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Interviews + Opinion

Predictions for 2021

COVID, a new president, economic challenges, technological trends. These and more are covered in Inside.Lighting’s list of predictions by a collection of lighting professionals that show what might be in store for our industry in 2021.

Products + Technology

Product Monday: Cove Luminaire by Inter-lux

Inter-lux’s Box Cove 2 (BC2) builds upon the company’s Whitegoods Cove family with a square-fronted, continuous linear indirect luminaire specially designed to mount to any wall surface, including interior window mullions.

Light + Health

LIGHTFAIR Launches Industry Newsletter

LIGHTFAIR recently announced a new digital newsletter, “The future. Illuminated.” Released quarterly, the newsletter presents content from industry thought leaders, product information from show exhibitors, and updates about the annual tradeshow and conference.

Legislation + Regulation

DOE Publishes a Final Determination Pertaining to Standards for Fluorescent Lamp Ballasts

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently published a Federal Register Final Determination notice pertaining to standards for fluorescent lamp ballasts, determining that current energy conservation standards do not need to be amended.

Lighting Design

Lighting: We’re Doing It All Wrong

In an article published in LIGHT LINES, four lighting experts say current lighting design practices are based on satisfying outdated tasks, resulting in inadequate designs, missed opportunities, and an improper understanding of efficient delivery of light.

Lighting Industry

Repro-Light Consortium Concludes

The European research project ​Repro-light​ is concluding after a three-year run. The consortium set out with the aim of supporting the European lighting industry in moving towards a more sustainable future by developing intelligent, modular luminaires (the “Luminaire of the Future”) with interchangeable components and matching smart production processes.

Products + Technology

Product Monday: Integrated Acoustic Ceiling System by Focal Point

AirCore Bridge, a new integrated ceiling system by Focal Point, provides acoustical management and lighting with linear baffle and luminaire arrays. AirCore Bridge spans light and sound by leveraging the acoustic performance of AirCore Blade and the light engine of the company’s Seem 1 luminaire with a variety of configurations.

Lighting Design

The Story of Lighting Design

Lytei’s beautiful video engages twenty leading lighting designers–including Howard Brandston, Chip Israel, Charles Stone, Nancy Clanton, and more–to celebrate and discuss lighting design.

People

The Howard Brandston Story

Lytei produced a series of seven short videos about legendary lighting designer Howard Brandston. You’ll learn about his life and loves as well as advice about lighting design.

Legislation + Regulation

Congress Considers the Energy Act of 2020

Congress is now considering the Energy Act of 2020, which contains numerous provisions related to energy production, distribution, and more-efficient end use. Looking at the highlights, I didn’t see anything directly related to lighting. I’m hoping at least the Commercial Buildings Tax Deduction will get another extension.

Naturaled

Events

Nearshoring America
Lightovation – Dallas Market Center
Lightapalooza
LEDucation 2025
LightFair 2025
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