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Tivoli Lighting Launches VAST EX Grazer
Irvine, California (April 28, 2026) – With more than 50 years of innovation and leadership in linear lighting solutions, Tivoli Lighting announces the launch of VAST EX Grazer, a high-output exterior linear lighting system engineered to deliver precise beam control,...
Beacon Awards Open Monday
The Designers Lighting Forum of New York invites you to submit projects for entry into the third annual Beacon Awards, honoring outstanding achievement in lighting design. Beacon Awards has created a comprehensive list of categories offering lighting professionals ten...
Tailored morning light to improve sleep, fatigue, and everyday living in Parkinson’s disease — A follow-up study
Sleep disturbances are among the most common non‑motor symptoms in Parkinson’s disease (PD), affecting up to 90% of individuals living with the illness. These difficulties—ranging from trouble falling asleep and frequent awakenings to restless legs and vivid...
Glow Without Spectacle: Lighting Cologne Cathedral with Precision and Respect
On certain evenings, just after dusk, the Cologne Cathedral does not so much light up as it reveals itself. The towers emerge first, then the layers beneath—columns, tracery, and deep recesses—until the vast Gothic structure appears to glow from within. The effect...
NextGen Presents: A Slice of Light
Spring in the city is the perfect time to experience NextGen's "Slice of Light." On May 28, all members are invited to join us in Chelsea to celebrate the phenomenon known as Manhattanhenge. Wear your favorite "light" outfit and come grab a slice and a beverage or...
Global Leader HLB Lighting Design Establishes Seattle Studio
Seattle, WA – HLB Lighting Design, the largest independent architectural lighting design firm globally, announces the opening of its new design studio in Seattle, Washington, US. The new location marks a significant milestone in the firm’s long-standing relationship...
2026 IESNYC Lumen Gala Sales Open
Lumen Gala – June 18, 2026 Pier 60, Chelsea Piers Get ready for a night of brilliance and inspiration as we celebrate the very best in lighting design! Join us and shine a spotlight on the Lumen Awards recipients, honoring their outstanding achievements, creativity,...
Acclaim Lighting Introduces Dyna Drum™ Gen 3
LOS ANGELES (April 23, 2026) – Acclaim Lighting, a leader in innovative architectural lighting solutions, announces the release of Dyna Drum™ Gen 3, the next evolution of its high‑performance exterior floodlight platform. The expanded Dyna Drum Gen 3 family (H3, E3,...
IES Announces Call for Entries for the 2026 Industry Progress Report
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 research. The...
Velino.0 Brings High-End Performance While Virtually Disappearing into the Architecture
As the slimmest, low UGR architectural luminaires on the market, the Velino.0 family is engineered for total design freedom, seamless integration and with advanced optical performance. Featuring a sleek ½-inch aperture, the advanced optics include a curated portfolio...
American Lighting Introduces Spec Grade RGB + Wide Range Tunable White Tape Light
DENVER (April 21, 2026) – American Lighting, Inc., a leading manufacturer of high-quality lighting innovations for residential, commercial, and specialty projects, announces the launch of its Spec Grade RGB + Wide Range Tunable White Tape Light, delivering an ultimate...
LEDucation 2026 Marks 20 Years of Growth, Community, and Industry Impact
New York City—April 20, 2026. The LEDucation Trade Show and Conference, organized by the Designers Lighting Forum of New York (DLFNY), concluded another successful event at the New York Hilton Midtown on April 14–15, 2026. Now celebrating its 20th anniversary,...
25th IESNYC Student Lighting Competition Celebrates Reimagining the Past
New York City, April 16, 2026 – The Illuminating Engineering Society of New York City (IESNYC) is proud to announce the winners of the 25th annual IESNYC Student Lighting Competition, marking a milestone year for a program that continues to inspire and connect the...
WAC Architectural Debuts at LEDucation 2026
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,...
Up Close With Jim Baney
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...
Pharos Provides Lighting Control for Sweden’s First Designed Power Line Pole
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...
IES Announces Call for Entries for the 2026 Industry Progress Report
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...
Circadian-Effective Lighting and the Integrated Design Process
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...
Register for AIA26
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...
DMF Lighting Introduces Enhanced H Series Downlighting Solution
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...


