Lighting
February 2011
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Louis Poulsen Lighting receive top award
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has awarded Louis Poulsen Lighting the 2010 Honors in Collaborative Achievement Award. -
Philips to invest €2 billion in green innovation
Philips has announced that they are to allocate €2 billion for investments in green innovation by 2015. -
Piccadilly Circus Sanyo site up for sale
One of the most famous advertising sites in the world is up for sale for the first time in 17 years. -
A minimalist Alliance
Formally launched at the Arc 2011 show, Alliance Lighting UK is the brainchild of lighting industry veterans Douglas James (Whitegoods) and Mark DeVries (Alliance Lighting USA) -
Abacus counts on new factory to increase capacity
Exterior lighting specialist Abacus is increasing its presence in China with a new state-of-the-art factory that is twice the size of its original manufacturing site. -
Alun Cochrane to host Lighting Design Awards
Television and radio stalwart Alun Cochrane is set to host this year’s Lighting Design Awards -
Ancient wisdom
Past and present come together in contemporary lighting schemes, with history providing a source of inspiration. Admir Jukanovic talks about the impact of ancient architecture on modern lighting design -
And you get paid for that?
The terrifying thought occurred to me the other day that I’ve been in the lighting industry for 20 years. Aside from feeling like Basil Fawlty when confronted with his own mortality (“What was that?” “That was your life, mate!”) the thought made me reflect on the how things have changed, or not as the case may be, during this time in this profession that most people have never heard of. -
Boom for LED lighting in 2011 as prices fall
The market for LEDs in general lighting applications is likely to take off in the third quarter of 2011, boosted by price cuts among major chipmakers and a slowdown in the market for LED-backlit panels -
Bridging the gap
When global distributor arrow electronics formed a group dedicated to the manufacture of LEDs, it was up to european lighting director Stephane Rosa to develop the brand across europe -
Brilliant opportunity at Lumiere Light Festival
Lumiere, Durham’s biennial light festival, returns in November and this year is launching its Brilliant initiative. -
Cairo Arab Media Awards
The opening of the 16th Cairo Arab Media Awards at Media City in Cairo was marked by a projection show by The Projection Studio. -
Computerised lighting
In theory computer software should make the lives of lighting designers easier, but the reality is often very different. Nick Martindale examines whether the latest developments could change that -
Consumers unaware CFLs must be recycled
New research has highlighted a lack of awareness amongst consumers that Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFLs) must be recycled. -
Cooper Industries awarded the Carbon Trust Standard
Cooper Industries has been awarded the Carbon Trust Standard. Covering all their operations, including Cooper Lighting and Safety, the accreditation was achieved by measuring, managing and reducing carbon emissions. -
Crescent supplies lighting for Cornish gardens
Crescent helps Cornish client design a lighting scheme for water tower and gardens -
Current Disturbance
Until the start of March, London’s Whitechapel Gallery is housing Current Disturbance - an installation by renowned British-Palestinian artist Mona Hatoum. -
Easily MisLED
Manufacturers look away now. Speirs and Major’s Iain Ruxton is angry. Here he bemoans the use of the word ‘unique’ in the standard LED luminaire sales pitch -
EEIBA launch survey of member views
The Electrical and Electronics Industries Benevolent Association (EEIBA) has launched a survey to gather views from members about the future development of the charity. -
Faith in light
When the most striking feature of a project is a 300-year-old chandelier, the challenge is to properly light the space without diminishing its impact. Lauren Vanderkar reports -
Finding inspiration in art
In the first article of a new series, Lighting talks to Admir Jukanovic of specialist practice Mindseye about some of the influences that have shaped contemporary lighting design -
Get involved
We’re told from a young age never to touch lights while they’re on, but a light installation in london this winter asks us to do the opposite. Sam Philips reports -
Has the 60W GLS met its match?
LED replacements for incandescent lamps are not new but Cree reckons users will find the light from its TrueWhite Light indistinguishable from that of a 60W GLS. -
ILP Appoints Architectural Lighting Vice President
The Institution of Lighting Professionals (ILP) announced today the appointment of Mark Ridler as Vice President with special responsibility for Architectural Lighting. -
INFLUENCES 1: Art
In the first article of a new series, Lighting talks to Admir Jukanovic of specialist practice Mindseye about some of the influences that have shaped contemporary lighting design -
LEDs and controls sales up at Philips
Growing sales of LEDs and controls bolstered the performance of Philips’ lighting division in the last quarter of 2010. -
Leicestershire street light scheme extended
By April, 1,960 street lamps will be dimmed or switched off in Leicestershire as part of plans to save cash and cut carbon. -
Light Collective hit Berlin
If we ever thought that a day’s work would involve driving around Berlin looking at abandoned buildings to find one for hire, then we have made it. -
Lighting consultancy opens second office in Bournemouth
Sutton Vane Associates is undergoing a period of expansion with the opening of its second studio in Bournemouth. -
Lighting Design Awards 2011 fast approaching
Don’t miss out – join the great, the good and the innovative at the 2011 Lighting Design Awards. -
London duo to design Olympic torch
A Shoreditch-based design studio has been appointed to design the London 2012 Olympic torch. -
New Aurora Lighting showroom opens in Dublin
A showroom that allows customers to road test the latest low-energy lighting technology has been opened in Dublin by Aurora Lighting. -
Osram buys Siteco Lighting
Osram is expanding in the market for energy-efficient lighting systems and luminaires with the purchase of Siteco Lighting -
Oxalis Lighting in deal to acquire Lineglow
Oxalis Lighting has announced the addition of Lineglow to its specialist lighting product portfolio. -
Pavegen in running for top award
Pavegen, the flooring system that harnesses the kinetic energy used by people as they walk, is up for Product of the Year. -
Philips announce finalists for Livable Cities Award
Philips has announced the eight finalists selected for their Livable Cities Award and this year voting on is open to members of the public. -
Recolight and Community Bulb Recycling Alliance join forces
Compliance specialist Recolight has joined forces with the Community Bulb Recycling Alliance (CoBRA) in a bid to increase recycling rates for low-energy light bulbs. -
San Diego Coronado Bridge
An international team led by London-based artist Peter Fink of Form Associates and Mark Major of Speirs + Major - in association with Buro Happold in Los Angeles - has won a competition to light the iconic San Diego Coronado Bridge in California. -
Sweating the small stuff
Everyone wants to talk about light sources at the moment, especially LEDs, CFLs and anything else that can be construed as ‘ultra-efficient’ or ‘sustainable’ -
The dawn of eco-indulgence
Energy use in a spa is typically high, but one Berkshire establishment is changing the energy-guzzling reputation of the relaxation industry – starting with the lighting. Jill Entwistle reports -
The Hall for Cornwall to be carbon-neutral theatre
A new lighting system is helping The Hall for Cornwall on its way to becoming the UK’s first carbon-neutral theatre. -
The museum case for LEDs
A US project shows that some LEDs can be on a par with halogen for use in museum accent lighting - and they save energy. Francis Pearce reports -
The professionals
Architect Christopher Sykes looks at the ‘professionalisation’ of lighting design - a topic that provokes many different reactions -
The streets are alive with the sound of darkness
Years ago I was shown a cartoon from a magazine published in 1809. It shows a street scene depicting a range of characters commenting on the first installation of street gas lighting in the UK, in Pall Mall in central London. -
The Wandsworth Group and Jung join forces
A new trade partnership agreement between Jung and The Wandsworth Group has recently been negotiated. -
Ušće centre, Belgrade
Interior design and lighting make a vist to the Ušce centre in Belgrade special. -
Water-Towers, Salisbury Cathedral
Bruce Monro has constructed a watery maze of light at Salisbury Cathedral -
Wave power
A kinetic lights system from Whitevoid literally made waves when it appeared on Roca’s stand at 100% Design. Read Andrew Brister’s article and watch the video here -
White Light hold second technology showcase
Entertainment lighting specialists White Light have collaborated with students to create a showcase of the latest in lighting technology. -
Young blood
A highlight at this year’s arc Show was the Young Lighter of the Year final, presented by the Society of Light and Lighting
