Industry News
Reed: Has Hotel Construction Hit Bottom?
Reed’s construction economist Jim Haughey looks at the economic data and speculates that hotel construction is near the bottom for this building cycle after a 64% collapse since mid-2008. But…
“He Must Be Captivated by The Light”
From the film The Lake House.
Cree Announces Record Revenue of $234.1 Million for Its Third Quarter of Fiscal 2010
LED leader Cree has announced record revenue of $234.1 million for its third quarter of fiscal 2010, ended March 28, 2010. This represents a 78% increase compared to revenue of…
Electricity Prices Are Declining
The Department of Energy released the April Electric Power Monthly Report today reflecting January data. Highlights: • In January 2010, total electric power generation in the United States increased 1.4%…
IESNYC Volunteer Drive Introduction Meeting to be Held April 26, 2010
Don’t forget to register for the first Annual IESNYC Volunteer Drive. Spaces are limited and registration closes April 21. Come spend an evening with the New York Section of the…
aReturnonDesign.com, New Website Dedicated to Discussing Architecture’s Role in Achieving Business Goals, Launches
In response to growing conversation around architecture’s role in achieving project business goals and an economy that demands it, aReturnOnDesign.com has launched. The website will play host to a community…
CALiPER Testing Suggests Efficacy, Color Improving in Some LED Products
In its Jan/Feb 2010 issue, Architectural SSL published an article I authored about Round 9 of CALiPER testing (October 2009) covering 30 recessed downlights, 2×2 flat panel luminaires and troffers,…
Transcript of Press Conference by Rudy Provoost, CEO of Philips, at Light + Building
Below is a transcript of a press conference given by Rudy Provoost, CEO of Philips Lighting, at Light + Building 2010 in Frankfurt, Germany, Monday, April 12, 2010. Stating a…
DOE Launches Municipal Consortium on LED Street Lights
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced today that Seattle City Light has been selected to lead a national effort to guide municipalities in evaluating LED street lights. Edward Smalley…
LED Indoor and Parking Lot and Area Lighting Not Ready for The U.S. Air Force
Last Friday, I received a copy of an Engineering Technical Letter from the U.S. Air Force that states that LED luminaires are not allowed for outdoor parking lot and area…
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