Although blackouts have been a recent problem in the Golden State, San Francisco’s Moscone Center was a bright light in the region a few weeks ago, thanks in part to Lightfair International 2002. More than 14,600 lighting architects...
Although blackouts have been a recent problem in the Golden State, San Francisco’s Moscone Center was a bright light in the region a few weeks ago, thanks in part to Lightfair International 2002. More than 14,600 lighting architects...
What are you doing to prevent environmental problems associated with spent lamps? Each year nearly 600 million lamps are dumped in landfills and solid waste incinerators across the nation, and energy-efficient fluorescent lamps containing mercury...
Understanding the latest lamp disposal rules can reduce expense and potential liability. Before July 6, 1999, federal and some state regulations made it difficult and expensive to properly manage the millions of lamps discarded each year as...
As lighting designers turn to nontraditional light sources, LEDs and fiber optics could have a bright future. Light emitting diodes (LEDs) and fiber optic cable aren't new technologies not by a long shot. Chances are, if you use a cordless phone...
As metal halides increase in popularity, lighting designers should take note and familiarize themselves with the burgeoning technology. Among high-intensity discharge (HID) lamps, metal halides (MH) have the most promising future. According to...
The Lighting Controls Association (LCA) recently launched www.aboutlightingcontrols.org to educate building owners and managers, energy managers, specifiers, contractors, distributors, and allied trades involved in building management, design, and...
Lamps with mechanically sealed reflectors and lenses keep water and dust out and light levels up at die-casting plant. Here's a riddle for you: What three products do all nonstop manufacturing facilities produce? Dirt, dust, and grease. Effects on...
Many workstations are equipped with specialized task lighting fixtures. Nonuniform lighting is a key criterium to address in modern office lighting design.
Occupancy sensors can reduce energy waste by as much as 68% and increasing energy savings by as much as 60%, according to a new study conducted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The study, entitled “Demand Reduction and Energy...
