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Light Sculptor Ben Livingston’s New CD: “Trust Your Equipment”
Neon/Light sculptor Ben Livingston, recipient of the Paul Waterbury International Lighting Design Award, also happens to be an accomplished musician. His new CD, titled “Trust Your Equipment,” is available from…
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EPA Announces 25 Cities with Highest Number of ENERGY STAR Buildings in 2009
Los Angeles Washington, D.C. San Francisco Denver Chicago Houston Lakeland, FL Dallas-Fort Worth Atlanta New York City These cities, in order, are the Top 10 cities with the most energy-efficient…
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,…
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