Spark Studio Lighting Design has officially launched a dynamic brand relaunch, marking a new chapter in its pursuit of innovative and high-impact lighting solutions. “We Bring Life to Light,” Spark’s new tagline, reflects the firm’s dedication to creating lighting experiences that transform spaces and engage users. Since its inception in 2018, Spark has been delivering…
Luxxbox, a leading global designer of innovative lighting solutions, is thrilled to announce the return of Ben Cantu as VP of Business Development (Luxxbox/Panzeri) and Western Regional Sales Manager. Cantu rejoins Luxxbox to spearhead Western US growth at an opportune time. The company recently launched several new acoustic lighting pendants – Kurtain, Stalik, Sierra, and…
Schréder, a global leader in smart outdoor lighting solutions, proudly announces the appointment of Austin Ashe as President of Ligman Lighting USA. With over 15 years of experience in driving growth within the construction and lighting industries across both private and public sectors, Austin brings a wealth of expertise in hardware and IoT product development,…
By Linda Longo Lately there seems to be an architectural lighting event happening nearly every week somewhere in the country. I’m not just referring to the larger, established trade shows such as LEDucation in New York City and ArchLIGHT Summit in Dallas or the more specialized events with lighting overlap such as the CEDIA Expo…
The Industry Committee for Emergency Lighting (ICEL), a part of The Lighting Industry Association (The LIA), enters a new phase in their mission to enhance competency and safety standards in the sector. Emergency lighting is a cornerstone of public safety. It provides crucial illumination during power outages, enabling safe evacuation and preventing panic in emergency…
Early Bird registration is still open until 9/15 for the DesignLights Consortium’s (DLC) 1.5-day Controls Summit taking place October 15-16 at The Westin Hotel in Milwaukee. “Integration for the Future” is the theme of this year’s Summit. The goal is to work toward eliminating barriers to wider adoption of lighting controls and HVAC integration in…
The author, Jeffrey Dross, criticizes The New York Times’ Wirecutter feature for using a rude, possibly sexist term in their lighting review headline. He finds the term inappropriate and unprofessional, especially in an industry where respect for the audience, many of whom are female professionals, is crucial. While the product itself is outdated, the insensitive…
When news broke this morning that Livonia, Mich.-based Masco Corp. sold off Cleveland-based Kichler – widely regarded to be one of the largest decorative residential lighting manufacturers in the U.S. that it acquired with great fanfare in 2018 – there wasn’t a lot of shock in the industry at the announcement…until the revelation that the…
This year’s Dallas Design Week, held on the Dallas Market Center (DMC) campus September 17-19, is happening concurrently with ArchLIGHT Summit, a commercial and architectural lighting event that provides educational events, design spotlights, and networking opportunities for the design community. Design Week will focus events around 4 pillars – Tabletop, Hospitality, Holiday/Floral, and Art – with…
This article by Craigh DiLouie of Lighting Controls Association aims to guide facility managers in upgrading lighting systems in existing buildings by integrating LED technology with advanced lighting controls. It covers three main options for retrofitting fluorescent luminaires—TLED lamps, retrofit kits, and new LED luminaires—and explores how to maximize energy savings through effective control strategies….
The Department of Energy’s 2024 Integrated Lighting Campaign (ILC) recognized 18 organizations for their commitment to energy efficiency and environmental responsibility. These projects highlight significant energy savings and enhanced user experiences through advanced lighting systems. Notable achievements include the reduction of energy consumption by over 50% in multifamily buildings and the innovative integration of controls…
Women in Lighting + Design’s (WILD) peer-to-peer mentorship program was created to connect women at all stages in their lighting careers, encourage leadership and support within the community, and create a safe space for WILD members to share their experiences and learn from one another. The program will be small, peer-to-peer style groups, where all…
With opportunities in the residential and multifamily channel overlapping with the light commercial and decorative hospitality markets, expanding your commercial lighting knowledge to include trends in new home construction and remodeling will broaden your company’s expertise and could lead to collaborations on future projects with lighting distributors and designers operating in that sector. The American…
Highlights: Key Dates: Submissions are open from August 22, 2024, until October 7, 2024. Expanded Categories: The awards now include new categories like Best Human-Centric Design, Best Emergency Lighting Integration, and Smart & Connected Lighting, among others. Streamlined Submission Process: Entries are no longer tied to specific categories, allowing for broader recognition across multiple categories….
Spartanburg, S.C.-based Palmetto State Lighting & Designs, LLC, will represent North Carolina and South Carolina independently from the T&T Lighting Group of Tyrone, Georgia beginning September 1. Since 2018, the two lighting agencies had joined together to cover much of the Southeast including Georgia, North Carolina, Northern Florida, Tennessee, and South Carolina. Howell Turner, owner and founder of T&T…
Last week, SKYX Platforms Corp. released its financial and operational results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024, reporting second quarter revenues of $21.4 million compared to $15.0 million for the second quarter of 2023, including sales of its advanced and smart platform plug and play products. The Q2 report also listed a number of collaborations…