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Kahler Grand Hotel Renovates with Historic-Inspired Chandeliers from 2nd Ave Lighting and PFW Designs

Summary The Kahler Grand Hotel in Rochester, Minnesota, is undergoing a $50 million renovation, with two custom chandeliers from 2nd Ave Lighting, designed in collaboration with PFW Designs, as centerpiece features in its lobby. These chandeliers merge the hotel’s historic grandeur with modern elegance, inspired by its original lighting fixtures. The project honors the hotel’s…

Coastal Source Transforms Landmark Southern California Property
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Coastal Source Transforms Landmark Southern California Property

Overview Coastal Source transformed an underutilized coastal backyard into a primary entertainment center at a landmark Southern California estate. Over 600 Coastal Source light fixtures and speakers, designed to withstand extreme coastal conditions, were installed by Future Automation & Design. The lighting design includes path, uplighting, niche, flush-mount fixtures, and bollard speakers, all automated through…

Examples of IES' Strategic Solutions sports lighting installations
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Is Sports Lighting the Next Frontier? IES’ Strategic Solutions Carves Out a Lucrative Niche

By Linda Longo If seizing opportunity were a sport, Independent Electric Supply’s (IES) Strategic Solutions team headed by industry veterans Mike Berube, VP/Sales, and Ed Colombo, Senior Sales, would be All-stars. Together, with support from their team of six, they are dominating the category of sports lighting for municipalities and schools in New England. Berube,…

DW Windsor Illuminates Newport’s Vital Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge
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DW Windsor Illuminates Newport’s Vital Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge

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…

The Power of Value Engineering in the Lighting Industry
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The Power of Value Engineering in the Lighting Industry

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,…

Horticulture Lighting – “It isn’t all Cannabis!”
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Horticulture Lighting – “It isn’t all Cannabis!”

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…

Transforming Workspaces: Legrand and Microsoft Set a New Standard for Hybrid Collaboration
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Transforming Workspaces: Legrand and Microsoft Set a New Standard for Hybrid Collaboration

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…

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mate. Announces Pilot Program with Acuity Brands at Houston Methodist to Deliver Sustainable Lighting Solutions in Healthcare

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…

Illuminating Oxford’s Heritage: DHA Designs Revitalizes Exeter College Library
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Illuminating Oxford’s Heritage: DHA Designs Revitalizes Exeter College Library

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…

A Beacon of Elegance: The New Ritz-Carlton Amman Sets a New Standard in Luxury
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A Beacon of Elegance: The New Ritz-Carlton Amman Sets a New Standard in Luxury

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…

Lighting Controls Market, A Generation Later
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Lighting Controls Market, A Generation Later

By USLightingTrends Team Did you know that a generation is defined as a 20-year cycle? The lighting controls market has changed much in a generation. Consider these 8 changes: ​ 1. Shift from manual switches to programmable and addressable controls: Lighting controls have evolved from using manual switches to control lighting fixtures to programmable and…

LED Lighting Retrofit Success: Simple Solutions for Complex Needs
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LED Lighting Retrofit Success: Simple Solutions for Complex Needs

As an Electrical Contractor in the lighting industry, Guarantee Electrical focuses on delivering industry-leading solutions, ultimately leading to successful projects for our clients. As an Energy Solutions Project Manager, my focus is on providing energy-efficient lighting solutions for commercial and industrial clients. From exterior and interior lighting to new LED fixtures, lamps, and lighting controls,…

Sheet Metal Workers Embrace LED Lighting Solutions – Fluorescent Challenge
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Sheet Metal Workers Embrace LED Lighting Solutions – Fluorescent Challenge

Replacement of legacy lighting with LED lamps helps building shine When Sheet Metal Workers’ Local 36 St. Louis headquarters opened in 2012, it was a model of sustainability and energy efficiency. The 100,000-square-foot training facility included solar panels on the roof, renewable interior materials, and a Crestron lighting control system. It was St. Louis’ highest-rated…

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Signify Partners with Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula 1 Team for Sustainable Innovation

Signify has joined forces with the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula 1 Team to drive sustainable innovation both on and off the track. This partnership aims to enhance team performance and well-being through Signify’s advanced lighting solutions, ensuring optimal conditions for drivers and engineers. Additionally, Signify’s technology will elevate the fan experience at race tracks and from…

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Balancing Energy Efficiency and Light Pollution in Outdoor Lighting

Overview A DesignLights Consortium (DLC) study advocates incentivizing LUNA-qualified outdoor products that reduce light pollution and save energy. These luminaires meet DLC’s standards for efficacy and quality. The study shows that using LUNA products in outdoor retrofits, like a high school parking lot and a main street in Fort Collins, Colorado, results in greater energy…