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Biophilic Design and the Nature of Light
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…
Sightlines: You Can’t Take the Sky from Me
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…
See Turtles
Illumination, marine turtles, and the state of play One of the current, and more interesting, corners of lighting is its interaction with nature. As we discuss the anthropogenic impacts of…
Sightlines
Bridging the Gap Seeking accessible lighting design tools There was one thing my high school art teacher took great pleasure in repeatedly saying to me, often as I was struggling…
Ad In”fin”itum
WestStar Tower features a seamless visual flow The WestStar Tower in El Paso, TX, marks a significant milestone as the first newly constructed skyscraper in the city in 40 years.…
Project in Pictures: Almost Outside, A New Type of Eau de Parfum
Fragrance and beauty flagship store, Tamburins Seongsu, in Seongsu-dong, South Korea, serves shoppers a multitude for the senses. Soft illumination designed by EONSLD pours out of the unique glass-box building,…
Diversity: Prioritizing Neurodivergence
Supporting diverse sensory needs Lighting plays a fundamental role in shaping our environments. For individuals with neurodivergence—a term encompassing conditions like autism, ADHD, and sensory processing disorders, among others—lighting can…
Creatures of Habitat
Designing light for animal pleasure and comfort My team and I have had the privilege of working with some of the leaders in animal habitat design over the last 40…
Project in Pictures: Bubbles and Fizz
Seductive and charming, Perlage is an after-hours destination on Al Maryah Island in Abu Dhabi, UAE, with cheeky cocktails like “How ‘Bout Them Apples” and “Tickle Fancy.” The bar takes…
Urban Outfitters
Viewing city projects through a transformative lens Urban environments present myriad challenges. Traditional urban solutions often fail to address the root causes or overlook critical aspects of a project. Avoiding…
For Lighting That Performs and Inspires, Listen to Nature
Advancements in outdoor lighting technology have revolutionized the way we illuminate spaces, offering unprecedented precision, efficiency and sustainability. But truly great lighting design goes beyond function — it involves listening…
Ask an EP: Richard Muthama
This lighting designer from Lam Partners emphasizes the importance of illumination as a necessity for more than just people who can afford a lighting designer. Why light? I was…
Lighting the Way to Wellness: How Circadian Rhythms and RGBTW Lighting Are Revolutionizing Design
Brought to you by PureEdge Lighting In an era where well-being is as valued as aesthetics, lighting design has transcended its traditional role of mere illumination. Today’s designers are tasked…
All Aboard the Retrofit Railroad
Belgium’s famous train station experiences an all-LED renewal Belgium’s Antwerp Central Station, named by Mashable in 2014 as the most beautiful railway station in the world and as the…
A Sea of Change
Seacrest Studios broadcast a message of hope American Idol, Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve, Live with Kelly and Ryan, Wheel of Fortune: it seems that Ryan Seacrest has been…