As an installer, selecting the right lighting system can be a challenge — balancing client expectations, adhering to building codes, and navigating existing wiring constraints to name a few. It’s ...

There have been dramatic changes to the building controls market over the last 20 to 30 years. The “energy crisis” of the 1970s (along with the development of the microprocessor) sent the “Big 5” ...

Commercial buildings require emergency lighting to facilitate the safe egress of occupants in the event of a power outage or other emergency. Emergency specifications that meet UL 924, Standard for ...

There have been tremendous improvements in the efficiency of lighting over the last 20 years. The movement from older technologies such as incandescent, halogen, CFL, and fluorescent with magnetic ...

As LED technology becomes more commonplace and products more commoditized, there’s been increased interest in functionality above and beyond simply providing illumination. Terms like IoT and ...

Lutron is adding new features and new dimmer and keypad options to its RadioRA 2 and HomeWorks QS series of custom-installed lighting-control systems, including remote access from a smartphone or ...

Helvar has supplied a sophisticated lighting control system to the largest cruise ship ever built, Harmony of the Seas, owned and operated by Royal Caribbean International. Royal Caribbean operates ...

A typical commercial building of 4 650 m² spends about USD 45,000 a year on energy for lighting. Much of that money is wasted due to inefficient lighting control. By optimizing electric light and ...

GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Jan. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Heliospectra AB, a world leader in innovative smart horticultural lighting and dynamic light control systems, proudly marks the 10th anniversary of ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jamie Gold writes about wellness design and related housing topics. This article is more than 2 years old. First floor living ...