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2025 Lumen Awards Expands Territories

2025 Lumen Awards Expands Territories

The 2025 Lumen Awards are open for submissions, providing an opportunity to recognize and celebrate outstanding achievements in lighting design. This annual competition honors excellence, creativity, and originality in both interior and exterior architectural lighting...

Beghelli to be Acquired by GEWISS

Beghelli to be Acquired by GEWISS

Beghelli, a prominent name in lighting and emergency systems, is embarking on an exciting new chapter as it enters the process of being acquired by GEWISS, a leading Italian company in the electrotechnical sector. This acquisition represents a significant milestone...

Valencia to Host IALD Enlighten Europe 2025

Valencia to Host IALD Enlighten Europe 2025

The International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD) is excited to announce that the IALD Enlighten Europe 2025 lighting design conference will take place in the distinguished design city of Valencia, Spain, from 26 to 27 June 2025. Part of the renowned IALD...

Lighting the Učka Tunnel

Lighting the Učka Tunnel

Nestled between the Istrian peninsula and mainland Croatia, the Učka Tunnel serves as a vital artery connecting these two regions. The recent expansion, with the opening of its second tube on September 13, marks not just an infrastructural feat but a stunning display...

Pharos 20th Anniversary Podcast Series Scales Up

Pharos 20th Anniversary Podcast Series Scales Up

As part of its 20th anniversary celebrations, Pharos Architectural Controls has released a new set of podcast episodes focusing on some of the projects that have been able to scale up – either in size or in the complexity of programming, thanks to Pharos. The ‘20...

Rest in Peace, Tom Lemons

Rest in Peace, Tom Lemons

The following is a LinkedIn post from Steven Rosen: It is with a heavy heart that I share news of the passing of my mentor, colleague, and friend, Tom Lemons. Tom was a remarkable inventor, engineer, mathematician, and designer—a brilliant freethinker who never...

LIT Lighting Design Awards 2024 Winners Announced

LIT Lighting Design Awards 2024 Winners Announced

The 2024 LIT Lighting Design Awards unveiled an extraordinary lineup of winners, celebrating the finest achievements in lighting design from around the world. Now in its 8th edition, the awards drew over 800 submissions from 58 countries, spotlighting cutting-edge...

Inspiring Action with Lya Osborn

Inspiring Action with Lya Osborn

Lya Osborn is no stranger to inspiring action, within herself and in others. As one of the co-founders of Light Justice, an advocacy resource dedicated to addressing inequities in lighting design for the underserved, Lya’s journey reflects a deep commitment to the...

LiGHT 24 Exhibition Bigger and Better Than Ever

LiGHT 24 Exhibition Bigger and Better Than Ever

 For the third year running, the UK’s only dedicated high-end lighting exhibition welcomed thousands of visitors to the Business Design Centre, in London. LiGHT 24 took place on the 20th and 21st of November, bringing together a range of professionals from all areas...

IES25 Conference: Call for Speakers

IES25 Conference: Call for Speakers

IES25 Conference: Call for Speakers IES’ annual conference, IES25: The Lighting Conference, is the preeminent conference for all things lighting, from research to design to technology and more—an actual state-of-the-art industry event. Join us for IES25 in Anaheim,...

2025 IESNYC Merit Scholarship Open for Submissions

2025 IESNYC Merit Scholarship Open for Submissions

To recognize and support potential future leaders in the field of architectural lighting, submissions are being accepted for a merit-based, single-year scholarship with a monetary value of $25,000. The IESNYC Merit Scholarship will be awarded in 2025 to a full-time,...

Advocating for Sustainability in Lighting Design

Advocating for Sustainability in Lighting Design

Dear esteemed colleagues, friends, and industry advocates, As I pen this article, I reflect on my journey—a journey that began with a passion for environmental education, evolved through the rigorous study of sustainable business, and now finds me deeply embedded in...