The California Lighting Technology Center (CLTC) recently demonstrated Philips Day-Brite NiteBrites HID wall packs at California State University, Chico. The demonstration included replacing 13 150W high pressure sodium wall packs and one 70W HPS tall wall pack with 14 new bi-level HID fixtures at Shasta and Lassen halls. The retrofit increased light levels of the [...]

Énergie’s Liventy has a flowing, organic shape that distinguishes this general luminaire from conventional 2×2 recessed products. Inspired by the form of a flying gull, its textured diffuser provides a counterpoint to the linear geometry of traditional ceilings. Check it out here.

Litecontrol, a company I’m proud to call a client, has published a new brochure providing guidance to designers interested in perimeter lighting best practices and techniques to achieve architecturally attractive and visually comfortable spaces. Download the brochure here.

GE Global Research, the technology development arm for the General Electric Company, GE Lighting and Konica Minolta have achieved a significant advance that brings the companies closer to making high-efficiency organic light-emitting diode (OLED) lighting devices a reality. GE and KM scientists have demonstrated illumination-quality white OLEDs using “solution-coatable” materials that are essential for producing [...]

Peerless has introduced naro, a luminaire that delivers high efficiency with an artistic minimalistic flair. With over 90% efficiency, 14-ft. on-center spacing, 4- and 8-ft. sections and slim 4 1/2″ x 2 1/4″ profile, this luminaire can be suspended or wall mounted for a variety of design options in a wide range of spaces. Keep [...]

The Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) recently unveiled the winners of the 2010 International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA®) competition—a celebration of the year’s most inventive and creative product and product concept designs. At least 10 lighting products were recognized. This year’s awards were chosen from the following categories: commercial and industrial products; communication tools; [...]

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New application of a 15-year-old technology is creating a minor revolution in fluorescent lighting, enabling linear fluorescent lamps to be installed in applications once reserved to HID lighting and expanding retrofit opportunities. Amalgam technology is now available in linear T5HO, T5VHO and T8VHO lamps, enabling these lamps to extend into applications that get as cold [...]

Designed for “one-for-one” replacement of less efficient 400W metal halide fixtures, Hubbell Industrial Lighting’s new 200W E-HID ECOBAY provides up to 54% energy savings (247W for every 400W fixture replaced), color-correct light output (92 CRI, due to temperature stability), and 88% lamp lumen maintenance. Click here to learn more about this product.