Are You Ready to be Inspired, Challenged, and Empowered? Register for the 2023 IES Annual Conference!

July 10, 2023

This year’s IES Annual Conference theme “Light Responsibly” comes to life with sessions on light and human health, responsible outdoor lighting, and the cultural impact of light.

Join IES in Chicagoland, August 3-5, for their annual conference featuring dynamic speakers, hands-on workshops, valuable insights into the latest trends and technologies in the lighting industry, and more and earn up to 18 CEUs.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of this exciting event —

The theme for the 2023 IES Annual Conference, Light Responsibly, focuses on the responsibility that the lighting industry has to itself, to the architectural and construction industry, and to the world at large to ensure that lighting has a net positive impact on the built environment. It is a call to action to the entire lighting community to use our knowledge, skills, and experience to affect positive change in the industry.

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Light Responsibly: 2023 IES Annual Conference

Changing Scene

Litecool Introduces Patent Pending Lumen Block PCB-Free LED Package

The new package enables the assembly of LED arrays with no circuit board, putting the LED package directly on the heat sink for ultimate thermal performance and cost reduction. The package will be available soon, says the company.

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Liteline Announce Mike Smith as National Business Manager

Liteline Corporation is pleased to announce the hiring of Mike Smith as the National Business Manager.

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SACO Earns Architectural Luminaire-Exterior Award at U.K. 2016 Lighting Design Awards

Last month Montreal-based SACO was declared the winner in the Lighting Design Awards 2016 category Architectural Luminaire — Exterior for its Shockwave ALFA fixture…

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Acuity Brands To Acquire KE2 Therm, Strengthening the Intelligent Spaces Portfolio

April 21, 2023 Acquisition extends Distech Controls’ addressable market into commercial refrigeration Acuity Brands announced a definitive agreement to acquire KE2 Therm Solutions, which develops and provides intelligent refrigeration control solutions that improve profitability by increasing system efficiency and decreasing operational and service costs. The transaction is expected to close during the spring of 2023 when…

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Philips Earns BGIS 2017 Supplier Innovation Award

Connected lighting solutions have earned Philips Lighting the BGIS 2017 Supplier Innovation Award. The award was presented to the team at a recent 2018 “An Inspired Future” event held in Markham, Ontario…

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Commercial IoT Lighting Solutions to Reach US$4.5 Billion by 2026

Expect global market revenue for IoT lighting in commercial buildings to grow from US$651.1 million in 2017 to US$4.5 billion in 2026, says a new report from Navigant Research…

Changing Scene

Litecool Introduces Patent Pending Lumen Block PCB-Free LED Package

Changing Scene

Liteline Announce Mike Smith as National Business Manager

Liteline Corporation is pleased to announce the hiring of Mike Smith as the National Business Manager.

Changing Scene

SACO Earns Architectural Luminaire-Exterior Award at U.K. 2016 Lighting Design Awards

Last month Montreal-based SACO was declared the winner in the Lighting Design Awards 2016 category Architectural Luminaire — Exterior for its Shockwave ALFA fixture…

Changing Scene

Acuity Brands To Acquire KE2 Therm, Strengthening the Intelligent Spaces Portfolio

Changing Scene

Philips Earns BGIS 2017 Supplier Innovation Award

Changing Scene

Commercial IoT Lighting Solutions to Reach US$4.5 Billion by 2026

Expect global market revenue for IoT lighting in commercial buildings to grow from US$651.1 million in 2017 to US$4.5 billion in 2026, says a new report from Navigant Research…

Changing Scene

Litecool Introduces Patent Pending Lumen Block PCB-Free LED Package

Changing Scene

Liteline Announce Mike Smith as National Business Manager

Liteline Corporation is pleased to announce the hiring of Mike Smith as the National Business Manager.

Changing Scene

SACO Earns Architectural Luminaire-Exterior Award at U.K. 2016 Lighting Design Awards

Last month Montreal-based SACO was declared the winner in the Lighting Design Awards 2016 category Architectural Luminaire — Exterior for its Shockwave ALFA fixture…

Changing Scene

Acuity Brands To Acquire KE2 Therm, Strengthening the Intelligent Spaces Portfolio

Changing Scene

Philips Earns BGIS 2017 Supplier Innovation Award

Changing Scene

Commercial IoT Lighting Solutions to Reach US$4.5 Billion by 2026

Expect global market revenue for IoT lighting in commercial buildings to grow from US$651.1 million in 2017 to US$4.5 billion in 2026, says a new report from Navigant Research…

Changing Scene

LEDVANCE Expands Ontario Presence with New Specification Agent

LEDVANCE is pleased to announce the appointment of Sterling Architectural Products Ltd. (Sterling Lights) as their new specification agent in Ontario. This partnership strengthens LEDVANCE’s presence in the region and reinforces their commitment to serving the professional lighting design and specification community with innovative, reliable lighting solutions. With decades of experience and a service-driven mindset,… Read More…
Eureka Wins Three 2025 Red Dot Awards for Product Design

Eureka is pleased to announce that its Velia, Cirra, and Junction luminaires have each received a 2025 Red Dot Design Award for Product Design. It is the 11th consecutive year that Eureka products have been honored with this prestigious award, which is a testament to the company’s consistency and relentless drive to design exceptional luminaires.… Read More…

Cyclone Lighting Wins 2025 Red Dot Award for Valenza

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Omnilumen Announces New Representation Agreement with CECOCECO & Zilux

May 28, 2025
Luminis Wins 2025 Red Dot Award for Pelican Line

May 19, 2025
Contact Delage Announces New Representation Agreement with K-Array

May 19, 2025
Arani Launches “Charge for Change” Program to Donate EV Chargers to Community Organizations Across Canada

May 13, 2025
Acuity Acquires M3 Innovation, an Innovative Sports Lighting Startup

May 8, 2025

Design

What is Human Centric Lighting: Benefits & Applications

Human centric lighting (HCL) is a kind of illuminated way based on human physical and psychological needs. Its core goal is to imitate the changes in natural light to support the body’s circadian rhythm, improve visual comfort, and enhance mood. The key element of human centric lighting contains dynamic color temperature adjustment, adjustable brightness, spectrum… Read More…
Mac’s II Agencies: Case Study – Tesoro, Vancouver, BC

At the crest of False Creek, Tesoro stands as a contemporary interpretation of classic luxury, offering 92 exclusive waterfront homes in the heart of Vancouver. Developed by Concert Properties, this 17-story residential tower embraces a distinctly modern character, harmonizing sleek design with timeless sophistication. The vision for Tesoro extended beyond its architectural presence—it was about… Read More…

LightForm: Estiluz – Versatile Solutions for Sophisticated Spaces

June 3, 2025
The Difference Between Accent, Ambient & Task Lighting: Ultimate Guide

May 28, 2025
Graphic Office Interiors Enhance Their Office Space, Incorporating State-Of-The-Art Lighting Solutions

May 22, 2025
Illuminate Your Project with Modern LED Panels

May 15, 2025
T5 vs. T8 Lights – What’s the Difference?

May 13, 2025
Garage Lighting Ideas: Illuminate Your Space

May 9, 2025

New Products

Elevate Your Lighting with Magic Lite’s CCT Streamline Tape & Rotating Scene Control Panel

Looking for the ultimate in flexibility and flawless aesthetics for your next lighting project? Meet the new CCT Streamline Tape and Rotating Scene Control Panel from Magic Lite—your solution for perfectly tunable, zero-pixelation illumination. Indoor and Outdoor options – both cuttable and re-connectable! Read More…
GVA Lighting: PIXEL GEN2 COLOR CHANGING

PIXEL GEN2 is the second generation of the direct-view PIXEL series, designed for dynamic color effects, low-resolution image displays, and media façades. Built on the award-winning COLOR-STREAM platform, it delivers 16X faster communication than DMX, ensuring ultra-smooth dimming and real-time responsiveness. With INFINITY technology, PIXEL GEN2 supports lighting circuits of up to 1,565 PIXELs, providing… Read More…