October 24, 2023 This year’s DLC Controls Summit was all about unlocking the savings potential of networked lighting controls (NLCs) for decarbonization and energy efficiency. The summit was held at the end of September in Detroit, Michigan, which is a 2030 District committed to reducing emissions in the built environment by 50% by 2030. A mixture of…
Arizona-based Barron Lighting Group has promoted Nikolai Shteinman to the role of Industrial Engineer. Shteinman brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the role, having earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from MGTU “STANKIN” in Moscow, Russia, and a Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering from Arizona State University in Tempe. In…
Los Angeles-based Acclaim Lighting, a leader in innovative and advanced lighting technology, introduces Acclaim Lighting Europe B.V. to serve the architectural and lighting designer communities in Europe. The European company has an experienced and well-trained staff that provides extensive support to lighting designers and architects to create leading distinctive lighting solutions. Based in Kerkrade in the…
October 19, 2023 A Spotlight on Global Readiness for the LED Future Data from 60+ countries shine a light on one crucial fact: we do not need to delay an international phase out of toxic, mercury-ladened fluorescent lamps any longer as cost-effective, energy-efficient LED alternatives are widely availability across the globe. Markets around the world…
October 19, 2023 In a letter to the employees, Jim Williams, President of KSA Lighting & Controls, has announced his retirement and a significant shift in the company’s leadership structure. KSA is transitioning to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), marking a departure from sole ownership to an employee-owned business. This strategic move underscores the…
October 18, 2023 In an increasingly complex world, megatrends can serve as a navigation aid. These are long-term, epochal movements that can be observed in more than one characteristic. Light + Building is part of Messe Frankfurt’s Building Technologies industry sector and, in this context, has developed an individual megatrend map for the building technology…
October 17, 2023 By Mariana G. Figeiro and David Pedler,Light and Health Research Center at Mount Sinai Nearly 1 million Americans are presently living with Parkinson’s disease, and at an estimated annual increase of 90,000 new cases that number is expected to reach 1.2 million by 2030. For the better part of 20 years, we…
October 17, 2023 Leading LED product designer and manufacturer, Forge is partnering with Lumileds, the global leader in innovative LED technology, to provide outdoor lighting solutions dedicated to preserving dark skies. The partnership combines decades of experience and expertise with cutting-edge LED innovation, creating considerate product designs that help to combat the impact of light…
October 17, 2023 The Electro-Federation Canada (EFC) has previously sent out communications regarding a proposed amendment to the Products Containing Mercury Regulation. Canada Gazette, Part I, Volume 156, Number 52: Regulations Amending the Products Containing Mercury Regulations The proposed regulation would impact the sale of lighting that contains mercury. EFC’s Lighting Business Section (Lighting Manufacturers) provided…
October 17, 2023 Recognizing Professional Excellence The goal of the Association of Outdoor Lighting Professionals (AOLP)’ Lighting Awards is to honor and promote professional excellence in outdoor lighting design and to recognize industry achievement. We strive to create greater public awareness of the benefits of professionally designed and installed lighting systems; and to provide opportunities…
Nearly one-third of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions are attributable to America’s 130 million homes and commercial buildings, which use 40% of the nation’s energy and 75% of its electricity. The newly launched Affordable Home Energy Shot™, an initiative from the Department of Energy (DOE), is designed to address the persistent burdens faced by low-income households…
The third annual ArchLIGHT Summit attracted the architectural, specification, and design communities to Dallas Market Center (DMC) for a two-day lighting product expo featuring 60+ exhibitors, CEU sessions, panel discussions, and product showcases. The event, which took place September 19 and 20, saw a 24% increase in attendees over the previous year. The 2023 ArchLIGHT…
October 16, 2023 In 2023 Naomi Miller from the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory in Portland, Oregon (US) received the highest recognition awarded by the CIE for work in applied illuminating engineering, the Waldram Gold Pin Award for Exceptional Outstanding Contributions in Applied Illuminating Engineering. The award puts a special focus on work that relates to…
The National Lighting Bureau (NLB) has announced the recipients of its inaugural Lighting Transformation Awards at the NALMCO Annual Conference held recently in Indian Wells, California. Mary Beth Gotti, Chair of the Lighting Transformation Awards and NLB, expressed, “We are delighted to introduce a lighting design award program that acknowledges unparalleled innovation and thoughtful design…
October 16, 2023 Under One Sky: A Virtual, Worldwide Event Nov 3–4, 2023 · #UnderOneSky2023 Join the global community of advocates protecting the night sky for Under One Sky 2023 — a 24-hour virtual event that will leave you feeling inspired and empowered to combat light pollution in your region. You’ll hear from experts and storytellers in…
October 16, 2023 Neil Egan Atrius Sustainability Starter provides automated carbon emissions data processing to help small and medium-sized businesses get started with sustainability reporting. Atrius, part of Acuity Brands, Inc. announced the availability of Atrius® Sustainability Starter, a free entry-level carbon accounting solution that enables companies to track their carbon emissions (Scopes 1 and…