The East & Gulf Coasts port strike lasted only three days, but disrupted supply chains for one month across the United States, including major backlogs. The supply chain mess is believed to have been resolved at the end of October, one month after it began. A rise in port worker wages was agreed to, [...]

  New research indicates that light therapy can reset circadian rhythms in long-COVID patients, significantly improving sleep and overall quality of life. Unexpected improvements in depression, anxiety, and brain fog also resulted from the light therapy. The study was published by Willis, G.L., Endo, T. & Sakoda, S. Circadian re-set repairs long-COVID in a prodromal Parkinson’s [...]

  The SNAPS Collection by Hubbardton Forge is unusual in many ways. Leather straps contain hidden flexible electrical conductors, combined with alabaster diffusers housing LED engines and numerous mounting options. The possible combinations and configurations of these elements are endless. The leather segments easily snap together, hence the family name. Custom leather finishes are available, [...]

Work from home and hybrid work have shrunk the office real estate market and challenged employers to find new approaches to get workers back into the office. In response, employers are emphasizing culture, collaboration, and amenities that can’t be found in a home office. Here are 11 emerging office design trends: Free desking replaces assigned [...]

The NEMA/ANSI C78 Committee for Electric Lamp Standards has two working groups developing chromaticity standards addressing non-white light (NWL).  C78.377 working group This working group is revising the ANSI C78.377-2017 standard by adding 1800K and 2000K nominal and extended quadrangles. C78.378 working group  This working group is creating a new ANSI C78.378 standard defining long [...]

The DLC is planning updates to the SSL Technical Requirements. Originally planned for two-phased updates, feedback received has convinced DLC that a single update as V6.0 would be less disruptive and provide greater value. SSL V6.0 represents a major update with an efficacy increase and associated product delistings. It also includes proposed updates that support [...]

  The International Commission on Illumination (CIE) is a global non-profit organization dedicated to advancing knowledge and standardization in lighting. The CIE Research Strategy 2023 outlines key research priorities for advancing the science and application of light and lighting. The Research Strategy identifies critical topics for researchers to study to support future CIE reports and [...]

  The NAHB’s “What Home Buyers Really Want” study surveyed home buyer preferences for technology features in new homes. Here are the key findings and trends: Top Technology Features The study revealed that home buyers prioritize technology features that enhance energy efficiency and improve safety: Programmable thermostat (78% rated as essential/desirable) Security cameras (76%) Video [...]

The DALI Alliance, TALQ Consortium, and Zhaga Consortium have signed a liaison agreement to unify data streams for smart street lighting systems. This collaboration aims to enhance interoperability among outdoor lighting solutions, simplifying investment decisions for public and private sectors. DALI develops digital lighting control specifications based on the IEC 62386 standard, offering certification programs [...]