May 14, 2024 By Drew Reagan DarkSky International has formally recognized the Michigan State Wildlife Research Area on Beaver Island as an International Dark Sky Sanctuary. It will be known as the Beaver Island State Wildlife Research Area International Dark Sky Sanctuary (the “Sanctuary”). It’s an important achievement as it is Michigan’s first certified International Dark Sky…
May 14, 2024 The L-Prize seeks to unlock that additional potential to combine high-luminaire efficacy with exceptional lighting quality, data-driven control and functionality, and sustainable design and construction for the future of illumination in commercial and institutional buildings. Advanced interoperable lighting systems have the potential to better manage lighting energy use, integrate with other building…
A brand-new railcar assembly facility in Perth, Australia, has become a canvas for illuminated artwork with the installation of more than one kilometre of LED tube lighting and a dynamic lighting control system from Pharos Architectural Controls. The assembly and commissioning plant in Bellevue, Perth, is part of the Western Australian Railcar Programme. The project will deliver…
The need for architectural services is increasing, boosted by demand for construction services during 2022 and forecasted for growth through 2030, according to a report from Benchmark International. Among construction service types, adaptive reuse is also on the rise. Compared to ground-up construction, adaptive reuse of an existing structure can lower construction costs and speed…
DMF Lighting, the leader in modular downlighting in the custom integration channel announced the addition of Ellie Doherty as the new Western Regional Sales Manager on the DMF sales team. Passionate about lighting design, lighting fixtures, and lighting control engineering, Doherty’s goal is to utilize her expertise in intelligent lighting to make lighting easy and…
There are few lighting and plumbing distributors that have the stellar reputation and forward-thinking leadership that family-run Farrey’s Lighting, Bath, Kitchen and Hardware of Florida has maintained through 100 years and four generations of ownership, essentially becoming one of the first nationally recognized names in the industry. To celebrate its centennial, Farrey’s recently hosted…
Arizona-based Barron Lighting Group debuted the RXAR Series LED area luminaire for commercial and industrial lighting applications. Crafted with a rugged, one-piece die-cast aluminum housing, the RXAR Series stands out for its exceptional efficacy of up to 172 lumens per watt. Its design not only ensures optimal heat dissipation, but also guarantees energy efficiency, longevity,…
Founded in 1974 in Utica, New York, Meyda Lighting proudly celebrates its 50th Anniversary. The firm was founded when Meyer Cohen was asked by his wife Ida, to build a stained glass window in their kitchen so they wouldn’t have to view the vintage cars in their neighbor’s driveway. Meyer was a master craftsman and inventor,…
Several years ago, an LED lighting manufacturer targeting the residential market asked their network of independent reps what customers were asking for in the field. The answer had nothing to do with product design, quicker shipping, or affordability. It turned out that the most-sought-after items were marketing materials, catalogs, and spec sheets that were written…
May 7, 2024 By James R. Benya, PE, FIES, FIALD James R. Benya reflects on his four-decade journey in lighting design, from its humble beginnings to the establishment of IALD in 1969, he contemplates the evolving landscape of the profession amidst technological advancements and the potential integration of product sales into lighting design firms. Lighting…
The Designers Lighting Forum of New York (DLFNY) announces the inaugural Beacon Awards — an annual awards program to recognize the thoughtful integration of lighting design in built projects created within the greater New York metropolitan region (New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut). Two additional awards, for product design and service to the industry, will…
Formerly known as WAC-STRUT, VENTRIX is the evolution of a world-class modular linear lighting, control, and power system. WAC’s previous names weren’t unique enough to differentiate this modular linear lighting system in the marketplace. The company selected VENTRIX because it combines VENTURE with MATRIX— a dynamic, expansive VENTURE into architectural lighting solutions that offer a comprehensive MATRIX of adaptable grid and linear options for…
REVO Lighting, an Espen Technology brand, has released its Spartan Area Light luminaires that features a unique installation mechanism that allows simple mounting by just one installer. A special mounting bracket is first attached to a 4” or 5” square or round pole. Next, the unique arm mount easily attaches to the bracket with a…
Technical Consumer Products, Inc. (TCP) has announced its first line of LED lighting that reduces the amount of active microbes in the indoor air while it illuminates. How Innovative PurEssentials Line Addresses Marketplace Demands The timing is perfect as the COVID era of spending more time at home has increased consumer demand for homes that nurture…
LEDVANCE is excited to unveil its newest innovation in outdoor lighting the OPTI-SELECT AREA LIGHT, marking a groundbreaking advancement. This product introduces an industry-first feature: OPTI-SELECT – Field Adjustable Distribution. Offering field adjustable distribution without the need for lens changes, embodying unmatched versatility and simplicity. The LEDVANCE OPTI-SELECT AREA LIGHT stands out by integrating the…
Inventronics announces the launch of its latest surge protection device (SPD) designed for LED lighting fixtures. With a surge current rating of 5kA, the PU-10Kx05KBxA offers robust protection against transient overvoltages, safeguarding sensitive lighting fixtures from damage. LED lighting fixtures have longer lifetime and better performance compared to traditional lighting fixtures. However, when used in…