Acuity Brands, Inc introduces the Cell Connect™ solution into the AutoConnect™ family of outdoor luminaires from American Electric Lighting®. The solution includes D4i certified photocontrols from Ubicquia, embedded within Acuity Brands luminaires, which make use of control, asset management, and diagnostics capabilities. With the ability to communicate over a cellular LTE network with Ubicquia’s UbiVu® cloud-based asset…
Combining classic design with modern performance, the ULA Utility Acorn from Streetworks, a Cooper Lighting Solutions brand, delivers exceptional lumen output in a traditional, easy-to-service package. This versatile luminaire seamlessly replaces 100W HID fixtures and offers a range of lumen packages across five wattage buckets. The ULA Utility Acorn streetlight meets the performance and budget needs of most…
REVO Lighting has announced the introduction of its RFLP Selectable backlit panels. This unique panel family is both 5-wattage and 3-CCT selectable. This can replace up to 15 fixed wattage and CCT models, greatly reducing inventory carrying costs for both distributors and contractors. The RFLP family of panels come with value-added control options, including sensor…
PowerStack brings a new dimension to outdoor solutions. The vertical solar poles enable remote, sustainable power supply for projects where accessing hard-wired AC power is too difficult or cost prohibitive. PowerStack vertical solar poles integrate with a number of lighting manufacturers, including those represented by Hossley Lighting and Power Solutions, to create ‘clean’ lighting solutions….
The NatureConnect lighting innovation from LEDALITE, a Signify brand, is built on proven Biophilic Design principles to reconnect us to the outside world. It mimics the natural patterns of daylight indoors to create comfortable, engaging and attractive environments. Daylight is something so natural, that often we do not even realize how important it is to us….
Matching the look of newly renovated spaces has never been easier with Keystone’s Aviva Wafer Style Retrofit Trim Kit. Users can easily install updated lighting without needing to rewire or remove old cans. The Aviva Series retrofit downlight offers a sleek aesthetic in residential applications to ensure a seamless look throughout the home. The Aviva…
By Jeffrey Dross Imagine my excitement when I found out the DOE’s, 2020 U.S. Lighting Market Characterization report had been released! This is the forth in a series that attempts to understand the United States consumption of lighting and its commensurate energy use. While I was unaware of the initial 2001 report, by 2012, (the publication date…
New listing underscores Leviton’s commitment to innovative, energy-efficient lighting control solutions Overview Leviton’s GreenMAX® DRC Wired and Wireless products are now featured on the DesignLights Consortium® (DLC) Qualified Product List for Networked Lighting Controls. This recognition emphasizes Leviton’s dedication to innovative, energy-efficient lighting solutions. The GreenMAX DRC system meets stringent DLC standards, making it eligible…
Summary The new pedestrian and cycle bridge at Newport Station in Wales enhances connectivity and promotes active travel. Designed by Grimshaw and engineered by Arup, the 230m bridge features bold orange flooring and distinct steel sections. The design called for a discreet handrail solution to illuminate the floor deck while also supporting users with limited…
By Dañiel R. Luna-Fuller Depending on whom you are, value engineering is a blessing or a curse! If you are a lighting designer, frequently you want your specs, or recommendations, to be followed. If you are the customer, a contractor, perhaps the distributor or a rep/lighting agent, value-engineering represents an opportunity to find another product,…
By Dañiel R. Luna-Fuller Diverse Applications of Horticultural Lighting Horticultural lighting is a versatile tool that finds applications in a wide range of agricultural endeavors. While cannabis cultivation often garners significant attention in discussions about horticultural lighting, it’s essential to recognize horticulture lighting’s broader impact across various sectors. From traditional crops like tomatoes and lettuce…
Summary Challenge As Microsoft continues to innovate for the hybrid workforce, they are creating a new vision for flexible collaboration workspaces that goes beyond the software. It’s the same challenge everyone in the industry is working to overcome – to provide a value proposition for working at the office. Employers and employees alike want the office…
When designing for a hotel owned by an international sports star, a high-energy environment is essential to the brand. While the Times Square location generates excitement in its own right, the Pestana CR7 Times Square hotel in New York City continues that vibrancy inside with the help of Koncept Lighting and interior design firm VLDG,…
Summary A Pilot Program between mate. and Acuity Brands at Houston Methodist to Provide Sustainable Lighing Solutions mate., a leader in low voltage lighting technology, announced a pilot program with Acuity Brands to implement its innovative technology to enhance the patient experience and promote sustainability in the healthcare setting. Houston Methodist is a leading health…
Key Highlights of the Exeter College Library Lighting Project Illuminating Heritage: DHA Designs Transforms Exeter College Library with a Sympathetic Lighting Scheme DHA Designs proudly announce the completion of a transformative lighting design project for the historic Exeter College Library. Originally constructed in 1857 by renowned architect George Gilbert Scott, the neo-gothic library is a…
Outdoor lighting manufacturer Cyclone Lighting has announced that its Mochi luminaire received a Red Dot Design Award for Product Design. Mochi’s nature-inspired silhouette departs from traditional dome styling, bringing a softness to urban settings while delivering exceptional lighting performance. Its design extends to its operating mechanism: a seamlessly integrated cast aluminum push-button latch that provides…