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Dwell magazine series on lighting design profiles "lighting urbanist" Leni Schwendinger.
The video takes the viewer on a journey starting in Schwendinger's Light Projects LTD studio and on to the far west side of Manhattan, Triple Bridge Gateway at the bus terminal, Times Square, and Bryant Park.
You've heard of CFL and LED light bulbs. Now get ready for ESLs.
Electron Stimulated Luminescence (ESL) lamp technology builds on using accelerated electrons in combination with phosphor, causing a glow. According to manufacturer, technology offers a 70 percent energy efficiency improvement over incandescent bulbs.
First OLED pilot manufacturing site in U.S. established
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced the
selection of Canandaigua, NY for America’s first pilot
manufacturing facility for Organic Light Emitting Diode (OLED) lighting
panels.
International Lighting Architect Jonathan Speirs wins RIAS Lifetime Achievement Award
Medal
presented by the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS)
is highest accolade within Scottish architecture. To date, it has only
been awarded to four other Scottish architects.
LUCI cities move towards a sustainable future with the LUCI Charter on Urban Lighting
Lighting Urban Community International (LUCI) emphasizes commitment to sustainable urban development, with charter contributed by over 40 cities around the world.
McDonald
Observatory Launches Dark Skies Initiative
Campaign
features video (at left) detailing easy steps we can all take to
preserve the night sky.
The University of Texas at Austin McDonald Observatory kicked off a campaign to promote awareness of the causes, effects, and solutions to light pollution--stray light shone into the sky, rather than down on the ground where it's useful.
Recognizing professionalism, ingenuity, and originality in lighting design. The Illumination Engineering Society granted one Award of Distinction, seven Awards for Excellence, and two Special Citations.
Presented by the New York City Section of the Illuminating Engineering Society. Over 600 industry professionals come together at this prestigious annual lighting event in the New York metropolitan area.