Murals have become a must-see attraction for visitors and residents of Peoria, the central Illinois city that prides itself on its commitment to public art installations. In fact, there are more than 60 murals from local artists throughout the city’s landscape. The challenge of murals, of course, is that they can only be appreciated…
When the Labour Court of Norway and the National Mediator moved into a new office in central Oslo, there were some key lighting criteria that needed to be addressed. Specifically, the National Mediator of Norway works to solve high-level disputes related to wage negotiations and collective agreements. And, as such, it frequently brings together representatives…
Lighting manufacturer Light Forms has illuminated the new headquarters of full-service marketing agency Reech, delivering a bespoke lighting design that reflects the brand’s creativity, local roots, and bold ambitions for the future. Housed within a newly built premises that gives a nod to an agricultural barn, the new Reech headquarters marks a significant milestone for…
[Editors’ Note: This article recently appeared in Cooper Lighting Solutions’ Healthcare Solutions newsletter and touches on a compelling and emerging topic in lighting that we felt worth sharing with our readers.] Sunlight is abundant and universally appreciated—so why not put it to work indoors? That’s exactly what daylight harvesting does. By automatically adjusting electric light…
Over the past couple of weeks, we’ve solicited the industry input into the pulse of the lighting industry in Q3. We had heard, nationally, and on average, that business was challenging, and, for the most part, that’s what the results came in as. Highlights Included: Overall, while there is uncertainty in the market, it was…
Renovating an existing building to a completely new type of use is certainly more complicated than new construction, but Bryan Wisniewski, LC, CEO & principal of Wizard Lighting Company in Michigan was up to the challenge. Wizard Lighting is a full-service agency covering the entire state, with offices in Metro Detroit and Downtown Grand Rapids….
Throughout 2025, the Niagara Falls Illumination Board (NFIB) has been marking its centennial anniversary — a milestone that commemorates 100 years since the Falls first became lit every evening. These nightly illuminations are used not only to add a majestic visual to the intense power of the water, but also to honor global causes, notable…
When it was time to create a lighting plan for the new office of an international software firm in Munich, Germany, the Berlin-based architectural firm Kinzo specified lighting products from Light Forms to meet the brief that requested innovation, individuality, and technical finesse. Guided by Kinzo’s vision of a workspace that feels both customized and…
Summertime is over. 3 1/2 months till the end of the year. The race is on to finish strong while beginning to plan for 2026! Tariff decisions were essentially made (maybe!) but, as an industry, everyone adjusts. The construction market, in many areas, appears to be “challenged”, especially the resi and office construction markets. Warehouse…
By Luis Valls, President & Co-CEO, Turtle In the next five years, U.S. data centers may consume more electricity than the entire state of California. Across the electrical infrastructure landscape, one reality is clear: the grid was not designed for the demands of artificial intelligence, electrification, and continuous digital growth. AI workloads, cloud platforms, and…
Tucson, Ariz.-based DarkSky International, a global authority on light pollution, has launched a new certification program to bring responsible lighting to industrial-scale ports. The DarkSky Approved Port Marine Terminal Lighting program is designed to significantly reduce light pollution, safeguarding sensitive coastal ecosystems and nearby communities, while enhancing safe and efficient working conditions. Initiated in 2023…
Dynamic, color-changing architectural LED lighting from Color Kinetics, a Signify and Genlyte Solutions brand, are officially activated on the east, harbor-facing side of Milwaukee, Wisconsin’s Hoan Bridge. The milestone marks the full illumination of the bridge, extending the joy and visibility of this iconic landmark to even more people across the city. More than 1,800…
We meticulously plan diets, exercise routines, and sleep schedules, all in the pursuit of better health — but what if one of the most powerful tools for influencing our well-being has been hiding in plain sight? According to experts from the Light and Health Research Center (LHRC) at the Icahn School of Medicine at…
A Fortune 500 technology firm, Keycode Media, is the first to install the AV/720 low voltage lighting system from Brightline Lighting. Fresh off the line, the AV/720 is a self-contained solution for variable white lighting control over a single DMX cable. The system provides true color reproduction in concert with the highest color rendering fixtures available….
The latest addition to the Six by Nico portfolio – a group of 12 restaurants spanning England, Scotland, and Ireland – brings the brand’s signature six-course tasting menu concept to Bristol, U.K. Known for its storytelling through food, each Six by Nico restaurant delivers an immersive experience that changes every six weeks, with menus inspired…
The newly designed diagnostic room at the State Education Centre for the Blind (LBZB) in Hanover, Germany, aims to enhance the workplace experiences of individuals with visual impairments. The innovative lab employs tunable Glamox luminaires – controlled by a light management system – to diagnose, test, and create optimal lighting conditions for individuals with visual…