Cyclone Lighting has received a Red Dot Design Award for its Valenza luminaire. The exterior luminaire was recognized for outstanding product design at the annual awards. Dating back to 1955, the Red Dot Design Award is one of the world’s largest design competitions. Every year, the Red Dot Award: Product Design sets out to find…
Keystone downlights have undergone an update and upgrade. The Advanta Series recessed downlight now has 5 selectable color temperatures and 5 selectable power outputs, up from 3 for each. All models are 90 CRI, and a 4-inch model has been added to the existing 6-, 8-, and 10-inch offerings. Advanta is now equipped with combination…
Kansas-based EiKO Global, LLC, a manufacturer of lighting solutions, has promoted Yavor Kolarov to CEO, effective May 1. Since joining EiKO in 2024 and serving as President and Chief Revenue Officer, Kolarov has realigned the company’s product portfolio and implemented strategic planning processes to better serve evolving customer needs, and differentiate EiKO in a competitive…
According to an article in Ohio Today, Ohio University students are looking up, to their lights, to create a more sustainable future … and benefiting from it today. For students in one Ohio University classroom, sustainability is not just a concept . It’s a mission that is actively pursued. The Eco Challenge, a bold initiative…
Legrand®, a global leader in electrical and digital building infrastructures, has launched the Wattstopper i3 Platform, a next-generation lighting and building intelligence solution powered by KODE Labs, a global leader of advanced smart building technology. According to the company, the partnership positions Legrand to lead the lighting controls industry into a new era of unified…
Did you know that April 21 – 28, 2025 was International Dark-Sky Week? If you lived in Santa Barbara County (California), and especially in the county’s unincorporated areas, you may have known as the county now has a new Outdoor Lighting Ordinance. This is a trend that more rural areas are considering, with some adopting….
Synapse Wireless has integrated its SimplySnap Lighting Solutions with Lutron’s Athena system, enabling building owners and facility managers to experience unified control of lighting systems through a single interface. With SimplySnap’s robust outdoor lighting controls, including wireless connectivity, automated scheduling, fixture performance monitoring, and Lutron’s intuitive and dynamic indoor lighting solutions, customers gain exceptional control…
The National Lighting Bureau (NLB) has announced the winners in the 2025 Lighting Transformation Awards, co-sponsored by the National Association of Lighting Maintenance Companies (NALMCO). The winning projects recognize outstanding achievements in lighting retrofit projects that feature innovative solutions with minimal alteration to the existing building structure. The projects illustrate the power of lighting systems…
Snap One has officially launched Lux by Control4, a reimagined collection of elegant keypads, dimmers, and outlets that sets a new standard in lighting control. The exquisitely designed lineup now offers an expanded selection of design options, delivering a higher level of sophistication with Control4 automation – ensuring a perfect fit for any luxury home or hospitality interior. To further enhance personalization, 19 designer colors with three finishes, including premium metal faceplates, have been added, providing even greater design flexibility….
Charleston-based Sonepar is on its way to completing 13 free LED lighting retrofits for community non-profits as part of its annual “Bright Lights Brighter Futures” program. In addition, it has made an Earth Day donation of more than $12,000 to the National Forest Foundation. The two charitable initiatives tie into Sonepar’s global Purpose of “Powering…
Noting the negative impact of tariffs on the construction sector, Mark McClear, CEO of Casambi, touted the benefits of the American-made lighting control options offered by Casambi’s ecosystem, which will help partners and customers stay on track, reduce costs, and avoid delays. According to McClear, Casambi’s wireless control platform is software-driven and hardware-light, making it…
By Kaitlin Burke, Lead System Engineer at Cooper Lighting Solutions & Rajat Bhayana, Lighting Product Manager at Cooper Lighting Solutions Technology is rapidly reshaping the lighting design industry, offering new ways to streamline workflows, enhance aesthetics, and optimize energy efficiency. In 2025, lighting professionals will have more tools than ever to balance creativity, functionality, budgets, and project timelines. Among the…
The fifth edition of ArchLIGHT Summit – the growing annual lighting trade and educational event for the architectural, specification, and design communities – has opened attendee registration for its September 16-17, 2025 show. The annual event welcomes lighting designers, architects, interior designers, specifiers, and emerging professionals to see new products from leading commercial brands, experience…
David Shiller, President of Lighting Solution Development, recently reviewed the new Fundamentals of Energy Efficient Lighting and Controls book from The Association of Energy Engineers (AEE). Now available through the AEE Bookstore, the comprehensive guide is designed to support lighting practitioners, architects, engineers, facility managers, energy consultants, and students in navigating the rapidly evolving landscape of…
Factory Lamps & Industrial Lights: How to Determine Appropriate Lighting Factory lamps and industrial lights are unique forms of commercial lighting. These elements provide an enhanced illumination profile that focuses on manufacturing, sorting, and picking functions. Industrial illumination is typically seen in factories and warehouses, but it could be appropriate in other settings. What Are…
For the Oceanside Library in Oceanside, New York, Architect Elisabeth Martin and her teamincorporated USAI Lighting products to create an elegant, cutting-edge lighting scheme. “We believe the lighting design of a space can make or break a project’s success,” says ElisabethMartin, Principal at MDA Designgroup, who designed the lighting scheme for a wide variety ofprogram…