Events
Experience Architectural and Decorative Lighting at the June 18-21 Lightovation Show in Dallas
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…
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,…
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…
Education: Clearing the Traffic Jam
Education as a path forward in the lighting industry When we’re stuck in traffic, it’s easy to forget—we are the traffic. We’re part of the very congestion we lament. The…
New Lighting Design in At-Turaif, Saudi Arabia, Celebrates Culture
A 15th-century UNESCO World Heritage site has been illuminated thanks to design by Speirs Major Light Architecture, controls and fixtures from Pharos Architectural Controls, and more than 3,000 linear RGBW…
March 1 Deadline for IESNYC Student Lighting Competition
The annual IES New York City Section competition for students enrolled in design, engineering, or architecture programs at colleges or universities within the city’s five boroughs, and broader state counties…
PNNL: Resources for Schools Updating to LED
The most recent edition of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Lighting Market Characterization report illustrates a clear need for LED upgrades among U.S. schools; in response, DOE researchers at…