Looking for design ideas, get endless inspiration fast with Aloft 3D generator from A-Light, part of Acuity Brands. Start by choosing from four luminaire pattern types including organic linear, organic round, stacked linear and stacked round). Next define the overall size of your configuration by indicating length, width, and suspension height. Working with your unique…
Barron Lighting Group has launched two new LED exit signs designed to meet the unique demands of high-traffic, high-security environments while providing reliable, energy-efficient illumination for life safety applications. The HAE Series High-Abuse Vandal-Resistant and HALRE Series High-Abuse Vandal & Ligature-Resistant LED Exit Signs feature robust construction to ensure long-lasting performance in challenging environments. The…
EarthTronics has introduced its new Type B 8’ wattage and color selectable direct wire LED T8 with a double-end interchangeable base for direct replacement of T8 and T12 linear tubes operating on 120-277V for maximum energy savings and reduced maintenance costs. Ideal for commercial, retail, municipal, industrial, school and university retrofit applications, the new 8’…
Dauer Manufacturing – a domestic manufacturer of LED landscape lighting fixtures, lamps, and transformers – has introduced a permanent architectural lighting division called OMNI by Dauer. Responding to customer demand for exterior lighting designs that are holiday-inspired, Omni by Dauer presents durable, year-round lighting with customizable, color-changing, app-controlled convenience. Available in single track, double…
The countdown is on for the 2025 LEDucation Trade Show and Conference at the New York Hilton Midtown in New York City. The event begins with 15 virtual sessions March 13 &14 and continues with in-person exhibit halls and 30 sessions March 18 & 19. With 400+ exhibitors showcasing their latest innovations and a rich…
California-based DMF Lighting® (DMF), an architectural lighting manufacturer of premium modular LED downlighting systems, has announced that on February 11, 2025, the United States District Court for the Central District of California granted DMF’s motion for a permanent injunction against AMP Plus, Inc. d/b/a ELCO Lighting (ELCO), based on recessed lighting products that DMF alleged…
Looking for a creative way to generate a business opportunity? Give thought to companies that have flowering plants in their facility to beautify space and ask them “would you like your flora to flower better”? Or maybe it’s pursuing the niche of local flower shops? This article in The Produce News highlights a study by…
In the world of sports, the quality of stadium lighting plays a crucial role in ensuring an optimal experience for both players and fans. For baseball specifically, quality sports lighting helps players track fast-moving balls accurately, reduces dark areas and shadows on the field that can lead to misjudged plays or injury, and enables fans…
The 2025 U.S. Houzz State of the Industry report – compiled from survey results submitted by 1,537 American residential renovation businesses listed on Houzz – indicates a positive outlook that mirrors the sentiment recently expressed among lighting showrooms, home builders, architects, and kitchen/bath dealers at the January trade shows. According to the report, three out…
The Epic pendant luminaire from Cooper Lighting Solutions enhances its surroundings with a wide array of stunning dayform configurations. Combining adaptable aesthetics with easy installation and maintenance, Epic’s thoughtful, inspired design will delight architects, installers and residents wherever it is used. New optical configurations are also available, with higher maximum output in either discrete or…
Pixel Artworks, a leading immersive experience studio, has launched The Lighthouse, a groundbreaking mixed-reality showroom located in the heart of Clerkenwell, Farringdon, England. This one-of-a-kind space brings together physical and virtual experiences, showcasing the agency’s innovative technology and creative expertise. The Lighthouse serves as a dynamic platform for Pixel Artworks’ cutting-edge technology, including augmented reality…
The Frisco Public Library in Frisco, Texas, is home to the world’s largest-scale dinosaur replica — and that wasn’t the only lighting challenge. According to a case study published by lighting manufacturer Luminis, the design team at Gensler – which served as the designer and architect for the project – also had to contend with…
The residential lighting industry has survived a lot of punches lately as rising inflation, reduced consumer confidence, and a tight housing supply tempered expectations for a profitable 2024. As reported earlier in USLT, most lighting retailers had a flat year – with the exception of a few outliers in select areas – however, all expressed…
Keystone’s LED Panel Fixtures are gaining more versatility. The fixtures, already equipped with adjustable Power and Color Select technology, are now available with an integrated emergency backup battery, with a test switch and LED indicator. The 8W battery is capable of 90 minutes of illumination, and is featured in 2’x2′ and 2’x4′ models. Both panels…
Has your showroom benefited from an uptick in lighting upgrades in the home builder market? According to research conducted by residential market advisory service Zonda Building Products, paid upgrade options in Lighting have outpaced the general market in most years and grew more compared to their 2018-2019 baseline. In addition, paid Electrical upgrades have outpaced…
Building codes set construction standards to ensure safe living and working conditions, with energy codes focusing on boosting energy efficiency. North America’s major energy codes include ASHRAE 90.1, IECC, Title 24 Part 6, and NECB. Key Energy Codes Code Updates Codes are updated frequently – typically every 3 years – as new technologies, products, and…