February 16, 2024 By Jeffrey Dross Since its introduction about a decade ago, LED Tape has become an almost ubiquitous element of lighting design. When introduced, it was the first LED lighting product that was less expensive than the legacy product it replaced. Festoon lamp based liner lighting soon disappeared. (Good riddance! What a horrible…
When it comes to decorative lighting, many manufacturers are turning to natural materials such as reclaimed wood, bamboo, jute, water hyacinth and seagrass for pendants, portable lamps, and fixtures. 2. Wellness Choices — Hotel and restaurant operators are heeding the call for health-conscious and wellness options. For hotel design, this translates into creating designated green…
Mid-Century Modern design has experienced a renaissance in popularity over the past decade, leading to new product development for residential and commercial spaces that imitate this iconic aesthetic. In the case of Scottsdale, Arizona’s Olympus Condominiums, however, PureEdge Lighting’s Lazer Line system brings ultra-modern technology to a building that is authentically of that era. What…
February 5, 2024 By Robert Lanteigne In the vast world of lighting, where brightness and ambiance play crucial roles, there exists a fascinating phenomenon known as directional lighting. Unlike its counterpart, diffused lighting, which disperses light in various directions, directional lighting focuses its luminance in one specific direction, akin to a laser beam cutting through…
Line Goyette January 31, 2024 “This is a wonderful example of collaboration between Hein Electric Supply Company, the Milwaukee Art Museum (MAM) staff, Enterprise Lighting, Pieper Electric and Lumenpulse. It is an honor to be the lighting designer for this monumental project,” Julie Baugnet,LC, Senior Lighting DesignerHein Electric Supply Co. This quote plus the photos…
January 25, 2024 Summary “At Legrand, we understand that our customers’ needs are unique to the business, industry, and market, which is why we design our products with professionals who specify, sell, install, and use our products. Evolving energy codes, transformative lighting technology and high-performance buildings require powerful, flexible solutions. Our products integrate with each…
January 17, 2024 by Line Goyette As the American Association of Independent Lighting Agents (AAILA) marks its two-year milestone, the organization stands as a testament to the resilience and dynamism of independent lighting agents across the nation. Founded in 2021 as a 501c6 nonprofit, AAILA has rapidly grown to encompass 79 dedicated members, fostering a…
WAC and Delta T, LLC (dba Big Ass Fans) have entered a cross-licensing agreement that covers patents and patent applications involving germicidal fan technology. Under the agreement, BAF became a licensee to WAC’s issued U.S. Patent Nos. 11,400,177, 11,433,154, 11,612,670, 11,696,970, and WAC became a licensee to BAF’s issued U.S. Patent No. 11,674,521. During the pandemic, WAC…
January 11, 2024 The DLC has released a request for proposals for a consultant to help define a clear pathway to adopting connected lighting for energy efficiency programs in North America. As the lighting baseline evolves to LED, efficiency programs will need to move from incentives for simple, uncontrolled LED lighting components to incentives for…
January 8, 2024 By David Gordon It’s time for the Q4 Pulse of Lighting report, with a projection for 2024. One of the projects that was completed before Christmas was our Q4 Pulse of Lighting Report. We had a strong response, providing good insights into the end of the year and insights into what electrical…
By Robert Lanteigne January 4, 2024 In the world of architectural lighting, directional lighting stands out for its ability to focus and shape the ambiance of a space. Unlike diffused lighting, which spreads light evenly across an area, directional lighting points and shines light in a specific direction, creating dynamic and dramatic effects. This article…
January 2, 2024 Global leader in smart lighting control, Casambi, is excited to announce the opening of nominations for the prestigious 2024 Casambi Awards. The Casambi Awards, now in their fourth year, acknowledge outstanding achievements in architectural lighting projects and products that showcase the seamless integration of Casambi technology. The 2024 Casambi Awards feature two distinguished categories:…
By Robert Lanteigne December 6, 2023 The past, present, and future of general diffuse lighting in the industry Light is everywhere, filling up our world in its purest natural form! From the Sun’s ginormous beams to the tiny glow of a lightning bug, general lighting flourishes all around us through space. It starts as raw,…
Gene Biben December 5, 2023 Leading manufacturers seek to bring new products to market on a regular basis as a means of driving sales. Further, these new products are based upon changes to the NEC (National Electrical Code), safety, productivity, new installation methodologies, or new functionality that they feel will benefit the market. For these companies,…
Corporate America is pushing for a return to the in-person office environment, and redesigning the work space to be more aesthetically pleasing is one way they are hoping to overcome resistance from remote workers. Aubrey Bertin and Tom Lillie of manufacturer WAC Lighting and Modern Forms, along with sales representative JP Bedell of SDA Lighting…
November 7, 2023 By Robert Lanteigne Over my first decade in the lighting industry, I witnessed tremendous technological advancements, from halogen to LEDs and beyond. While embracing each evolution, I made it my mission to push innovation further through product development, education, and applications. My journey has shown me that no matter how far technology…