Uplighting vs. Downlighting: Which One is the Right Option?
Creating the perfect ambiance in your home or outdoor area requires understanding the different lighting techniques available. Two of the most effective methods are uplighting and downlighting. This guide will help you understand what each technique involves, how they differ, and how to use them to enhance your space.
Changing Scene
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Liteline Welcomes Brandi Switzer as Regional Sales Manager – Pacific and Rockies
Liteline is excited to share that Brandi Switzer has joined the team as the Regional Sales Manager – Pacific and Rockies. Brandi comes to Liteline with nearly a decade of experience in the electrical industry, bringing a strong technical foundation and a deep commitment to customer satisfaction. Having collaborated closely with contractors, distributors, electrical engineers,… Read More…
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Curtis Linder Joins LightForm as Account Executive in Toronto
LightForm is excited to announce the appointment of Curtis Linder as Account Executive for the Toronto market. Curtis brings over 15 years of extensive sales experience in the luxury furniture industry, honed during his tenure at ELTE, where he was responsible for managing the needs of over 130 Interior Design and Architecture firms. His deep… Read More…
Sponsored Content
WAGO’s 221 Inline Wire Splicing Connector
Boasting push-in CAGE CLAMP® technology, WAGO’s 2-conductor inline splicing connector offers a maintenance-free installation. Those intuitive orange levers completely eliminate the use for any tools. WAGO’s CAGE CLAMP® spring pressure technology provides shorter wiring times, faster commissioning, and a guaranteed connection every time. With our 221 Inline as well as our 221 series LEVER NUTS® each connector can be reused, just by opening the lever! Discover more ways to rewire with ease and reliability when you have a WAGO lever-connector!
Acuity Brands Launches Nightingale, a Trendsetting Brand of Patient-centric Lighting Solutions for Healthcare Facilities
Acuity Brands, Inc. has recently launched Nightingale, a new brand of innovative, patient-centric lighting solutions that focuses on the patient experience while balancing the functional needs of professional caregivers.
Drawing on decades of lighting expertise, Nightingale solutions combine the best of design and illumination engineering to provide a more comforting and reassuring patient experience that emphasizes wellness.
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Entering Its 40th Year, Magic Lite Launches the Blazing Bright Strip Light Sale
“Magic Lite enters its 40th year, marking four decades of excellence in LED lighting innovation. Our journey from a small startup to a leading industry name reflects our unwavering commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. Over the years, we’ve introduced cutting-edge products that set industry standards and promoted sustainability. To commemorate this milestone, we’re launching the Blazing Bright Strip Light Sale, offering significant discounts on premium LED strip lights. This sale is our token of appreciation for our partners and customers. Join us in celebrating this remarkable journey and take advantage of unmatched savings. Here’s to many more years of illuminating success!”
Design
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Project Story: Sainte-Thérèse High School Outdoor Lighting Upgrade
August 6, 2024 Built in 1980, the building that houses Sainte-Thérèse high school, in Quebec Canada, was looking a little worse for the wear. Renovation work began with two major projects: introducing a multidisciplinary sports centre, as well as redesigning the parking lots. The employee and visitor parking lots were completely reconfigured during phase 1… Read More…
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Resilience Illuminated: Reviving Westminster Pier Park After Devastating Fire
In September 2020, the picturesque city of New Westminster near Vancouver in British Columbia suffered a devastating setback when an intentionally set fire destroyed much of the city’s waterfront park, including its urban beach, sand volleyball courts, and iconic art installation known as Wow Westminster. The fire, which burned for ten days before firefighters could… Read More…
New Products
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Leviton Launches 400 Amp Load Center to Meet Increasing Residential Electrical Needs
Leviton recently announced the launch of its first-ever 400 Amp Meter Main Load Center, along with a 300 Amp model. This innovative addition to Leviton’s product line is designed to meet the growing demand for larger electrical service in large-scale residential applications, highly electrified homes, and future-proofing installations. With this new offering, Leviton continues to… Read More…
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MaxLite: EasyRF – Simple Room-Based Wireless Lighting Controls
MaxLite is proud to announce the launch of EasyRF, an innovative room-based wireless lighting control system that expands the company’s c-Max Lighting Controls platform. EasyRF represents a user-friendly and cost-effective solution designed to seamlessly integrate luminaire level lighting controls (LLLC) for both new construction and retrofit projects. This innovative system is designed to create groupable wireless… Read More…
Eureka: New Slim Profile for Mill Luminaire
Eureka recently announced the addition of a 9.5″ slim-profile version of its Mill luminaires.
Mill is a range of acoustic luminaires in diverse formats, sizes and mounting options. Its unique aesthetic enables designers to make a statement, while reducing ambient noise in modern spaces . Felt blades create a cylindrical shape, which traps and absorbs sound within the luminaire’s hollow center.
Lighting Design & Specification
This special bi-monthly digest has the broadest reach of those that are involved in all aspects of the electrical lighting design and specification industry across Canada. LDS is designed to provide lighting professionals insight and intelligence on those developments in the industry that effect design and specification. From corporate news to new technologies, products and insightful opinions, LDS will become your first read in the lighting industry in Canada. Published bi-monthly on Thursdays.
