After a successful 2024 event, Light + Building organizers are already strategizing for the next edition in 2026. One of the proposed focal points involves flexible use for city buildings. As the urbanization and the high demand for living space create challenges for cities – new buildings are expensive and many commercial properties remain empty…
Texas-based commercial lighting manufacturer Saylite ceased operations two months ago and now the showroom inventory of its Lights Fantastic and Lights Fantastic Pro division, as well as the machinery and inventory from the lighting manufacturer itself will be for sale via two separate auctions. Gordon Brothers, in partnership with Investment Recovery Services, is offering for…
Part of Acuity Brands’ Lighting and Controls portfolio, Montreal-based Eureka Lighting has received seven awards in the 17th edition of the GRANDS PRIX DU DESIGN Awards, all in the Product/Industrial Design/Lighting Fixture-Indoor category. The GRANDS PRIX DU DESIGN Awards is an international competition, created in Montreal, that celebrates the excellence and the talent of creative…
The National Lighting Bureau (NLB) is calling for entries in its 6th annual Tesla Awards, which recognize 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, positive environmental impact, enhanced…
Ely Cathedral – located on the Isle of Ely in England – has been awarded the prestigious gold Eco Church Award by the Christian conservation charity A Rocha UK in recognition of its dedication and commitment in taking action on climate change. Ely Cathedral is part of a national community of 7,500 churches and cathedrals…
Finnish wireless smart lighting control company Casambi has appointed a new Chairman of the Board as part of its broader strategy for accelerated growth. As of November 1, Kay Pawlik will assume the role of Chairman of the Board, succeeding long-standing chairman Antti Kokkinen. This change marks a generational shift in Casambi’s leadership, aimed at…
MaxLite has announced the expansion of its c-Max Network Partners ecosystem with the addition of Casambi Technologies, a pioneer in wireless lighting control systems. This strategic partnership further enhances MaxLite’s c-Max Lighting Controls platform, offering customers an even wider range of advanced wireless control options. The collaboration with Casambi strengthens MaxLite’s commitment to delivering scalable…
The smart lighting category has long been vexed by incompatible controls systems, forcing specifiers and designers to either commit to one protocol that could operate in every application needed or skip the whole idea of incorporating a smart system entirely. It is welcome news then that the DALI Alliance (DALI), the TALQ Consortium (TALQ) and…
While the lighting industry has understood that smart technology offers benefits to the end consumer and growth opportunities for lighting professionals, adoption has not been as fast nor as widespread as experts had predicted over the past several years. New Jersey-based Crestron Electronics hopes to mitigate the uncertainty that end users have regarding smart systems…
In the era of ecommerce, where consumers often search online to find a lower price for the same lighting fixtures they see in person at their local lighting showroom or electrical supply, many brick-and-mortars offer price-matching to make the sale — and there’s certainly nothing illegal about that practice. But with the Federal Trade Commission…
The DALI Alliance has announced the first-ever North American DALI Summit will take place on October 30, 2024, at the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York City. Register now to receive the Early Bird Price of $199 At the North American DALI Summit, you can earn 6 CEUs/LUs by participating in selected sessions to enhance your…
New York-based Leviton has promoted Randy Mortensen to Executive Vice President (EVP) of Global Distribution Sales and Marketing. In this new role, Mortensen will drive Leviton’s go-to-market strategy, focusing on providing greater customer reach, capitalizing on the demand for electrification and technology, and concentrating on the expanding data center category. Since joining Leviton in 2020,…
California-based architectural lighting manufacturer DMF Lighting is calling for entries in the DMF Design Awards 2025, which recognize outstanding projects that creatively incorporate DMF lighting products. Eligible projects must have been completed after January 1, 2022. The competition is open to all designers, architects, electrical engineers, and lighting professionals who are at least 18 years…
Summary: As 2024 comes to a close, businesses can take advantage of limited-time bonus rebate programs for lighting upgrades across the U.S. Utilities are offering significant incentives—sometimes doubling existing rebates—to encourage commercial projects before year-end. With 77% of the country covered by active rebate programs, and 22% specifically offering bonuses, now is an ideal time…
Held on the Dallas Market Center (DMC) campus September 17 & 18, ArchLIGHT Summit attracted a record number of exhibitors and attendees from the architectural, specification, and design communities. The two-day trade event and education platform featured 100+ exhibitors, welcomed attendees from coast to coast, and hosted dozens of CEU opportunities, panel discussions, and immersive…
Are you ready to lead the conversation in innovations in smart building and cutting-edge lighting solutions? Light + Intelligent Building Middle East is excited to invite visionary speakers to join us at our upcoming Smart Building Summit and InSpotLight stages, held on 14 – 16 January 2025 at the Dubai World Trade Centre alongside the exhibition. The event brings together a dynamic audience of industry…