The Perifina Wall Flood 2 in. is a sleek, ceiling-mounted recessed cove luminaire with an illuminated reveal designed to cast soft, indirect light, providing a beautiful wall-washing effect. Compatible with 5/8-inch drywall, the recessed mud-in fixture can easily go...

LOS ANGELES (October 28, 2025) – Acclaim Lighting, an innovative and advanced lighting technology leader, introduces Nova Linear™, a powerful new fixture engineered for super high-output graze and linear wash applications with up to 4300 lumens per foot. Its unique...

Focus Lighting Transforms Liberty Science Center into a Luminous Landmark on the Hudson When the Liberty Science Center (LSC) in Jersey City began planning renovations to their aging event space, they weren't intending to create a beacon. Focus Lighting Liberty...

Utility companies are facing increasing challenges in balancing electric supply and customer demand. For over a century, electrical generation has been accomplished with a limited number of power plants that are carefully designed to meet maximum electrical needs....

Morlights Shapes the Museum of the Rockies The Museum of the Rockies in Bozeman, Montana, recently unveiled a new permanent dinosaur exhibit, showcasing expert museum lighting design by Morlights. Behind the scenes, lighting played a critical role in bringing the...

Helsinki, Finland, October 22nd, 2025 – Casambi, the global leader in wireless lighting controls, today announced a new partnership with Thea Enterprises, a respected manufacturer’s representative in the New York metro area. This partnership combines Casambi’s...

Growing up in Austria, Claudia Kappl Joy’s first job was ski instructor. At age 15, she was the youngest ski instructor in her home region. “It’s a really serious thing in Austria, including snow profiling and avalanche training–an actual career path!” Claudia Kappl...

Today Is the Last Day for Early Bird Pricing: Learn to Communicate Your Value at the Business of Light Workshop Designers and consultants know the struggle all too well—bringing creative visions to life is one thing, but putting a price on that value can be another...

The IALD Enlighten Americas 2025 conference wrapped up in Tucson, Arizona, celebrating a notable victory.

Among the many challenges facing lighting designers today is the light pollution caused by outdoor lighting. Mitigating light pollution is promoted by most environmental-responsibility standards like LEED and is required by code in particularly sensitive locations....

Randy Burkett’s Lifetime Achievement Award: A Life in Light Early Roots: From Rural Pennsylvania to Lighting Design IALD’s highest honor—the Lifetime Achievement Award—went to Randy Burkett, and his acceptance felt less like a victory lap and more like a conversation...

Amy Oliver’s IALD 2025 Keynote: Dark Skies and Collaboration that Shines The International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD) opened its 2025 conference with a keynote by Amy C. Oliver, FRAS, light-pollution scientist and science center director for the...

IALD Inducts Five New Fellows at Enlighten Americas 2025 At Enlighten Americas 2025 the International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD) welcomed five professionals into the College of Fellows. IALD President Andrea Hartranft, FIALD, CLD, led the ceremony with a...

AI and Lighting Design: Creators, Challenges, and Protecting the Craft The International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD) Enlighten Americas hosted a lively session exploring how AI can blend with human artistry in lighting design. The panel discussed how AI...

Highlights from the LIRC Meeting at IALD Enlighten Americas 2025 The Lighting Industry Resource Council (LIRC) held its member meeting at the IALD Enlighten Americas 2025 conference. Co-chaired by Ron Kurtz and Anthony Kerr (Kerr absent), it fostered collaboration...

Everything, Everywhere, All at Once: DALI Alliance Delivers an Engaging Controls Session The DALI Alliance’s session, “Everything, Everywhere, All at Once,” at the IALD 25 Enlighten Americas, lived up to its name—fast-paced, interactive, and full of insight. Designed...

Business Owners Forum Examines the Future of Lighting Design At the IALD Enlighten Americas, the Business Owner’s Forum—moderated by Andrea Hartranft, FIALD, CLD, President of the IALD—brought together firm principals, founders, and business owners for an open...

2026 IESNYC Merit Scholarship Is Open for Submissions Deadline January 1, 2026 To recognize and support potential future leaders in the field of architectural lighting, a merit-based, single-year scholarship with a monetary value of $25,000 will be awarded in 2026 to...

A Bright Start in Tucson: IALD Enlighten Americas Kicks Off Strong It’s a great day in Tucson! The IALD Enlighten Americas kicked off last night with a lively welcome party hosted by AXIS Lighting. Attendance was strong, and the atmosphere was genuinely fun. A few...

Held in strategic partnership with the Architecture and Design Commission, Ministry of Culture November Launch Showcases more than 35 Italian Brands and Saudi Designers as a Preview of the Growing Annual Event, a milestone for Saudi Arabia’s design ambitions and the...