Industry News
Product Monday: Retroficient by Prescolite
Prescolite has developed Retroficient, a universal-listed commercial retrofit downlight offering an alternative to self-ballasted compact fluorescent lamps, to address the huge market potential for commercial lighting upgrades. The new Retroficient…
Litecontrol Earns Cradle to Cradle Certification for Fourth Year
Litecontrol has earned the prestigious Cradle to Cradle Certification for the fourth year in a row. This third-party certification has to be renewed annually, assuring ongoing improvements in sustainability. The…
LIGHTFAIR Enhances Platform to Connect Students with the Industry
LIGHTFAIR International has announced that is again offering the LFI Student Outreach Program—with the addition of an exclusive lighting design competition at the 2011 event. Partnering with Philadelphia chapters of…
Randy Smith Passes
The Lighting Design Lab has announced that Randy Smith, the organization’s editor and librarian, passed away last weekend. Randy worked at the Lab since its inception nearly 22 years ago.…
Jim Brodrick on Domestic LED Product Manufacturing: Focus on Finelite
Guest post by Jim Brodrick, U.S. Department of Energy Although you do not often hear about growth in domestic manufacturing here in the United States, the solid-state lighting industry is…
NALMCO Recognizes Three Members with Lumina Awards
The interNational Association of Lighting Management Companies (NALMCO) has recognized three of its members with the Lumina Award. The Lumina Award is presented for special merit, recognizing commitment, loyalty and…
Product Monday: F147 Asymmetric Luminaire by The Lighting Quotient
The Lighting Quotient’s F147 is an asymmetric luminaire that reduces contrast between the wall and ceiling by providing both wall and ceiling illumination. This customizable luminaire is suitable for smaller…
Leni Schwendinger Invites You to NIGHT CITY
Leni Schwendinger invites you to view NIGHT CITY, her video inspired by the Professional Lighting Designers Association LightMapping events. Through close observation of public, private and found light sources in…
2011 Construction Outlook: Delayed Recovery for Nonresidential Market
While activity for institutional projects should hover near 2010 levels, there is likely to be a construction spendingmodest decline in commercial construction in 2011, according to the AIA Consensus Construction…
Lighting Controls Association Publishes New Online Course About Wireless RF Lighting Control
The Lighting Controls Association is pleased to announce that EE301: Wireless RF Lighting Control has been added to the Association’s popular online Education Express distance education courses. Radio-frequency (RF) wireless…
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