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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…
Lights Fantastic: Public Art Lighting in San Francisco
As we go into a new phase of Covid variants, people are seeing what they can do outside in a safe way. If you happen to live near San Francisco or might be visiting, then you should consider the…
Lighting a Public Restroom
I have had this thing about the lighting quality of public restrooms in the United States ever since visiting Amsterdam. There, the facilities are all-gender. The stalls have doors that go all the…
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…
NYC Little Island Is Even More Magical at Night
There is something new along the water’s edge of the Hudson River. It is a place called Little Island.
No, is not really an island and is not particularly little…but it is something wonderful and…
Lighting's Role in the Perception of a Space
After more than two years I finally got to return to New York City. Everyone was smiling and acknowledging each other on the street. That may be due to the fact that people were finally able to…
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…
7 Things Consumers Want at Home in 2021
I’m not talking about trends, those are predictions and prognostications at the end of every year. We’re into second quarter and this is what consumers want at home in 2021. It’s proven, tested, and…