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AD IN”FIN”ITUM: WestStar Tower Features Seamless Visual Flow

Below is an excerpt of my latest article in the March, 2025 issue of LD+A: The WestStar Tower in El Paso, TX marks a significant milestone as the first newly constructed skyscraper in the city in 40 years. It brings fresh energy to the urban skyline, symbolling El Paso’s unique position along the U.S.-Mexico border. [...]

Lighting Design, Products + Technology

Product Monday: Indoor Sports Improved By Indirect Lighting

LED Lighting Supply has introduced a new indirect LED lighting solution for indoor sports courts and high-ceiling athletic facilities. This innovative system directs light upward to the ceiling or outward to the walls, addressing common drawbacks associated with conventional direct lighting options, such as harsh glare and uneven brightness. Reflectance of the ceiling and walls [...]

Controls, Lighting Design

mwConnect HVAC & Lighting Controls Integration Case Study

Editor’s correction: The original version of this story listed a simple payback calculation based on the project’s cost divided by annual energy cost savings. I’ve since learned the energy savings figures were based on lighting and controls savings only. The HVAC energy savings have not yet been determined for this project, and will require more [...]

Codes + Standards, Lighting Design

Will CRI (Ra) Be Replaced By CFI (Rf)?

The International Commission on Illumination (CIE) issued a Position Statement on Color Quality Metrics, its second edition, recommending the improvement of color rendering metrics for white light sources. The statement highlights the development of the CIE General Color Fidelity Index (Rf) in 2017 as a solution to technical issues with the older CIE General Color [...]

Lighting Design

Chill Luxury: The Eatery At Ice House Hotel

The following is my most recent article published in the January issue of LD+A Magazine: Perched on the banks of the River Moy in Ballina, County Mayo, Ireland, the Ice House Hotel is an adaptive reuse of 200-year-old architecture. Originally known as the “Iceland Cottage,” this historic structure has undergone a transformation from a functional [...]

Lighting Design, Products + Technology

Fagerhult Releases AI Lens Guide For Roadway Lighting Design

  Fagerhult, a Swedish lighting company, has introduced an innovative AI-powered lens selection guide designed to simplify roadway lighting design. This tool eases the process of selecting optimal optics for road and street lighting projects, addressing the complex challenges faced by lighting designers. The AI lens guide streamlines the selection of appropriate lenses by considering [...]

Lighting Design

Elevated Hospitality: Bulgari Hotel Roma

Here is my article in the December 2024 issue of LD+A: Nestled in the heart of Rome, the Bulgari Hotel Roma stands as a tribute to the illustrious legacy of Sotirio Bulgari, the legendary jeweler famed for adorning the world’s stars of stage and screen. As the ninth addition to the Bulgari Hotels & Resorts [...]

Lighting Design

The Inclusive Lighting Design Movement

  Inclusive lighting design is a holistic approach that aims to create illuminated environments accessible and comfortable for everyone, regardless of age, ability, or background. This approach goes beyond meeting basic standards, focusing instead on addressing the unique needs of diverse individuals to enhance their daily experiences and overall well-being. Key Principles of Inclusive Lighting [...]

Lighting Design, Products + Technology

Trends In LED Neon Signs

LED neon signs are growing in popularity and versatility in interior design. Eco-Friendly and Energy-Efficient Designs Custom LED neon signs are becoming increasingly popular due to their eco-friendly energy efficiency. Unlike traditional neon signs, LED neon signs consume less energy and have a longer lifespan, making them a sustainable choice for businesses and homeowners. Minimalist [...]

Lighting Design

11 Office Design Trends

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 [...]

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