November 21, 2023 The global community of lighting design professionals is invited to join the IALD in congratulating four newly elected members of the Board of Directors, as well as two freshly elected and one re-elected members of the Membership Committee. All new terms are set to begin 1 January 2024. IALD Board of Directors The eleven-member…
November 21, 2023 Growing Vantage Keypad Alliance Provides Lighting Designers and Integrators With Greater Interface Flexibility, Includes Luxury Partner Keypad Vendors Meljac, Forbes & Lomax, and Basalte Legrand’s lighting control brand Vantage announced its new Keypad Alliance. In addition to Vantage’s wide portfolio of keypads, specifiers and installers using a Vantage system can select the keypad options available within…
November 20, 2023 The prompt global phase out of fluorescent lamps is technologically feasible and economically justified due to the rapid development of LED lighting over the last five years. Energy-efficient retrofit LED lamps can replace fluorescents in virtually all applications. If adopted, the cumulative (2025-2050) global benefits of phasing-out all fluorescents would: According to…
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ENERGY STAR program celebrates more than 25 years of achievements in lighting efficiency. Since the ENERGY STAR label for lighting and light bulbs was first introduced in 1997 to improve market uptake of energy-efficient lighting, well over 3 billion ENERGY STAR-certified light bulbs have been sold in the United…
November 16, 2023 Once the sun sets, that’s when the streetlights around Philly turn on—but not every area is well-lit. That is changing with the launch of the city’s Philadelphia Streetlight Improvement Project (PSIP) that kicked off Tuesday. Crews will replace or connect more than 130,000 LED lights at recreation centers, roadways, alleyways, and residential and commercial…
November 16, 2023 KLICK and EDGE blend meticulously into the modern PEGA office space in Cambridge, Massachusetts, which was designed with both inventiveness and performance in mind. With KLICK, designers can unleash their creativity and craft truly unique architectural installations. This modular and linear track system can integrate corners and connectors for custom designs that…
November 15, 2023 Optique Lighting, a leading designer and manufacturer of premium quality Nano Linear LED lighting luminaires, is pleased to announce that it has partnered with eight impressive new sales agencies to represent and sell its Nano Linear LED architectural product lines in the U.S. and Canada. Effective immediately, the appointed sales representatives include: …
November 13, 2023 MaxLite, a leading provider of energy-efficient lighting solutions, is excited to announce its partnership with Lynkwell, a pioneer in EV software, to introduce EVMax+, a comprehensive Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) solution that integrates both software and hardware. This partnership highlights MaxLite’s commitment to supporting the growth of electrification in the United…
November 13, 2023 Each year, DarkSky International recognizes and awards the incredible achievements of individuals, groups, and communities who are committed to our mission of preserving nighttime environments around the world. Their hard work and dedication informs global communities about the negative impacts of light pollution, supports and strengthens our network of advocates, and inspires…
November 13, 2023 Effective Oct. 1, 2023, Oliver Marketing became the authorized representative for Legrand’s residential lighting controls and shading brands Vantage and Legrand Shading Systems in Northern California and Northern Nevada. Oliver Marketing’s years of experience and technical expertise in the residential lighting control and shading sector will poise them for success. “We are confident that Oliver Marketing…
November 9, 2023 Release for the first nine months of 2023, In a building market in retreat,Legrand recorded solid results and specifies its annual targets Solid financial performanceSales: +2.5%, i.e. +5.8% excluding exchange rates and RussiaAdjusted operating margin: 21.6% of salesRise in net earnings per share: +15.9% Free cash flow: €1,214 million, 19.2% of sales…
November 8, 2023 Applause filled the Fairmont Banff Springs conference hall as Gustavo Avilés, FIALD was welcomed into the IALD College of Fellows. Gustavo Avilés was awarded this designation by the International Association of Lighting Designers during the opening session of the IALD Enlighten Americas 2023 annual conference in Banff, Canada. IALD Fellows are recognized for their…
November 8, 2023 An International Dark Sky Place aims to encourage communities and protected areas to become environmental leaders by communicating the importance of dark skies to the public and providing an example of what is possible with proper stewardship. Depending on the location, resources, experience, and knowledge of staff and volunteers, International Dark Sky…
Munich, Germany-based Siemens has announced an investment of US$150 million in a new high-tech manufacturing plant in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas to help power American data centers and critical infrastructure. The new plant will produce state-of-the-art electrical equipment and will enable accelerated growth of U.S. data centers, which is being driven by the exponential adoption of…
The National Lighting Bureau (NLB) has announced its Call for Entries in the 5th annual Tesla Awards. This program recognizes 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; environmental impact including…
Shelton, Conn.-based Hubbell Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Northern Star Holdings, Inc. (commercially known as Systems Control), in a move that will enhance Hubbell’s industry-leading Utility Solutions portfolio and align with trends in aging infrastructure, grid automation, renewables and electrification. Systems Control, a leading manufacturer of substation control and relay panels…