After a successful 2024 event, Light + Building organizers are already strategizing for the next edition in 2026. One of the proposed focal points involves flexible use for city buildings. As the urbanization and the high demand for living space create challenges for cities – new buildings are expensive and many commercial properties remain empty…
By Dañiel Luna-Fuller University of Las Vegas Basketball Court Our journey begins at the University of Las Vegas Basketball Court. With meticulous analysis and precise planning, we replaced outdated fixtures consuming 458 watts per unit with LED alternatives using a mere 160 watts each. Before After Results: A substantial reduction in energy consumption coupled with…
Texas-based commercial lighting manufacturer Saylite ceased operations two months ago and now the showroom inventory of its Lights Fantastic and Lights Fantastic Pro division, as well as the machinery and inventory from the lighting manufacturer itself will be for sale via two separate auctions. Gordon Brothers, in partnership with Investment Recovery Services, is offering for…
By Emily Lai, LC What’s your idea of a successful project? For me, it’s silence — no emails, no phone calls, just the peaceful hum of a perfectly executed job. In reality, though, we all know the sinking feeling when the dreaded RFIs hit our inboxes, and we collectively wonder, “Is this going to lead…
Birchwood Lighting, a Leviton company, announced today the latest addition to its award-winning BW165 family, the BW165 Recessed. This luminaire stands out as a small aperture recessed linear featuring an all-new light engine paired with best-in-class performance optics within a sleek 1.65” profile. The BW165 Recessed is a streamlined lighting solution suitable for all ceiling…
MaxLite has announced the launch of MaxLiteHome™, an expanded line of residential consumer products that offer an array of electrical products beyond lighting. Under the MaxLiteHome brand and tagline “Reinventing Residential,” the company now offers multiple energy efficient consumer products alongside its existing lamps and lighting fixtures. The new ENERGY STAR certified line features wi-fi enabled…
By Natalie Young In the highly competitive lighting industry, effective and strategic positioning is crucial for a brand’s long-term success. When companies position their products, they are essentially shaping the perceptions and associations that customers hold about their brand. This process goes far beyond a catchy tagline or a sleek logo. It’s about ensuring that…
By Robert Lanteigne Landscape lighting is more than a tool for visibility; it’s an art that shapes the emotional and aesthetic feel of outdoor spaces. One of the most powerful ways to influence mood and functionality in a garden or yard is through color temperature, which refers to the warmth or coolness of light. By…
Part of Acuity Brands’ Lighting and Controls portfolio, Montreal-based Eureka Lighting has received seven awards in the 17th edition of the GRANDS PRIX DU DESIGN Awards, all in the Product/Industrial Design/Lighting Fixture-Indoor category. The GRANDS PRIX DU DESIGN Awards is an international competition, created in Montreal, that celebrates the excellence and the talent of creative…
The C-STRIP from RAB is a field-adjustable strip light that combines sustainability, flexibility, and high performance in one sleek package. Available in 4’ and 8’ versions, the RAB C-STRIP strip light makes it easy to tailor the light output with adjustable wattage and lumen levels. This not only allows for customization based on specific lighting…
The National Lighting Bureau (NLB) is calling for entries in its 6th annual Tesla Awards, which recognize excellence in lighting projects that – through the creative use of lighting systems and controls – illustrate the value of lighting including, but not limited to, improved visual performance, promotion of health and wellness, positive environmental impact, enhanced…
The ChromaDMX by Proluxe Lighting is the latest advancement in DMX-controllable downlighting. The 4” small aperture and low profile housing ensures the downlight can be used throughout any project. Completely field-modifiable, the ChromaDMX can be installed as a static downlight or a hot-aiming downlight with optical lens accessories. The ChromaDMX can shift its focus with…
Ely Cathedral – located on the Isle of Ely in England – has been awarded the prestigious gold Eco Church Award by the Christian conservation charity A Rocha UK in recognition of its dedication and commitment in taking action on climate change. Ely Cathedral is part of a national community of 7,500 churches and cathedrals…
Finnish wireless smart lighting control company Casambi has appointed a new Chairman of the Board as part of its broader strategy for accelerated growth. As of November 1, Kay Pawlik will assume the role of Chairman of the Board, succeeding long-standing chairman Antti Kokkinen. This change marks a generational shift in Casambi’s leadership, aimed at…
The Mira Luminiare from A-Light, part of Acuity Brands, is designed to provide functional illumination indirectly, using ceilings and walls as a reflector. Mira provides an asymmetric distribution that directs an even illumination towards ceiling and walls, minimizing hotspots and shadows. The luminaires are designed to use both ceiling and wall surfaces to reflect sufficient light into a space to functionally illuminate desks and…
Casambi is pleased to announce the launch the latest model in the Salvador Series, the Salvador 3016, which is now available for the North American market. The Salvador Series introduces a groundbreaking wired controller that enables luminaires to be individually addressed, programmed, controlled, and monitored through the Casambi app. This breakthrough enables rapid remote commissioning and control of…