The Yale Center for British Art lets the (diffused) sunshine in New Haven, CT’s Yale Center for British Art (YCBA), home to the largest collection of British art outside the…

Atypical design allows everyone to have fun at La Nube What were your childhood dreams? Flying high above your hometown in a homemade airplane? Exploring the depths of a mysterious…

This class-of-2026 graduate student at Parsons School of Design discusses the impact of light as a constant amidst a changing landscape. Why light? I saw the power of intentional lighting…

The National Taiwan Museum of Comics writes its origin story Over the past century, comic books have become modern American myths, many of which include unforgettable origin stories: last son…

Seeking clarity in lighting advocacy You hear it everywhere—at conferences and crossroads, on bar stools and Zoom calls, in Lyfts and Slack—the lighting industry, in all its facets, doesn’t advocate…

A courtyard is central to Al Jamea-tus-Saifiyah University’s serenity Al Jamea-tus-Saifiyah University’s Nairobi campus stands as a testament to the seamless integration of historical inspiration and contemporary design. Drawing from…

How 3-D-printed lighting overcomes traditional limitations The world of lighting design is undergoing a transformative shift thanks to the advent of 3-D printing technology (also known as additive manufacturing). This…

This designer at Hartranft Lighting Studios and B.U.I.L.D. president is working on creating a more sustainable and diverse lighting industry. Why light? I always joke about how I received my…

The evolution of sports lighting Mention the topic of sports facilities and you are likely to hear a discourse on what amounts to evolution or, more specifically, the challenges of…

The IES 2024 Illumination Award of Merit-earning Agnew K-12 Campus in Santa Clara, CA, uses evolving color schemes, architectural structures, and lighting design to foster STEM learning as well as…

Readying next-generation caregivers For more than 155 years, St. John’s University has looked to St. Vincent de Paul for its inspiration and vision. While the patron saint of charity was…

Anticipation is high for the summer edition of the largest residential lighting show in the Western Hemisphere, with special emphasis on the event’s architectural lighting resources and a complimentary hotel…

Addressing the question that ruins conversations Since I began advocating for natural darkness, there is one question that has been an incredible obstacle to awareness-creation, like a record scratching to…

What is the ideal human habitat? In our surveys, 90% of individuals identify natural landscapes as their preferred environments, free from any built structures. The remaining 10% favor outdoor areas…

Light pollution’s impact on fireflies The rapid evolution of lighting technology over the past century has dramatically altered our nighttime environment, with significant consequences for nocturnal species. Among the most…