Trends - US Lighting Trends

Single-Family Housing Starts & Multifamily Permits Decline

The NAHB reports that single-family housing starts fell in November, with the pace of construction down 32% since February when mortgage rates began to rise.

Getting to Know Casambi

Casambi is the leading lighting controls company in Europe, but is not as well-known here. The new North American division has been expanding its brand awareness and growing its presence on job sites and at lighting events.

Case Studies | Commercial | Featured | Healthcare

Lighting Plays Critical Role at Special Needs School

The lighting design for this Montreal school for children with special needs was carefully coordinated with the architectural plans for a more enriching student experience.

Commercial | Commercial | IOT Connected Lighting | News | People

NEMA’s Steve Griffith Named to Federal IoT Advisory Board

Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo has named Steve Griffith of the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) as an official member of the Federal Internet of Things (IoT) Advisory Board.

Commercial | Commercial | Industrial | Lighting Technology | News

Tridonic Event Focused on Evolving Smart Cities

Tridonic hosted a “Making Light Work for Business, Buildings and People” event in London that addressed the infrastructure required to enable smart cities.

Commercial Real Estate Slows, Industrial Sector Outperforms

According to Q3 data from the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) the demand for apartments and office spaces has slowed, while demand has soared for industrial spaces.

Company | Featured | News | Residential | Residential

MaxLite & Habitat for Humanity Celebrate Decade of Partnership

MaxLite and Habitat for Humanity mark 10 years of partnership in helping homeowners lower energy costs and making housing more affordable.

Case Studies | Commercial | Retail

New Book Details Sustainability in the Retail Environment

The sustainability plans and practices of major retailers around the world are revealed in a new book co-authored by veteran lighting and retail journalist Vilma Barr and store designer Ken Nisch.

More Auto Makers Jump Into the Home Energy Business

Automobile manufacturer GM brands join Ford in entering the home integration space, debuting its GM Energy division featuring Ultium Home.

Market Research | News | Residential | Residential

Bold Color & Sustainable Materials Among Top Trends

The NKBA Design Trends Report 2023 reveals that clients want larger, multi-functional spaces designed to fit their lifestyles with a focus on storage, wellness amenities, and “functional” technology.

News | Residential | Residential

Schneider Electric Sponsors Women’s Build Event

Three female head of households in Massachusetts will add homeowner to their list of accomplishments, thanks to a partnership between Schneider Electric and Habitat for Humanity.

News | Residential | Residential

GE Lighting Enters Smart Home Entertainment Space

GE Lighting debuts a line of smart home light strips under the name Dynamic Effects.

LCA & NAILD Join Forces on New Podcast

The NAILD and the LCA have collaborated on a new podcast seeking to raise awareness and expertise in lighting controls.

Light+Building Deemed a Success

Growing areas of the show include regenerative energy sources such as solar or photovoltaic panels, charging management systems for e-mobility, and lighting control.

Human-centric | Lighting Technology | News | Residential | Residential

ALA’s Better Light – Better Sleep Initiative: What It Means for You

The American Lighting Association is working with the LHRC team and ALA manufacturer members to create decorative fixtures that offer human-centric benefits.

How to Pivot & Profit During the Housing Shift

Rising interest rates have slowed the housing boom, but there is an opportunity for lighting showrooms and electrical distributors in this market.

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