Industry News
New Research Proposes A Framework For Window View Quality Within Buildings
A team of researchers have recently published new research on window views from within buildings and have proposed a new framework for designing “view quality” for window views. The team…
New Year – New Content
Happy New Year! It is that time of year again. Time for making resolutions, setting intentions and business planning. As the new team at LightNOW, we are excited about our plans…
New Publisher Message from Suelynn and David Shiller
Hello fellow LightNOW readers! We are so excited to be the new editor & publisher of this very well respected and highly valued industry resource. We are committed to continuing…
Farewell Message by Craig DiLouie
Hello, reader! Okay, this isn’t strictly a farewell, as I’ll still be contributing to LightNOW, but I have stepped down as its editor. It has been my privilege and honor…
Recommended Methods for Subjective Evaluation of Color Rendition
Color rendition describes the influence of light source spectrum on the color appearance of objects. The rendering of object colors in desirable ways has attracted much attention as LEDs have…
Telling a Story with Lighting Design
In this engaging video, Jonathan Hoyle and Lillian Knoerzer, Assoc. IALD of The Lighting Practice emphasize the importance of a story in the design process. They explore how lighting can…
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR: NEC 2020 Impacts 0–10V Control Wiring
Per a change in the 2020 National Electrical Code effective January 1, 2022, 0–10V (Class 2) dimming wire insulation colors have changed to eliminate use of any reserved colors, notably…
Product Monday: Direct/Indirect Luminaires by A-Light
A-Light’s ACL2ST and ALD2ST luminaires deliver a range of direct and indirect light distributions in a compact, low-profile housing that integrates well into the built environment. Choose from a range…
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from LightNOW
Hope you are enjoying the holidays!
Dodge Momentum Index Declines in November 2021
The Dodge Momentum Index fell 4% in November to 171.7 (2000=100) — down from the revised October reading of 178.1. The Momentum Index, issued by Dodge Construction Network, is a…
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