Q+A: Michael Grubb
The founder of Michael Grubb Studio talks about navigating the waves of change during a decade in business What is the key to keeping a design studio running for a
Introducing the Care Collection: Curated Lighting for the Unique Needs of Healthcare Facilities
Care Collection is a portfolio of trusted and vetted lighting and lighting controls solutions across Acuity Brands to enable the simple selection and specification of products that can address the
Research | Optimizing Your Workout Environment: How Lighting Impacts Exercise
When it comes to physical training, the environment individuals choose can significantly enhance their performance. A recent study by researchers at Arizona State University and the California Lighting Technology Center
The Color and the Shape
“Night Forms” Ignites After-Dark Exploration at Grounds For Sculpture Despite its moniker as “The Garden State,” New Jersey is the most densely populated state in the U.S. Driving its major
What’s Old is New
Formerly a hospital campus in Dallas, Old Parkland is now a coveted, private office park with numerous high-profile tenants. Though the use of the space has changed and new buildings have been erected since the original hospital was built in 1913, the historic campus has kept its neoclassical flair, with Freedom Place—the new office building of focus—as no exception. All of the new building’s lighting and architectural details take their cues from what has preceded them.
Last Chance to Submit to DOE Integrated Lighting Campaign
The deadline to submit to the U.S. Department of Energy’s Integrated Lighting Campaign is March 31. The program, designed to recognize organizations and projects with innovative lighting solutions that create energy savings, energy justice and more comfortable buildings, will showcase excellence in nine categories in 2024.
ETC Expands Employee Stock Program
ETC, a provider of full-system lighting solutions for hotels, hospitals, museums, theaters and more, is now 100% employee owned via an expanded employee stock program.
Buro Happold Report Supports New York City Green Plan
The New York City Economic Development Corporation and Mayor’s Office has launched the Green Economy Action Plan aiming to decarbonize the city; diversify the city’s economic base; and support communities that have been historically underrepresented, while addressing climate change.
Project in Pictures: At The Copa
Operating for over a century on Rio de Janeiro’s beachfront, the Copacabana Palace is one of the most recognized hotels in the world. As such, changing any aspect of this
Successfully Achieve Circadian Lighting: Positively Impact the Body’s Natural Rhythms with Artificial Light
As awareness continues to rise about the impact of the built environment on human health and wellbeing, lighting designers and manufacturers strive to mimic day and night. Our circadian rhythm is a natural biological cycle based on environmental signals, such as the pattern of 24-hour light and dark.
Video Walkthrough of the “Night Forms” Exhibits
grounds-for-sculpture-night-forms Located in Hamilton Township, just east of the capital of Trenton, GFS is a 42-acre nonprofit sculpture park, arboretum and museum. Open since 1992, it contains more than 300
Meet Me in St. Louis, Again
A Midwest monument undergoes an LED conversion In the final weeks of 2023, Reed Burkett Lighting Design (RBLD) helped unveil the newest iteration of the lighting at the St. Louis
LEDucation 2024 Preview
Organized by the Designers Lighting Forum of New York, LEDucation is a marketplace for solid-state lighting innovations, providing industry professionals with an opportunity to experience new technologies and continue their
Education: Tech or Ethics. The choice is yours
Growing up, I loved the Choose Your Own Adventure book series (1979—1998) conceptualized by Edward Packard and published by R.A. Montgomery. Readers assume the role of protagonist, and decisions are
New Showroom at Nora Lighting HQ
Nora Lighting, a provider of lighting solutions such as LED downlights, track systems, undercabinet lighting and more, has celebrated its 35th anniversary with the renovations of two of its showrooms. State-of-the-art
Nominations for Society Awards Open Through March
Through March 31, the IES is accepting nominations for the 2024 Society Awards. Please complete the nomination forms for the Louis B. Marks Award, IES Medal Award, Distinguished Service Award
Ready or Not, Sphere It Comes
All eyes are on a new Las Vegas landmark It takes something special to move the needle in a glitzy city teeming with 24/7 spectacle and activity. In Las Vegas,
Q+A: Sebastian Fernández
What is the difference between current LEDs and perovskite LEDs (PeLEDs) in terms of cost to produce (savings), efficiency and effectiveness? Current-generation LEDs are typically made from semiconductors known as
The Human Touch: How Human-Centric Lighting Can Be a Game-Changer in Three Environments
Our surroundings affect our mental health and productivity, but it’s not always easy to create spaces that bring out our best. As people spend more time indoors, it’s important to consider the impact that
The End is Nigh: Addressing LED Lamps and Luminaires at End-of-Life
There are many stages to sustainability, including environmentally safe mining of chemicals; chemical processing; manufacturing components; assembling components; packaging products; shipping products for distribution; selling products; shipping products to homes
L-Prize Winners Lead the Way in Sustainable Design
In 2021, when the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) designed a new $12 million lighting competition, or “L-Prize,” targeting commercial sector lighting, we set the bar for entrants high, with ambitious innovation
How They Did It: “Chapel of Sound”
IES ILLUMINATION AWARD OF MERIT Lighting design by Ning Field Lighting Design Corp., Ltd. inside a semi-enclosed concert hall helps the structure seamlessly blend into its surrounding area—a peaceful spot
2023 DALI Lighting Award Winners
The winners of the 2023 DALI Lighting Awards were announced in January. The program recognizes the best use of DALI control applications and solutions in global projects. Eight categories were
Project in Pictures: From “Shhh!” to Stimulating
With the ever-evolving influence of the digital world, the Spokane Central Library in WA read the room and underwent a significant makeover to become a different kind of community gathering