9 Lighting Solutions from Acuity Brands Receive 2023 GOOD DESIGN Awards
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9 Lighting Solutions from Acuity Brands Receive 2023 GOOD DESIGN Awards

January 10, 2023 Acuity Brands, Inc. recently announced that nine luminaires representing the company’s Aculux®, Eureka®, Hydrel®, Luminis®, and Peerless® brands were awarded GOOD DESIGN® Awards from The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design. Each year, The Chicago Athenaeum presents the GOOD DESIGN Awards Program for the most innovative and cutting-edge industrial, product, and graphic designs produced around the…

Emerson Introduces Appleton Retromaster: A Cost-Effective Upgrade Path to Energy-Efficient LED Lighting for Hazardous Industrial Areas
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Emerson Introduces Appleton Retromaster: A Cost-Effective Upgrade Path to Energy-Efficient LED Lighting for Hazardous Industrial Areas

January 2, 2024 Appleton Retromaster™ luminaires convert legacy incandescent and HPS lighting fixtures in C1D2 locations to LED without need to rerun wires or cut conduit  Emerson has introduced the Appleton™ Retromaster™ Series of LED luminaires, the fastest, most cost-effective upgrade path for converting legacy Appleton incandescent and HPS (High-Pressure Sodium) lighting fixtures installed in…

Illuminating Osaka Castle with Lumenpulse LBX Outdoor Architectural Lighting
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Illuminating Osaka Castle with Lumenpulse LBX Outdoor Architectural Lighting

January 2, 2024 Japan’s Osaka Castle is being seen in a new light thanks to an array of captivating lighting scenes that seamlessly cast the past into the present through a blend of tradition and innovation. Lumenpulse Products: 27 x Lumenbeam HO Xlarge (RGBW40K, Extra Narrow 4º)32 x Lumenbeam HO Xlarge (RGBW40K, Very Narrow 6º)5…

Hospitality Industry Turns Out in Record Numbers at BDNY
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Hospitality Industry Turns Out in Record Numbers at BDNY

By Linda Longo The annual Boutique Design New York (BDNY) trade show and conference centered around the boutique hospitality and lifestyle industry, gathered nearly 15,000 designers, architects, brand executives, hoteliers, developers, purchasers, manufacturers, and other professionals at the Javits Center recently to experience new products, engaging conversations, and strategic networking events. The 2023 edition of…

New Lighting for the OWO Residences by Raffles
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New Lighting for the OWO Residences by Raffles

A historic British landmark has undergone a remarkable 6-year restoration and transformation — from government office space to a luxury hotel and residential community. London’s former Old War Office (OWO) building – which famously served as Winston Churchill’s headquarters during World War II and was reportedly the inspiration for Ian Fleming to write his renowned…

DMF Lighting Expands its M Series Commercial Collection for Hospitality & Mix-Use Spaces
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DMF Lighting Expands its M Series Commercial Collection for Hospitality & Mix-Use Spaces

DMF Lighting has expanded its hospitality and commercial solutions with the introduction of the M Series Commercial high-lumen offering with packages up to 3,500 lumens. From grand outdoor entrances to lobbies, restaurants, and guest rooms, the 4-inch aperture M Series Commercial recessed downlighting family meets all site requirements for a wide variety of applications with…

Optique Lighting Debuts Pivotaire Nano Linear Recessed Mud-in Linear System
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Optique Lighting Debuts Pivotaire Nano Linear Recessed Mud-in Linear System

Offered in five configurations (Straight, Wrap, Picture Frame, Zig Zag, and Custom), the high-performing, Pivotaire Nano Linear Recessed Mud-in Linear System by Optique Lighting provides clean, modern lines of high-impact linear light to seamlessly integrate into today’s modern architecture. With the ability to rotate 360 degrees, the patented mounting system allows designers the flexibility to…

Kingswood Capital Management to Acquire Progress Lighting
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Kingswood Capital Management to Acquire Progress Lighting

Los Angeles-based private equity firm Kingswood Capital Management, LP has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Progress Lighting from Hubbell® Inc. for a cash purchase of $131 million, subject to customary adjustments, according to a press release issued by Hubbell.  Last year, Hubbell made news when its Commercial and Industrial lighting business was acquired by GE Current, a Daintree…

Gabrielle Chanel – Fashion Manifesto: A Case Study with Luminii
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Gabrielle Chanel – Fashion Manifesto: A Case Study with Luminii

December 20, 2023 About the Coco Chanel Exhibition in South Kensington, London This is the first, and potentially the most important historical fashion exhibition of the decade; graciously hosted by the V&A Museum in South Kensington, London in partnership with the Palais Galliera and The Fashion Museum of the City of Paris, “Gabrielle Chanel- Fashion…

Eureka Introduces Frank: A Unique Sound-Absorbing Luminaire
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Eureka Introduces Frank: A Unique Sound-Absorbing Luminaire

December 20, 2023 Eureka® recently announced the release of its Frank pendant. Frank’s unique combination of large, faceted shade, clean lines, and high-quality illumination enhances an environment while helping to reduce noise levels. Frank features a thermoformed shade made from sound-absorbing recycled PET felt that increases acoustic comfort in a space. It is intended for…

Espen Technology Unveils Revo™ Lighting: A Game-Changing Expansion in Commercial Lighting
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Espen Technology Unveils Revo™ Lighting: A Game-Changing Expansion in Commercial Lighting

December 7, 2023 Today marks a historic milestone for Espen Technology as they introduce the world to Revo™ Lighting, an innovative commercial and industrial light fixture brand. Revo offers a diverse range of luminaire types, signaling Espen’s powerful leap into the competitive landscape of North America’s lighting giants. Espen, renowned for dominating the market with top-tier…

MaxLite Launches EV Charger Offering … and the Why
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MaxLite Launches EV Charger Offering … and the Why

December 7, 2023 By David Gordon With advancements in the EV batteries reducing range anxiety, electric vehicles are becoming more popular for a multitude of reasons. And with automotive and battery manufacturers committing to the technology, the trend has gone mainstream. This is further amplified due to climate concerns and government funding to accelerate EV…

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Networked Lighting Controls (NLC): Offering a Deep Well of Energy Savings

December 4, 2023 Craig Delouie December 4, 2023 As first-generation LED lighting systems begin to be replaced, a significant opportunity to maximize energy savings by incorporating networked lighting controls is emerging, particularly when HVAC integration is included. NLC’s have been demonstrated in research to reduce LED energy consumption by 50+ percent. Integrating HVAC control via…

Why Mesh Network Is More Sustainable Than Cellular Network for Managing Your Smart Lighting System?
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Why Mesh Network Is More Sustainable Than Cellular Network for Managing Your Smart Lighting System?

Jostran Lamontagne December 4, 2023 Faced with an increasingly aging and energy-consuming street lighting network, cities must convert their street lighting network to light-emitting diode (LED) technology. They have also realized that by opting for a smart lighting management and control system, not only can they optimize their public lighting management but also reduce their…