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The Language of the Circular Economy
Do you wish you knew a little bit more about the circular economy and how it applies to sustainable lighting? The Sustainable Furnishings Council has recently published Circular Design Glossary:…
Product Monday: iGuzzini Optic Combines Reflector with Light Guide Trim
One of the most interesting products that I found at ArchLIGHT Summit was the new Crystal line of linear recessed luminaires from iGuzzini. Their Opti Diamond optic dazzles. It combines…
Important Details About The California Fluorescent Lamp Ban
Earlier this week, California banned fluorescent lamps, both CFLs and linear fluorescent lamps, joining Vermont’s ban in May, and the EU’s ban in December. California went beyond Vermont’s ban on…
Are Graphene Composite Heat Sinks & Housings Ready To Replace Aluminum?
New materials have changed the lighting industry before. The change from RGB to phosphor-converted white LEDs was enabled by InGaN blue-pump LED development. Similarly, many TIR lenses have shifted from…
City Downtowns Evolving Away From Office Use….What’s Next?
The pandemic has changed office work in many ways. Companies that are creating new offices are doing so predominantly in suburbs now, rather than downtowns. Many companies and industries have…
German Manufacturer Calls For Design Shift To Delivered Efficacy
A German spotlight manufacturer, ERCO, has issued a public call for the lighting design industry to shift from luminaire efficacy (measured in lumens/Watt) to the “effectiveness of the light in…
Product Monday: StressCrete’s Decorative Streetlights & Poles Revitalize Main Street
In the Summer of 2021, StressCrete provided a turn-key solution to help revitalize Main Street in Fredericksburg, Texas, a small town in Texas Hill Country. The solution combined: The small…
Nearly All Mental Health Disorders Correlate With Circadian Rhythm Disruption
University of California, Irvine (UCI) researchers conducted a thorough examination of peer-reviewed literature on the most prevalent mental health disorders and found that circadian rhythm disruption (CRD) is present in…
Energy Efficiency Tax Deductions Expanded By The Inflation Reduction Act
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 was signed into law on August 16, 2022. Among the provisions included in this bill is the expansion of the Section 179D tax deduction for…
US DOE Releases Industrial Sector Decarbonization Agenda
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) released its “Industrial Decarbonization Roadmap” a comprehensive report identifying four key pathways to reduce industrial emissions in American manufacturing, on September 7th. The roadmap…
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