Based in New Jersey with offices in Chicago, Authentic Design Collection is the brainchild of lighting veteran Blair Hutkin, who utilizes his expertise, industry knowledge, and relationships with premium European lighting manufacturers to make a curated selection of lighting and furniture accessible to designers and specifiers in North America. Among the brands exclusively distributed by…
With an eye toward achieving company-wide carbon neutrality by 2030, lighting and controls manufacturer Leviton has announced that its Tualatin, Oregon facility has achieved carbon neutrality. The next goal the company intends to achieve is to become Net Zero by 2050. The term “carbon neutral” means that any CO2 released into the atmosphere by a…
June 3rd, 2024 Honoring Outstanding Achievements in Lighting Design in 2024 The Designers Lighting Forum of New York (DLFNY) is excited to announce the opening of submissions for the inaugural Beacon Awards, honoring exceptional achievements in lighting design. Submissions are open from Monday, June 3, 2024, until September 4, 2024. The awards ceremony will be…
June 3rd, 2024 Current is pleased to announce the appointment of Shannon Thomas as the new Vice President of Marketing and Drew Roberts as the Regional Vice President of Sales for the Southeast Region, both effective June 3rd. Shannon Thomas brings a wealth of expertise and a visionary approach to help drive the company’s strategic…
Trends that Reflect Broader Industry Movements Towards Sustainability, Energy Efficiency, And Technological Integration Following the publication of the 2020 U.S. Lighting Market Characterization report and a summary in our previous issue, we looked closely at what characterizes the commercial lighting market. The report offers a detailed analysis of the commercial lighting market, emphasizing significant trends,…
May 30, 2024 Summary The DesignLights Consortium’s (DLC) Qualified Products Lists (QPLs) make selecting energy-efficient commercial lighting simple. Facility managers aiming to save energy, qualify for rebates, and ensure occupant comfort can trust the DLC’s extensive, verified lists of high-quality lighting products. The DLC’s Solid-State Lighting (LED) QPL, the largest in the world, includes products…
May 24, 2024 American lighting design professionals in seven southern states now have IALD, a dedicated professional community in which to interact and engage. As part of the support and advocacy for lighting designers provided at global, regional, and local levels, the International Association of Lighting Designers has established a chapter for Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi,…
JAW Advisory, founded by Jim Williams, is proud to announce its official launch is set for June 3rd, 2024. Based in Chicago, JAW Advisory strives to become the first and only call when a leadership team needs operational guidance and support. Jim Williams, a veteran of the Lighting and Controls industry, envisions JAW Advisory as…
If you think the ban on single-use plastic drinking straws (effective in 8 states and growing) is merely a consumer annoyance, you may be missing the bigger picture. Those who do not live or do business in California might be unaware of the SB 54 Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act, which was…
The 2020 U.S. Lighting Market Characterization (LMC) is the fourth report released by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Solid-State Lighting (SSL) Program, with the previous one based on 2015 data. These reports provide estimates of the installed stock and energy use of general illumination lighting products in the U.S., aiming to support effective DOE lighting…
New Jersey-based MaxLite has appointed industry veteran Lance Hollner as President & CEO, succeeding outgoing CEO Spencer Bolgard. Hollner brings more than two decades of lighting expertise and knowledge to MaxLite, along with a strong track record of delivering results, driving continuous improvement, and developing talent. Much of his career has been spent at manufacturers…
By Deborah Perkins How Superior Dimming Offers New Scope to Create Atmospheric and Emotional EffectsMarrying deep dimming with colour tuning gives lighting designers greater freedom and control If the higher purpose of lighting, beyond mere illumination, is to create mood and atmosphere, then dimming is an important tool for achieving these effects. While basic dimming…
May 21, 2024 By Jeffery Dross Understanding why bugs prefer some artificial lights over others, like incandescent bulbs over LEDs, highlights the broader impact of our lighting choices on the environment, emphasizing the importance of considering wildlife and ecosystems when designing outdoor lighting. I regularly read a newsletter about lighting, Light Now published by my…
UK-based lighting manufacturer DW Windsor has released DarkSky-approved versions of its most popular heritage luminaires, expanding its DarkSky Lighting range to support its Light Responsibly® initiative. The launch includes DarkSky versions of its popular Windsor, Strand, and Ely lanterns and marks the first time traditional British heritage-style luminaires have been certified by the International Dark-Sky…
California-based Elisterno Outdoors, a division of custom hospitality lighting manufacturer Innovations in Lighting, has expanded its product line to include decorative wall sconces that are UL-listed for wet locations. “After the strong response we received early this year on our innovative chandeliers, we realized there was also an underserved segment in the sconce market and…
LEDucation announces a call for speakers for the 2025 Conference to be held March 18-19 at the New York Hilton Midtown in New York City. Virtual sessions will be offered the prior week, Thursday, March 13th and Friday, March 14th. LEDucation seeks dynamic and engaging speakers who will bring their expertise and unique perspectives particularly on…