According to an announcement the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) made on August 19 – citing a report from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau – single-family housing starts experienced a modest gain last month. Before you break out the champagne flutes, there are other factors you…
In the evolution of lighting trends, offering smaller apertures and form factors for a truly unobtrusive appearance are among the industry’s most popular trends — and it wouldn’t be possible without advances in LED. Award-winning LED lighting manufacturer USAI Lighting recently unveiled several innovations across its product families, including ultra-narrow beams for precision highlighting;…
The Light and Health Research Center’s (LHRC) is offering two online professional certificate courses for 2025. These interactive educational offerings will be led by LHRC faculty and staff who are the foremost experts in their fields. Courses begin in September, and registration for the classes will close soon. Dan Frering, the LHRC’s Education Program director…
As of September 1, ELA + Synergy will represent Lutron Electronics in the New York Metro, Long Island, and Northern New Jersey markets across the electrical distribution, lighting showroom, commercial integrator, and commercial window systems sales channels. For the past 31 years, the brand was represented by Thea & Schoen of Clifton, N.J. According to…
Charleston, S.C.-based Sonepar has appointed Charlie Bradburn as President of Viking Electric, a Sonepar company serving customers across Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Chicago. Viking Electric operates 23 branch locations and employs over 900 associates, providing exceptional services and logistical solutions to residential and commercial electrical contractors, as well as the industrial market. Bradburn joins Viking Electric…
LumiAdd, a lighting manufacturer specializing in 3D printing capability, has announced the winner of its first-ever 3D Unleashed luminaire design competition, a new initiative created to give lighting designers, architects, and interior designers creative freedom. The initiative underscores LumiAdd’s commitments to sustainability and design freedom —values that sit at the heart of both the founders…
When it came to renovating the clubhouse for Shady Oaks active adult community in Red Bank, N.J., interior designer Anna Maria Mannarino of Mannarino Designs says her priorities were safety, comfort, flexibility and aesthetics when considering the lighting she selected for this popular gathering spot. She also paid close attention to glare control to minimize discomfort, a…
While most headlines have been keeping score of fluctuating tariff amounts on goods imported from China and other countries – most recently, the greater impact on India and Brazil – there is another duty that went into effect last month (July 15) that is not as well-known. If you haven’t heard the term “float glass”…
The Lucid Series Bi-Directional Luminaire from RENO Lighting is an ultra-slim, contemporary light designed for performance. It provides seamless, dot-free upward and downward illumination with a 50/50 direct-indirect distribution. Its translucent lens creates an elegant, diffused glow resembling natural daylight that brings warmth to any environment. Designed for modern, design- forward interiors, the Lucid Bi- Directional Luminaire is more…
SATCO|NUVO’s new LED Strip Retrofit Kits offer an energy-efficient solution for upgrading existing fluorescent strip fixtures. Designed with adjustable mounting strips to retrofit housings from 2.75″ to 5.25″ wide, these kits accommodate a wide range of installation needs. Available in 2ft, 4ft, and 8ft lengths, all models feature field-selectable technology (CCT and wattage). A white polycarbonate lens…
The HDZE Series from Beghelli is a compact, rugged emergency lighting solution engineered to meet the toughest safety standards for hazardous locations. Built for Class I Div 1 hazardous locations, it combines high-performance LED technology with a durable, die-cast aluminum housing to deliver dependable illumination during power outages. With 738 total lumens and adjustable lamp heads, the HDZE ensures…
BEGA has expanded its innovative Ultradark Optics® product offering to include a surface mounted and recessed downlight. Designed for situations that require technical luminaires with the lowest possible diffuse light percentage, the BEGA Ultradark Optics® system features a combination of internal louvers and an ultra black nano coating inside the luminaire which absorbs more than 99% of the…
The G-RO Curved Channel Series from 3G Lighting redefines what a recessed lighting system can do — bringing curvature, control, and clarity into a unified platform. Its modular design supports continuous runs in both straight and sweeping forms, enabling more responsive layouts without sacrificing performance. Available in 4.8” and 5.8” apertures, G-RO integrates a refined…
The new CIELO Trimless LED Downlight from STANPRO boasts a sleek, modern design that delivers a subtle, elegant aesthetic. With its clean, seamless finish, it enhances any contemporary space. The CIELO redefines versatility with two sophisticated styles: Gimbal and Zoomable, available in sleek white or black finishes. The Gimbal style delivers up to 1100 lumens with a…
The SA Series from ABB Emergi-Lite is a surface-mount architectural unit designed specifically for installations requiring a junction box, whether recessed, surface-mounted, or suspended. The SA Series has a fixed lighting distribution, optimized by design for ceiling heights up to 12 ft. Unlike equipment withadjustable lights, the SA Series makes the installation faster and prevents errors…
Suitable for outdoor use, the LBI 65 is an IP65-rated linkable fixture or retrofit kit from RemPhos, a Light Efficient Design brand. Users can link multiple LBI 65 fixtures together with seamless connectors, or linking cables, to allow for multiple units to run on a single power source. Liquid-tight end caps allow for accessories to…