When you step into identity and access management company Okta’s brand new space in New York City’s Flatiron District, you’re welcomed with an immersive experience that is far from a conventional office. That’s because they’ve put a focus on retail, where Okta’s...

WASHINGTON – January 24, 2023 – The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is honoring David M. Powell, FAIA, champion of Nashville’s built environment and owner and principal of HASTINGS Architecture, with the 2023 AIA Award for Excellence in Public Architecture.  ...

FINAL WEEK FOR STANDARD ENTRIES Finalize your submission by 31 January to avoid late entry fees! The IALD will be soon closing the Call for Entries for the 40th Annual IALD International Lighting Design Awards. Entries can still be submitted to our online awards...

From Design Wanted:  In this article, we’ve handpicked five original light bulb designs, which are sure to enhance the aesthetic appeal of any space. Throughout centuries, lighting has been a predominant factor in interior design. That doesn’t come as a surprise....

Join us for an exciting follow-up program to last year’s hugely successful walk through of Moynihan Train Hall with Domingo Gonzalez & Associates. This year we return to a transportation hub that is even more bustling – filled with enticing bars, food vendors, and...

Carly Conelli to Lead New Business Structure in Top Priority Markets New York – The original house of light Louis Poulsen is honored to announce the appointment of Carly Conelli as its new CEO for the United States and Canada. Conelli will lead the newly established...

A conundrum was presented to me at Light Middle East by a European manufacturer who wants to increase their presence in the Middle East but is not ready to enter the US marketplace.   Knowing that many jobs in Dubai and Abu Dhabi are specified by US Lighting Designers...

The International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD) celebrated the launch of its newest region, the Middle East, at Light Middle East in Dubai. The event was attended by over 100 people and featured speeches from IALD CEO Christopher Knowlton and Maria Dautant,...

Prior to leaving for Dubai, a colleague asked me what I thought I was going to learn at Light Middle East. I didn’t have an answer. I did know that some of the brightest lighting minds in the world were attending so there must be something to be learned. Dubai is...

Dr. Levent Sahin, Senior Research Scientist and lighting designer, discusses the findings of his groundbreaking research with and Dr. Mariana Figuiero into the impact of Adaptive Circadian Lighting Schemes on the performance and sleep quality of shift workers in 24-7...

What to learn more about how to balance creativity and profitability? Our next BOL 90-minute webinar features Keith Granet, CEO/Studio Designer and Author of The Business Of Design on 23 February 2023. Listen on Audible to learn more about Keith's book.  Registration...

Earlier this year, The Lighting Practice published a cookbook that acknowledges the gift each member of their team brings. Their LinkedIn post stated, “The firm secret sauce is our team. Each individual’s talent and expertise, combined with our clients’ and design...

From an early age, Gabi Korac was captivated by architecture.  She always dreamed about becoming an architect, even when all she could do was just dream about it.  As she grew up, she set out to learn more about the profession, and her interest in architecture...

NEW YORK — The Illuminating Engineering Society (IES), in partnership with Garden Light LED, are excited to launch the second course of the popular e-learning series Learn Night Light: Observe. Design. Refine.  Taught by renowned lighting designer and author Janet...

Congratulations to the winners (see below) We are proud to reveal the winners of the 9th edition of the Light Middle East Awards – the most prestigious awards for the lighting industry. After receiving thousands of entries, our independent panel of judges selected...

We are all familiar with what happens when electricity is applied to LEDs in the right direction – they produce light!  What happens when current is applied in the opposite direction?  If you guessed nothing, you would be wrong.  As researchers at the University of...

At Light & Building, LightFair, and LEDucation, EdisonReport/designing lighting (dl) magazine usually has a booth which works out great as it gives your humble editor a homebase for meetings and discussions.  In Dubai, at Light Middle East, I had no booth and I...

In December, the RIBA Future Trends Workload Index jumped jumped by 13 points to -8. In the next three months, 17% of practices expect workloads to increase, 25% expect them to decrease, and 58% expect them to stay the same. The Royal Institute of British Architects...

I was able to spend New Year’s Eve celebrating the wedding of two dear friends. I hope the start of your year was similarly full of love and continues to grow in health and happiness. The beginning of the year can be particularly stressful as we come back from the...