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Saving the World, one Light Bulb at a Time
Ideally, from a design perspective, the restroom is not an afterthought. Restrooms are crucial spaces for utility, relaxation and rejuvenation in daily routines. Whether designing the restro… Read More
Creating an effective and efficient lighting plan is essential for any brick-and-mortar retail store. A well-lit store provides a warm, inviting atmosphere and attracts customers to pr… Read More
More flattering fitting room lighting is possible and it’s one of the most important factors for a retail clothing store’s success. Consumer research shows that once a customer e… Read More
Lighting progress affords opportunities for designers to explore new, creative layouts and applications. Linear LED lighting improvements in performance, size and fixtures allow forms that t… Read More
New legislation aimed at achieving continued energy-efficient development includes an incentive for increased labor wages and other important data points for review. “Buildings are res… Read More
Alcon Lighting sales consultant Perris Weber has worked for the Los Angeles-based company for seven years.
Perris, who talked about his motivation (“helping people create beautiful… Read More
As we continue to navigate the landscape of what commercial office space looks like in the post-pandemic era, let’s take a look at the top six architectural trends shaping the design o… Read More
Whether lighting an art gallery, museum, an art studio or your living room, selecting the best lights for a work of art requires knowledge and understanding of footcandle requirements, beam… Read More
Understanding U.S. energy regulations and standards
Energy regulations play a key role in helping reduce energy consumption. They set the mandatory requirements for new building construct… Read More
Architectural lighting design for healthcare directly impacts the mental state, performance and safety of patients, healthcare workers and communities.
Table of contentsIntroductionExteri… Read More
When it comes to lighting design, color rendering can greatly impact the overall aesthetic and functionality of a space. The ability of a light source to accurately reveal the colors of obje… Read More
Architects seek light fixtures that offer user-friendly features and support their design goals. These customizable lights, often referred to as architectural or specification-grade, compris… Read More
Alcon Lighting, which works with America’s National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and commercial space companies, presents this Lighting for Space series to examine the u… Read More
Color temperature is generally understood to be the color of light. Technically speaking, it is the scientific measurement of the temperature at which a black body would emit radiation of th… Read More
Series Contents:
1. The Foundational Principles of Lighting Design
2. Human-Centric Principles of Light and Lighting Design
3. Introduction to Photometrics
4. Things to Keep in Mind W… Read More
The health benefits of sunlight are countless.
When it comes to physical well-being and mental health, sunlight provides essential vitamin D, promotes healthy bones and skin, and improves… Read More
Progress toward specification-grade, voice-activated commercial lighting is accelerating dramatically. Imagine saying out loud: “Make the lights orange in the lobby,” “Add… Read More
Besides the modern era’s renowned architects, such as Wright, Saarinen and Neutra, Charles Eames stands out as a singularly influential designer. This post introduces Eames as one of l… Read More
Commercial architecture trends for 2023 account for lessons learned during the pandemic, specifically, that health is essential and nature is nurturing. Now more color and action are welcome… Read More
Business and economics analysts predict a strong revival of brick-and-mortar retail in 2023 and there are a few reasons why.
First, brick-and-mortar stores still offer convenience t… Read More
If you’ve bought clothing in a store only to find out that the color looks different under natural light, the store’s lighting may be the reason. More specifically, poor color re… Read More
Series Contents:
1. The Foundational Principles of Lighting Design
2. Human-Centric Principles of Light and Lighting Design
3. Introduction to Photometrics
4. Things to Keep in Mind W… Read More
Architectural lighting design serves and enhances certain architectural elements to foster, establish or emphasize a building’s aesthetic, history and purpose—its ethos.
Archi… Read More
How much light is enough to light a room? Most designers and architects use two foundational principles of lighting design when planning and specifying lighting for any space:
the qualita… Read More
Simply put, uplighting is any lighting that shines upward. Most commercial lighting pendants are designed with uplighting and downlighting capability. For interior applications, uplighting r… Read More
The war room ring pendant in Stanley Kubrick’s Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb may be the first modern appearance of the distinctive… Read More
As an industry, electrical lighting is relatively new—less than 150 years old —and it originated thanks to an entrepreneur. This individual conceived of electrical lighting as a… Read More
On January 1, 2023, California will switch to the new 2022 Building Energy Efficiency Standards – Title 24. The energy usage mandates are set forth by the California Energy Commission… Read More
To overcome a lack of natural light in a given space—or to increase the added benefit of natural lighting on human biology—improved lighting now demands a connection to the outdo… Read More
Art Deco, which precedes the mid-20th century rise and prevalence of modern architecture and contemporary design has had an indelible impact on American culture—and it can be relativel… Read More
1. Nikola Tesla was an inventor, physicist and engineer. One of his greatest inventions was alternating current (AC), the means of electricity that powers civilization and is crucial fo… Read More
The word office derives from the Latin term officium. This translates in English to “task performance.” For ideal working conditions on any given interior task, whether inside a… Read More
At Alcon Lighting’s LA headquarters, co-founder David Hakimi adopted a 12 year-old dog named Nano and decided to bring him into the office every day. Let’s just say it garnered s… Read More
Talieh Ghane researches the interaction between light and health at the California Lighting Technology Center. We talked about the biological vs. visual system of light, how to synchron… Read More
With fitness tracking tools, reconfigured gyms, home studios, and the pre-pandemic popularity of group fitness classes such as Rise Nation, SoulCycle and BaseCamp, motivating the individual… Read More
What does the individual need and want to produce quality work? Enough desk space to spread elbows to type, write and create? A power outlet and natural light? Ample lighting? Privacy?
Pre-p… Read More
Early in his architectural journey almost 70 years ago, now-renowned architect, educator, and urban planner Balkrishna Doshi made a promise to himself in his diary: “It seems that I sh… Read More
Creating art can be transformative and healing, allowing for expression in ways sometimes words can’t or fall short. Experiencing art can be equally cathartic.
Light plays a role in… Read More
Unlike other wireless lighting systems, such as wi-fi, Bluetooth Mesh lighting systems are designed for large collections of devices. Imagine thousands of switches, heating, ventilation and… Read More
With a reputation for being dated and generic, track lighting gets less respect than other lighting forms. But, given the history, purpose and record of track lighting, the reputation is und… Read More
Series Contents:
1. The Foundational Principles of Lighting Design
2. Human-Centric Principles of Light and Lighting Design
3. Introduction to Photometrics
4. Things to Keep in Mind W… Read More
Optimal lighting for work varies according to the worker and the nature of the work. But ideal work lighting, which means ensuring that a workspace is conducive to work, begins with proper d… Read More
For the versatile, upscale look, designers often recommend trimless recessed lighting. Trimless recessed refers to recessed lighting which contains no visible trim ring.
The versat… Read More
The term volumetric means that which relates to measuring volume. The term volumetric lighting apparently originated in the computer-generated graphic arts with an early application to three… Read More
Chicago’s Department of Buildings recently announced energy design requirements for building projects. These are part of what the city refers to as an ongoing process of multi-phase co… Read More
This is the first post in a new series about essential commercial and architectural lighting terms. The terms, which will be presented in sets of five terms per post, are curated. … Read More
Are misconceptions about sunlight affecting the way you live? If so, maybe they start with what color you think sunlight is. Contrary to popular belief, sunlight is not yellow. It… Read More
The Continental Congress passed an act establishing an official flag for the new American republic on June 14, 1777, stating “…that the flag of the United States be thirteen str… Read More
Title 24 is the section of the state government’s energy regulation code which pertains to lighting in most of California’s buildings — almost all buildings, i.e., historic… Read More
In 2017, Architectural Lighting interviewed lighting designer and founder of Pfarré Lighting Design, Gerd Pfarré, shedding light on the legendary designer’… Read More
Despite the notion that gentrification tends to disrupt communities and destroy neighborhoods, gentrification is an opportunity to listen, learn and build community cohesion, accor… Read More
When designing for a retail space, it is important to consider not only the design aesthetic that needs to be achieved but also its patron and their intended experience.
Lighting desig… Read More
There’s no debate on whether LED lighting is an energy-efficient alternative to fluorescent lighting. As the Department of Energy puts it:
Still, outside of the energy efficien… Read More
In our last post we defined architectural lighting as “lighting that furthers the design experience of architecture, such as buildings or other physical structures.” Bu… Read More
Series Contents:
1. The Foundational Principles of Lighting Design
2. Human-Centric Principles of Light and Lighting Design
3. Introduction to Photometrics
4. Things to Keep in Mind W… Read More
While Amazon might be best known as the largest Internet retailer in the world, the company is also a leader in sustainability and environmentally conscious practices.
From small steps like… Read More
The benefits of LEDs are well studied and documented. They make our shops and homes brighter and our footprints more sustainable. By now we know that it’s much hea… Read More
JKMM Architects is a prominent Finnish architectural firm established in 1998, growing over the years to actively operate in various areas and scales of architectural design from buildings… Read More
Previously seen or touted as idealistic, becoming a zero-carbon city is now seen as an obtainable goal by many cities across the world. Reaching net-zero emissions is consider… Read More
Even some of the world’s most stunning architectural masterpieces need a little help getting gussied up for the camera. It’s not that the light in the room itself is bad, in fact… Read More
When it comes to office lighting, most workplaces are faced with outdated systems that are wasting both money and energy. It’s a disappointing fact as extensive research has shown that… Read More
Last year, architect and designer Candace Wong was on staff at LA-based firm KAA Design working on beautiful high-end, new construction homes. But as native Texans, Wong and her husband wer… Read More
The best hospitality and dining lighting creates a home away from home—making a guest feel warmth and comfort by creating an environment that either promotes feelings of relaxation or… Read More
To Dadapt or not Dadapt, that is the question.
When considering high-end lighting design, there are many factors that can influence a decision. It’s always best to have an expert… Read More
The Man, the Myth, the Legend
Twelve years ago, Christian Vincent Munoz, fresh out of architecture school, moved to Los Angeles and met Jay Hayden, an actor from Vermont. They grabbed a coup… Read More
Gary R. Flamm is an energy consultant and former lighting lead at the California Energy Commission. He has over 30 years of experience in the industry and specializes in guiding stakeholders… Read More
Gary R. Flamm is an energy consultant and former lighting lead at the California Energy Commission. He has over 30 years of experience in the industry and specializes in guiding stakeho… Read More
HBO Emmy After Party 2015
I caught up with event lighting designer Raymond Thompson of Images by Lighting the week before the Oscars and right smack dab in the middle of awards season. Thomp… Read More
Occupancy Sensors automatically turn lights ON when motion is detected and automatically turn lights OFF when the space is vacant and motion is not detected for 15 minutes (timer s… Read More
Every industry has its own special terminology. In the fast evolving lighting industry, the technical jargon can sometimes be confusing even to industry insiders.
In a never ending battle to… Read More
Operating a retail store involves making many important decisions, and perhaps one of the most important decisions involves the space itself. Lighting is a big part of a retail space and cho… Read More
LED technology has transformed the lighting industry, providing significant energy savings, better performance and longer product life span. Adoption rates are skyrocketing as prices continu… Read More
Series Contents:
1. The Foundational Principles of Lighting Design
2. Human-Centric Principles of Light and Lighting Design
3. Introduction to Photometrics
4. Things to Keep in Mind W… Read More
The new 12,000-square-foot addition to the Stapleton Library on Staten Island is a luminous rectangular box that flowed easily from the previous structure.
Public libraries have always play… Read More
Lighting can have a significant impact on the mood in a home. Alcon Lighting offers many LED recessed lighting options that will bring elegance to your home along with the right mise-en-sc&e… Read More
Understanding U.S. Energy Codes and Standards
Energy codes play a key role in helping us reduce our energy consumption. They set the mandatory requirements for new building construction and… Read More
Lighting commercial interiors is an evolving art form. Most buildings have not evolved with the lighting industry. They have been left behind with inefficient and costly fixtures or outdated… Read More
Art galleries are making the switch from halogen, fluorescent and HID lights to LED track lighting. Though initially more expensive, LED lighting decreases heat and increases color rendering… Read More
Studies confirm that the blue light emitting from smart phones, tablets, and computers may hinder sleep patterns. It‘s also been found that the blue light adversely affects m… Read More
