 2019
Anytime you have someone from the IES on the show you can be assured that you will learn something valuable about the industry from the top. As The Lighting Authority, the IES is committed to bettering the lighting industry by ensuring that quality lighting is implemented in the field. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Dr. Harald Haas, The Father of LiFi
June 20, 2019
Harald Haas coined the phrase "LiFi" in 2011, and now he's telling us it's ready to enter version 2.0. He joins the Get a Grip on Lighting Podcast to catch us up on the history and development of light-based data transmission, its current applications in the fields of autonomous automobiles, privacy and security, as well as defense. Read more

Architecture Billings Remain Flat
June 19, 2019
AIA's Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score for May showed a small increase in design services at 50.2, which is slightly down from 50.5 in April. Any score above 50 indicates an increase in billings. Both the project inquiries index and the design contracts index softened in May but remained positive. Read more

New AIA Accredited Course From Focal Point Educates About Acoustics And Lighting
June 19, 2019
To support the design of spaces that encourage human comfort and productivity, Focal Point is providing the architecture and design community a new continuing education course. The comprehensive course is designed to help specifiers better understand how acoustic comfort plays a crucial role in workplace design. Read more

Patented Aleddra Emergency LED T8 Tube Now On DLC
June 17, 2019
Aleddra, a Seattle-based high-tech company, announces today that its Best Seller, Gen2 emergency LED T8 lamp, is now listed on DLC (Design Light Consortium) website, thus qualified for utility rebate application. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Hubbell Training At LFI
June 17, 2019
Hubbell runs an education facility bigger than Greg's warehouse, for one reason: training is more important than ever in the lighting industry. Clayton Smith their director of business development sat down with Michael and Greg at LightFair International 2019 to share his thoughts on training and education in the lighting industry today. Read more

New Lighting Systems Standard Available For Solid State Lighting Retrofit Kits
June 14, 2019
This Standard defines the mechanical and electrical requirements for transforming an installed high-intensity discharge (HID) roadway and area luminaire to a solid-state roadway and area luminaire. This Standard is limited to non-screwbase retrofit kits only. Read more

Luminaire LED Introduces Blade
June 13, 2019
The Blade combines a sleek and angular, patent pending design to complement current architecture, and a precise optical diffuser to achieve full cut-off optics to reduce light pollution. The advanced optical package also enables forward throw illumination for path of egress compliance. Read more

Luminis Introduces Lumiquad Family Of Bollards And Columns
June 13, 2019
Lumiquad is a range of square-shaped bollards and columns designed to illuminate and accent exterior spaces such as pedestrian areas, commercial perimeters, parks and urban environments. Read more

New Standard Available For Fluorescent Replacement And Retrofit LED Lamps
June 12, 2019
NEMA published ANSI C78.54-2019 American National Standard for Electric Lamps—Specification Sheet for Tubular Fluorescent Replacement and Retrofit LED Lamps, which standardizes the specification sheet, or data reporting format, as the means of communicating critical lamp characteristics. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - From Futurefit To Retrofit
June 10, 2019
Brian Vaughn and Tim Miller of Current by GE joined us from the floor at Lightfair to convince Michael and Greg that the phrase "futureproof" might be a useful term when discussing connected lighting. Read more

Lighting Remarkable Experiences At Canada's First Luxury Green Marina
June 7, 2019
Victoria International Marina is the first of its kind in Canada, a world-class custom-built moorage for luxury super yachts. Located in Victoria Harbour, steps away from the downtown core, the 28-ship facility welcomes passengers and crew from all over the world. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Randy Reid And The New National Lighting Bureau
June 6, 2019
When we know Randy is in the same location as us we always plan to have a discussion with him and sometimes record it. After hearing an excellent presentation from Randy at the NAILD convention we sat down to discuss more about what the NLB is and what it will be under his leadership. Read more

AIA Announces Small Project Award Recipients
June 5, 2019
Now in its 16th year, the AIA Small Project Awards program--established by The Small Project Practitioners (SPP)-- recognizes small-project practitioners for the high quality of their work. The program also aims at raising awareness about the value and design excellence that architects can bring to projects, no matter their size or scope. Read more

2019 Featured LightFair Products From Light Directory
June 4, 2019
Welcome to the 11th Annual Featured LightFair Products from Light Directory. Check out some product highlights from the show and other innovative new products. We hope you have a great time at LightFair 2019! Read more

May 2019 Electroindustry Business Conditions Index
June 3, 2019
The current conditions component edged lower for the third consecutive month in May, moving from a reading of 52.8 in April to 50.0 this month. For better or for worse, tariffs served as the focus for most comments, but one remark simply pointed out that this has been the "best start to the year" in some time. Read more

LRC Recruiting Participants For Study: Investigating The Alerting Effects Of Light In The Afternoon
May 31, 2019
The paid study will investigate the alerting effects of light by measuring brain activities under different light exposures using electroencephalogram (EEG) and through auditory performance tests done on a computer. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - The Free Wheelin' Jim Benya
May 29, 2019
If the field of lighting were to have one person as the professor of the industry, Jim Benya would be it. Scholarly, articulate and uninhibited; when you talk to Jim about lighting you are in for a true learning experience. Read more

Explore The Future Of Lighting At The 2019 LRC Research Summit
May 28, 2019
The Lighting Research Center (LRC) will hold its 2019 Research Summit from October 15-17 in Troy, New York. At the event, LRC Partners, Alliance Members, and LRC Members will come together to network, discuss, contribute, and learn from each other on timely topics related to the impact of light on society and the environment. Read more

Slight Rebound For Architecture Billings In April
May 24, 2019
Following a sizable decrease in demand for design services in March, the April Architecture Billings Index (ABI) climbed back into positive territory according to a new report today from The American Institute of Architects (AIA). Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - The Passion Of Yan
May 23, 2019
Ellis Yan, founder and CEO of TCP International Holdings, Inc. returns to the Get a Grip on Lighting podcast with more of his expertise to share. In this quick interview from the scene of Lightfair International in Philadelphia hits on international tariffs on fixtures…and maybe lamps as well soon. Read more

Documenting The Potential Benefits Of Tunable LED Classroom Lighting
May 21, 2019
The final results are in for a DOE GATEWAY evaluation of a trial installation of tunable-white LED lighting systems in three classrooms at an elementary school in Folsom, CA. Read more

Eye-Catching Illumination For An Innovative University Residence
May 20, 2019
When you enter Hillcrest Hall, the latest resident building on the campus of Oakland University, it is impossible not to be awe struck by the lighting lining the corridors. Luminis' Lumistik family of LED products leads the contemporary lighting scheme that carries through to other areas of the Rochester Hills, Michigan residence. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Lumen Power
May 20, 2019
No one likes to get punched in the eye, but according to Dr. Nisa Khan, that is what certain LED lights are doing to us right now. According to her "lighting dropped science a long time ago." LED lighting is unlike any other light source we have dealt with and is not something we should take lightly. Read more

Myers Emergency Power Systems To Showcase Advanced Backup Power Solutions At LFI 2019
May 17, 2019
The inverters empower lighting designers, architects, engineers and other specifiers to fulfill emergency lighting requirements for interior and exterior path of egress using existing lighting products, as to not affect the aesthetic design of a space. Read more

Legrand Announces Ultra-Secure Wireless Lighting Controls Platform
May 16, 2019
Wireless DLM builds upon the success of the original wired DLM system by extending its capabilities into IP-based wireless control. The result is an ecosystem of simple, secure, and scalable lighting controls that make it easier than ever to improve building efficiency and performance. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Circadian Effective Lighting
May 14, 2019
In true form to the lighting industry, the UL is adapting and is now leading the charge to publishing a recommended best practice for circadian lighting. Adam Lilien, the Lighting Business Development Manager of UL, joined us today to discuss this groundbreaking attempt at defining the best practice for circadian lighting with actual facts. Read more

LRC Recruiting Nighttime Participants For Paid Study: Investigating The Alerting Effects Of Light
May 13, 2019
The Lighting Research Center (LRC) is recruiting persons over 18 years of age to participate in a study that will take place over the course of five weeks, one session each week. The study pays a total of $375 for completing all five weeks. Read more

LED Lighting As A Disinfectant
May 13, 2019
Hospital-acquired infections are one of the top preventable illnesses in medical facilities and a special type of LED lighting can act as a continuous disinfectant and reduce the opportunity for those infections. Read more

Accelerating Utility Incentive And Program Research For Retrofitters At LFI 2019
May 9, 2019
See it in action at LIGHTFAIR International 2019 in SnapCount's Booth 3867! Encentiv Energy and Streamlinx partnership unlocks access to utility rebate estimates and program data to deliver results faster than ever to retrofitters using SnapCount by Streamlinx - the industry's leading retrofit software! Read more

H.E. Williams, Inc. Acquires Platformatics, Inc.
May 7, 2019
H.E. Williams, Inc. is pleased to announce the acquisition of Platformatics, Inc., a provider of network-based systems for the smart building Internet of Things (IoT) industry. The Platformatics solutions improve end-user comfort, productivity and safety through Power over Ethernet (PoE) connectivity. PoE provides a standardized infrastructure for LED lighting, HVAC, security and other building systems. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - The Queen Of Flicker
May 6, 2019
We met with Naomi Miller Lighting Designer/Senior Scientist at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory more importantly known as the Queen of Flicker at the 2019 DLC Convention. She discussed her super powers and why we need to fix flicker in lighting for good. Read more

2019 DesignLights Consortium Stakeholder Meeting Recap By Encentiv Energy
May 2, 2019
Throughout the interactive stakeholder meeting everyone collaboratively tackled quality of light and controllability in order to realize maximum savings potential from LED lighting solutions in commercial buildings. Read more

April 2019 NEMA Electroindustry Business Confidence Index
April 29, 2019
Much like last month, confidence in business conditions remained in positive territory despite edging down from the previous reading. Even in the face of a half-point slide from 53.3 in March to 52.8 this month, the current component stayed above 50 for now the fourth consecutive month. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - The ABCs Of LED Tubes
April 29, 2019
In this episode we discussed the ABC's of LED tubes – diving into Type A, Type B, Type C and combo. Gino Marella from Current, Powered by GE gave us the run down on where are we at today and what the future looks like for the most popular commercial lamp type there is. Read more

Does Field-Adjustable Light Distribution Have An Impact On Utility Rebates?
April 26, 2019
The last piece of the DesignLights Consortium's® (DLC®) V4.4 SSL standard, Field-Adjustable Light Distribution (FALD) was finalized and released on March 7, 2019. Learn about the policy and continuing evolution in LED product development to accommodate the flexibility LED allows for fixtures, and the impact on utility rebate programs. Read more

LRC Establishes Industry Consortium To Explore Additive Manufacturing For Lighting
April 25, 2019
The consortium will help bridge the knowledge gap between the lighting and 3D printing industries and build a collaboration for successful adoption of additive manufacturing for high-quality, value-added lighting. Read more

Lightfair Guide And Exhibitor Analysis From Encentiv Energy
April 23, 2019
LIGHTFAIR® International is less than two months away and is by far the largest annual architectural and commercial lighting trade show and conference. Offering courses and workshops, forums, networking events, and so much more! Read more

Architecture Billings Index Backslides In March
April 22, 2019
Following consistently increasing demand for design services for over two years, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) dipped into negative territory in March, according to a new report today from The American Institute of Architects (AIA). Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Lead Generation
April 22, 2019
It's inevitable that every business will be upgrading their lighting to LED at some point in the future if they haven't already. Now is the time to get in the door and make your pitch. If you don't someone else will. There are many ways to get in the door, but it takes dedication, persistence and follow through. Read more

LRC To Develop New Plant Lighting Education Program With Support From The Nuckolls Fund
April 17, 2019
Lighting professionals are being called upon to design and develop innovative lighting systems and applications for these indoor agricultural environments. This presents exciting new challenges for lighting professionals, who must gain additional knowledge and skills to navigate and fully participate in this emerging market. Read more

Nora Lighting Marks 30th Year In Business With New Corporate Logo And Website
April 17, 2019
Celebrating its 30th year in business, Nora Lighting unveils a striking new corporate logo and a completely-updated website. With an emphasis on the "N," the logo graphic is based on the symbol for electrical connections and replaces the original Nora logo that functioned for nearly 30 years. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Wading In With Tina Halfpenny
April 16, 2019
The Design Lights Consortium (DLC) is leading the charge in ensuring the right lighting is being implemented in the field. Now they are wading in to the next phase of the LED lighting revolution. In this episode we talked to the Executive Director of the DLC, Tina Halfpenny at the 2019 DLC convention about their plans for the future. Read more

New Standard Identifies Performance Requirements For Electrical Energy Storage Systems
April 11, 2019
This Standard provides a set of best practices for characterizing electrical energy storage systems (ESSs) and measuring and reporting their performance. An ESS includes a storage device, battery management system, and any power conversion systems installed with the storage device. Read more

AIA Honors Cutting-Edge Designs With 2019 Education Facility Design Award
April 11, 2019
The American Institute of Architects' (AIA) Committee on Architecture for Education (CAE) is recognizing nine projects for state-of-the-art designs of schools and learning centers. The Education Facility Design Award jury selected four facilities for its Awards of Excellence and five projects for its Awards of Merit. Read more

Focal Point Expands Seem 1 Family With Sound-Absorbing Companions
April 9, 2019
Focal Point is addressing needs beyond lighting with Seem® 1 Acoustic. The luminaire and baffle system, part of the company's Acoustics Solutions program, is intended to improve human comfort and resolve some of the challenges of today's commercial environments. Read more

Six Projects Receive 2019 AIA-ALA Library Building Awards
April 8, 2019
Traditional roles of libraries are evolving. Today, libraries are designed with larger gathering spaces to support the needs of the community and many include sustainable features to conserve water or energy. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Lighting Is A Superpower
April 8, 2019
Lighting is a superpower and is not something to take lightly (no pun intended). Lighting affects everything we do so if you are going to do something with your lights make sure you take the time to do it right. Read more

A-Light Launches Sound Absorbing Luminaires
April 3, 2019
A-Light today announced the launch of its ABSORB family of sound absorbing luminaires. ABSORB has been designed to reduce sound in open spaces and areas with high ceilings while providing functional illumination. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Embrace The Miniature
April 1, 2019
When upgrading a facility to LED lighting, how often do you run into miniature incandescent and halogen lamps that you ignore? Miniature lamps are found all over the place and it's time to stop ignoring them. Read more

Current Conditions Continued To Improve In March, According To Electroindustry Panel
March 29, 2019
Despite a slight drop, from 55.9 last month to 53.3 in March, the current conditions component remained in expansionary territory. The share of manufacturers that noted unchanged conditions increased as reports of both better and worse conditions declined. Read more

Eureka's Verner Wins Distinction For High Design Quality In The Red Dot Award: Product Design 20
March 29, 2019
Verner was selected for outstanding design quality by a jury comprising experts from different disciplines who assessed products on criteria such as level of innovation, functionality, formal quality, longevity and ergonomics. Read more

LEDucation 2019 Sets Record Attendance For 13th Consecutive Year
March 26, 2019
LEDucation 2019 Trade Show and Conference celebrated its 13th year with over 6,000 attendees from regions throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Asia. The event showcased 295 lighting manufacturers and offered 30 presentations with 29 AIA accredited seminars. Read more

Report On Preferred LED Product Categories In The Top 50 Utilities
March 25, 2019
A free, 63-page report published by Encentiv Energy. See the top 50 United States and Canada Electric Utilities for LED rebates and what LED product categories are of the highest interest for the full year of 2018. Each chart lists the top 10 rebate-eligible LED categories that Encentivizer users expressed interest. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Lighting Saves Lives
March 25, 2019
The episode number (68) not only tells you how many episodes we have done, but it also indicates how long Bill Warren has been in lighting! When a guest on the show has been in lighting two times longer than the host and co-host combined you turn the show over to him. Read more

Landmark Charleston Coliseum And Convention Center Lights A Warm Welcome
March 22, 2019
Ensuring the grounds are as inviting at night as they are during the day involved very intentional lighting choices. ZMM Architects & Engineers, GAI Consultants, Robert S. Kimball Associates, Inc. and M & L Electric Co. were tasked with creating the lighting scheme. Read more

Billings Moderate In February Following Robust New Year
March 21, 2019
AIA's Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score for February was 50.3, down from 55.3 in January. Indicators of work in the pipeline, including inquiries into new projects and the value of new design contracts remained positive. Read more

Digitization Of Utility Program Info And Rebate Estimates For Sales Enablement And Improved CX
March 19, 2019
Encentiv Energy provides the industry's most comprehensive utility rebate intelligence SaaS-based platform - Encentivizer® - enabling customers to have unparalleled insights into every utility program, rebate estimates for qualified products, ROI/payback analysis, energy savings, and more. Read more

Lighting Research Center Initiates Industry Collaboration To Study And Explore 3D Printing Solutions
March 18, 2019
How will 3D printing affect my business? This question is being asked by companies in several industries, especially those involved in the manufacturing process. A diverse group of companies came together last month to discuss and better understand the impact of 3D printing in the lighting and allied industries. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Everything Can Be LED
March 18, 2019
By everything we mean all lighting can be LED. Whether it all should be is a discussion for another time. In this episode we talk with Dan Jenkins from Current, powered by GE about the differences between LED lamps, Retrofit Kits and Fixtures. Read more

Playful, Eclectic Illumination For A Creative Brand Headquarters
March 15, 2019
GIPHY is the creative brains behind the GIFs that are shared by millions of social media users on a daily basis. When it moved to its new 12,000+ sq.ft. headquarters in Manhattan, it wanted to construct a creative environment that reflected its fun brand personality. Read more

Wattstopper® FDP-300 Series DALI Digital Sensors Now Available
March 14, 2019
The sensor features a streamlined design for fixture integration and enables bi-directional communication between the sensor and connected driver or wireless node. This is the first sensor from Legrand to bring occupancy detection to a connected outdoor fixture. Read more

Eureka Launches Arena Luminaire
March 12, 2019
Arena's innovative magnetic ring enables users to snap on or snap off light sources at will. Each light source is equipped with strong neodymium magnets that form a safe, low voltage connection to the Arena ring. Users can move, spread evenly, gang, flip up or down, pivot, or aim light sources without tools or an electrician. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Recessed Can Deep Dive
March 11, 2019
Anytime there's a hole in the ceiling with a light fixture in place and you want to mess with it, make sure you understand what you are getting into. In addition to learning that Canadians call recessed can lights "pot lights", in this deep dive you will learn everything you need to know when you are upgrading recessed cans to LED. Read more

Lighting Analysts, Inc. Releases Luxiflux–Zonal
March 9, 2019
Lighting Analysts, Inc., a global leader in illumination engineering software, is pleased to announce the release of our latest web-based software, Luxiflux–Zonal, the anticipated new responsive design, interior lighting estimator tool for product manufacturer's websites. Read more

Lighting Analysts, Inc. Releases Photometric Power Tools
March 9, 2019
Lighting Analysts, Inc., a global leader in illumination engineering software, is pleased to announce the release of the new Photometric Power Tools software. This software was specifically invented to solve the problem of data maintenance due to the rapidly changing LED product cycle. Read more

Lighting Analysts, Inc. Releases ElumTools 2019.6
March 9, 2019
The latest release of ElumTools 2019.6 (2018.11, and 2017.14) allows Material Map lists to be filtered, based on which elements are selected in the Revit project. This will allow for quick identification of element Materials without the need to dig through Revit's many Parameters. Read more

An Update On Stress-Testing Results For OLED Lighting
March 8, 2019
The new report – Round 2 Update of Stress Testing Results for Organic Light-Emitting Diode Panels and Luminaires – builds on earlier DOE studies of OLED technology by updating information about previously benchmarked OLED products in accelerated stress tests (ASTs). Read more

LEDucation Announces 2020 Show Dates March 17–18 And Exhibition Expansion
March 7, 2019
Due to overwhelming demand, LEDucation 2020 is expanding and will provide additional exhibition space to accommodate companies who are currently on a waiting list. The third expo area, Americas Hall 2, will open an extra 16,398 square feet of exhibition area and be dedicated to a "Controls and Components" section. Read more

Focal Point Celebrates 25th Anniversary
March 6, 2019
Focal Point announced that this year commemorates the company's 25th anniversary. Founded on Chicago's southwest side in 1994, the family owned and vertically integrated manufacturer has continued to be focused on creating lighting solutions that stand the test of time. Read more

Rolling Back Light Bulb Standards By Encentiv Energy
March 6, 2019
Developed in the 1970s, the DOE Building Energy Codes program has been creating enormous energy and dollar savings for both businesses and consumers. These codes cover everything that goes into keeping a building safe and habitable including building energy measures such as lighting, insulation, and hot water systems. Read more

Focal Point To Preview New Products At LEDucation 2019
March 6, 2019
Focal Point will be exhibiting their latest innovations at LEDucation 2019 in New York City. Addressing the challenges of today's commercial environments, the luminaires focus on improving human comfort with optimal lighting and acoustical performance. Read more

Next Generation Of Utility Energy Efficiency Programs From Encentiv Energy
March 4, 2019
For more than 15 years, there have been state-mandated energy efficiency programs run by local utilities or through the state public utility commissions. At Encentiv Energy, we track over 1,000 programs across the U.S. and Canada. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - HighBay Deep Dive
March 4, 2019
Highbays, Lowbays who cares what you call them just make them LED! We invited Jason Hendren of ILP to dive into the deep end of highbay lighting with us. We discuss everything you need to consider when you are looking at highbay lighting to come out of the water with the best solution for your application. Read more

February 2019 NEMA Electroindustry Business Confidence Index
February 28, 2019
In edging up to 55.9 in February from 53.3 last month, the EBCI current conditions component moved further into expansionary territory and solidified a shift away from a handful of sub-50 readings late in 2018. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Exterior Deep Dive
February 26, 2019
It's time to take another deep dive! In this episode we discussed everything you need to take into consideration when you are looking to upgrade an exterior light fixture. There are many different types of exterior fixtures, but you can use the guidelines set out in this episode for all of them. Take notes and enjoy. Read more

Distinctive Luminaires Complete Striking Tire And Mechanic Shop Revamp
February 25, 2019
The family business of Desharnais Pneus et Mécanique has been a cornerstone of the Quebec region for over 70 years. Its main location occupies more than 85,000 sq.ft., making it the largest service center of its kind in Quebec. Read more

Strong Start To 2019 For Architecture Billings
February 22, 2019
Starting the year on a strong note, architecture firm billings growth strengthened in January to a level not seen in the previous twelve months according to a new report released today from The American Institute of Architects. Read more

Eaton Lighting Solutions Illuminate New Sports Force Parks On The Mississippi
February 22, 2019
Power management company Eaton today announced that Sports Force Parks has installed outdoor and sports lighting solutions from Eaton to illuminate the playing fields, parking lots and pedestrian walkways at its new Sports Force Parks on the Mississippi in Vicksburg, Mississippi. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Connecting Lighting To End Users
February 19, 2019
Connected lighting is a term used loosely in the lighting industry. It can mean a variety of things, but what should it mean? In today's podcast we talked with Robert Lee and Sree Venkit of Signify about the future of connected lighting. Read more

Luminis Launches Quickship Program For LED Lighting Products
February 19, 2019
Luminis is launching a new Quickship program. The program will enable specifiers to choose LED lighting products that will ship within 15 business days, avoiding long lead times for fast-track projects. The program includes award-winning Aramis and Prisma products. Read more

B-K Lighting Celebrates 35 years By Partnering With The National Forest Foundation
February 15, 2019
To mark B-K Lighting's milestone anniversary in 2019, the leadership team has announced the company's intent to join the National Forest Foundation's campaign, 50 Million Trees in Our National Forests by 2023 and California Wildfire Reforestation – with a contribution of 35,000 trees. Read more

2019 Solid-State Lighting Research And Development Workshop Presentations And Materials
February 13, 2019
Lighting scientists continue to come up with breakthrough innovations in LED and OLED technology that drive the limits of energy-efficient lighting higher and higher. At the same time, new frontiers in lighting raise important considerations for lighting and related energy savings in the next century. Read more

Encentiv Energy Webinar – Utility Rebates: What's New In 2019
February 13, 2019
We'll be talking about how utility programs are changing for 2019 and what trends we're seeing overall. You'll learn what is going on across North America for many different categories and how energy efficiency service providers, lighting manufacturers, and national ESCOs can use utility rebates and energy efficiency information. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Where Connected Lighting Makes Sense
February 11, 2019
There is one lighting application found all over the world that has a legitimate case for "connected" LED lighting- Sports Fields. On today's show we talk to Shahil Amin of Hylite LED about the ins and outs of lighting sports fields, a majority of which are still lit by HID light sources. Read more

Electrical Manufacturers Support DOE Revision Of General Service Lamp Definition
February 8, 2019
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) expressed its support today for the Department of Energy's (DOE) recent proposal to revise its January 2017 "definitions" rule for general service lamps. Read more

2019 Utility Program Changes
February 6, 2019
As the new year rings in, one thing is for certain: utility rebate programs are changing...a lot. Closed programs are reopening, new incentives are available, and even altering standards to qualify for rebates. Read more

Lighting Is Anything But Corporate At Microsoft Technology Center
February 6, 2019
Microsoft recently moved its regional technology and training center from Southfield, Michigan, to downtown Detroit's central business district, taking advantage of that area's growing tech hub. It occupies the 5th floor of One Campus Martius in a 45,000 sq.ft. space. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Show Some Love
February 5, 2019
We talk all the time about lamps, ballasts, drivers, bulbs, fixtures, sockets, but we often neglect one of the most important components of a quality light fixture – the lens or diffuser. Diffusers come in all shapes and sizes and have a dramatic effect on the illumination of a light fixture. Read more

January 2019 NEMA Electroindustry Business Confidence Index
February 4, 2019
The responses presented a much more straightforward view than in recent months as the share of respondents that noted better conditions increased compared to last month, and the proportion of those who reported unchanged or worse conditions declined. Read more

NEMA 2019 Electrical Standards And Products Guide Now Available
February 1, 2019
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) published the 2019 Electrical Standards & Product Guide (ESPG), a comprehensive guide of NEMA Standards and white papers, product categories, and the Member manufacturers of those products. Read more

Energy Department Announces 42 Million In Project Selections For Innovative Buildings Research
January 31, 2019
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced up to $42 million in project selections to support early-stage research and development (R&D) of innovative residential and commercial building technologies for energy efficiency. Read more

Exploring DLC® Premium: Past, Present, And Future By Encentiv Energy
January 30, 2019
Three years into DesignLights Consortium® Premium, with over 130,000 (and growing) products listed, it's worth exploring why DLC® Premium was initiated, its intended purpose, and whether it's actually having the desired effect. Read more

Nora Lighting Celebrates 30 Years Of Success With Renewed Commitment To Service, Quality And Value
January 29, 2019
Under the direction of Nora CEO and President Fred Farzan and Executive Vice President Jilla Farzan, the Nora brand has become synonymous with the industry's most complete line of energy-saving LED products for residential and commercial installations. Read more

24th Annual IESLA Wally Whitney Memorial Product Fair Goes All Out, With New Venue And Guest Perks
January 28, 2019
IES Los Angeles is pleased to announce an exciting new venue and a variety of event enhancements for the very popular 24th Annual IESLA Wally Whitney Memorial Product Fair – now just weeks away. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Troffer Deep Dive
January 28, 2019
In today's episode of the Get A Grip On Lighting Podcast, Mike and Greg share tips and the complete checklist you should follow when you're deciding whether to replace or retrofit your troffers to LED. Read more

Architecture Billings Slow, But Close 2018 With Growing Demand
January 25, 2019
The Architecture Billings Index score for December was 50.4 compared to 54.7 in November. Despite the positive billings, a softening in growth was seen across several regions and sectors, as well as in project inquiries and design contracts. Read more

New Forums, Events And Opportunities For Exploring The Future of Light At LightFair 2019
January 25, 2019
Thought leaders from across the globe will deliver the newest insights on the future of light, technology, design and connectivity at the celebrated LIGHTFAIR International Conference set for May 19-23, 2019 at the Philadelphia Convention Center. Read more

Revised Roadway Lighting Standard Corrects Procedures For Evaluating Luminaires And Control Devices
January 25, 2019
Developed by the ANSI Committee for Outdoor Lighting, ANSI C136.2-2018 covers luminaires and control devices classified for up to 600 V operation and is intended for use in roadway and area lighting applications. Read more

The State Of LED Rebates - An Article From Encentiv Energy
January 23, 2019
"Aren't LED rebates going away soon?" is a question we hear ALL THE TIME. People cite a number of different points when making this claim, but two of the most common are energy efficiency policy making rebates unnecessary and anecdotes of specific programs getting rid of LED rebates. Read more

LEDucation 2019 Announces Upcoming Presentations
January 22, 2019
LEDucation 2019 has announced the lineup of presentations and panel discussions to be held during the Conference and Trade Show in New York City on March 12 and 13, 2019 at the New York Hilton Midtown. Industry experts from the lighting community and allied fields will host 30 educational presentations, which include six panel discussions. Read more

A Lighting Manufacturer's Guide To Understanding How To Use Rebates To Increase Sales
January 22, 2019
Rebates…UGH. They're like your favorite worst enemy. We all know how important rebates are to the world of LEDs, but easy access into constantly changing utility programs has never been available. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Biases In The Lighting Industry
January 21, 2019
In this episode of Get A Grip On Lighting Podcast, Greg and Michael acknowledge and call out ALL the biases that happen in the lighting industry. This is an excellent reminder for leaders, business owners, and influencers in the field, especially now that we just entered a new year. Read more

Eureka Introduces Architectural Cylinder Family
January 21, 2019
Eureka, an established leader in decorative lighting solutions, announced the release of its Scout family of architectural luminaires. With nearly 20,000 combinations of color, size, functionality and geometry, the Scout family is a powerful design asset for specifiers. Read more

Security, Simplicity, And Occupant Comfort Will Define The Building Control Systems Industry In 2019
January 21, 2019
For 2019 Legrand expects security, simplicity, occupant productivity and well-being to be major trends. These are themes that have long been included in the discussion when designing building control systems. These and upcoming building energy code updates will likely have a heavy impact on the products and solutions released in the coming year. Read more

Nonresidential Building Spending To Grow Through 2019, But Cautious Outlook For 2020
January 16, 2019
Healthy gains in the industrial and institutional building sectors have bolstered growth projections for 2019; however, the AIA Consensus Construction Forecast Panel is suggesting that a broader economic downturn may be materializing over the next 12-24 months. Read more

IoT And Cybersecurity Focus Of Panel At The NLB Seventh Annual Lighting Forum
January 15, 2019
"The lighting community will change dramatically" from Internet-of-things (IoT) adoption, and much of that change is subject to speculation: No one can predict with confidence what will happen as IoT adoption fuels the convergence of industries adjacent to lighting, Read more

Illumination For A Safe, Secure And Inspirational Learning Environment
January 14, 2019
LSW Architects took the lead on the design and construction of the 145,000 sq. ft., two level building. Consultant firm Interface Engineering was brought in for specific aspects of the project, including lighting. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - LiFi – Game Changer Or Niche Product?
January 14, 2019
What's coming next for the lighting industry? Our guest, Randy Reid from Edison Report, is confident that it's going to be LiFi. With just light, which can be found almost everywhere, people are able to connect with wireless data. It's quick, convenient, and hassle-free. Read more

Standard For Roadway And Area Lighting Covers Luminaire Vibration Capacity
January 10, 2019
NEMA published ANSI C136.31-2018 American National Standard for Roadway and Area Lighting Equipment—Luminaire Vibration. Developed by the ANSI Committee, this Standard describes the minimum vibration capability and vibration test methods for roadway and area luminaires. Read more

Luminis Introduces New Optics Module For Architectural Lighting Products
January 9, 2019
The module, which will offer more optical flexibility, increased performance and improved efficiency will be included as standard in all Syrios models. Syrios has already been recognized as the leading product in its category, winning industry innovation awards. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Ellis Yan Is Back, The Return Of The King!
January 8, 2019
In this episode of the Get A Grip On Lighting Podcast, Greg and Michael talk to Ellis Yan, the founder and CEO of TCP International Holdings Ltd. They speak about the current developments and challenges in the lighting industry. Read more

PoE Connected Lighting System Energy Losses In Ethernet Cables - Part 2
January 7, 2019
The DOE has released the latest findings (Part 2) from a continued investigation into energy losses in Ethernet cables used between Power over Ethernet (PoE) switches and luminaires in PoE connected lighting systems. Read more

December 2018 NEMA Electroindustry Business Confidence Index
January 3, 2019
The current conditions component of the Electroindustry Business Conditions Index bounced back from last month's 36.7, but at 46.2 points it did not return to expansionary territory. As with November's results, a majority of respondents reported unchanged conditions. Read more

Landmark Study Provides Roadmap To Enhancing Architect-Manufacturer Relationship
December 31, 2018
A new study published today by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) sheds new light on the critical relationships building product manufacturers and architects share in creating better outcomes for building owners and occupants. Read more

Modern Forms Introduces Tribeca Wall Sconce
December 20, 2018
Hand-leafed in pure gold with a contrast finish in white or bronze, Tribeca adds gilded glamour and the downtown sophistication of New York to your modern living space. Tribeca is a new wall sconce from Modern Forms. Read more

Legrand North And Central Acquires Kenall
December 20, 2018
Legrand, North and Central America (LNCA), today announced that it has acquired Kenall, a leading manufacturer of innovative, energy efficient and sustainable specification grade lighting and control solutions for commercial, industrial and institutional buildings. Read more

Run Of Positive Billings Continues At Architecture Firms
December 19, 2018
AIA's Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score for November was 54.7 compared to 50.4 in October. With the strongest billings growth figure since January and continued strength in new project inquiries and design contracts, billings are closing the year on a strong note. Read more

New Toolkit Helps Architects Achieve High-Performance Buildings
December 17, 2018
The AIA COTE® Top Ten Toolkit presents curated, concise and effective strategies for achieving sustainable designs and provides criteria for evaluating a project after it is built. Applying the kit's resources during the design process allows for architects to obtain the tool's full potential. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - How Would You Retrofit That? Part 2
December 17, 2018
There's still so much to know on how to retrofit your lighting so let's not waste time and start watching the second part of the How Would Your Retrofit That? Special of the Get A Grip On Lighting Podcast. Read more

LRC Issues New DELTA Report On Sensor-Controlled Lighting
December 12, 2018
The Lighting Research Center (LRC) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has issued a new DELTA report: Sensor-Controlled Lighting in Multi-Family Corridors. This guide shows results from a field demonstration of sensor-controlled, bi-level corridor lighting in a multi-family apartment building. Read more

Ray Kasmark Elected Chair Of The National Lighting Bureau
December 10, 2018
Raymond E. "Ray" Kasmark, Jr. has been elected chair of the National Lighting Bureau (NLB), the independent, not-for-profit, lighting-education foundation sponsored by professional societies, trade associations, manufacturers, utilities, and agencies of the U.S. government. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Lighting Update With Mr. Edison Report Randy Reid
December 10, 2018
Today on the Get A Grip On Lighting Podcast, Michael and Greg talk to Randy Reid, the Editor for Edison Report, about the pressing issue of how lighting companies are handling disruptive innovations like AI controls, LiFi, etc. They emphasize that there's a noted increase of consolidation activity of companies in the past years. Read more

Registration Is Open For LEDucation 2019 Trade Show And Conference
December 9, 2018
The Designers Lighting Forum of New York is pleased to announce online registration is open for LEDucation 2019. This annual architectural and commercial lighting trade show and conference is marking its 13th year, and will be held March 12-13, 2019 in New York City at the NY Hilton Midtown. Read more

Protocols For Wired And Wireless Control Systems Discussed At The NLB 7th Annual Lighting Forum
December 6, 2018
"Everything you've ever wanted to know about wired and wireless control protocols for residential and nonresidential lighting" might just as well be the title of a fascinating, new panel discussion that considers new and emerging lighting-control technologies in use around the world. Read more

Luminis' Oculus Wins Product Innovation Award From Architectural Products Magazine
December 6, 2018
Oculus is a recessed downlight designed for outdoor, under canopy applications where resistance to weather, light output and directional aiming are important. The two products in the Oculus family are suitable for harsh outdoor weather conditions and are IP66 rated. Read more

November 2018 NEMA Electroindustry Business Confidence Index
December 3, 2018
For the second time in three months, the current conditions component of the EBCI has dropped below 50, giving up more than 13 points from last month to a reading of 36.7 in November. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - How Would You Retrofit That?
December 3, 2018
In this episode of Get A Grip Of Lighting Podcast, Michael and Greg share their insights on the retrofit strategies you should do depending on a lighting fixture's technical specifications. Everything is covered since a lot of different lighting fixtures are highlighted today. Read more

ConTech Introduces New CY9 Series High Performance Cylinders
November 29, 2018
The CY9 Series was designed with performance and versatility in mind. Measuring 9" in diameter, the CY9 is available in five lumen packages: 4000lm, 5000lm, 6000lm, 7000lm or 8300lm; making the CY9 a perfect solution for high ceiling applications. Read more

Eureka Introduces Contemporary Interior LED Pendant
November 28, 2018
Eureka announced the release of its Verner pendant. The "deco-performance" fixture combines high light output with a geometric aesthetic to enhance interior spaces while providing useable light. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - The LED Tinkerer
November 26, 2018
In this episode of the show, Michael sits down with Wes, a self-proclaimed LED Tinkerer. Wes wandered into Michael's store in Toronto, Canada, and asked to speak to the owner. Michael, seizing the opportunity to create content, threw Wes into the studio and asked him to explain his tinkering. Read more

The Lighting Research Center Welcomes Two New Members To The Light And Health Alliance
November 26, 2018
The Lighting Research Center (LRC) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute today announced that Axis Lighting and Armstrong Ceiling & Wall Solutions have joined the Light and Health Alliance — a growing coalition of industry leaders and scientists working together to create healthy spaces in which to live and work. Read more

Architecture Firm Billings Continue To Slow, But Remain Positive In October
November 19, 2018
AIA's Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score for October was 50.4 compared to 51.1 in September. With continued strength in new project inquiries, billings are expected to remain steady into the coming months. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Remember Halogen?
November 19, 2018
Today on Get a Grip On Lighting Podcast, Michael and Greg walk down the memory lane of the lighting, design, and tech industry! Discover what changed and what stayed throughout the years. We focus on the evolving applications, technicalities, & demographics in modern lighting. Read more

The Luminaires Group Acquires Luminaire Led
November 15, 2018
The Luminaires Group today announced the acquisition of Luminaire Led Inc., a New Jersey-based manufacturer of durable and vandal resistant LED lighting solutions. Read more

Modern Forms Debuts Ceres Wall Sconce
November 14, 2018
Finished in aged brass, the new Ceres indoor sconce from Modern Forms adds a touch of understated luxury to your modern décor. And that's before you even turn on the light, which fills the painstakingly V-cut seeded crystal columns with a mix of understated elegance and spectacular shine. Read more

Legrand North And Central America: Enhancing High-Performance Buildings At Greenbuild 2018
November 14, 2018
A global innovation leader in power, light, and data technologies for homes, workplaces, and data centers, Legrand North and Central America, will showcase a wide range of products at Greenbuild 2018 designed to enhance the security, health, flexibility, and efficiency of today's High Performance Buildings (HPBs). Read more

New Bolt From Prudential Lighting – Extension Of The Popular Snap Series
November 12, 2018
Bolt provides new tools for creating an endless array of fully lit graphic patterns – design intersecting lines of 3-sided light, not chunky fixtures. Bolt is efficient at up to 115 lm/w and it's semi-direct distribution splashes ceilings and walls with light for vertical illumination. Bolt is well-suited for ambient illumination of interior spaces. Read more

Rebate Programs, The Good, The Bad And The Ugly
November 11, 2018
In this episode of the Get A Grip On Lighting Podcast, Michael and Greg chat with Dan Mellinger, Senior Consultant at Energy Futures Group, about energy efficiency and everything about rebate programs. EFG has been providing energy-related expertise to clients across North America – governments, utilities, and environmental organizations for years now. Read more

The Synergy Of Light In Life At LIGHTFAIR International 2019
November 9, 2018
The 30th-annual staging of LIGHTFAIR® International in Philadelphia next May will reveal the synergy of light in life with the newest solutions in lighting, connectivity, design and integration presented in a trade show and conference driven by innovation. Read more

Altitude 2.0 From KIM Lighting
November 9, 2018
Altitude® 2.0 from KIM Lighting reflects the latest achievement in architecturally relevant luminaire design with the ideal marriage of form, controls integration and optic performance. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - The Scrub Roundtable
November 6, 2018
It's the 50th episode of the Get A Grip on Lighting Podcast and so far, it has been amazing! Let's celebrate today by making it fun and laid back. Michael and Greg chat with some of their buddies from NAILD over a couple of beers talking about anything under the sun related to the lighting industry. Read more

October 2018 NEMA Electroindustry Business Confidence Index
November 5, 2018
An uptick in the share of respondents that reported unchanged conditions, combined with a decline in the number of responses indicating a worsening business environment, have boosted the current component of the EBCI to an expansionary reading by the narrowest of margins. Read more

National Lighting Bureau Launches NLB-TV
November 5, 2018
The National Lighting Bureau (NLB) has launched NLB-TV with more than 200 videos comprising a collection that is likely to grow to 500 or more within a year. Access to the videos is unrestricted, said NLB Executive Director John Bachner, and there is no cost involved. Read more

2019 Solid-State Lighting Research And Development Workshop
November 1, 2018
Join the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) from January 29–31, 2019, in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas, for three packed days of expert speakers, lively discussion, and nonstop networking at the 2019 DOE Solid-State Lighting Research and Development Workshop. Read more

Legrand Introduces Wattstopper High Bay Occupancy Sensors With Continuous Dimming Functionality
October 30, 2018
Legrand, North & Central America today launched the Wattstopper HBP-2x2 series, a line of high-performance highbay Passive Infrared (PIR) occupancy sensors with continuous dimming and daylighting harvesting for cost-sensitive highbay applications. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Build Your Network In The Lighting Industry
October 29, 2018
This episode of the Get A Grip On Lighting Podcast might give you that push you need to start building your network straight from the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) Executive Director himself, Timothy Licitra. Read more

Original Founders Purchase Teron Lighting
October 29, 2018
Teron Lighting (TLI), a manufacturer of commercial grade energy-efficient lighting for institutional users headquartered in the southwestern Ohio City of Fairfield, is now back to its original ownership saving over 60 area jobs. The sale, effective October 27, 2018, for an undisclosed price, makes TLI now owned by TLI, LLC, an entity held by the original founders and owners, David and Michael Bellos. Read more

Webinar On November 8: Sky Glow Comparison Tool
October 28, 2018
The increasing presence of sky glow—a reduction of night-sky visibility from greater levels of scattered light—has been a topic of growing concern among the lighting community for some time. But, short of following general design guidance, there are few simple means of estimating a lighting product's specific influence on the phenomenon, or of identifying the most effective approaches for addressing it. Read more

DuraFlex Neon From Targetti
October 26, 2018
Targetti now offers an energy efficient low voltage LED flexible light for continuous consistent color in both indoor and outdoor applications. Read more

Architecture Firm Billings Slow But Remain Positive In September
October 24, 2018
Architecture firm billings growth slowed in September but remained positive for the twelfth consecutive month, according to a new report today from The American Institute of Architects (AIA). Read more

Legrand To Bring The Evolution Of High Performance Buildings Into Focus At Greenbuild 2018
October 22, 2018
Legrand, North and Central America, innovation leaders in power, light and data technologies for homes, workplaces and data centers, will highlight the transformation of the built environment in a series of education sessions at Greenbuild 2018. The sessions are titled The Critical Role of Electrical and Digital Infrastructure in High-Performance Buildings. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - The Historical Developments Of The LED Tube
October 22, 2018
In today's episode of the Get a Grip on Lighting Podcast, Greg and Michael talk to Dr. Matthew Maa, the Vice President for Sales & Marketing at Aleddra LED Lighting. The focus of the show is some solid "lighting dork" stuff: the history of LED Tubes, recent developments, and the place it holds in the future of the lighting industry. Read more

Modern Forms Introduces Vox, New Smart Fan For Small Spaces
October 19, 2018
The new Vox Smart Fan by Modern Forms speaks in hushed tones. The powerful DC motor keeps the blades running smooth, ultra quiet and 70% more efficient than traditional AC styles. Read more

Legrand And Lumileds Partner To Accelerate Adoption Of Tunable White LED Lighting
October 18, 2018
Legrand, North & Central America and Lumileds today announced a partnership agreement that will bring to market a simple to integrate and easy-to-install plug and play solution that delivers high quality tunable-white light. Read more

Myers Emergency Power Systems To Showcase Mini Inverters At LightShow West
October 16, 2018
Myers Emergency Power Systems (EPS), a leading designer and manufacturer of backup power solutions, today announced that it will highlight its comprehensive offering of mini inverters at LightShow West, booth 1210, held in Las Vegas on October 17 and 18. Read more

Myers Emergency Power Systems Names John Daly Chief Executive Officer
October 15, 2018
Daly brings a solid lighting background in sales management and leadership with proven results. His robust record of growth success by driving sales initiatives and his exceptional team management and motivational skills make him well-positioned to lead and successfully grow the company. Read more

Integrative Lighting – The Fish Become Aware Of The Water
October 15, 2018
Get a Grip on Lighting #47 - In this episode we draw a fine line between the facts and myths of lighting's effect on our behavior and health. Discover how important it is for lighting companies to choose the right technologies and why they should always communicate the technical side of lighting to customers. Read more

Nora Lighting Releases State Of The Art LED Lighting Catalog With Over 1000 Products
October 11, 2018
Nora Lighting has released the industry's most comprehensive LED lighting catalog featuring more than 1,000 LED products and accessories for residential, commercial, hospitality and institutional applications. Read more

Report Documents Trial Installation Of Tunable LED Classroom Lighting
October 10, 2018
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has released a GATEWAY report documenting the trial installation of tunable-white light-emitting diode (LED) lighting systems in three classrooms at an elementary school in Folsom Cordova Unified School District (FCUSD) in Folsom, California. Read more

Webinar On October 25: Understanding Technology Tradeoffs In High Efficacy Luminaires
October 8, 2018
A 2018 DOE study entitled "An Investigation into high-achieving LED luminaires" evaluated the performance of several light-emitting diode (LED) lighting products with claimed efficacies near or exceeding 200 lumens per Watt (lm/W). Read more

Future Of The Lighting Industry Survey Results Now Available
October 8, 2018
The Lighting Research Center (LRC) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute held its annual Partner-Alliance Event, September 5-6 in Troy, New York, where industry leaders gathered, as they have for 30 years, to get an update on the latest LRC research. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Who To Trust In Lighting
October 8, 2018
With the threat of tariffs on importing Chinese goods, it looks like the lighting industry will be really shaken up. But is this kind of disturbance good or bad? What does it bring to U.S. lighting companies? How does it affect the consumer? Read more

Legrand Recognized By Alliance To Save Energy As 2018 Star Of Energy Efficiency Award Winner
October 3, 2018
The award recognizes Legrand for demonstrated leadership in energy efficiency. Founded in 1977, the Alliance to Save Energy is a nonprofit, bipartisan alliance of business, government and consumer leaders working to expand the economy while using less energy. Read more

Myers EPS Announces The Appointment Of Sean Daley As Southern Regional Sales Manager
October 2, 2018
Myers Emergency Power Systems (EPS) today announced the appointment of Sean Daley as its southern regional sales manager. Daley, who will be responsible for developing and executing sales strategy to facilitate growth, brings 10 years of sales, business development and management experience and will work to help expand the company's product offering in 13 southern states and Puerto Rico. Read more

September 2018 NEMA Electroindustry Business Confidence Index
October 1, 2018
September 2018‘s reading of 46.4 marks the first time since September 2016 that the current conditions component dipped below 50. With the exception of a one-month blip in June, the current conditions measure has been generally trending down since February of this year. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Women In Lighting
October 1, 2018
In this episode of the Get A Grip On Lighting Podcast, Michael and Greg talk to Brenda Puckett, the President of West-Lite Supply Co., Inc., to highlight women's value in the lighting industry. As statistics show, executive and team roles are still filled mostly with men. How has it been for the women in lighting? Is there really a gender bias happening in the industry? Read more

Aleddra Dual Mode LED PL Lamp The Number One Choice For CFL Retrofit
September 27, 2018
Aleddra announced today that they have achieved 500% sales growth for its dual-mode LED PL lamp this year. The Aleddra dual-mode LED lamps have quickly become the #1 choice for CFL replacement. Read more

The Most Awarded LED High Bay In 2018
September 26, 2018
Flex Lighting Solutions is proud to announce that Essentials Series 4.0 is the most awarded LED high bay in 2018, receiving recognition from the Architectural SSL Product Innovation Awards, Consulting-Specifying Engineer Product of the Year Award, and LEDs Magazine Sapphire Awards. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Navigating THE Amazon
September 24, 2018
In this episode we talked with Mike Connors the CEO of bulbs.com regarding Amazon's impact on the lighting industry and how you can navigate your way through the Amazon. Read more

Hubbell Lighting Components Introduces High Density High Efficacy Light Engine
September 21, 2018
At up to 210 Lumens per Watt, customers can manufacture fixtures designed to meet the 130 Lumens per Watt target considering losses from the driver and optic. With minimal spacing between LEDs, pixelation is eliminated. Read more

August Architecture Firm Billings Rebound As Building Investment Spurt Continues
September 19, 2018
AIA's Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score for August was 54.2 compared to 50.7 in July (any score over 50 represents billings growth). Most of the growth continues to come from the South and the multi-family residential sector. Read more

High Stability 250 Watt Calibration Standard Lamp Proposed
September 18, 2018
As the historical 1000W lamp standards become harder to come by, Gigahertz-Optik's BN-LH250 250 watt lamp is offered as an alternative to the 1000 watt FEL and DXW type calibration standard lamp. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Efficiencies In The Lighting Retrofit Audit Process
September 17, 2018
One of the most time-consuming tasks of any company doing lighting retrofits is the audit and analysis process of the existing lighting. Everyone has their own system for doing this and often times the reason they do it a certain way is because that's how it's always been. Read more

Industry Leaders Chart Path Forward For The Future Of Lighting At LRC Annual Conference
September 13, 2018
The lighting industry continues to be in a state of rapid transformation. New technologies and new business models are forcing the industry to rethink what it means to be a lighting company in the 21st century. Read more

NSi Industries' TORK Multi-Voltage Timers Named Best New Products In Consulting-Specifying Engin
September 13, 2018
NSi Industries, LLC, a leading provider of electrical and control products announced that its TORK®1109A/1109A-O Multi-Voltage Timers have been voted one of the best new products of 2018 by the readers of Consulting-Specifying Engineer. Read more

Griplock Systems, LLC Opens Second Facility On East Coast
September 11, 2018
Coming off its best year yet in 2017, the management team at Griplock Systems, led by President and CEO Todd Hemingway, began discussing the next step in improving customer relations. The discussion culminated in the decision to expand operations to the East Coast. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Hop On The Rebate Bus
September 10, 2018
Get a Grip on Lighting #42 - In this episode we hopped on the Rebate Bus with Joe Pater and discussed the importance of utility rebates to the lighting industry. We took a wild ride discussing everything rebate related. Like the movie Speed, we must keep the rebate bus going at a certain speed or a bomb in the industry will explode. Read more

Little Change In EBCI's Current Conditions Component, But Tariffs Darken Six-Months Ahead View
September 7, 2018
The current conditions component declined slightly in August, but remained in expansionary territory at 53.8. A majority of respondents indicated conditions were unchanged from last month's robust business environment. Read more

EV Charging Stations – 5,4,3,2 Lift Off?
September 5, 2018
Get a Grip on Lighting #41 - Remember 2013? Thinking hmm, should I start selling my customers LED lighting? Remember all those charts and predictions that no one thought possible? 80% adoption by 2020 and so on? Read more

Lumileds Develops A High-Efficacy, High-Power LED For Directional Applications
September 4, 2018
The efficacy improvement achieved by Lumileds' LED emitter will result in more direct energy savings, while reducing initial and lifecycle cost at a luminaire level and enabling LED conversion of the most demanding applications. Read more

Smart Lighting Market To Reach 21 Billion US$ By 2024
August 29, 2018
Smart lighting systems are designed to ensure energy potency, and include automated controls and extremely economical fixtures, which will build changes looking on conditions, example occupancy. Lighting is an intentional use of light to feature sensible and aesthetic result to a space. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - Visible Light Disinfection
August 27, 2018
We hear a lot about healthy lighting and the potential effects it can have on people, but until we talked to Clifford J. Yahnke, Ph.D, Director, Clinical Affairs at Indigo-Clean we weren't convinced. After this discussion we feel there is finally a true "healthy" lighting option. Read more

July Architecture Firm Billings Remain Positive Despite Growth Slowing
August 22, 2018
AIA's Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score for July was 50.7 compared to 51.3 in June. Any score over 50 represents billings growth. While July's ABI shows that aggregate demand for architecture firm services continues to increase, much of that growth came from one region—the South. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - The Lighting Industry's Biggest Competitor
August 20, 2018
No it's not Bill Hurd, although he would be tough to beat in any competition. We had a very NAILD-esque conversation discussing all of the hot lighting topics that affect us today and will in the future. Read more

Business Experts Panel To Discuss Path Forward For Lighting Industry At LRC Conference
August 17, 2018
The lighting industry continues to be in a state of rapid transformation. New technologies and new business models are forcing the industry to rethink what it means to be a lighting company in the 21st century. Read more

IOTA Power-Over-Ethernet Emergency LED Selected For 2018 IES Progress Report
August 15, 2018
IOTA's PoE-CP12 Power-over-Ethernet Emergency LED Driver has been selected for the 2018 IES Progress Report, Illuminating Engineering Society's annual report which showcases the year's most significant industry developments. Read more

A-Light's AERIAL Selected For Inclusion In The 2018 IES Progress Report
August 14, 2018
The AERIAL is a linear pendant developed with the intent of re-think how interior space is illuminated. It enables designers to make a design statement while still producing functional ambient light. Read more

Anthem One Delivers Mobile, Lightweight and Exceptional Lighting For Video, Photo And TV Production
August 14, 2018
Anthem One is an innovative modular LED lighting system with interchangeable light sources, unmatched light quality, superior durability, a 2000 percent longer lifespan and twice the brightness of traditional metal halide systems. Read more

Sentry Electric LED Luminaire Recognized By 2018 IES Progress Report
August 13, 2018
Sentry Electric proudly announces that the SEVL Evacuation Light has been selected for inclusion in the 2018 IES Progress Report. The Progress Report recognizes products, publications and design tools that significantly contribute to the art and science of lighting. Read more

Projections Reveal Nonresidential Construction Spending To Grow
August 13, 2018
The AIA has released the latest Consensus Construction Forecast. Construction spending is projected to grow through 2019, according to a new consensus forecast from The American Institute of Architects. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting 38 - War For Talent
August 13, 2018
The lighting industry is a candidate's market so there are a lot of lighting companies battling for talent. We had a great discussion with Paul Pompeo who is the President of the Pompeo Group an executive recruiting firm focused on the lighting industry. Read more

Personalized Lighting Designed To Help Homeowners Enjoy Everyday Moments And Enhance Safety
August 9, 2018
Power management company Eaton today announced the latest accessories and new outdoor fixture available for its HALO Home™ Smart Lighting System, a simple, smart and secure way for homeowners to wirelessly connect, automate and control smart lights within one platform using Bluetooth® mesh networking. Read more

LEDucation 2019 Call For Speakers
August 8, 2018
LEDucation 2019, a LED-only trade show and conference organized by the Designers Lighting Forum of New York (DLFNY), is accepting submissions for presentation proposals to be given during the 2019 conference taking place March 12–13, 2019, at the New York Hilton Midtown in New York. Read more

Is Your Lighting WELL?
August 7, 2018
Get a Grip on Lighting #37 - As Concept Lead for Light at International WELL Building Institute, Gayathri Unnikrishnan focuses on the importance of natural and electric lighting on the well-being of occupants in the built environment. People are the most important asset for any business, so protect that and make your lighting WELL. Read more

July 2018 Electroindustry Business Conditions Index
August 6, 2018
The 15.4 point fall from the previous month was the steepest such decline since December 2015, but was less a sign of deteriorating conditions than of hitting a plateau as all of the change was attributable to a substantially greater share of respondents noting that conditions were unchanged. Read more

NEMA Study Examining Outdoor Lighting Now Available From NLB's Free Lighting Bookstore
August 2, 2018
The study examines issues that can result in compromised outdoor-lighting quality when color issues are misunderstood and, therefore, misapplied. This important NEMA white paper is now also available without charge from the National Lighting Bureau's Free Lighting Bookstore. Read more

Evaluating The Impact Of Warning Lights On Roadway Worker Safety
July 31, 2018
Flashing warning lights are a common line of defense intended to help protect construction workers, police officers, firefighters, emergency medical service personnel, and others who work along the roadway from oncoming traffic. Read more

Designs That Help Heal Receive Healthcare Design Awards
July 31, 2018
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Academy of Architecture for Health (AAH) is recognizing seven projects with its Healthcare Design Awards for cutting-edge designs that help solve aesthetic, civic, urban and social problems while also being functional and sustainable. Read more

Williams Introduces All New LED Downlight Collection
July 27, 2018
Providing an exceptional solution for sleek, modern architectural lighting, the all new LED downlight collection from Williams effortlessly completes any space. Sporting a variety of attractive trims and beam angles, each LED downlight guarantees flawless illumination. Read more

DIMONOFF Collaborates With Microsoft CityNext To Create What's Next For Cities Across The Globe
July 27, 2018
Through the Microsoft CityNext initiative, DimOnOff will extend the power of Microsoft's vast software and cloud solution portfolio by building intelligent solutions that allow cities to become connected societies through modernizing its infrastructure, optimizing city operations and improving sustainability. Read more

Mandalay Bay Convention Center Chooses Flex Lighting Solutions For Lighting Upgrade
July 26, 2018
MGM International and UBM, one of the world's largest event organizers, joined forces in a strategic partnership to improve the lighting of the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, while reducing the environmental footprint and energy usage to meet their sustainability goals. Read more

AFX Announces New Stonegate By AFX Product Catalog
July 26, 2018
AFX, Inc., an industry leader for 80 years in energy-efficient lighting is pleased to announce the release of their 2018 Stonegate by AFX Product Catalog. This 96 page, full-color catalog is filled with eye-catching, made-to-order, Lighting Solutions for Hospitality, Commercial and Residential applications! Read more

Determining The Origins Of Efficiency Loss In Gallium Nitride-Based LEDs Used In Lighting
July 25, 2018
With the help of DOE funding, researchers at the University of California at Santa Barbara are conducting analyses to determine the mechanisms underlying efficiency loss in light-emitting diodes (LEDs) used in solid-state lighting. Read more

LRC And KLS Engineering Develop Web-Based Educational Modules On Roadway Lighting
July 23, 2018
In the past decade, roadway lighting technologies have advanced rapidly with the development of light-emitting diode (LED) systems, adaptive lighting controls, and an increase in knowledge about the ways roadway lighting can affect safety, perception and even circadian rhythms. Read more

Inclusiveness In The Lighting Industry
July 23, 2018
Get a Grip on Lighting #36 - Carol McGlogan is the President & CEO of Electro-Federation Canada and has had an impressive career in lighting. As we all know the lighting industry has changed dramatically and continues to, but not just on the technological side. Read more

Report Looks At High-Efficacy LED Luminaires
July 20, 2018
In 2017, the U.S. Department of Energy began evaluating the performance of several new light-emitting diode (LED) lighting products with claimed efficacies near or exceeding 200 lumens per Watt (lm/W). The purpose of the study was to validate the claimed efficacy, determine the features or characteristics the products had in common, and identify any performance tradeoffs in luminaires reaching this very high efficacy level. Read more

June 2018 Architecture Firm Billings Stay Positive
July 18, 2018
Architecture firm billings slowed in June but remained positive for the ninth consecutive month, according to a new report today from The American Institute of Architects (AIA). AIA's Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score for June was 51.3 compared to 52.8 in May; it remains positive since any score over 50 represents billings growth. Read more

Targetti Offers Dynamic Beam Shaper Technology In US Offering
July 18, 2018
Targetti, is presenting an exclusive preview of the first Targetti light fixtures in the North American market that will be fitted with innovative Dynamic Beam Shaper (DBS) technology. The exclusive technology delivers variable optics that can vary the beam opening using digital input without the use of any mechanical system. Read more

The Health Effects Of Lighting – First Do No Harm
July 16, 2018
Get a Grip on Lighting #35 - How many lighting companies have someone on staff with the title Chief Scientist? John Davenport is the Chief Scientist at Energy Focus and is a recognized global expert in light source physics and product technology. In addition, he is author to over 125 patents and passionately believes that flicker is a choice. Read more

National Lighting Bureau Launches 39th High-Benefit Lighting Awards Program
July 13, 2018
The National Lighting Bureau's announced its 39th annual High-Benefit Lighting Awards Program. The Bureau coined the term High-Benefit Lighting to connote "function-focused" electric-illumination systems that are designed to fulfill the specific purposes for which they will be used, especially to maximize bottom-line returns for those who own, manage, and/or rely on the lighting. Read more

Modern Forms Fans Introduces Aviator Smart Fan
July 13, 2018
Inspired by the golden age of flying, this smart fan takes technology to the next level. Pair it with the exclusive Modern Forms app to save on energy costs and intuitively create schedules that adapt to your behavior. Read more

Eaton Makes Colorful Luminaires Standard With Mix And Match Options For Designers And Architects
July 13, 2018
Power management company Eaton today announced the Shaper 1400 and Shaper 1800 series of architectural pendants, which deliver decorative, mix and match color options as standard, making it easier to meet lighting design requirements while staying on budget. Read more

New Research May Help Improve OLED Lighting Panel Reliability
July 10, 2018
In the past, too many organic light-emitting diode (OLED) panels shorted catastrophically before their rated 50,000-hour lifetime. Actions to mitigate shorting have been taken by all panel manufacturers, but the origin of shorts is unknown. Read more

Hubbell Outdoor Lighting Introduces New Intercept Flood Luminaire
July 10, 2018
Intercept is the ideal LED solution for not only sports stadiums and entertainment arenas, but the general and security lighting of large commercial and industrial environments such as intermodal port, rail centers and airports. Read more

The Practicality Of Lighting Controls
July 9, 2018
Get a Grip on Lighting #34 - What does Sci Fi and Lighting have in common – Craig DiLouie. Actually, the way lighting is going it sometimes feels like it's more science fiction then science. We always hear that lighting controls are the way of the future so who better to have a conversation with on this topic. Read more

The Greatest Invention Ever For Productivity
July 2, 2018
Get a Grip on Lighting #33 - There are 1.2 billion people in the world without lighting. Dr Venkat Venkataramanan and his team from the Impact Centre at the University of Toronto are working towards solving this problem and utilizing science to better the quality of life for society as a whole. We are not just talking about selling light bulbs anymore. Read more

New NEMA Framework Predicts Energy Savings From Lighting Systems
June 28, 2018
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) published NEMA LSD 79-2018 Predicted Energy Savings from Lighting Systems, a new white paper that includes a framework used to gauge the effectiveness of different lighting control methods. Read more

Illumigeddon Meets The Matrix
June 27, 2018
Get a Grip on Lighting #32 - Lighting industry veteran Chris Brown coined the term Illumigeddon several years ago and met up with Get A Grip to discuss where we are headed. Ilumigeddon has turned into Illumitunity as long as you can work your way through The Matrix. Read more

In The Long Run - Testing SSL Reliability
June 26, 2018
Solid-state lighting (SSL) is bringing new capabilities to lighting, in part because light-emitting diodes (LEDs) can be easily packaged together on a printed circuit board to form sources that are multicomponent and multifunctional. But the long-term performance of such systems hasn't yet been fully investigated, despite the fact that next to energy efficiency, long life is the most publicized advantage of SSL. Read more

Tax Reform Good For Electrical Manufacturers But NEMA Survey Says Three Fixes Needed
June 22, 2018
According to a recent National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) survey of electrical manufacturers, 53 percent said that the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) has already had a net positive impact on their businesses, while an additional 34 percent are waiting for full implementation before they can assess the benefits of the legislation. Read more

Architecture Firm Billings Strengthen In May
June 21, 2018
The AIA's Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score for May was 52.8 (any score over 50 is billings growth), which shows that demand for services from architecture firms continues to be healthy. The ABI also indicated that business conditions remain strong at firms located in the South and West, while growth in billings was modest at firms in the Northeast and Midwest. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting - 30 Episode Recap
June 21, 2018
30 podcasts on Light Bulbs?! This last year went by so quickly that we figured it was time to briefly recap what we learned from episodes 1-30 of the Get A Grip on Lighting Podcast with the Host Michael Colligan and Co-Host Greg Ehrich. Read more

LightFair 2018 Delivered Largest Footprint And Increased Registration Over Last Year
June 19, 2018
The trade show spanned 285,600 net square feet housing 600 exhibitors, including 66 first-time exhibiting companies and 136 manufacturers headquartered outside the U.S. Registration of 28,075 exceeded the 2017 Philadelphia registration total. Registrants represented 85 countries. Read more

Hospital Lighting System Market To Show Robust Growth In Coming Years
June 15, 2018
The global hospital lighting system market size is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.6% during 2017-2023, to reach $8.5 billion by 2023. The increasing investment in lighting of hospitals by government and private players is one of the prime growth factors of its market. Read more

Get A Grip On Lighting With Pier LaFarge
June 12, 2018
Get a Grip on Lighting #30 - Pier LaFarge is the Co-Founder & CEO of Sparkfund. Their goal is to "netflixize" the energy technology industry. If this happens the lighting industry will be in for a bigger change then the LED transformation. Read more

New Luminaire And Lighting Control Market Report
June 8, 2018
According to a new market report on luminaire and lighting control published by Transparency Market Research, the global luminaire and lighting control market is expected to reach US$ 111.0 Bn by 2026, expanding at a CAGR of 5.6% from 2018 to 2026. Read more

The Lighting Renaissance Man
June 6, 2018
Get a Grip on Lighting #29 - 53 years in the game and Bill Attardi is as feisty as ever. As a Renaissance man his career is as full as it is diverse; salesman, manager, executive, owner, consultant and teacher. You bet we grappled with him. Read more

LRC Graduate Student Wins Thesis Prize For Research On Lighting Technology
June 5, 2018
Rensselaer's Lighting Research Center graduate student Olivia Privitera was recently awarded the prestigious 2018 Thesis Prize from the New York City Section of the Illuminating Engineering Society (IESNYC). Read more

Stylish Lens-Less SureFit LED Downlight From Aleddra
June 5, 2018
All LED downlight fixtures look alike, except this SureFit® LED Downlight from Aleddra, for it doesn't even have a lens. The LED diodes are hidden behind the trim. The light is reflected off the patented nano-reflector, generating a uniform, soft, but bright light out of the fixture. Read more

Lighting Research Center Releases Video Series On Light and Health
June 1, 2018
The Lighting Research Center (LRC) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has released a series of short videos on the science of lighting for human health. A total of nine videos are planned for release this year, covering topics such as how to provide healthy lighting for office workers, lighting in schools, and the future of circadian lighting. Read more

Filling The Gaps With Lasers
May 29, 2018
Get a Grip on Lighting #28 - Dr. Paul Rudy is the co-founder of SLD Laser alongside Dr. Shuji Nakamura. They are commercializing a new generation of laser light sources for display, automotive and specialty applications; filling in the gaps left by the limitations of LED. What? LED has limitations? Read more

Architecture Firm Billings Strengthen In April
May 25, 2018
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is reporting today that architecture firm billings rose for the seventh consecutive month, with the pace of growth in April increasing modestly from March. Read more

New White Paper Explores Energy Efficiency Options For Internet-Connected Devices
May 23, 2018
This new white paper explores the conflict between limitations on what is commonly referred to as standby power and the potential services and benefits of connected devices in the Internet of Things (IoT) and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). Read more

DOE Presentations From LIGHTFAIR International 2018
May 21, 2018
The U.S. Department of Energy once again hosted its award-winning informational booth and free educational sessions at LIGHTFAIR® International, held May 8–10 in Chicago. The sessions were popular among attendees looking for expert Q&A on today's hottest and toughest lighting issues. Read more

Training Lighting Professionals Systematically Using LS1
May 21, 2018
Get a Grip on Lighting #27 - Cory Schneider is the current President of NAILD and the CEO of Lighting Unlimited in Arizona. He has developed a unique way to deploy LS1 that a lot of other NAILD members are copying. If you have some lighting people to train we suggest giving this episode a listen. Read more

GREEN CREATIVE Releases The Innovative SPECFIT family Of Retrofit Commercial Downlights
May 18, 2018
GREEN CREATIVE, the commercial grade LED lighting manufacturer proudly announces the launch of the SPECFIT line of commercial retrofit downlight products. Read more

Compliance Fatigue And The Poetics Of The Zhaga Consortium
May 16, 2018
The new podcast from Get A Grip on Lighting features DR. Dee Denteneer. Dr. Denteneer is the Secretary General of the Zhaga Consortium. Zhaga is an open, global, lighting-industry consortium that is standardizing LED light engines and associated components, including modules and drivers. Read more

LRC Releases New Report On LED Horticultural Lighting Systems
May 14, 2018
The LRC evaluated key factors such as power demand, life-cycle cost, luminaire intensity distribution, and luminaire shading. Of particular importance is the fact that the LRC considered the effectiveness of the entire lighting system for a controlled growing environment. Read more

2018 Featured LightFair Products From Light Directory
May 8, 2018
Welcome to the 10th Annual Featured LightFair Products from Light Directory. Check out some product highlights from the show and other innovative new products! Read more

IoTNOW Webinars From NEMA
May 7, 2018
The new IoTNOW webinar series will address the challenges and opportunities posed by increased connectivity and automation in the workplace, in the electric grid, and in smart cities. Read more

Report Documents Long-Term Performance Of High-Flux LED Lighting Under Extreme Conditions
May 3, 2018
High-flux lighting applications include high-security exterior lighting (such as correctional facilities and military bases) as well as street and area lighting. In high-temperature environments, such applications present a formidable challenge for LEDs. Read more

Energy Department Announces Up To Fifteen Million For Early-Stage SSL Research
April 30, 2018
This funding will accelerate the development of high-quality light-emitting diode (LED) and organic light-emitting diode (OLED) products with the potential to reduce lighting energy costs for American families and businesses and to enhance U.S. global competitiveness. Read more

Color Changing By PMC Lighting At Vivint Smart Home Arena In Utah
April 26, 2018
Vivint Smart Home Arena was just named Utah Construction & Design Magazine's 2017 Project of the Year. Lead design firm, SCI and Okland Construction delivered the impressive 125 million dollar renovation in just 129 days—a project that should have taken 18-24 months. Read more

AIA Honors Exceptional Designs With Its COTE Top Ten Awards
April 25, 2018
COTE bestows the award annually on 10 design projects that have expertly integrated design excellence with cutting-edge performance in several key areas. Read more

Standard For Single-Ended Metal Halide Lamps Includes New Ignitor Requirements And Data Sheets
April 25, 2018
Developed by the ANSI Committee for Electric Lamps, this revision provides physical and electrical requirements for single-ended metal halide lamps that are operated on 60 Hz ballasts, ensuring interchangeability and safety. Read more

Aleddra's Antiviral TTA Nano Composite Material Converts Ordinary LED Lights Into Antiviral Prod
April 23, 2018
Aleddra will showcase at Chicago LightFair 2018 the application of advanced TTA Nano Composite technology to ordinary LED lights, which converts them into Antiviral LED products. Read more

Architecture Billings Remain Positive In March
April 19, 2018
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) today reported that architecture firm billings rose for the sixth consecutive month in March, although the pace of growth slowed modestly from February. Read more

LRC Professor To Chair Task Group Developing Circadian Lighting Recommended Practice
April 16, 2018
The task group will produce a set of practical recommendations and methods, grounded in science, that can be broadly implemented by addressing how to specify lighting for daytime applications, how to accurately measure circadian light, and how specification can be achieved. Read more

Cutting-Edge Designs Receive The AIA Education Facility Design Award
April 16, 2018
The American Institute of Architects' (AIA) Committee on Architecture for Education (CAE) is recognizing ten projects with its Education Facility Design Awards for state-of-the-art designs of schools and learning centers. Read more

GREEN CREATIVE Releases HID LED 25W 277V Universal Voltage LED Lamp For HID Replacement
April 12, 2018
The HID LED 25W lamp is the first product to utilize an A-lamp form factor to replace 70-100W HID lamps and was recognized by the 2017 IES Progress Report. At just 25W, this lamp emits over 3300 lumens and comes in E26 and EX39 versions. Read more

TARGETTI Announces Light Art Exhibition At SL Gallery
April 10, 2018
The Light Art Collection is a small prodigy that utilizes artificial light as a medium and aesthetic message to demonstrate that the innovations of the artistic techniques and expressions do not necessarily lead to an arid combination of praxis and utility, but result in art, synthesis and expression. Read more

Finally, A LED A19 Bulb That Exceeds Your Expectations
April 9, 2018
Have you ever complained about LED A19 bulb? If you have you are not alone. Let's face it we all miss the look of the A19 incandescent bulb we grew up with. NOW the Aleddra Omni A19 offers the "classic" A19 look alone with the energy savings of an LED bulb. Read more

NLB Video: It's Not Your Father's Lighting Maintenance
April 9, 2018
It used to be that lighting maintenance consisted principally of regularly scheduled cleaning and relamping. No more. As continually more lighting systems incorporate "high-tech" design and components, the personnel needed to maintain, repair, and even operate these systems are becoming increasingly more difficult to find. Read more

AFX Announces 80th Anniversary 1938 - 2018
April 5, 2018
AFX Inc. is proud to announce its 80th year of designing and manufacturing lighting fixtures for residential and commercial applications. Since the inception of fluorescent lighting technology in 1938 AFX has been promoting energy efficiency with its portfolio of products. Read more

Emergency T8 Retrofit Made Easy By Aleddra
March 29, 2018
Aleddra LED Lighting is pleased to introduce to the U.S market the Aleddra Emergency T8 Tube. The Emergency T8 Tube comes with an integrated emergency battery. It can be used as a regular T8 lamp and an emergency tube. Read more

NEMA Publishes New Performance Requirements For Electric Lamps
March 28, 2018
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) published ANSI C78.5-2017 American National Standard for Electric Lamps—Specifications for Performance of Self-Ballasted Compact Fluorescent Lamps. Read more

Modern Forms Introduces Hydra 120 Smart Fan
March 28, 2018
No other fan in the industry offers this level of control or technological innovation. The new wet-rated, Hydra Smart Fan from Modern Forms features scalable RF and Wi-Fi controls, smart integration and patent-pending DC motor wiring functionality, making life simpler every day. Read more

Architecture Billings Continue To Hold Positive In 2018
March 26, 2018
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is reporting an increase in architecture firm billings for February from its Architecture Billings Index (ABI), with several key segments showing an encouraging outlook for 2018. Read more

Stream Dots Have A Downlight Form Factor, But They Feel Like Tiny Skylights
March 26, 2018
An expansion of the Prudential Lighting Stream Series of veiled ambient luminaires, Dots have hidden LEDs, creating a soft, smooth, clean light source so pleasant, your eye is drawn directly to them. Read more

Legion Lighting Teams Up With Smash Industries To Manufacture Unique Lighting Sculptures
March 23, 2018
Legion Lighting has teamed up with Smash Industries to manufacture unique lighting sculptures. Our initial collaboration is the Artisan Series Subway Lighting fixture that combines art and light. Read more

Philips Lighting Announces Intention To Change Company Name To Signify
March 20, 2018
Philips Lighting, the world leader in lighting, today announced its intention to change its name from Philips Lighting to Signify. The choice of our new company name originates from the fact that light becomes an intelligent language, which connects and conveys meaning. Read more

LEDucation 2018 Surpasses Records For The 12th Consecutive Year
March 20, 2018
Marking its 12th year as the country's largest LED-only trade show and educational forum, nearly 6,000 attendees from all regions of the US and Canada attended the two-day event. Sold out for the 12th year in a row with 362 exhibits, the show's format allowed attendees to examine the latest LED luminaires and related lighting from 287 manufacturers. Read more

New Roadway Lighting Standard For Enclosed Pendant-Mounted Luminaires
March 19, 2018
Developed by the ANSI Committee for Outdoor Lighting, this new standard for roadway lighting covers dimensional, maintenance, and light distribution features that are interchangeable in enclosed pendant-mounted luminaires. Read more

NEMA White Paper Explains The Fluorescent Ballast Rule
March 12, 2018
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) published a white paper that explains the Fluorescent Ballast Rule and the associated measurement methods, NEMA LSD 66-2017 Understanding the Fluorescent Ballast Rule, EPCA 10 CFR 430. Read more

Import Restrictions On Steel And Aluminum Challenge U.S. Electroindustry
March 12, 2018
NEMA President and CEO Kevin Cosgriff said the new import tariffs on steel and aluminum will create unwelcome challenges for many electrical manufacturers, particularly related to certain types of electrical steel not made in the U.S. and the overly broad restrictions on imported aluminum. Read more

GREEN CREATIVE Wins Sapphire Award For Commercial-Quality SSL Lamp Design
March 9, 2018
The Sapphire Awards Gala Dinner, held on the night of February 14, 2018, celebrated the most innovative companies in the solid-state lighting (SSL) industry by naming the fourth annual LEDs Magazine Sapphire Award winners. Read more

Flexis - The Future Of Store Fixtures
March 6, 2018
Flexis™ DisplayMaker is the new wall merchandising system from Stylmark. At the core of Flexis is a low voltage powered standard system which enables users to flexibly create a variety of merchandising solutions. Read more

Amerlux Lights Paths From NYC To Chicago
March 5, 2018
Amerlux, an award-winning design-and-manufacture lighting company, announced today its Avista pedestrian light engine has nearly lit 800 miles around the country—in less than four years—which is equivalent to the distance between New York City and Chicago. Read more

New LRC Study Tests The Impact Of Circadian Light On Alertness In Office Workers
February 28, 2018
In 2017 the Lighting Research Center (LRC) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute published a groundbreaking study showing that office workers who receive a robust dose of circadian-effective light experience better sleep, and lower levels of depression and stress, than those who spend their days in dim or low light levels. Read more

Indigo-Clean™ Technology A Winner at 2018 Sapphire Awards
February 27, 2018
In a rapidly developing lighting industry bursting with new technology, Kenall luminaires using Indigo-Clean Technology took top honors at the LEDs Magazine Sapphire Awards for the category of Lighting for Health and Wellbeing. Read more

2018 NEMA Electrical Standards And Products Guide
February 26, 2018
ESPG is the guide to electrical products and is read by buyers, specifiers, contractors, and distributors—your client base. Each year, ESPG lists all NEMA standards and other publications, as well as sales contact information, by product type, for hundreds of electrical manufacturers. Read more

Architecture Billings Continue Growth Into 2018
February 21, 2018
2018 started on a strong note for architecture firms, as the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) saw its highest January score since 2007. The American Institute of Architects (AIA) reported the January ABI score was 54.7, up from a score of 52.8 in the previous month. Read more

Student Poster Winners Announced At DOE SSL Workshop
February 16, 2018
DOE announced the winners of the 2018 Student Poster Competition at the 15th annual DOE SSL R&D Workshop, held in Nashville, Tennessee. The heart of these workshops is a poster session, where project investigators from all DOE-funded R&D projects share updates on their work. Read more

Two New Linear Looks From The Best-Selling Snap Series From Prudential Lighting
February 16, 2018
The popular Snap Series from Prudential Ltg. is more robust than ever, thanks to two recently introduced additions, the Snap-Flair and Snap-Aero. Read more

NEMA Joins IIC And NIST In Review Of Emerging IoT Standards
February 12, 2018
NEMA has joined the Industrial Internet Consortium (IIC) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) for the IIoT Energy Forum to highlight activities of the IIC and of NIST in the energy sector focusing on smart grids, industrial analytics, security, and emerging technologies. Read more

New LRC Study Tests The Effectiveness Of The iPad Night Shift Application
February 9, 2018
The light emitted by portable electronic devices (PEDs), particularly when used at night, has drawn a great deal of interest among sleep researchers, healthcare professionals, and the media. Research shows that exposure to light at night (LAN) may be associated with poor sleep and may lead to diminished alertness and performance throughout the day. Read more

Modern Forms Celebrates Grand Opening Of 15,000 Sq. Ft. Showroom in Dallas Trade Mart
February 6, 2018
Over 700 customers, colleagues and friends attended the exciting and highly awaited Grand Opening of the expansive 15,000 square foot Modern Forms Showroom in Space #4808 of the Dallas Trade Mart during Lightovation in January. Read more

Pace Of Construction Activity Projected To Accelerate Through 2019
February 5, 2018
Despite labor shortages and rising material costs that continue to impact the construction sector, construction spending for nonresidential buildings is projected to increase 4% this year and continue at that pace of growth through 2019. Read more

PMC Lighting Announces Expansion Of ArcX Collection
February 5, 2018
PMC proudly announces the new ArcX Collection of reimagined linear lighting. A new dimension of lighting, the ArcX Collection combines shape and style with versatility and efficiency. ArcX modules allow construction of a wide variety of system contours and shapes making each lighting application truly unique. Read more

Research Compares Measures Of Average Color Fidelity
February 1, 2018
The emergence of SSL technology quickly challenged longstanding performance metrics used for assessing color quality, particularly the International Commission on Illumination (CIE) Test Color Method (which includes the General Color Rendering Index Ra, commonly known as CRI). Read more

PoE Connected Lighting System Energy Losses In Ethernet Cables
January 30, 2018
DOE has released the results of an exploratory study investigating energy losses in Ethernet cables used between Power over Ethernet (PoE) switches and luminaires in PoE connected lighting systems. Testing was conducted at DOE's Connected Lighting Test Bed in September 2017. Read more

Sports Light From Aleddra
January 30, 2018
Athletic field lighting (football, soccer, baseball and soft ball) posts two challenges to the athletic, booster and facility teams: High fixture and maintenance cost due to the mounting height, needed fixture repair(ballast and socket) and lamp replacement due to short lamp life of the existing Metal Halide lamps. Read more

ABOVE ALL Small MT Area Light
January 29, 2018
The LED small MT Area Light can be widely used for site, area, parking, walkways and general area spaces. Available in 40W, 60W and 80W with replacements up to 200 Watt HPS fixtures. Read more

Architecture Billings End Year On Positive Note
January 25, 2018
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) reported the December ABI score was 52.9, down from a score of 55.0 in the previous month. This score still reflects an increase in design services provided by U.S. architecture firms. Read more

IOTA Introduces Power-Over-Ethernet Emergency LED Driver Solution For Smart Lighting Systems
January 24, 2018
IOTA has released the new IOTA PoE-CP12 Power-over-Ethernet emergency LED driver for today's state-of-the-art "smart" systems. The IOTA PoE-CP12 is a unique, revolutionary, industry-first design that delivers a UL 924 Listed solution for power-over-ethernet (PoE) LED luminaires. Read more

LEDucation 2018 CEU Presentations Announced
January 23, 2018
The Designers Lighting Forum of New York (DLFNY) has announced the Continuing Education Unit (CEU) presentations and panel discussions being held during LEDucation in New York City on March 13 and 14, 2018. Read more

Foreverlamp's New HB5 High-Bay LED Series For High Lumen, High Ceiling 750W To 1000W Application
January 22, 2018
Foreverlamp's new HB5 LED High-Bay fixture combines innovative design with a technological breakthrough in reflective materials to create a highly reflective and efficient source that is rated for 100,000 hours with minimal energy consumption at a total of 522 system watts. Read more

NGLS Competition 2 Kicks Off
January 19, 2018
The Next Generation Lighting Systems (NGLS) indoor competition 2, which focuses on LED troffer conversion (retrofit) kits with luminaire-integrated sensors and controls, is underway. Five such systems, all marketed as being easily installed and configured, will be installed this month in a "living lab" at The New School, Parsons School of Design, in New York City. Read more

A New Report On SSL's Energy-Saving Potential In Horticultural Applications
January 18, 2018
The DOE has just released a report that examines the energy-saving potential of LED lighting in horticultural applications. All three main categories of indoor horticulture were investigated. Read more

Modern Forms To Open Dramatic Showroom In Dallas Trade Mart During Lightovation
January 15, 2018
Modern Forms is finally stepping into the spotlight. Making a profound statement in one of the largest showrooms at Lightovation, Modern Forms will open its own awe-inspiring, 15,000 square foot showroom at #4808 on the atrium of the Dallas Trade Mart, from Jan. 17–21. Read more

2018 AIA Institute Honor Awards Recognize Excellence In Architecture
January 15, 2018
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has selected the 2018 recipients of the Institute Honor Awards, the profession's highest recognition of works that exemplify excellence in architecture, interior architecture and urban design. Selected from roughly 500 submissions, 17 recipients located throughout the world will be honored at the AIA Conference on Architecture 2018 in New York City. Read more

Eaton Introduces Metalux FPanel Series And RTC Series For Superior Performance
January 10, 2018
Power management company Eaton recently announced the expansion of its Metalux ambient lighting solutions products with the introduction of the FPanel flat panel series and the RTC shallow troffer series. The two new LED luminaires offer superior performance, high energy efficiency and are compatible with Eaton's lighting controls solutions. Read more

Nora Lighting Presents Holiday Donation To American Red Cross For Wildfire Relief
January 10, 2018
With company-wide consensus, Nora Lighting employees, reps and distributors chose to support the American Red Cross Home Fires Relief efforts this holiday season. A financial generous donation was presented to the ARC that will assist wildfire victims throughout California. Read more

Eaton Invites Architecture, Design And Engineering Students To Submit For The SOURCE Awards
January 8, 2018
Designed to recognize and honor the bright future of the lighting design industry, the awards are part of Eaton's commitment to building the pipeline of lighting design talent. University students studying architecture, design, engineering or related disciplines are invited to enter this conceptual design competition. Read more

IP65 UFO Highbay Fixture From Aleddra
January 4, 2018
Aleddra announces today, the availability of its UFO Highbay Fixture for the US market. The company is a known leader in LED technology innovation with products that are either superior in quality or highly competitive in price, or both. Read more

Foreverlamp® Launches New Industrial J Series With A Fan-less Cooling System For Harsh Environme
January 3, 2018
Foreverlamp™ has expanded its award-winning LED Lamp Series with a new Industrial replacement lamp. The new J Series provides a powerful LED replacement for up to 400W MH lamps that operate in dusty and harsh industrial environments. Read more

Patriot LED Announces The Launch Of The Hazardous Locations Light
January 1, 2018
Patriot LED has launched new product lines Hazardous Locations Light. This luminaire can be used as spotlight, down light and tunnel light which can provide general illumination in hazardous locations. Read more

LGI Technology Proudly Announces The Launch Of The New 360 Degree LED Tubes Primarily Used In Signs
December 26, 2017
Retrofitting a sign box is very challenging, most of the time retrofitters or sign manufacturers must use 2 LED tubes one on each side because as we know LED tubes only project a 180 degree beam spread. This product will cut time and material cost by half. Read more

Architecture Billings Upturn Shows Broad Strength
December 22, 2017
Even with the uncertainty related to pending tax reform legislation that likely will have a mixed effect on the construction industry, design services at architecture firms remains in high demand. The American Institute of Architects (AIA) reported the November ABI score was 55.0, up from a score of 51.7 in the previous month. Read more

DOE Publishes 2015 Lighting Market Characterization
December 19, 2017
The third such report issued by DOE since 2002, it provides the baseline that helps DOE plan its R&D program, and is used by both governmental and nongovernmental organizations for planning and evaluating lighting opportunities as well as additional research efforts. Read more

Eaton Enables Connected Solutions With Next Generation Recessed Multi-Head LED Luminaires
December 19, 2017
Eaton recently launched the RSA MRZ family of architectural recessed multi-head luminaires, offering a wide breadth of features and options including Eaton's WaveLinx or LumaWatt Pro sensors, which enable a full spectrum of wireless and connected lighting solutions. Read more

Demand For Higher Density Development Appears To Be Waning
December 18, 2017
Showing signs of market saturation, demand for walkable neighborhoods, multi-generational housing and access to public transportation remain very strong, but growth has leveled off, according to the findings from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Home Design Trends Survey. Read more

Hubbell Outdoor Lighting GeoPak Architectural Wall Sconce Family
December 14, 2017
Hubbell Outdoor GeoPak family has expanded to now offer two housing sizes in the popular trapezoid, radius and quarter-sphere shapes. With lumen outputs of up to 11,000 lumens, paired with high performance StrikeTM optics, this family is capable of replacing up to 400W HID luminaires. Read more

National Lighting Bureau Launches 38th High-Benefit Lighting Awards Program
December 12, 2017
The High-Benefit Lighting® Awards Program is unique. Established by the National Lighting Bureau in 1980, the program recognizes lighting achievements that demonstrate lighting's ability to enhance human performance and well-being; i.e., to provide High-Benefit Lighting. Read more

LEDucation 2018 Registration Is Open
December 7, 2017
The Designers Lighting Forum of New York (DLFNY) is pleased to announce one of the lighting industry's most popular events, LEDucation 2018, is open for registration. Marking its 12th year, LEDucation will be held March 13-14 in New York City at the NY Hilton Midtown. Read more

TARGETTI Announces New Ownership By Fellow Italian Manufacturer – 3F Filippi
December 7, 2017
Targetti, a leading international manufacturer in the indoor and outdoor architectural lighting market, announces that Targetti Sankey, S.p.A., will operate under the new ownership of Italian lighting manufacturer, 3F Filippi S.p.A. Read more

New Sonar Series From Eclipse Lighting
December 5, 2017
The new wall mounted Sonar sconce features an elegant contoured design with up/down illumination for dramatic wall wash effects. Sizes include a small 13.5" model and a larger 21" tall version. Read more

NEMA And Industrial Internet Consortium Announce Liaison
December 4, 2017
NEMA and The IIC agreed to enter a formal liaison to advance the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). A liaison relationship between IIC and NEMA fosters common understanding of new technologies for the digital economy. Read more

NLB Panel Discusses New Way To Specify Lighting-Color Impacts
November 29, 2017
The way in which lighting designers specify the color-rendering properties of white light – and white light's ability to alter humans' perception of color – is about to change, thanks to the development of tunable white light and a near-revolutionary new way of specifying its color impacts. Read more

LIVE! From The LRC: A Web Conference Seminar
November 27, 2017
Presented by LRC researchers Jeremy Snyder, Jennifer Brons, and Dan Frering on December 6, 2017, this webinar provides guidance on reducing lighting energy use in residences. Two strategies will be discussed: using LED light sources throughout a home and using motion sensor controls in multifamily outdoor and common spaces. Read more

2017 SSL Technology Workshop Presentations Posted
November 20, 2017
Participants examined the latest technology advances and research questions, and provided updates on various early-stage research efforts that will serve as a foundation for future SSL technological developments. Read more

Introducing Power Over Ethernet Lighting: The Intelligent Connectivity Solution From Williams
November 20, 2017
Over 55 PoE-ready LED luminaires provide turn-key networked lighting and sophisticated controls. The intuitive user interface allows for quick and simple setup. Optimize your lighting to meet code compliance and, with built-in analytics, maximize energy savings. Read more

Architecture Billings Bounce Back
November 15, 2017
After a stand-alone month of contracting demand for design services, there was a modest uptick in the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) for October. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate nine to twelve month lead time between architecture billings and construction spending. Read more

Aleddra Debuts Antiviral LED Fixture At NAESCO 2017
November 13, 2017
Nobody would associate LED fixture whose main purpose is for lighting with the cleaning and disinfecting application. With a breakthrough nano technology material, called Antiviral TTA, the unimaginable becomes a reality. Read more

Nora Lighting Supports St. Jude Dream Home Fundraiser With Donation Of LED Downlights
November 13, 2017
Nora Lighting was a featured supplier of LED downlights for the 2017 St. Jude Dream Home in Las Vegas. The Dream Home Giveaway raised more than $850,000.00 in ticket sales for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Read more

Connected Lighting Interoperability Study Looks At APIs
November 10, 2017
DOE has completed the first study in a series on connected lighting system interoperability. The main goal of the series is to discern and document the current state of CLS interoperability at this early stage, with its landscape of multiple vendors, technologies, and business models. Read more

Fifth Annual LED Specifier Summit Returns To Chicago As Two-day Event
November 8, 2017
LED Specifier Summit, the popular annual conference and product showcase featuring the latest commercial, architectural and design-forward lighting solutions, returns to Chicago's Navy Pier Nov. 14-15, 2017. Historically a one-day event, the new two-day format helps address participant demand for more time to meet with exhibitors. Read more

New LED Strip Retrofit Kit From Williams
November 6, 2017
Simple and fast installation, no tools required! Use the Williams SRK Retrofit Kit to quickly upgrade fluorescent strips to energy-saving LED. Read more

New Troy Cylinder Pendant From Eclipse Lighting
November 1, 2017
Think you've seen it all when it comes to cylinders? Think again. Eclipse Lighting announces the launch of its Troy cylinder with Gravura Graphics custom finish. Read more

LEDucation 2018 Call For Speakers
November 1, 2017
LEDucation, a New York City LED-only tradeshow and educational forum organized by the Designers Lighting Forum of New York (DLFNY), has announced its 2018 Call for Presentation Proposals. The deadline is November 19, 2017. Read more

2017 AIA Innovation Award Recipients Selected
October 30, 2017
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Innovation Awards honor new practices and technologies that will further enable project delivery and enhance data-centric methodologies in the management of buildings for their entire lifecycle, from design, to construction and through operations. Read more

New LRC Study Evaluates The Blue-Light Hazard From Solid-State Lighting
October 26, 2017
The introduction of solid-state lighting using light-emitting diode (LED) technology has ignited widespread interest in the ways that lighting can offer benefits to people, including improved visibility at night, enhanced perceptions of brightness and security, and spectral tuning for management of circadian rhythms. Read more

Eaton Introduces Portfolio 2-Inch LED Cylinders
October 26, 2017
Power management company Eaton today announced the introduction of the Portfolio 2-inch aperture LED Cylinders available in round and square configurations for ceiling, wall or pendant-mount applications. Read more

ConTech Introduces New Champion High Bay
October 23, 2017
The CHB is ideal for high ceiling applications such as warehouses, large retail environments, storage facilities, and sports arenas, and is available in two wattage packages: 200W/22,000 Lumens and 240W/28,500 Lumens. Read more

Second Quarter Consumer Lamp Indexes Show A Year-Over-Year Increase In LED A-Line Shipments
October 23, 2017
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) released its 2017 second quarter Lamp Indexes. The NEMA Lamp Indexes are composite measures of member companies' U.S. shipments of a variety of lamp types. The report is designed to track underlying demand for these types of lamps. Read more

Architecture Billings Index Slightly Backslides
October 19, 2017
After seven months of steady growth in the  demand for design services, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) paused in September.  As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate nine to twelve month lead time between architecture billings and construction spending. Read more

Hubbell Control Solutions Expands NX Distributed Intelligence™ Lighting Control Platform
October 16, 2017
Hubbell Control Solutions announced today the expansion of its distributed lighting control platform for commercial and industrial facilities, NX Distributed Intelligence™. This expansion focuses on adding wired and wireless luminaire-based control options to Hubbell's successful NX lighting control platform. Read more

New Report On Tunable Lighting In Classrooms
October 13, 2017
The U.S. Department of Energy's GATEWAY program has released a new report on a trial installation of tunable-white LED lighting systems in three classrooms in the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District in Carrollton, TX, which provides valuable insights into the use of this technology in a real-world setting. Read more

Eaton To Highlight Connected Lighting Benefits At ENERGY STAR® Certified Homes Stakeholder Meet
October 11, 2017
The ENERGY STAR meetings provide an opportunity to discuss program initiatives, product specifications and other outreach activities. In addition, these meetings allow ENERGY STAR partners to network and develop relationships to promote ENERGY STAR. Read more

Aleddra Linear Highbay LED Fixture
October 11, 2017
Linear highbay fixtures are known to have an industrial look. Well, that was true until yesterday. Today Aleddra, the technology leader in dual-mode T8, PL, and HID replacement LED lamps, announces its new stylish Linear Highbay LED fixture. Read more

Snapshot On LED Outdoor Area Lighting
October 10, 2017
The U.S. Department of Energy has released a new Snapshot report on LED outdoor area lighting. Based on DOE's LED Lighting Facts® database, the report focuses on outdoor area/roadway luminaires (including street lighting and wall packs), parking garage luminaires, and canopy luminaires (e.g., those used for gas station fuel pump areas). Read more

Confronting Dementia From Lab To Bedside
October 5, 2017
The program positions Rensselaer students to contribute to Alzheimer's research by exposing them to a range of biotechnology and lighting research on neurodegenerative diseases, including a summer clinical rotation in medical research at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, with whom Rensselaer has an existing partnership. Read more

John Walter Assumes Western Regional Sales Manager Position For TARGETTI USA
October 4, 2017
TARGETTI USA, the North American operations for the TARGETTI Group, has appointed John Walter, as the new Western Regional Sales Manager. Read more

DOE Publishes 2017 Updated SSL Research And Development Plan
October 3, 2017
Both new documents were developed in conjunction with industry experts through inputs received at roundtable meetings held in September and October 2016 and at the DOE SSL R&D Workshop held in February 2017. Read more

New Titan 2 Series from Eclipse Lighting
October 2, 2017
The Titan 2 Series is a boldly designed decorative wall sconce that adds a dramatic shape with distinctive lighting effects to architectural facades. An innovative front shield fascia with a slight curvature creates a distinct appearance by providing a soft wall wash across the top and bottom of the fixture. Read more

Confidence In Electroindustry Business Expands As Third Quarter Closes
October 2, 2017
For a second consecutive month, the index reflected an improvement in the current conditions measures with an overall increase of three points, from 65.6 to 68.8. The EBCI indexes are based on the results of a monthly survey of senior managers at NEMA Member companies. Read more

AFX Receives Award In 2017 Lighting For Tomorrow Design Competition
September 27, 2017
At this year's Lighting for Tomorrow design competition, AFX received a Decorative LED Honorable Mention Award for its POST LED Sconce. Post's eye-catching slender design features indirect illumination in a combination of metal and painted finishes. 120V TRIAC dimmable down to 10%. Read more

IOTA Introduces ETS-DR Emergency Control Device For 0-10V Dimming
September 27, 2017
IOTA has released the new ETS-DR emergency lighting control device for auxiliary generator and inverter supplies, featuring IOTA's "DR" dimming relay feature for 0-10V dimming applications. The ETS-DR allows for local switching or dimming controls on designated fixtures powered by an auxiliary supply. Read more

Foreverlamp® Continues Expansion Of New Sales Agency Appointments
September 26, 2017
California-based LED high bay lighting manufacturer, Foreverlamp™, continues its sale representative expansion with a slate of new agency appointments. Read more

The United Center In Chicago Installs Eaton's Advanced LED Lighting And Controls System
September 26, 2017
Power management company Eaton today announced that its advanced Ephesus LED sports lighting and controls system has been installed at the United Center, home of the National Basketball Association's (NBA®) Chicago Bulls and National Hockey League's (NHL®) Chicago Blackhawks. Read more

Eaton Introduces Portfolio 2-Inch LED Downlights, Compatible With Its Connected Lighting Solutions
September 21, 2017
Offered in four beam distributions with excellent light control and low aperture brightness for glare-free illumination, the family's large selection of standard features and options includes Eaton's award-winning Dim-to-Warm technology and the WaveLinx and LumaWatt Pro. Read more

Architecture Billings Index Continues Growth Streak
September 20, 2017
With all geographic regions and building project sectors showing positive conditions, there continues to be a heightened level of demand for design services signaled in the latest Architecture Billings Index (ABI). Read more

Eaton Joins The Smart Cities Council To Support The City Of The Future
September 20, 2017
The collaboration brings Eaton's connected lighting expertise to critical smart city stakeholders, helping develop solutions for their specific needs. Read more

CCTLed Architectural Mini Series From Targetti Now Available With Wall Wash Optic
September 20, 2017
The expansive optic offering found within the popular CCTLed Series will now include a new Wall Wash optic to pair with the popular Spot, Flood, MWFL and WFL distributions. Read more

NASCAR'S Stock Car Race To Be First Event Under Martinsville Speedway's Eaton LED Lighting S
September 18, 2017
More than 75 of the top NASCAR Late Model Stock Car drivers will challenge for a spot in the 40-car field of the ValleyStar Credit Union 300 for $25,000 and the iconic Martinsville Speedway grandfather clock trophy. Read more

12 Projects Selected For The 2017 Education Facility Design Awards
September 14, 2017
The program honors educational facilities that the jury believes should serve as an example of a superb place in which to learn, furthering the client's mission, goals and educational program while demonstrating excellence in architectural design. Read more

Lighting Research Center Holds Annual Conference With More Than 100 Attendees
September 12, 2017
The Lighting Research Center (LRC) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute held its annual Partner-Alliance Event on September 6-7, 2017 in Troy, New York, a private event for LRC Partners, Alliance members and major sponsors from industry, government, and academia. Read more

ElumTools Enhancements
September 12, 2017
ElumTools, our plug-in for lighting calculations in Autodesk Revit has just been upgraded! The latest release includes Isolines and Spatial Maps inside the calculation viewer for easier evaluation of your calculated results. Read more

GATEWAY Demonstration: Tunable Lighting In A Behavioral Health Unit
September 5, 2017
DOE's GATEWAY program has released a new report on a tunable lighting system installed in the new Swedish Medical Behavioral Health Unit in Seattle that sought to leverage biophilic design tenets. Read more

New Appointments At Access Lighting
September 5, 2017
Access Lighting Corporation announced today that Don L. Smith has joined the company as its National Sales Manager--Western Region. In addition, in recognition of his contributions to Access Lighting's success, Justin Kennedy has been promoted to National Sales Manager--Eastern Region. Read more

Aleddra Slim Vapor Tight LED Fixture
September 4, 2017
Aleddra, the industry technology leader in linear T8, PL, and HID replacement LED lamps, announces today the release of its Slim Vapor Tight LED fixture for the US market. This latest addition to the company's fixture offer features a sleek design and is versatile in applications. Read more

LightShow West Announces Inaugural Control Systems Summit
August 31, 2017
LightShow West has announced a new education series, Control Systems Summit: A Lighting Revolution, will take place Oct. 12 as part of the two-day trade show and conference at Kentia Hall in the Los Angeles Convention Center Oct. 11-12. Read more

Targetti Expands STORE Series With Class 2 Multiples Offering
August 29, 2017
The STORE Series offers an efficient and intelligent solution for lighting projects in the Retail and Hospitality market. Designed to address lighting needs with efficacy and intelligence, the STORE Series offers a Projector Version, a recessed Gimbal in two sizes and new Class 2 rated multiples for a variety of application needs. Read more

Lighting Patterns For Healthy Buildings Website Expands To Include Designs For The Healthcare
August 28, 2017
Lighting for healthcare presents unique challenges for accommodating the diverse populations who occupy this environment—from the physicians and nurses working dayshift or nightshift to the patients, all with varying needs, including the youngest and perhaps most vulnerable members of our population, infants in the NICU. Read more

Foreverlamp Appoints New Agency Representation
August 24, 2017
LED lighting manufacturer Foreverlamp of Torrance, California, announces new lighting manufacturer representative appointments for its line of high bay LED lamps and fixtures. Read more

Architecture Billings Index Growth Moderates
August 24, 2017
Continued balanced growth results in gains in all regions and in all major sectors. For the sixth consecutive month, architecture firms reported increasing demand for design services as reflected in the July Architecture Billings Index. Read more

Lesson From A Tried And Failed LED Product
August 23, 2017
An article provided by Matthew Ma from Aleddra LED. After two recalls of its ballast-compatible LED tubes, a LED lighting manufacturer called it quits not long ago and exited out of the LED tube segment. Read more

IOTA Introduces New Constant Power Emergency Driver For High Voltage LEDs
August 23, 2017
IOTA is pleased to introduce the new ILB-CP10-HE-HV Constant Power emergency LED driver for high voltage applications. High-bay and elevated LED fixtures often require higher Class 1 voltages for providing the increased illumination needed to adequately light interiors from increased heights. Read more

NLB Panelists Agree: A Lighting Revolution Is Coming, Via The Internet Of Things
August 21, 2017
Lighting and the Internet of Things (IoT) was the subject of a particularly eye-opening panel discussion – "Illuminating the Future, Part 2" – at the National Lighting Bureau's Annual Lighting Forum. Read more

GATEWAY Report On OLEDs In An Office Space
August 17, 2017
The large number of different OLED and LED luminaires used in these offices makes the installation unique and well worth studying. Read more

VOLT Lighting Receives Product Innovation Award For The ShadowMaster LED Path And Area Light
August 17, 2017
The awarding organization, Architectural SSL (Solid-State Lighting), honors the most innovative lights on the market. They also acknowledge leaders in the field working to advance the technology. Read more

VOLT Lighting Receives Product Innovation Award For The Coachman LED Path And Area Light
August 17, 2017
The awarding organization, Architectural SSL (Solid-State Lighting), honors the most innovative LED lights on the market. They also acknowledge leaders in the lighting field working to advance the technology. Read more

Spectacular Lighting Dynamics Introduced With Modern Forms Kinetic LED Chandelier
August 16, 2017
Spectacular lighting dynamics. Gyroscope inspired openwork globe with individually adjustable rings for a custom futuristic look is revealed as Modern Forms introduces the Kinetic LED Interior Chandelier. Read more

TM-30 Webinar On September 12
August 14, 2017
IES TM-30-15, a system of measures and graphics that can be used together to effectively evaluate and communicate a light source's color rendering properties, has been around for two years, and in that time researchers have been helping to lay the foundation for its widespread use in the lighting industry. What have we learned about TM-30 in the past two years? Read more

Williams Introduces Continuous LED Cove
August 9, 2017
Designed for seamless illumination and adjustable to the inch, the new CX from HE Williams provides cove lighting at an exceptional value. Read more

Flex Lighting Solutions Introduces Essentials Series 4.0, A New Generation Of High Bay LED fixtures
August 8, 2017
The newest generation of the Essentials Series LED fixtures delivers superior performance, quality and versatility in low bay and high bay applications. Read more

New Records Achieved At The 2nd Edition Of InterLumi Panama
August 8, 2017
151 exhibiting brands from 21 countries attended to showcase the cutting-edge products and technologies in efficient lighting; and it attracted 2,172 high quality visitors from 28 countries/regions in the global range. Read more

Moderating Economic Growth Triggers Construction Forecast Downgrade For 2017 And 2018
August 7, 2017
The AIA Consensus Construction Forecast projects annual growth in the 3.5 percent to 4.0 percent range for the remainder of 2017 as well as for 2018, with a slower growing commercial/industrial market, and an institutional sector facing challenges. Read more

CALiPER Report Snapshot Of LED Downlights
August 6, 2017
DOE's CALiPER program has released a new Snapshot Report on LED downlights. There are many factors that influence product efficacy, but the efficacy trend with LED downlights is concerning. Read more

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Names New Director of Lighting Research Center
August 2, 2017
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has named Professor Mariana G. Figueiro, Ph.D., as director of the Lighting Research Center (LRC), after serving as the center's acting director over the past year. Figueiro is assuming the directorship after Professor Mark Rea, who has served as LRC director since 1988. Read more

Revised Standard On Solid-State Lighting Extends Chromaticity Range
August 2, 2017
In a revision of ANSI C78.377-2017, the ANSI Accredited Standards Committee C78, Electric Lamps, establishes a range of chromaticity for general lighting with solid-state lighting (SSL) products to ensure that product chromaticity can be communicated to consumers. Read more

LFI 2018 Call For Speakers: Global Invitation To Experts In Diverse Disciplines
July 31, 2017
This global invitation calls for top professionals from a broad spectrum of industries to submit to speak at the world's largest annual architectural and commercial lighting trade show and conference in Chicago at McCormick Place May 6 – 10, 2018. Read more

An Untold Story Of The LED Tube And Why You Should Care
July 31, 2017
This article by Matthew Ma from Aleddra is an overview of the LED tube from a historical perspective so that the reader may gain a holistic view on how its design evolved over time and what the key deficiency of one popular type of LED tube design was, and how the next generation LED tube provided a solution to its predecessor, though not without introducing its own additional problem(s). Read more

Confidence Indexes Decline Sharply But Remain Above 50
July 28, 2017
The current conditions index slid by more than 20 points from the near-term high of 76.5 reached in March of this year. As recently as last month, the current conditions index topped 60 but fell 7.2 points to reach July's value of 53.3. Read more

Eleven New SBIR-STTR Grants Awarded For SSL Technology
July 27, 2017
The 11 FY17 grants will explore the technical merit and commercial potential of different innovative concepts or technologies that are expected to contribute to the achievement of the price and performance goals described in DOE's SSL R&D Plan. Read more

AIA Selects Seven Projects For Healthcare Design Awards
July 24, 2017
The award program showcases the best healthcare building design and healthcare design-oriented research. Projects exhibit conceptual strengths that solve aesthetic, civic, urban, and social concerns as well as the requisite functional and sustainability concerns of a hospital. Read more

LRC Analysis Of Energy Efficient Highway Lighting Selected As AASHTO High Value Research Project
July 21, 2017
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Research Advisory Committee (RAC) has selected the Lighting Research Center (LRC) Transportation Lighting project "Analysis of Energy Efficient Highway Lighting Retrofits" as a "Sweet Sixteen" High Value Research Project. Read more

RESCHEDULED Webinar Series On DOE Sky Glow Investigation
July 20, 2017
Please note the rescheduled dates for the DOE sky glow investigation webinar series. DOE's SSL Program is hosting two upcoming webinars to present and discuss the results of a recently released investigation of LED street lighting's impact on sky glow. Read more

Architecture Firms End Second Quarter On A Strong Note
July 19, 2017
Firm billings beginning to catch up with project inquiries and design contracts. For the fifth consecutive month, architecture firms recorded increasing demand for design services as reflected in the June Architecture Billings Index (ABI). Read more

Low-Voltage Solution For Power, LED Lights And Controls That Saves Up To 40 Percent On Installation
July 19, 2017
Power management company Eaton offers the Distributed Low Voltage Power (DLVP) system, a flexible and electrically efficient low-voltage system combining power, LED lighting and controls into one simple, energy code compliant, project solution by blending the benefits of both alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) power distribution. Read more

Energy Department Invests 8 Million In Efficient Lighting Research And Development
July 17, 2017
The projects will help accelerate the development of high-quality light-emitting diode (LED) and organic light-emitting diode (OLED) lighting products that can significantly reduce energy costs for American families and businesses by using less electricity than products currently in use, and ensure that the U.S. remains a global leader in SSL innovation. Read more

Fooled By A Fake UL Certificate
July 17, 2017
UL recently issued a statement on a Chinese lighting manufacturer using a fake UL certificate number on its LED tube. An interesting article written by Matthew Ma from Aleddra LED about fake UL certificates on how to check for them. Read more

Lighting Analysts, Inc. Releases AGi32 Version 18
July 14, 2017
AGi32 version 18 builds on previously released features for the creation of automated output, includes several new object manipulation commands and introduces the calculation of Mesopic Luminance for roadways, a very hotly anticipated capability. Read more

ElumTools 2018 For Autodesk Revit 2018
July 14, 2017
ElumTools 2018 introduces the new "Calculate by View" capability. This feature provides the ultimate in calculation flexibility for interior or exterior applications as users can now create specific 3D views to be used to isolate Revit entities for lighting calculations. Read more

Introducing Licaso - Climate-Based Annual Daylight Simulations For AGi32 And ElumTools
July 14, 2017
Using patent-pending algorithms and site-specific TMY3 weather data, Licaso finally makes daylight modeling practical for both lighting designers and architects using the industry standard AGi32 software or our ElumToolsTM add-in for Autodesk® Revit®. Read more

Foreverlamp Launches New Industrial HB Series Designed To Withstand The Toughest Environments
July 13, 2017
The new HB Industrial Series fixture is IP66 rated and UL listed for wet conditions and provides a super high efficiency high-bay lighting solution with up to 30,000 lumens. The rugged, low-profile design is ideal for applications where oil, dust and water are an issue for lighting fixtures. Read more

Hubbell Industrial Lighting's SpectraLoc First To Convert Blue Light
July 13, 2017
By applying the physics of the "Stokes Shift" effect, the new SpectraLoc™ LED blue spectrum suppression highbay from Hubbell Industrial Lighting converts harmful blue light under 500 nanometers to green and yellow light. Read more

IOTA Releases The First UL Listed Self-Testing Emergency LED Driver
July 13, 2017
With the release of the ILB-CP10-HE-SD, IOTA has introduced the first UL Listed self-testing emergency LED driver for field and factory installations. Read more

The Desire For Daylighting Is Having A Significant Impact On Office-Building Design
July 11, 2017
Daylighting can have such a powerful effect on office workers' comfort, well-being, and productivity, the buildings they occupy are now being oriented and designed to bring as much daylight as possible into occupied spaces. So say three experts on the topic, impaneled at the National Lighting Bureau's Annual Lighting Forum. Read more

LED Retrofit Kit Engineered For Quick Installation, Saving On Labor Costs And Simplifying Upgrades
July 11, 2017
Power management company Eaton introduces the Metalux Cruze™ LED Retrofit Kit, an energy-efficient solution featuring simple and quick installation for customers wanting to easily upgrade from fluorescent luminaires to LED technology without the need to install a new fixture. Read more

National Academies Release Report On Solid-State Lighting
July 7, 2017
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NAS) have published a report entitled Assessment of Solid-State Lighting, Phase Two, which is a follow-up to its 2013 report Assessment of Advanced Solid-State Lighting. Read more

LRC Releases New Version Of Circadian Stimulus Calculator With Expanded Functionality
July 7, 2017
The Lighting Research Center (LRC) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has released a new version of its free, open-access circadian stimulus (CS) calculator with more robust and flexible functionality to help lighting professionals select light sources and light levels that will increase the potential for circadian-effective light exposure in architectural spaces. Read more

LightShow West 2017 Announces The Opening Of Online Registration
July 5, 2017
LightShow West has announced the opening of online registration for the trade show and conference at Kentia Hall in the Los Angeles Convention Center, Oct. 11-12, 2017. The trade show and conference offers one-stop sourcing and educational opportunities for architects, designers and engineers. Read more

New Standard Minimizes Cable Energy Loss for Power Over Ethernet Lighting Systems
July 4, 2017
The energy efficiency of a POE lighting system depends on three elements: power source equipment (PSE) efficiency, powered device (PD) efficiency, and cable energy losses. This standard specifies practices to limit the electrical energy losses of the cable between the PSE and the PD. Read more

New Bluetooth-Enabled Outdoor Security Light Sensor, Allowing Control From A Smart Device
June 29, 2017
Power management company Eaton introduces the All-Pro™ MS180BT sensor, a Bluetooth®-enabled motion sensor allowing users to control outdoor security lighting from the convenience of an iOS or Android smart device. Read more

Perceived Lack Of Policy Progress Dampens Confidence
June 28, 2017
The current conditions index's 10-point slide from 70.6 in May to 60.5 this month brings it to the lowest level since November 2016. Nevertheless, because it remains above 50, the index value is still in the expansionary range. Read more

LRC Develops Accelerated Prediction Method For LED System Life
June 27, 2017
Some LED products available on the commercial market can fail much sooner in some applications than manufacturers' lamp life specifications would suggest. Read more

Webinar Series On DOE Sky Glow Investigation
June 26, 2017
DOE's SSL Program is hosting two upcoming webinars to present and discuss the results of a recently released investigation of LED street lighting's impact on sky glow. Read more

Expanded NEMA Lighting System Index Edges Higher In First Quarter 2017
June 23, 2017
The first quarter of 2017 saw a 1.4 percent increase compared to 4Q 2016 but a 3.4 percent decline when compared to 1Q 2016. Read more

Eaton Highlights Residential Building Solutions For Modern Lifestyles At PCBC 2017
June 23, 2017
Power management company Eaton will showcase technology for modern lifestyles with its latest residential solutions for builders and home buyers at the PCBC 2017 show, booth 2041, in San Diego, California, on June 28 and 29. Read more

Balanced Growth Results In Billings Gains In All Sectors
June 21, 2017
Design services at architecture firms continue to project a healthy disposition on the construction industry as the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) recorded the fourth consecutive month of growth. Read more

Eaton's Advanced LED Lighting And Controls System Installed At Daily's Place In Jacksonville
June 21, 2017
Featuring industry-leading control functions, the LED system enhances the viewing experience for spectators while reducing energy use by as much as 75 percent. Read more

LFI 2017 Was Largest Trade Show To Date And Broke Philadelphia Registration Record
June 20, 2017
LIGHTFAIR 2017's registration of 27,939 topped the 2016 total and posted a 7.4 percent increase over the 2013 Philadelphia registration total. Registered attendees represented 81 countries. Read more

2017 Connected Lighting Systems Workshop Presentations Posted
June 19, 2017
A diverse group of thought leaders from the lighting and IT industries gathered for cross-cutting dialogue on the promise, potential, and challenges of connected lighting systems at the third annual DOE Connected Lighting Systems Workshop. Read more

Designing With Tunable White Light Is Focus At The National Lighting Bureau's Annual Lighting Fo
June 19, 2017
In commercial applications, tunable white light can be used to affect the colors of surfaces in a space. This gives building owners the ability to provide lighting that is highly compatible with a given tenant's interior design. Read more

Aleddra Announces The First Omni-Directional LED PL Lamp
June 15, 2017
Unlike existing LED PL lamps, which are restricted to either horizontal or vertical mount, Aleddra's CF-LED can be used for either horizontal or vertical application thus reducing down time and labor costs involved with counting how many lamps of each application are required. Read more

Eaton's LED Lighting Help A Latin America Environmental Company Achieve LEED Platinum Certificat
June 13, 2017
Power management company Eaton announced that its LED lighting solutions, including lighting and controls, have helped THREE Consultoría Medioambiental, an environmental consultant company located in Monterrey, Mexico, achieve a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED). Read more

LCA Partners With California Community College To Offer Controls Curriculum
June 7, 2017
The Lighting Controls Association (LCA), has announced a new partnership with the California Community College System (CCCS) to educate tomorrow's electrical workforce about energy-saving lighting controls throughout California. Read more

Aleddra LED Lighting Launches New Website
June 7, 2017
Aleddra LED Lighting has recently launched a newly designed, responsive, and user-friendly website. They also released a new catalog with a few new products! Read more

Confidence Indexes Remain Firmly In Expansionary Range
June 5, 2017
The current and future confidence indexes moved in lockstep for the third consecutive month, each pulling back nominally from 73.5 last month to 70.6 in May. Read more

Three Of The Four Hockey Championship Venues Illuminated With Eaton's Advanced LED Lighting Syst
June 1, 2017
Featuring industry-leading control functions, the Ephesus LED system gives facility operators unsurpassed control to enhance the viewing experience for spectators while reducing energy use by as much as 75 percent. Read more

Modern Forms Wins Best Booth Awards At 2017 LightFair International
May 31, 2017
Modern Forms received the Best Booth Award in the Design Pavilion during 2017 Lightfair International. Modern Forms earned the accolade for excellence in visual display and product presentation. Read more

Design Billings Increasing Entering Height Of Construction Season
May 30, 2017
After beginning the year with a marginal decline, the Architecture Billings Index has posted three consecutive months of growth in design revenue at architecture firms. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate nine to twelve month lead time between architecture billings and construction spending. Read more

New Lighting Standard Outlines How To Designate LED Direct Replacement Lamps
May 30, 2017
After technical review, ANSI Accredited Standards Committee C78, Electric Lamps, published ANSI C78.52-2017 American National Standard for Electric Lamps—LED (Light Emitting Diode) Direct Replacement Lamps—Method of Designation. Read more

Eaton Brings Lighting Expertise to Georgia Tech's Internet of Things Research Center
May 24, 2017
Eaton announced it joined the Georgia Institute of Technology's Center for the Development and Application of Internet of Things Technologies (CDAIT), an Atlanta-based research center dedicated to developing and applying Internet of Things (IoT) technologies. Read more

LRC Study Finds Robust Morning Light Improves Sleep And Mood, Lowers Stress In Office Workers
May 22, 2017
The LRC research team, led by Dr. Mariana Figueiro, professor and director of the LRC's Light and Health program, investigated the connection between circadian stimulus (CS), a measure of light's impact on the circadian system, and sleep, depression, and stress in office workers. Read more

Nora Lighting Welcomes New Agency Reps To National Training Event
May 18, 2017
Nora Lighting welcomed more than 30 new sales representatives to a National Sales Training Meeting at the company headquarters. The three-day event was hosted by Nora Lighting President and CEO Fred Farzan and Executive Vice President Jilla Farzan, and featured demonstration workshops and social events. Read more

2017 Featured LightFair Products From Light Directory
May 17, 2017
Welcome to the 9th Annual Featured LightFair Products from Light Directory. Check out some product highlights from the show and other innovative new products! Read more

Eaton Announces Winners Of The 40th Annual SOURCE Awards Lighting Design Competition
May 16, 2017
Power management company Eaton today announced the winners of the 40th Annual SOURCE Awards lighting design competition, part of the company's commitment to celebrating current and future lighting designers and specifiers. Read more

LIGHTFAIR® International 2017 Celebrates All That's New and Next In Lighting, Design And Tec
May 15, 2017
LIGHTFAIR® International (LFI®) opened at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia May 7 with the 28th edition of the world's largest annual architectural and commercial lighting trade show and conference. Read more

DOE Publishes Report On LED Street Lighting's Impact On Sky Glow
May 8, 2017
DOE has published the results of a study of the expected contributions to sky glow from converting high-pressure sodium (HPS) street lighting to broader-spectrum (i.e., white light) sources, with specific focus on LEDs. Read more

Eaton Makes Connections Work For Buildings, Communities And Homes With Connected Lighting Solutions
May 8, 2017
Power management company Eaton will highlight its comprehensive offering of connected lighting technologies and solutions at LIGHTFAIR International (LFI) 2017, booth 1101, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, from May 9-11. Read more

TARGETTI Announces New Leadership And Ownership
May 5, 2017
Targetti Sankey S.p.A, one of the leading manufacturers on the indoor and outdoor international architectural lighting market since 1928, announces that it is under the new ownership of the IDeA Capital Funds SGR. Read more

LIGHTFAIR International 2017 Opens May 7th In Philadelphia
May 4, 2017
Tens of thousands of professionals from around the world will experience the products and knowledge transforming the future of light and technology in the Pre-Conference LIGHTFAIR Institute® (May 7-8) and Trade Show & Conference (May 9–11). Read more

DOE Booth Sessions At LightFair International 2017
May 2, 2017
Visit DOE's award-winning informational booth and free educational sessions at LIGHTFAIR® International, May 9-11 in Philadelphia. Stop by any time to ask all your questions about DOE studies, resources, and tools. Read more

Foreverlamp To Launch New DesignLights Consortium Approved Classic High-Bay Series At LightFair 2017
May 1, 2017
Foreverlamp, creator of the award-winning Foreverlamp™ LED Retrofit Lamp Series, has expanded their cost-effective LED high bay offering with the traditional round look of an HID high bay and classic driver housing that delivers the modern efficiencies of today's LED technology. Read more