NEW YORK — WAC Group will launch WAC Architectural in North America at LEDucation 2026. WAC Architectural is a new specification-focused lighting brand developed to support the evolving needs of commercial and architectural projects. It offers advanced track systems,...

It was a high school elective class in architectural drafting that set Jim Baney on the path to lighting design. Growing up in Pittsburgh, Jim had always been “pretty good in math and sciences, with a love for design.”He recognized that ThePenn State University’s...

Designed Power Line Pole, Åre, Sweden   After 14 years of service, Sweden’s first designed power line pole has been revived with new fixtures from Lumenpulse and lighting controls from Pharos Architectural Controls.  Located in Brattland, just outside Åre, the power...

DENVER, CO — The Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) has officially opened its Call for Entries for the 2026 IES Industry Progress Report, inviting lighting manufacturers, researchers, and innovators to submit their most forward‑thinking products, systems, and...

The integrated design process (IDP), variously known by a host of other terms like integrated building design or integrated project delivery, is a collaborative approach to building design and construction that considers the entire building and its systems. The IDP...

The AIA Conference on Architecture & Design® 2026 takes place June 10–13 in San Diego. Want a $159 ticket? Join AIA as a new member, then unlock your $159 New Member Pass—a $1140 savings on the non-member rate! REGISTER NOW Join 12,000+ AEC professionals at the...

CARSON, Calif., April 2, 2026 – DMF Lighting, a leading architectural lighting manufacturer of premium modular LED downlighting systems, today announced the launch of its next generation H Series 3-inch and 4-inch downlighting collection. The enhancements include the...

New York, NY – March 31, 2026 – The Illuminating Engineering Society of New York City (IESNYC) is proud to announce that Harithra Navaratnam, a Master of Science in Lighting candidate at the Lighting Research Center at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and Daniel...

The Puma flagship store in Las Vegas features an immersive, tech-driven lighting design that creates a high-energy environment for customers. Custom LED lighting is a key element of the visual experience, highlighting products and interactive features across the...

PORT WASHINGTON, NEW YORK---  WAC Group has named Greg Barrett as its new Director of Commercial Lighting Systems. This announcement is released as the organization recently launched WAC Architectural, its new commercial specification-grade lighting brand. "Inspired,...

When Toby Lewis walks the roofline of San Francisco City Hall, she is not looking for drama. She is looking for control. The building—completed in 1915 after the 1906 earthquake—was conceived as a statement of civic permanence. Its Beaux-Arts composition relies on...

Toronto, Canada – March 23rd, 2026 – Leviton today announced the launch of North™ and North 3D™ backlit graphic luminaires, an advanced family of high‑resolution and three‑dimensional products engineered for enhanced visual comfort across the built environment. The...

Spanning the Arkansas River with a quiet confidence, the Williams Crossing Pedestrian Bridge is not a spectacle in the conventional sense. It does not rely on scale alone, nor on aggressive illumination. Instead, the bridge asserts itself through restraint, clarity,...

Eindhoven, the Netherlands – Signify (Euronext: LIGHT), the world leader in lighting, has received 14 iF Design Awards in 2026 for excellence in product design and user experience across its professional and consumer businesses. The awards span a wide range of...

For Immediate Release: NEW YORK CITY, March 18, 2026 – LEDucation 2026 Conference attendees stand to gain valuable insight in navigating the latest advancements in lighting. Cutting-edge design and research, sustainability initiatives, emerging technologies, codes,...

NEW YORK, MARCH 12, 2026 – The American Academy of Arts and Letters announces the five recipients of its 2026 Awards in Architecture, which honor both practicing architects and those who have contributed to the field through other mediums of expression. The 300...

The Numbers Suggest a Smaller Show At first glance, the numbers from Light + Building suggest a weaker year.Visitor attendance declined by about 4.2 percent. Exhibitor participation dropped even more. The show hosted 1,927 exhibitors, down from 2,169 in 2024. On...

At Light + Building this year, one of the most memorable conversations at the EdisonReport studio had little to do with luminaires, optics, or controls. Instead, the discussion turned to something far more human. Francesco Iannone and Serena Tellini—the Italian...

A Stronger Financial Foundation At Light + Building 2026 in Frankfurt, I sat down with Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) Executive Director and CEO Colleen Harper to discuss the organization’s evolving strategy and financial turnaround. Harper emphasized that IES...

DALI Alliance Highlights Growth, Awards, and New Certifications at Light + Building 2026 The DALI Alliance reported strong global growth, introduced new certifications, and celebrated record participation in its annual awards program at Light + Building 2026....