New D.C.-based HQ for Atlantic 10 (A-10) Conference Features Broadcast Studio with Brightline Lighting Complement
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New D.C.-based HQ for Atlantic 10 (A-10) Conference Features Broadcast Studio with Brightline Lighting Complement

May 1, 2024 The new headquarters for the Atlantic 10 Conference (A-10) is the first NCAA Division 1 conference based in Washington, DC. As doors officially opened January, 2024 in D.C., with full staff transition expected by this June, the league is eager to highlight the benefits of its new location as a media, sports, transportation and…

HGX Design’s Illuminating Approach Harnesses Light to Define Boundaries
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HGX Design’s Illuminating Approach Harnesses Light to Define Boundaries

April 29, 2024 HGX Design, a firm engaged in select projects of varying scale for commercial, hospitality, and residential clients, proudly introduces Hudson Valley Residence, a ground-up home built on a ridge overlooking the Catskill Mountains. The home was commissioned for a client with multiple residences who envisioned a retreat providing scenic views of the surrounding…

Luminis High-Bay Lighting in Earl Giles Distillery Production Space Contributes to Unique Restaurant Aesthetic
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Luminis High-Bay Lighting in Earl Giles Distillery Production Space Contributes to Unique Restaurant Aesthetic

April 25, 2024 Earl Giles Distillery bills itself as “thoughtful, fun, and authentic.” Located in the Art District of Minneapolis’ Logan Park neighborhood, the 18,000 sq. ft. facility is many things: full-service bar and restaurant, distillery, canning and bottling operations, flavor laboratory, gift shop, and private event space. The owners hired Shea, Inc. to create…

“Sustainable” Lighting: What Are Lighting Designers Asking For?
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“Sustainable” Lighting: What Are Lighting Designers Asking For?

April 16, 2024 By Sara Schonour, LC, MIES, IALD, Luxsi and Reiko Kagawa, LC, LEED AP BD+C, WELL AP, WELL Faculty Are you confused about what lighting designers are asking for regarding material transparency, and how they are defining the ambiguous term “sustainability”? 100+ specifying firms (114 and counting, to be exact) have signed the…

The Heart of the Olympic Park Transformed by Lemay and LumiGroup
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The Heart of the Olympic Park Transformed by Lemay and LumiGroup

April 18, 2024 Architectural and design firm Lemay, and lighting agency LumiGroup, have combined their expertise to transform a partially under-exploited sector of the Montreal Olympic Park into a bright, warm, and dynamic work environment. Continuing their long-term history of working together on major projects, the mandate was to set up offices which would bring…

Granite School District Lowers Infection Risk Through Lighting
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Granite School District Lowers Infection Risk Through Lighting

The COVID-19 pandemic changed the world and placed an emphasis on specific forms of lighting that can disinfect surfaces. Schools are considered high-risk environments for the transmission of infectious diseases due to the close and frequent contact and communication that occur among students and teachers. Furthermore, environments such as athletic training rooms, gymnasiums, cafeterias, and…

Artificial Sky Installation Provides Benefit to Nursing Home Patients

Artificial Sky Installation Provides Benefit to Nursing Home Patients

An Albany, N.Y.-based nursing home recently installed an Artificial Sky ceiling in one of its patient care wings thanks to the work of Master of Public Health (MPH) student Alexandra Smith. As part of her MPH internship, Smith oversaw the installation and conducted research to evaluate the artificial sky’s impact on residents. The Artificial Sky…

Architectural Lighting in Merida, Mexico brings Together Past and Present at historic Pasaje de la Revolución

Architectural Lighting in Merida, Mexico brings Together Past and Present at historic Pasaje de la Revolución

April 8, 2024 A storied past The Pasaje de la Revolución in Merida, Mexico, has seen many transformations over its storied history. Originally an annex between the Archbishop’s Palace and the Cathedral, it housed troops in the early 20th century. Eventually the space was opened up in 1916, creating a pedestrian walkway that continues today….

Sterling Vineyards: The Napa Valley Icon Transformed by Acclaim Lighting
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Sterling Vineyards: The Napa Valley Icon Transformed by Acclaim Lighting

March 19, 2024 Sterling Vineyards was founded in 1964 by Oxford graduate and successful businessman Peter Newton. As one of only 27 bonded wineries in Napa Valley at the time, Sterling Vineyards was an early pioneer of crafting Bordeaux-inspired red wines in California and helped transform the region into the premier winemaking appellation we know…

The RiverFront in Downtown Omaha Gets a Makeover and Lighting Facelift
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The RiverFront in Downtown Omaha Gets a Makeover and Lighting Facelift

March 19, 2024 Like so many waterfront cities, Omaha was looking for ways to revitalize its downtown parkland in an effort to create an aesthetically pleasing destination point. The city’s vision was to transform its three underutilized parks into a beautiful, entertaining recreational hotspot along the scenic Missouri River. What became known as the Omaha…

HLW: Renovating the Lighting at the Hampton House in Montclair, NJ, and Maintaining the Existing Natural Lighting
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HLW: Renovating the Lighting at the Hampton House in Montclair, NJ, and Maintaining the Existing Natural Lighting

HLW’s design scheme incorporates the building’s historic character while adding contemporary touches to meet the needs of a modern functional workspace. Bad lighting in the workplace can also be a recipe for disaster for the employee’s mental health and sleep habits. Strategic, thoughtful lighting design demonstrates positive effects on both the functional and emotional aspects of…

The Challenge of Lighting a Glass Cube Building at Paddington Square
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The Challenge of Lighting a Glass Cube Building at Paddington Square

Architectural lighting design firm DesignPlusLight has just unveiled its latest commercial project: 1 Paddington Square, located inside one of London’s busiest transportation hubs that connects two Underground stations, a new Crossrail station, and Paddington Station. Comprising 17 floors of mixed-use commercial and retail space – with 437,000 square feet designated as office and 75,000 square…

Dinosaur-Approved Catenary Lighting Solution for an Exceptional Library Space in Frisco, Texas
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Dinosaur-Approved Catenary Lighting Solution for an Exceptional Library Space in Frisco, Texas

March 4, 2024 Frisco Public Library Case Study: An Industrial Transformation The new home of Frisco Public Library has an interesting past. At one point, it was a rocket manufacturer. A more recent occupant produced a range of consumer food items. The building’s transformation to accommodate the library was nothing short of a massive undertaking….

5 Simple Steps Towards Sustainable Lighting
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5 Simple Steps Towards Sustainable Lighting

February 20, 2024 Here are five practical actions you can take –today! – to move towards designing more sustainably. Sustainability in lighting – a broad, sometimes confusing topic, that can be looked at in many ways. Circular lighting economy, material ingredient reporting (MIRs), environmental product declarations (EPDs), life cycle analyses (LCAs), factory working conditions, carbon…

EarthTronics Case Study: Productive Lighting on the Shop Floor with Linear High Bay LED’s
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EarthTronics Case Study: Productive Lighting on the Shop Floor with Linear High Bay LED’s

January 30, 2024 Earthtronics Lighting management and maintenance program increases morale and productivity at MRS Industrial Lighting can have a powerful impact on the human body. In addition to enhancing vision and reducing eyestrain, lighting stimulates hormones to decrease fatigue, increase alertness and elevate your mood. For these reasons, lighting also has a strong correlation…