On a recent visit to Seattle, I was greatly impressed by the new ferry terminal, designed by NBBJ Architects. It is a 20,000-square-foot space that is surprisingly warm and inviting. Part of this…
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Means and Waterways: Lighting a Ferry Terminal
Ushering in a New Era of Ceiling Fans
After decades of reliable “sameness,” over the last several years, ceiling fans have preceded other lighting categories when it comes to technology.
Do you want your ceiling fans and chandeliers…
Pearly Whites: LED Lighting in a Pearl Factory
Once again, I found myself lucky enough to be visiting other countries and studying the people and their cultures. It’s always interesting to see how LED lighting is being integrated into commercial…
Inspiration at Lightovation - Light & Texture
It was thrilling to return to Lightovation and experience, in person, all that the Dallas Market had to offer in the way of lighting. Last month, I concentrated on shape and form. This month I want…
Inspiration from Lightovation: Shape & Form
I was lucky enough to return to Lightovation at the Dallas Market in January. So many incredible strides have been taken in the development of light fixtures with LED components. I was impressed by…
Modernized Lighting Enhances Ancient Architecture
This is the Castle del Buonconsiglio in Trento, Italy. It is massive. I noticed that even the smallest towns throughout Italy have castles. Something incredibly huge and fortified, pushing up against…
How LED Changes the Possibilities in Commercial Lighting
While wandering around the streets of New York City, I took note of the lighting. I know, it’s a big shock. At night, when the businesses are closed, is a great time to take pictures. Here is a…
The Decorative Appeal of Energy-Efficient Lighting
Energy-efficient lighting has a bad rap. The general public thinks that all LEDs are alike. There are huge differences in the quality of the high efficacy lamps on the market. People just need to be…
Lighting as Art: How Today's Fixtures Balance Form and Function
While some might say that all lighting is a form of art in its own way, some lighting fixtures are especially artful, designed to catch the eye and add visual interest even when they’re not switched…
Orbit Chandelier
The Orbit chandelier from dweLED by WAC Lighting is designed with breaks in the frame, providing an illusion of a three-dimensional intersection of rings. Light runs through the center of each…