“Be Electrified” is the motto of Light + Building from 3 to 8 March 2024 in Frankfurt am Main. The top themes, “Sustainability”, “Connectivity” and “Work + Living” outline what will be essential for living, working and mobility in the future. Join Light + Building as they take a first look at the exciting topics…
Fanny Soulard, Senior Lighting Designer, IALD member* September 29, 2023 Fanny Soulard, Senior Lighting Designer is part of the keynote speakers session during the ArchLIGHT Summit event. She shared with us how she thinks lighting designers can perform better within their projects, using their cultural differences as a key added value! Vietnam’s construction market is…
September 19, 2023 Now in its 40th year, the IALD International Lighting Design Awards is the longest-running award program that recognizes architectural lighting design excellence. The 40th Annual IALD International Lighting Design Awards presentations was made possible by our title sponsor Acuity Brands, and broadcast globally on 13 September, 2023. The full presentation is available for viewing…
S4i IB Now Integrates with Crestron Electronics to provide Seamless Control of Casambi Technologies Lighting S4i Solutions for Integrators is pleased to announce that the their Integration Broker (IB) now integrates with Crestron (SIMPL) control systems. This integration allows users to seamlessly control Casambi lighting from their Crestron system. Casambi is a wireless lighting control system that uses Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) to connect…
ArchLIGHT Summit, the lighting trade event and educational platform for the architectural, specification, and design communities, will feature a special art installation. AWARE is an experiential exhibit composed of mixed materials from lighting manufacturers that together serve as a creative advocate for sustainability. The installation is the brainchild of the team at Your Lighting Brand…
Leading provider of advanced building automation and energy management solutions Autani has merged with LiteTrace, a pioneer in Bluetooth® lighting control solutions, to create a global leader in smart commercial building technologies and energy optimization. The merger combines Autani’s award-winning building automation platform and LiteTrace’s innovative Keilton brand of Bluetooth mesh lighting controls. By uniting…
Lighting that helps people see, feel and perform well Lighting for Wellbeing can adjust the lighting in spaces where we work, study and relax to meet our bodies’ needs. Dimming, tuning and easily personalizing lighting via pre-set scenes optimizes light to suit the time of day or the task ahead. Lighting can even be tuned…
Wesco International (NYSE:WCC), a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, issued its annual sustainability report. The report outlines Wesco’s progress and key initiatives for advancing its environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals set in the 2021 report that include reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 30%, reducing landfill waste intensity by 15% across U.S. and Canadian locations, achieving…
Lighting has a profound effect on people. The reason is simple; light is the most powerful regulator of our circadian rhythm. Light has visual, biological, and emotional benefits. This is paramount for human-centric lighting for people’s health and wellbeing. At Signify, we view lighting as a solution to creating healthy spaces while promoting well-being. By…
Nominations have opened on the 15th September and close on the 17th November with the winners being announced at Light & Intelligent Building Middle East in January 2024. What is the 40 Under 40? The 40 under 40 is a unique annual competition to select young and outstanding individuals who work in a creative capacity with the application of lighting in architecture. Candidates…
September 11, 2023 IDEAL INDUSTRIES, Inc. has sold Cree Lighting to CLNA Holdings, LLC, A member of the ADLT family of lighting companies. ADLT is a global innovator and manufacturer of energy efficient lighting fixtures and materials with 25+ years of lighting industry experience and a global portfolio of complementary businesses. The terms of the deal…
Current was asked by US Lighting Trends to look into its crystal ball to foresee the not-so-distant future of commercial lighting and controls. Feedback was provided by Current’s lighting pros Director of National Distribution Clayton Smith, Director of Industry Insights & Events Carla Bukalski, and Director of Specifications and Controls Sales David Kelley. What does…
You’ve heard right! Halco has lowered the prices on our 6-pack and single-pack A-Shape LED lamps for a limited time. Come grab a 6-pack (or a single) with Halco while supplies last. More information here
By David Gordon September, 7, 2023 The Southwest lighting market underwent change last week with Current Lighting announcing that its HLI brands will now be represented by Bell & McCoy. According to its announcement. “Current™ has chosen Bell & McCoy Lighting and Controls as its representative in the Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Western Tennessee, and Alabama-Florida-Mississippi Panhandle…
September 8, 2023 With its capability for extra-long runs without the need for a power connection or specific external junction box, the PowerLine 200 Gen 2 is a perfect choice for both residential and commercial applications, including long coves and exterior trims. The product is dimmable and compatible with standard household AC dimmer switches. Extension…
The fifth fire station built in Cypress Creek, Texas, is different from the others. Opened in 2022, this post-pandemic project is the result of five years of planning and more than one year of construction. A key attribute of Station #25 in Harris County is that it is outfitted with 405nm lighting technology to reduce…