Falling off the grid?
With the anniversaries of the 1977 and 2003 blackouts, what is the current state of the United States' electricity infrastructure?
View ArticleThe Lighting Research Center Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary
The nationally renowned lighting laboratory and academic institution celebrated its silver anniversary with an event that drew 175 attendees to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
View ArticleSolid-State Lighting has a Bright Future in Residential Architecture
LEDs have entered the residential market, giving architects an array of good—and bad—options.
View ArticleThe Benefits of Natural Light
Research supports daylighting's positive effect on building performance and human health.
View ArticleLEDs: Fighting Flicker
The onset of LEDs in lighting has brought manufacturers and designers back to the drawing board to discuss an age-old problem. This is the first in a multipart series on critical issues surrounding...
View ArticleLEDs: A Deep Dive in Dimming
By its nature, solid-state lighting can dim smoothly, but when paired with legacy technology, some outstanding issues may reappear. This is the second article in a multi-part series examining critical...
View ArticleLEDs: Decoding Color Performance
Solid-state lighting is forcing the industry to examine longstanding metrics.
View ArticleOctober 2014 Lighting Events and Deadlines
Here is a listing of some of the lighting industry events and deadlines that will be occurring in October 2014. Information is correct at this posting. Be sure to check the respective event websites...
View ArticleLEDs: Understanding Optical Performance
Solid-state lighting can offer unparalleled performance if accompanied by the right lenses and reflectors.
View ArticleSeeking Compatibility in the LED Era
The transition from conventional to solid-state lighting components is still far from plug-and-play—and the lack of universal standards is not helping.
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