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Novel Approaches To Fitness Center Lighting
I recently read two separate case studies about Fitness Center lighting and was struck by how different the two approaches were: Image: Axis Lighting Evolve Strength in Canada This gym’s…
US Government Launching Labeling Program For Cybersecurity Of IoT Devices
The Biden administration said it will launch a cybersecurity labeling program for consumer Internet of Things (IoT) devices starting in 2023 in an effort to protect Americans from “significant national security risks.”…
Product Monday: Signify Halts Sales Of Philips Hue Lightguide Lamps After 3 Weeks
Only three weeks after launching its new Philips Hue Lightguide smart lamps, Signify halted sales and completely removed the new lamps from its website. Image: Signify Released in three shapes —…
2022 State of the Cannabis Lighting Market Finds Record LED Usage
Cannabis Business Times released the seventh-annual “State of the Cannabis Lighting Market” report. Results from the 2022 report demonstrate the increasing usage of LED lighting technology across all growth stages…
Sustainability And Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs)
By Jeff Schwartz, LC, Member Emeritus IES – JDS1 Consulting A recent editorial in LD&A magazine noted that we no longer have to single out “LED” lighting projects because now almost…
Shedding Light On Data Centers
At ArchLIGHT Summit in September, I met staff from a lighting manufacturer named Lantana. One of Lantana’s specialties is lighting for data centers, specifically linear architectural luminaires with remote drivers…
AI Is Changing Design Fields. Is Lighting Next?
A recent New York Times article reviewed how AI is impacting creative fields, such as interior design, graphic design, filmmaking, video game development, and more. The article examines new AI-design…
The Traditional Office Is Rapidly Being Replaced By Co-Working Spaces
A previous LightNOW post discussed the shift of offices from downtowns to suburbs, a significant reduction in downtown office occupancy, and the conversion of office buildings to residential use. There…
Quick Summary Of CA Title 24 Lighting Changes For Non-Residential Buildings
Energy Code Ace has created a summary of California Title 24 code changes for Non-Residential Buildings. The 2022 Title 24, Part 6 Building Energy Efficiency Standards (Energy Code or Title…
Weighing Into The Lighting Innovation Debate
A debate has recently emerged between industry thought leaders, about whether or not innovation has significantly slowed in the lighting industry. On one side, industry thought-leaders Mark Lien and Randy…
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