At a recent VLDC session during Light + Building, Dean Skira stepped onto thestage and addressed a topic the lighting industry has wrestled with for decades:light pollution. Rather than revisitingfamiliar critiques, Dean offered afundamentally new way of thinking...

Inter-lux Flexible Lighting is a premium flexible linear lighting solution engineered to contour seamlessly to any shape or surface, delivering consistent, uniform illumination with a clean, polished aesthetic. Other notable features of Inter-lux Flexible Lighting:...

At Parsons School of Design, lighting designers, educators, and technologists gathered to confront AI's ethical frontier — before someone else defines it for them. There was an unusual honesty in the room at Parsons School of Design's Starr Foundation Hall last...

A City Seen in a Different Light An Evening with Hervé Descottes, Lighting Designer New York after dark belongs to a different kind of architect — one who works not with steel and concrete, but with luminance, shadow, and the quiet language of light. Hervé Descottes,...

The Numbers Are Everyone's Business: A Guide to Open Book Management for Design Firms How open book management is transforming lighting design firms from the inside out When Barbara Horton asks the question — "What if your team understood the numbers as well as the...

In the busy foyer of Hall 4.1 at Light + Building in Frankfurt, the EdisonReport studio hummed with constant conversation. Between interviews and passing crowds, Christopher Knowlton sat down and began with a simple but telling observation: the lighting design...

Illuminating Equity Drag Lighting Trivia Night May 28, 2026  |  6:00 PM to 8:30 PM ETC Showroom 630 9th Avenue, Suite 1001, New York, NY Add to Calendar  Get Directions Bedazzle your thinking cap, grab your singles, and get ready for an evening of Drag and Lighting...

Oslo, Norway, 5 May 2026: Glamox, a global leader in lighting, has received a prestigious Red Dot Design Award for its newly launched Luxo Align office light. In recognition of its high design quality, the stylish free-standing office light received the Red Dot Award...

The 43rd Annual IALD International Lighting Design Awards recognize the most innovative and impactful lighting projects from around the world. This year’s winners showcase how lighting continues to evolve beyond illumination, serving as a powerful tool for...

DarkSky International’s premier astrophotography contest is a celebration of the night and a call to action to protect it from the growth of light pollution. Each year, photographers from around the world share images that reveal what makes the night extraordinary,...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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,...

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...

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...