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01/10/2024

returns April 17-18 to Southern California! Showcasing a wide range of products and services vital to specifiers and buyers of commercial and residential lighting and controls. This two-day expo, located at the Anaheim Convention Center, includes networking events, product showcases, and CEC-accredited educational sessions on the exhibit floor. Qualified attendees can register for free at:

Join us April 17-18, 2024 in Anaheim, California for LightSPEC West, an event showcasing design and innovation in lighting for the built environment. Explore a wide range of products and services vital to building designers, owners, and operators during this two-day expo.

01/10/2024

The Shaker community near Philadelphia inspired the clean, aesthetic, woody interior design when a 1960s parking garage was transformed into an upscale Hyatt. The Lighting Practice, Inc. used discrete light sources to help make the millwork shine.

Illumination considerations included highlighting the hotel's unique interior and variety of wood tones.

01/09/2024

The lighting design industry is facing a surge in dupes, knock-offs, and counterfeits—a growing trend. While constant innovation can keep you ahead of the copycats, it doesn't help you deal with the damage to your brand if a customer purchases a copycat thinking it is your product. https://www.architecturalssl.com/designers/commentary/article/33015958/how-dupes-are-affecting-lighting-designers

Cheaper imitations of designer lighting products might look like the originals, but the light quality doesn't match.

01/08/2024

As 2024 kicks off, check out some of the luminaires and customization programs from Flos, Lodes, LightArt, Allied Maker, Insight Lighting, Focal Point, and DMF Lighting, that have caught our attention. https://bit.ly/47wN36y

Eye-catching form factors and function-focused fixtures are among these new releases.

01/05/2024

A lighting design incorporating fixtures that mimic the musical instruments showcased in a given area creates subtle wayfinding throughout musical instrument retailer Sweetwater.

https://www.architecturalssl.com/projects/article/33015424/the-instruments-take-center-stage-at-music-showroom

The showroom features 14 specialized spaces, each requiring a unique lighting solution.

01/02/2024

returns April 17-18 to Southern California! Showcasing a wide range of products and services vital to specifiers and buyers of commercial and residential lighting and controls. This two-day expo, located at the Anaheim Convention Center, includes networking events, product showcases, and CEC accredited educational sessions on the exhibit floor. Qualified attendees can register for free at: https://bit.ly/3sizQzJ

12/31/2023

Are you ready for some football? 🏈 Learn how the facilities crew in Titletown gained lighting control, future-proofing, security, interoperability and scalability thanks to a stadium renovation project.

https://www.architecturalssl.com/projects/outdoor-lighting/article/33015028/when-the-lights-go-on-at-lambeau-field

A series of renovations left the facility with over a dozen separate lighting control systems; the solution was a new lighting system that covered several priorities: future-proofing...

12/29/2023

Industry experts Chad Rothe, Monika Oberer and Gregory Kay share design guidance and recommendations that promote well-being in high-end user experiences. Explore the thoughtful interplay of clean lines, quiet lighting and cutting-edge technologies. https://www.architecturalssl.com/projects/residential/article/33013081/lighting-design-tips-for-residential-multifamily-and-hospitality-projects

Industry experts Chad Rothe, Monika Oberer, and Gregory Kay share design guidance and recommendations for high-end user experiences that promote well-being.

12/29/2023

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12/28/2023

Unveil the design philosophy of BEAM Lighting Design: Originality beyond trends. From their first commission illuminating Christ Church, Philadelphia to the playful PhillyCAM facade, discover how they redefine lighting aesthetics. https://www.architecturalssl.com/designers/profile/article/33012867/designer-files-beam-ltd

Architectural SSL’s newest department provides a detailed look at a leading or emerging individual or firm involved in the profession of architectural lighting. Our first profile...

12/28/2023

The view of the Battersea Power Station from Battersea Roof Gardens offers a fresh perspective on both London and the meticulous restoration. https://bit.ly/3vhKZSD

Dynamic LED lighting highlights the power station’s renaissance as a retail, residential and entertainment complex, complete with the new Battersea Roof Gardens.

12/27/2023

Discover how advanced simulation software and creative fixture choices helped HLB Lighting Design achieve energy efficiency and visual comfort at Colby College’s Harold Alfond Athletics and Recreation Center. https://www.architecturalssl.com/projects/institutional/article/33012904/lighting-elevates-colby-colleges-alfond-athletics-and-recreation-center

In Waterville, Maine, HLB Lighting Design strategically illuminates the multisport facility, a state-of-the-art campus hub for student recreation and health and wellness designed...

12/26/2023

Illuminating innovation in healthcare design: Dive into the collaboration between Cincinnati Children's, ZGF Architects and lighting experts to create a biologically aware circadian lighting system for NICUs. Learn how light impacts infant growth and development. https://www.architecturalssl.com/innovation/research-and-development/article/33012774/supporting-infant-health-with-new-research-in-circadian-lighting

At Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, experts in architecture, medicine, and lighting developed a luminaire that provides circadian cues to preterm infants in the ...

12/25/2023

Adapt, experiment and revolutionize: Winners of our Product Innovation Awards continue to push the capabilities of LEDs. Kudos to the 2023 honorees in the track lighting, omnidirectional, and multiform factor categories.
Juno Lighting ERCO Lucifer Lighting Company Insight Lighting Luminis Selux Corporation
https://www.architecturalssl.com/products/product-innovation-awards/article/33012672/pia-2023-honorees-track-lighting-omnidirectional-and-multiform-factor

See Architectural SSL's 2023 Product Innovation Award recipients in the track lighting, omnidirectional, and multiform factor categories.

12/24/2023

Showcasing the limitless possibilities of LED technology, our Product Innovation Award honorees in the street, area and parking lighting category offer solutions for diverse spaces and applications.

MaxLite Acuity Brands Selux Corporation Cyclone Luminis

See Architectural SSL's 2023 Product Innovation Award recipients in the category of street, area, and parking lighting.

12/24/2023

The flexible, human-centric and multifunctional spaces that are increasingly common in commercial environments provide the backdrop to showcase our Product Innovation Award honorees in the downlights category.

CSL Lighting Acuity Brands DMF Lighting

See Architectural SSL's 2023 Product Innovation Award recipients in the downlights category.

12/22/2023

Meet the trailblazers: Our Product Innovation Award winners for linear lighting are transforming lighting with groundbreaking advancements in LED technology.

Optique Lighting Luminii The Lighting Quotient Vode Lighting Acuity Brands Eureka Lighting Kirlin Lighting LightArt
https://bit.ly/3u4bNoK

See Architectural SSL's 2023 Product Innovation Award recipients in the linear lighting category.

12/21/2023

From defining architectural contours to guiding movement, light lines offer more than just functional lighting. In this article from ERCO, explore how modern LED technology elevates linear concepts, creating nuanced designs for diverse spaces. https://www.architecturalssl.com/projects/how-to/article/33012919/how-to-design-with-linear-light-tips-for-accentuating-architecture-and-more

Linear light can delineate and boost an architectural design. Here are best practices for integrating linear light and light structures into your design, from ERCO Lighting field...

12/21/2023

What do each of these projects have in common? Thoughtful, creative approaches to lighting challenges. The success of some relied on bespoke solutions. Others allowed commercial and residential fixtures to create functional yet beautiful spaces.

Take a look at the most popular project stories on architecturalssl.com this year. Did your favorite make the list?

12/20/2023

Explore the integration of landscape lighting and architecture in El Paso Parks and Recreation's Eastside Recreation Center. Perkins&Will and In*Situ Architecture illuminate the desert-inspired design with vibrant LEDs, creating a festival-like atmosphere. https://www.architecturalssl.com/projects/whole-project/article/33012901/eastside-recreation-centers-lighting-is-both-fun-and-functional

In El Paso, the 180,000-square-facility by Perkins&Will and In*Situ Architecture invites visitors with its dynamic facade lighting while attracting competitors through its World...

12/19/2023

Our Product Innovation Award winners for project application, lighting controls and specialty lighting showcase the limitless possibilities of LED technology.

MHT Technologies Cosmicnode Kirlin Lighting Targetti USA Kenall Lighting

See Architectural SSL's 2023 Product Innovation Award recipients in the project application, controls, and specialty categories.

12/18/2023

From sustainability to futuristic aesthetics, the 2023 honorees in the honorees decorative and façade lighting category are shaping the art of illumination.

LightArt Eureka Lighting OCL Architectural Lighting Acuity Brands Acclaim Lighting Traxon e:cue

Architectural SSL's Product Innovation Awards (PIAs) showcase the latest and greatest advancements in the lighting industry. Here are the 2023 honorees in the decorative pendants...

12/17/2023

Adapt, experiment and revolutionize: Winners of our Product Innovation Awards push the capabilities of LEDs. Kudos to the 2023 honorees in the track lighting, omnidirectional, and multiform factor categories.

Acuity Brands ERCO Lucifer Lighting Company Insight Lighting Luminis Selux Corporation

See Architectural SSL's 2023 Product Innovation Award recipients in the track lighting, omnidirectional, and multiform factor categories.

12/15/2023

Lighting meets life: learn how physicians, researchers and lighting experts are working to redefine NICU environments for preterm infants. Explore the impact of circadian lighting on optimal neonatal growth. https://www.architecturalssl.com/innovation/research-and-development/article/33012774/supporting-infant-health-with-new-research-in-circadian-lighting

At Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, experts in architecture, medicine, and lighting developed a luminaire that provides circadian cues to preterm infants in the ...