October 19, 2023 In a letter to the employees, Jim Williams, President of KSA Lighting & Controls, has announced his retirement and a significant shift in the company’s leadership structure. KSA is transitioning to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), marking a departure from sole ownership to an employee-owned business. This strategic move underscores the…
October 18, 2023 In an increasingly complex world, megatrends can serve as a navigation aid. These are long-term, epochal movements that can be observed in more than one characteristic. Light + Building is part of Messe Frankfurt’s Building Technologies industry sector and, in this context, has developed an individual megatrend map for the building technology…
October 18, 2023 Best Performing Lumenfacade. Ever. The Lumenfacade Max introduces never-before-seen technologies and is the first linear fixture in the world to feature Opticolor™, Lumenpulse’s revolutionary, patented mixed-at-source technology. The Lumenfacade Max also plays host to the world debut of Optidrive™, our brand-new, proprietary technology that delivers maximum performance, maximum technology, and maximum quality…
October 16, 2023 Mark Jenzen Artificial Sky, a service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) manufactures the world’s most advanced interior daylighting systems in healthcare, especially for memory care and assisted living facilities. Artificial Sky interior daylighting systems mimic a complete 24-hour day/night cycle and are better known as Human-centric lighting systems to architects, designers and facility…
October 17, 2023 US Lighting Trends Editorial Team Solais®, a Texas-Based LED Lighting Manufacturer highlights a shift in its product focus over the last few years. The company decided to make use of Covid-related downtime to shift strategies in research and development. Its more recent product lines showcase renewed efforts toward a high-end aesthetic and…
October 17, 2023 By Mariana G. Figeiro and David Pedler,Light and Health Research Center at Mount Sinai Nearly 1 million Americans are presently living with Parkinson’s disease, and at an estimated annual increase of 90,000 new cases that number is expected to reach 1.2 million by 2030. For the better part of 20 years, we…
October 17, 2023 Leading LED product designer and manufacturer, Forge is partnering with Lumileds, the global leader in innovative LED technology, to provide outdoor lighting solutions dedicated to preserving dark skies. The partnership combines decades of experience and expertise with cutting-edge LED innovation, creating considerate product designs that help to combat the impact of light…
October 17, 2023 The Electro-Federation Canada (EFC) has previously sent out communications regarding a proposed amendment to the Products Containing Mercury Regulation. Canada Gazette, Part I, Volume 156, Number 52: Regulations Amending the Products Containing Mercury Regulations The proposed regulation would impact the sale of lighting that contains mercury. EFC’s Lighting Business Section (Lighting Manufacturers) provided…
October 17, 2023 Recognizing Professional Excellence The goal of the Association of Outdoor Lighting Professionals (AOLP)’ Lighting Awards is to honor and promote professional excellence in outdoor lighting design and to recognize industry achievement. We strive to create greater public awareness of the benefits of professionally designed and installed lighting systems; and to provide opportunities…
Nearly one-third of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions are attributable to America’s 130 million homes and commercial buildings, which use 40% of the nation’s energy and 75% of its electricity. The newly launched Affordable Home Energy Shot™, an initiative from the Department of Energy (DOE), is designed to address the persistent burdens faced by low-income households…
The third annual ArchLIGHT Summit attracted the architectural, specification, and design communities to Dallas Market Center (DMC) for a two-day lighting product expo featuring 60+ exhibitors, CEU sessions, panel discussions, and product showcases. The event, which took place September 19 and 20, saw a 24% increase in attendees over the previous year. The 2023 ArchLIGHT…
October 16, 2023 In 2023 Naomi Miller from the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory in Portland, Oregon (US) received the highest recognition awarded by the CIE for work in applied illuminating engineering, the Waldram Gold Pin Award for Exceptional Outstanding Contributions in Applied Illuminating Engineering. The award puts a special focus on work that relates to…
The National Lighting Bureau (NLB) has announced the recipients of its inaugural Lighting Transformation Awards at the NALMCO Annual Conference held recently in Indian Wells, California. Mary Beth Gotti, Chair of the Lighting Transformation Awards and NLB, expressed, “We are delighted to introduce a lighting design award program that acknowledges unparalleled innovation and thoughtful design…
October 16, 2023 Under One Sky: A Virtual, Worldwide Event Nov 3–4, 2023 · #UnderOneSky2023 Join the global community of advocates protecting the night sky for Under One Sky 2023 — a 24-hour virtual event that will leave you feeling inspired and empowered to combat light pollution in your region. You’ll hear from experts and storytellers in…
October 16, 2023 Continuing to build on the history of innovation and a forward looking approach to creating transformative luminaires, Fluxwerx Illumination introduces View Mini, Lines Onwall and Cantilever—the three latest additions to our expanding ranges of LED luminaires for commercial, institutional, retail and healthcare environments. We strive to create differentiated luminaires that balance design and…
October 16, 2023 The HALO JBD Slim Surface Downlight is a low-profile junction box downlight that installs quickly and easily in residential applications. Installs in most 4″ standard junction boxes. The HALO JBD includes a variety of easily interchangeable overlays, in various styles and color finishes, so it complements any aesthetic. Features Low-profile, ultra-slim design…