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Meta-Analyses Of Non-Visual Effects Of Light
A new study was published last month, Non-Image-Forming Effects of Daytime Electric Light Exposure in Humans: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses of Physiological, Cognitive, and Subjective Outcomes, in the IES…
Contractor Considerations For LED-To-LED Retrofits
A recent article, Guidelines for Converting LED to LED: What Turnkey Lighting Contractors Need to Know, by George McIntyre, addresses the emerging need for second-generation LED retrofits in commercial…
Why Smart, Wireless Lighting Is The Key To Elevated Design
By Chris Udall, senior product manager for commercial business, Lutron Electronics. The future of commercial lighting is wireless. As control systems evolve, smart wireless solutions are redefining what’s possible—building owners…
Remarkable “Tooth-In-Eye” Surgery Restores Eyesight To Blind
Osteo-odonto-keratoprosthesis (OOKP), commonly referred to as “tooth-in-eye” surgery, is a remarkable and complex surgical procedure designed to restore vision in patients who are blind due to severe corneal damage,…
Update On Three Lighting Trade Shows
CANADA LIGHT EXPO 2025 Dates: November 12-13, 2025 Location: International Centre, Toronto, Canada Focuses of the show include: Architectural Lighting Landscape Lighting Smart Lighting Energy Efficient | Sustainable Lighting Human…
What To Know About T1L (10BASE-T1L)
T1L (10BASE-T1L) Ethernet technology has significant potential to accellerate building automation, by enabling the reuse of existing wiring to upgrade network infrastructure without costly running of new wiring. Building management…
A Kenyan Campus Oasis
Here is my latest article published in the May issue of LD+A Magazine: Al Jamea-tus-Saifiyah University’s Nairobi, Kenya campus stands as a testament to the seamless integration of historical…
Product Monday: Synch Indoor CCT & Brightness To Daylight
The Crestron SolarSync Outdoor Daylight and Color Temperature Sensor (GLS-LCCT) enables the ability to regulate indoor lighting to match the intensity and color temperature of actual daylight outdoors. A single…
LED-to-LED Rebates & Upgrades
A decade after the widespread shift from fluorescent and HID lighting to LEDs, early adopters are now facing the need to replace their first-generation LED fixtures. Traditionally, utility rebate programs…
NEMA Publishes C137.9-2025: NLC Systems Configuration Report
In March 2025, the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) published the ANSI/NEMA C137.9-2025 standard, titled “Networked Lighting Control Systems Configuration Report.” This new standard was developed through the efforts of…
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