by Industry Announcement | Mar 18, 2026 | News
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...
by Randy Reid | Mar 18, 2026 | News
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...
by Staff Report | Mar 18, 2026 | News
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...
by Randy Reid | Mar 18, 2026 | News
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...
by Randy Reid | Mar 17, 2026 | News
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....
by Industry Announcement | Mar 17, 2026 | News
The Celebration of Life for Paul Marantz, held on January 29th atThe Starr Foundation Room at Parsons, was beautifully conceived and thoughtfully paced. Enough time had passed since Paul’s death that the rawshock hadsoftened, allowing the evening to settle into...