How Safe is the Light from LEDs?
In the February edition of LD+A, columnist James Brodrick discusses a Department of Energy report that aims to separate fact from fiction regarding the potential for damage caused by LEDs.
Light and Health: What’s New in Research
The January issue of LD+A included a collection of research projects from around the globe that aim to show how lighting can impact health—for better or worse
The Outlook for OLEDs
In his December column for LD+A, the DOE’s James Brodrick discussed the challenges and opportunities surrounding OLED adoption.
Can We Quantify Lighting “Benefits”?
In a recent issue of LD+A, Peter R. Boyce, former head of human factors at the Lighting Research Center at RPI and technical editor of the journal Lighting Research and…
Don’t Confuse Warranty with Quality
Sternberg Lighting’s Paul Mitchell tackled the thorny issue of LED luminaire warranties in the September issue of LD+A.
A Metric for the Aesthetic
In the August issue of LD+A, Mark D. Fairchild, associate dean of research and graduate education for the College of Science at Rochester Institute of Technology, discusses color as a…
Confessions of a Light Addict
Ingo Maurer’s so-called “addiction to light” began many years ago in Venice when the then-graphic designer had a tad too much white wine during a leisurely lunch.
Who You Gonna Call? The Lighting Mythbusters
Much has been publicized about the upcoming incandescent lamp phase-out starting in January 2012 (and already started in California this year).
Combo Pack
Two independent systems—one for safety, the other for visual impact—light a parking garage in Omaha, NE Safety first is Rule Number 1 on the road. The same rule extends to…
New York’s Double Header
Architectural and sports lighting turn a nifty double play at Citi Field and Yankee Stadium. By Paul Tarricone