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…
Montreal-based lighting manufacturer Luminis has redesigned its Syrios Pro family of interior and exterior luminaires to feature advanced technology and adaptable features that enhance the functionality of a space while contributing to the overall aesthetics. Syrios Pro luminaires can be utilized in a multitude of exterior applications – such as street and area lighting for…
Eureka, part of Acuity Brands, has announced that its Atoll luminaire received a Red Dot Design Award for Product Design. It is the 10th consecutive year that Eureka products have been honored with this prestigious award; Eureka has now won a total of 20 Red Dot Awards. Dating back to 1955, the Red Dot Design…
Dallas-based ArchLIGHT Summit, the annual lighting trade event and educational platform for the architectural, specification, and design communities, has welcomed the International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD) as a new association partner, joining a distinguished list of association partners, agency partners, media partners, and sponsors. The two-day trade event running September 17-18 at Dallas Market…
For those seeking the pinnacle of luxury hospitality, look no further than the brand-new Ritz-Carlton Amman. This exceptional destination redefines elegance, catering to both leisure and business travelers in the Middle East. With over 200 guest rooms, a spa, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and an array of dining venues, the Ritz-Carlton Amman Hotel delivers unparalleled…
New York City-based Zafferano America – a collaboration with the renowned eponymous Italian manufacturer – has expanded its assortment of award-winning cordless portable lighting to include moderately scaled, solar-powered exterior fixtures for residential and potentially hospitality settings. “This is going to be a game-changer,” noted Barrett Gross, President & CEO of Zafferano America, referring to…
The next generation UFO ECO HIGHBAY from Reno Lighting offers high performance and long life. Ideal for replacing HID High Bay fixtures, the UFO ECO HIGHBAY features a high efficiency LED platform combined with precision spherical and convex lenses to deliver uniform illumination. Designed for commercial buildings, industrial facilities and retail spaces, the UFO ECO HIGHBAY…
GREEN CREATIVE, an ILLUMUS Brand, has launched the NOVA Wall Wash Track that offers lighting versatility to meet a wider range of application requirements. The versatile design simplifies specifications by incorporating all settings into one SKU. Offering advanced optics, the NOVA Wall Wash Track is equipped with a faceted reflector that provides wide and uniform…
The new PARK34 garage light from RAB offers more versatility packed into the same small design. At just over 3.5″ in height, the PARK34 gives users as much clearance room as possible, helping to avoid damaging encounters with SUVs . The PARK34 now boasts three field-adjustable wattages and color temperatures and is available in both…
After ten years of perfecting, the redesigned Vapor Echo acoustic pendant delivers enhanced aesthetics, performance & sustainability. The original Vapor Echo was a game-changer, setting the standard for acoustic lighting in open-plan offices and collaborative spaces. The new acoustic pendant has raised the bar even higher with an upgraded design that’s even more effective at…
The Batten LED Luminaire Gen 3 from Current delivers brilliant performance in tight, demanding situations where utilitarian light is required. The Batten Gen 3 is suitable for mounting in any ambient application space and its unique design makes it ideal to mount individually or run in a continuous row. Installation is fast and easy with mounting…