Meet the New IALD Membership Manager: Darryl Jackson

Meet the New IALD Membership Manager: Darryl Jackson

March 5, 2024 The IALD is thrilled to welcome its newest staff member, Darryl Jackson, as Membership Manager for the organization. In this critical role for the association community, Darryl oversees the IALD’s development strategies for membership recruitment and retention. He is also a knowledgeable and skilled point of contact for IALD members and lighting…

Guidehouse Report Recognizes Leading Lighting Control Manufacturers Q4 2023

Guidehouse Report Recognizes Leading Lighting Control Manufacturers Q4 2023

March 4, 2024 A new report from Guidehouse Insights assesses the competitive landscape for leading manufacturers of nonresidential lighting controls. According to Guidehouse Insights, Lutron and Signify are the leading manufacturers of nonresidential lighting controls. Leaders, per the report, are distinguished by their strong global presence, comprehensive suite of lighting control products, and well-developed sales…

Exciting Partnership Announcement from LuxVision and Techni+Contact

Exciting Partnership Announcement from LuxVision and Techni+Contact

February 28, 2024 Techni+Contact is delighted to announce a new strategic partnership with LuxVision as their exclusive Canadian Distributor!  A lot may have changed in the industry, but Techni+Contact, with over 40 years of trusted experience, has always focused on connection between people. Through their exceptional pre and post-sales support and focus on developing relationships…

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LEDVANCE Canada Welcomes Cristiano Konofal as National Account Manager 

February 26, 2024 “I am thrilled to announce the return of Cristiano Konofal as a National Account Manager. Cristiano has extensive experience working with our customer base and has technical skills that will be an asset to our team. We look forward to seeing his positive impact as he steps into this role, driving growth…

5 Simple Steps Towards Sustainable Lighting
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5 Simple Steps Towards Sustainable Lighting

February 20, 2024 Here are five practical actions you can take –today! – to move towards designing more sustainably. Sustainability in lighting – a broad, sometimes confusing topic, that can be looked at in many ways. Circular lighting economy, material ingredient reporting (MIRs), environmental product declarations (EPDs), life cycle analyses (LCAs), factory working conditions, carbon…

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Lighting Design International Calls for Greater Sustainability Across Lighting Design Projects

February 19, 2024 Leading lighting design consultancy, Lighting Design International (LDI) has been raising awareness of the need for greater sustainability across the built environment. LDI’s Associate, Arianna Ghezzi, shared these principles as part of a panel discussion at the recent and most successful Surface Design Show. The talk focused on Circularity in Lighting, and…

Viscor, a Leviton Company, Announces Strategic Partnerships in Thriving Texas Market

Viscor, a Leviton Company, Announces Strategic Partnerships in Thriving Texas Market

February 15, 2024 Viscor, a Leviton Company, is pleased to announce strategic partnerships with two highly-regarded lighting agencies in Texas. Hossley Lighting and Power Solutions and Lighting Associates, Inc. (LAI) have both agreed to incorporate Viscor’s Certolux and Visioneering premium and specialty lighting brands into their product portfolios for customers. “These newly formed alliances with Hossley…

Designplus Award 2024 by Light + Building: Nominees for Outstanding Design Innovations Announced
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Designplus Award 2024 by Light + Building: Nominees for Outstanding Design Innovations Announced

February 15, 2024 The expert jury of the renowned Designplus Award by Light + Building has made its decision: 33 outstanding design entries have been selected as nominees. The final winners will be announced during the awards ceremony on the first day of the fair, 3 March 2024, at the Design Plaza. The award-winning products…

Fluxwerx Expands Partnership with Illuminations Inc. in metro New York and New Jersey

Fluxwerx Expands Partnership with Illuminations Inc. in metro New York and New Jersey

February 14, 2024 Fluxwerx expands partnership with Illuminations Inc. Please join Fluxwerx in welcoming Illuminations Inc. as our new agency partner in metro New York and New Jersey. The company are thrilled to expand current representation by Illuminations Inc. to these key markets, strengthening the ongoing collaboration in the metro Philadelphia area.  The Illuminations teams’ wealth of…

AEA Award 2024: Carson Keen Presented with Emerging Leader Award
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AEA Award 2024: Carson Keen Presented with Emerging Leader Award

February 14, 2024 Carson Keen was presented with an Emerging Leader Award at the AEA Calgary 2023 Christmas Luncheon this past December for his remarkable career and contributions he continues to make within Alberta’s lighting industry. Carson’s career within the lighting industry began over 15 years ago, with 13 of those years being spent at…

ERALUX Announces its Strategic Expansion into the United States

ERALUX Announces its Strategic Expansion into the United States

February 14, 2024 This move marks a significant milestone in ERALUX’s journey, positioning the company to tap into new markets, forge valuable partnerships, and serve a broader customer base. ERALUX has built a reputation for excellence and innovation in the LED lighting industry.The decision to expand into the U.S. market reflects the company’s commitment to…

Light and Lighting — Explanation and Justification of ISO/CIE 20086 — Energy Performance of Lighting in Buildings
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Light and Lighting — Explanation and Justification of ISO/CIE 20086 — Energy Performance of Lighting in Buildings

February 14, 2024 DOI:  10.25039/ISO/CIE TR 3092:2023 This Technical Report on ISO/CIE 20086 was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 274, Light and lighting, in cooperation with CIE Joint Technical Committee 6. It is important that lighting schemes are designed appropriately to provide the right light in the right place at the right time, while being…

ams OSRAM Delivers Solid Q4, with Revenues and adj. EBIT above the Mid-point of the Guided Range, and Continues Executing its Turnaround Plan to Benefit from Structural Growth

ams OSRAM Delivers Solid Q4, with Revenues and adj. EBIT above the Mid-point of the Guided Range, and Continues Executing its Turnaround Plan to Benefit from Structural Growth

February 12, 2024 ams OSRAM delivers solid Q4 with revenues at EUR 908 million and adjusted EBIT of 6.9%, above the midpoint of the guided range, revenues of EUR 3.59 billion and 6.5% adj EBIT for Fiscal Year 2023. ams OSRAM continues executing its ‘Re-establish-the-Base’ efficiency and strategic realignment program to benefit from structural growth….

Saroufim Appointed to President’s Selected Director at ILAD

Saroufim Appointed to President’s Selected Director at ILAD

February 8, 2024 The IALD Board of Directors now has its President’s Selected Director, Cherine Saroufim, IALD, appointed to the position for 2024 and 2025. Chosen by IALD President Andrea Hartranft, FIALD, Saroufim is an established and applauded lighting designer in Lebanon. With a master’s degree in interior architecture from Académie Libanaise des Beaux-Arts (ALBA) in Beirut…