By: David Gordon As the quarter and year comes to a close, it reminds me that it’s time for the Q4 Pulse of Lighting survey. The Q3 survey revealed, essentially, a flat market, based upon input from over 200 industry lighting professionals. Further, they projected a comparable Q4. Did it deliver, exceed, or underperform? The question is,…
By Robert Lanteigne Your client spent a fortune last summer on a luxurious outdoor kitchen and adjacent living space plus landscaping and they are ready now to invest in highlighting that investment with a strategic lighting design. Where to start? Ask your clients to hone in on what they want to see in their yard…
The deadline is fast-approaching to register for Light and Health Research Center’s (LHRC) online professional certificate courses in 2024. These interactive educational offerings will be led by LHRC faculty and staff who are the foremost experts in their fields. Courses begin in September, and class registration closes soon. Dan Frering, the LHRC’s Education Program director…
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…
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….
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…
Lighting is always the first place energy experts point to when it comes to reducing electricity usage, but as the DOE’s recently released 2020 U.S. Lighting Market Characterization (LMC) of its Solid-State Lighting (SSL) Program indicates, lighting only accounts for 14% of the nation’s total electricity consumption. (Air conditioning/heating, water heaters, appliances, washers/dryers, refrigerators, and…
By Linda Longo Recently I had the opportunity to sit in on a panel of manufacturers and distributors discussing trends in the home improvement market. It covered multiple product categories, including electrical and lighting. Due to the nature of the event, I cannot share the names of the participating companies, but they all talked about…
May 14, 2024 Lumileds’ latest high-power LED, LUXEON HL4X, uses the familiar 3535 footprint and shares existing optics enabling simple and fast performance upgrades Lumileds announced the release of its LUXEON HL4X power LED that delivers the lighting industry’s highest output and efficacy; it furthers the ability for lighting manufacturers to standardize their designs around a common footprint…
Several years ago, an LED lighting manufacturer targeting the residential market asked their network of independent reps what customers were asking for in the field. The answer had nothing to do with product design, quicker shipping, or affordability. It turned out that the most-sought-after items were marketing materials, catalogs, and spec sheets that were written…
Danville, Va.-based Landscape lighting manufacturer Sterling Lighting LLC has announced that Island Villa Lighting Ltd., led by renowned lighting designer James Solecki, has been appointed as the exclusive international reseller (EIRSL) of Sterling Lighting in the British Overseas Territory of Turks and Caicos. This marks a significant milestone in bringing high-quality lighting solutions to the…
Walking the aisles of LEDucation last month in New York City was different from past years — and not just because the increase in exhibitors necessitated adding yet another exhibit hall. Interestingly, there was a larger showing from smaller, boutique lighting manufacturers, including more European companies. While Italian manufacturers have always had a presence at…
Architectural lighting design firm DesignPlusLight has just unveiled its latest commercial project: 1 Paddington Square, located inside one of London’s busiest transportation hubs that connects two Underground stations, a new Crossrail station, and Paddington Station. Comprising 17 floors of mixed-use commercial and retail space – with 437,000 square feet designated as office and 75,000 square…
February 20, 2024 By Mike Lehman, General Manager of ConTech Lighting Currently the lighting outlook for 2024 appears to be “challenged” with increased interest rates, a slowing commercial construction market, and general uncertainty, what is Leviton’s Lighting 2024 trend outlook. Which market segments does it see having greater opportunities for the company, but more importantly,…
When it comes to decorative lighting, many manufacturers are turning to natural materials such as reclaimed wood, bamboo, jute, water hyacinth and seagrass for pendants, portable lamps, and fixtures. 2. Wellness Choices — Hotel and restaurant operators are heeding the call for health-conscious and wellness options. For hotel design, this translates into creating designated green…
Founded by John J. and Emily Farrey in 1924, Farrey’s is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. From its humble beginnings in Miami as a small general store that sold hardware, linens, lighting, china, fishing gear, and other home products, Farrey’s has upheld its commitment to being a trusted source of unique, superior offerings and unmatched expert services….