30 October – 2 November, 2013 Copenhagen, Denmark PLDC is the largest forum for the lighting design community worldwide with more than 1300 attendees expected in 2013. Leading researchers, practicing lighting designers and the leading lighting industry will come together to discuss international future trends in technology and design. ...
A new concept in fine wine retailing, Hedonism Wines in Mayfair, London is a sophisticated wine boutique anticipated to become a key destination for wine enthusiasts and collectors from across the globe. Located in an area of London where fashion, luxury and heritage come together it was vital to create a strong first impression from outside, ...
Xicato announced that James Norrish has joined the company as Regional Manager for Australia and New Zealand and will lead the company’s growth in a region that boasts an inspiring community of lighting designers and manufacturers creating world-class lighting solutions and environments. Norrish brings with him a wealth of experience, from ...
USG Corporation, a leading building products company, has formed a strategic collaboration with GE Lighting to offer an integrated and sustainable ceiling system for use in commercial applications such as office, healthcare, retail and hospitality environments. The collaboration brings together teams from both companies to offer a complementary ...
The Fondation Concept Lumière Urbaine (CLU) unveiled the four winners of its 2012 International Design contest – held this year under the following theme: Lightitude – Lighting Urban Areas above the Polar Circle – during the 2012 Facteur D event, organized by Mission Design. Sergio Ramos, Spain, has won the first prize of $2500 for this ...
"Imagining the Lowline," a free exhibition in Manhattan's Lower East Side showcased Arup's research into a proposal for the world's first underground park. The exhibit, September 15-24, demonstrated how the team's daylighting system for collecting sunlight and channeling it belowground could create an attractive public space and enable plant ...
The California Energy Commission recently updated its Title 24 Energy Efficiency Standards, improving what “up to code” means by 25 percent for residential buildings and 30 percent for commercial buildings. The new standards, which take effect January 1, 2014, introduce requirements for photosensors, occupancy sensors and multi-level lighting ...
When a lighting design exists only “on the boards,” presenting a client with a photorealistic image of the project can spark a meaningful conversation on lighting design intent, in simple and common language. A lighting design rendering translates the complexities of lighting hardware, showing how the light will transform the space. A ...
Cold light? Poor design? Lighting punch and quality not up to traditional lamps? LED technology for lighting in the home still has a number of challenges to overcome – but the challenges are no longer the technology barriers above. The challenge today is to change perceptions. LED is not just a low-energy light source, trying to compete in ...