Ketryna Fares has over a decade of industry experience and holds dual MFA degrees in Lighting Design from Parsons School of Design and Interior Architecture from the Académie Libanaise des Beaux-Arts. As a studio director, she led high-impact projects, fostered team...

Most lighting products are chosen based on need. A designer looks at plans and drawings and decides which fixture is best for which applications. The design has always been about utility and function. Along comes a product that is so unique and clever that its...

Lighting control specialist Pharos Architectural Controls is returning to the LDI Show in Las Vegas this December to showcase some of its newest innovations. LDI, the leading exhibition and conference for the live entertainment, design, and technology community,...

​​CHICAGO — The future just got even brighter for students in The Theatre School at DePaul University thanks to a $1 million gift from Kristen E. Hansen. Hansen, who served DePaul for more than 27 years in several staff positions before retiring in 2023, is giving...

IALD Chapter Founded for Texas Lighting Designers Lighting designers in the state of Texas now have a professional community in which to connect and collaborate. Advocating for lighting designers at global, regional, and local levels, the International Association of...

DALLAS – November 18, 2024 – ArchLIGHT Summit, the fastest growing lighting trade event and educational platform for the architectural, specification, and design communities, has opened a call for speakers and exhibitor registration. The fifth annual event, taking...

This Week’s Event Horizon November 18-22, the lighting community comes alive this week with exciting opportunities to connect, celebrate, and innovate. From mentorship celebrations at LiGHT 24 to the spirited bowling tradition in Boston, there's something for everyone...

DALLAS — WAC Lighting will celebrate its 40th anniversary with exciting plans for new innovations, showroom renovations and a major event at Lightovation, set to take place from January 8-11, 2025, at the Dallas Trade Mart. According to WAC Lighting President Becky...

When you think about the term “urban oasis,” it’s often synonymous with a city’s distinctive, beautiful natural spaces or a luxurious metropolitan living experience. As of October 15, Denver-based Populus combines and elevates the two much further with nature-inspired...

A cultural discussion exploring the intersections between art and design, unveiling new perspectives in the dialogue between East and West. The eagerly awaited talk When Design meets Art. A Conversation Between Italy and China, curated by Annalisa Rosso, Editorial...

Energy-efficient Flexile series offers red, green, blue and amber colors in a 360° bendable lighted surface free from shadows for intricate shapes and patterns IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--With more than 50 years of innovation and linear lighting leadership,...

The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) Fund, a 501(c)(3) organization, has released a new brief on the economic benefits of landscape architecture and nature-based solutions. The brief is developed for global and U.S. economic policymakers meeting at the...

A New Podcast: Thinking Differently About Lighting with Dr. Shelley James Your humble editor interviewed Dr. Shelley James of Age of Light Innovations and shared her upcoming podcast series, “Thinking Differently About Lighting.” Set to launch on 21 November, this...

PNNL Introduces New Tool to Promote Energy Justice and Equity in Building Programs On 13 November, I interviewed Kate Hickox from Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) about their new Energy Justice and Equity (EJE) BEST tool. Developed over the past two years,...

Amouage, the Omani International High Perfumery House, chose to open its first American flagship in America, not at an upscale Manhattan address, but at a three million sq.ft. complex twelve miles away in East Rutherford, New Jersey, at the American Dream...

PALMDALE, CA (NOVEMBER 12, 2024) -   U.S. Architectural Lighting, a leading American manufacturer of contemporary area and street lighting, introduces Baseline™ – Pickleball & Tennis Court Lighting.A game-changing lighting system that electrifies the court!...

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS — Available Light, an internationally recognized lighting design firm specializing in museum, architectural, trade show/special event lighting design, announces the promotion of Rachel Gibney to Principal. “Rachel has been instrumental to the...

In recognition of her groundbreaking work in sustainable lighting design, Chiara Carucci has been awarded the prestigious DarkSky "Wildlife Night Watch" Award. This award, a first of its kind, celebrates individuals who demonstrate a profound commitment to protecting...

The deadline for lighting professionals to participate in the IALD 2024 Compensation and Workforce Study is fast approaching, closing on Friday, November 15. The IALD encourages industry members to take a few moments to complete the survey and contribute to building...