Architectural Lighting: Industry Briefs

2013 IALD Awards

Tue, 14 May 2013 07:36:47 EST

The IALD Awards were presented Apr. 24, 2013, during Lightfair in Philadelphia, at an evening program and reception held at The Crystal Tea Room. The Radiance Award went to Munich-based lighting design firm Pfarré Lighting Design for the Hafencity-University Subway Station in Hamburg, Germany.

2013 Lightfair Innovation Awards

Tue, 14 May 2013 01:10:02 EST

Lightfair’s Innovation Awards program kicked off the Apr. 23 opening of the annual trade show, held this year in Philadelphia. Fifteen products were recognized for their technical prowess. Boldplay, a suspended LED luminaire by Philips received the overall prize for Most Innovative Product of the Year.

2013 GE Edison Awards

Tue, 14 May 2013 12:33:26 EST

The 30th Annual GE Edison Awards were presented Apr. 22, 2013, during Lightfair in Philadelphia at an evening award program and reception held at The Philadelphia Museum of Art. Eleven projects were recognized and the highest honor the GE Edison Award was presented to New York-based lighting firm L’Observatoire International for their lighting design for Vintry Fine Wines in New York City. Continue reading for an overview of this year’s award recipients.

2013 Cooper Source Awards

Tue, 14 May 2013 12:34:58 EST

The 36th Annual Cooper Lighting Source Awards were announced on Apr. 22, 2013, during Lightfair, which took place in Philadelphia. The program recognizes both professional and student work. This year there were six professional category awards given and five student awards. Continue reading for a list of this year’s award recipients.

GE Lighting Celebrates Nela Park’s Centennial

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 02:48:00 EST

On Apr. 18, 2013, GE Lighting celebrated the centennial of Nela Park, its headquarters located just outside Cleveland. Several hundred guests and GE Lighting employees commemorated the milestone with a series of events throughout the day that included the opening of a time capsule from 1916 and the “planting” of a new time capsule for future generations.

10th Annual AL Light & Architecture Design Awards

Tue, 14 May 2013 12:51:14 EST

Regular entry deadline for the 10th Annual AL Light & Architecture Design Awards has been extended to May 22, 2013. Late entry remains unchanged. To recap, the entry deadlines are: May 22, 2013 (regular entry, postmark deadline); May 31, 2013 (late entry, not a postmark deadline. Entries must be received in Washington DC by 5p.m.).

Lightfair 2013 Preview

Tue, 9 Apr 2013 12:45:11 EST

Lightfair 2013, to be held Apr. 21-25 in Philadelphia, has a robust lineup of educational seminars, product displays, and networking events sure to keep attendees busy and engaged.

Cooper Lighting Joins California Lighting Technology Center

Mon, 8 Apr 2013 07:05:56 EST

Cooper Lighting Joins the California Lighting Technology Center as an Affiliate Partner.

Cline Bettridge Bernstein Lighting Design Announces Staff Promotions

Mon, 8 Apr 2013 05:27:40 EST

New York-based lighting design firm, Cline Bettridge Bernstein Lighting Design, has announced 12 staff promotions.

Barbara Montgomery of Lighting Services Inc to Retire

Mon, 8 Apr 2013 05:24:09 EST

Barbara Montgomery, Metro NY Regional Sales Manager with Lighting Services Inc to retire after 45 years with the company.

Acuity Brands Acquires eldoLED

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 02:30:46 EST

Acuity Brands, the Conyers, Ga.-based lighting manufacturer, has acquired eldoLAB Holding B.V. (eldoLED) the Eindhoven, Netherlands-based company that produces high-performance intelligent drivers for LED-based lighting systems.

The Lighting Research Center Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 05:45:26 EST

The nationally renowned lighting laboratory and academic institution celebrated its silver anniversary with an event that drew 175 attendees to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

Next Generation Luminaires Design Competition Announces Indoor Winners

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 05:44:53 EST

Twenty-eight luminaires were recognized from a pool of 156 entries in the indoor category of the 2012 Next Generation Luminaires (NGL) Solid-State Lighting Design Competition.

Fifth Annual Sylvania Socket Survey Reveals Consumers Still Unaware of Upcoming Lamp Legislation Changes

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 03:52:12 EST

Osram Sylvania has released its Fifth Annual Socket Survey. The independent study, conducted by KRC Research in Nov. 2012, assesses consumer awareness about lighting and ongoing lamp legislation changes.

Next Generation Luminaires Design Competition Announces Outdoor Winners

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 05:45:06 EST

Thirty-seven luminaires were recognized from a pool of 120 entries representing 42 different manufacturers in the outdoor category of the 2012 Next Generation Luminaires (NGL) Solid-State Lighting Design Competition.

Automatic Lighting Controls Part of Proposed Updates to Standard 90.1

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 03:12:13 EST

Addendum to ANSI/ASRAE/IES Standard 90.1-2010, Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings are now open for public review through Apr. 1, 2013.

Illuminator

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 12:28:59 EST

A new publication creates a visual feast for the eyes in its discussion of lighting design.

Derek Porter Studio Transitions Office from Kansas City to New York

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 06:57:16 EST

Beginning Jan. 1, 2013, Derek Porter Studio is transitioning its office and design practice from Kansas City, Mo., to New York City.

Horton Lees Brogden Lighting Design Announces Staff Promotions

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 06:45:58 EST

Horton Lees Brogden Lighting Design, with offices in New York, Boston, Los Angeles and San Francisco, has announced several staff promotions at the senior associate and senior designer levels.

Lutron to Open Toronto Experience Center

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 06:43:29 EST

Lutron plans to open its eighth experience center this summer just outside Toronto. The facility will present wireless lighting and shading control solutions for commercial spaces.