Atlanta-based Acuity Brands has promoted Senior VP/Chief Growth & Transformation Officer Sach Sankpal as its new President of Acuity Brands Lighting and Lighting Controls (ABL). Sankpal is a former Honeywell executive who also has top level management experience at IOT technology companies such as Resideo and Trimble. “Since joining Acuity two years ago, Sach has…
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,…
By Jeffrey Dross Imagine my excitement when I found out the DOE’s, 2020 U.S. Lighting Market Characterization report had been released! This is the forth in a series that attempts to understand the United States consumption of lighting and its commensurate energy use. While I was unaware of the initial 2001 report, by 2012, (the publication date…
New listing underscores Leviton’s commitment to innovative, energy-efficient lighting control solutions Overview Leviton’s GreenMAX® DRC Wired and Wireless products are now featured on the DesignLights Consortium® (DLC) Qualified Product List for Networked Lighting Controls. This recognition emphasizes Leviton’s dedication to innovative, energy-efficient lighting solutions. The GreenMAX DRC system meets stringent DLC standards, making it eligible…
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…
When designing for a hotel owned by an international sports star, a high-energy environment is essential to the brand. While the Times Square location generates excitement in its own right, the Pestana CR7 Times Square hotel in New York City continues that vibrancy inside with the help of Koncept Lighting and interior design firm VLDG,…
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…
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…
Outdoor lighting manufacturer Cyclone Lighting has announced that its Mochi luminaire received a Red Dot Design Award for Product Design. Mochi’s nature-inspired silhouette departs from traditional dome styling, bringing a softness to urban settings while delivering exceptional lighting performance. Its design extends to its operating mechanism: a seamlessly integrated cast aluminum push-button latch that provides…
Montreal-based lighting manufacturer Luminis has redesigned its Syrios Pro family of interior and exterior luminaires to feature advanced technology and adaptable features that enhance the functionality of a space while contributing to the overall aesthetics. Syrios Pro luminaires can be utilized in a multitude of exterior applications – such as street and area lighting for…
Eureka, part of Acuity Brands, has announced that its Atoll luminaire received a Red Dot Design Award for Product Design. It is the 10th consecutive year that Eureka products have been honored with this prestigious award; Eureka has now won a total of 20 Red Dot Awards. Dating back to 1955, the Red Dot Design…
Dallas-based ArchLIGHT Summit, the annual lighting trade event and educational platform for the architectural, specification, and design communities, has welcomed the International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD) as a new association partner, joining a distinguished list of association partners, agency partners, media partners, and sponsors. The two-day trade event running September 17-18 at Dallas Market…
New York City-based Zafferano America – a collaboration with the renowned eponymous Italian manufacturer – has expanded its assortment of award-winning cordless portable lighting to include moderately scaled, solar-powered exterior fixtures for residential and potentially hospitality settings. “This is going to be a game-changer,” noted Barrett Gross, President & CEO of Zafferano America, referring to…
Cleveland-based GE Lighting, a Savant company, has joined forces with SmartThings, Samsung’s global connected living platform, to enhance home experiences by expanding connected smart lighting options for consumers. Now compatible with Matter, Cync® reveal® undercabinet fixtures work with SmartThings to help revolutionize the connected kitchen experience creating customizable lighting that integrates seamlessly into users’ lifestyles….
Summary Leviton achieves 29% decrease in overall GHG emissions from 2021 to 2023 Drop in GHG Emissions since 2021 highlighted in the company’s 2023 sustainability report reflects steady progress toward its CN2030 goal Leviton announced that it achieved a 29% drop in overall greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the 2021 baseline year, a major step towards…
Networked Lighting Controls (NLC) have struggled as a whole to gain wider acceptance and achieve deeper market penetration, which is a particularly vexing issue considering research shows NLCs can increase energy savings of commercial lighting projects by an average 49 percent beyond the LED savings alone. Research has shown there is even greater potential energy…