April 29, 2024
The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) reported a score of 43.6 for the month of March, indicating business conditions continue to soften for architecture firms. This marks the 14th consecutive month of declining billings at firms as inflation, supply chain issues and other economic challenges continue to affect business. All regions of the country reported a decline in billings, with business conditions looking the softest this month at firms in the Midwest and the South.
April 23, 2024
Canadian engineering firm CIMA+ relocated its Ottawa regional office. Since the old space was spread over multiple floors, the company's primary goal was to unite the team in one unifying, dynamic environment. It also hoped to encourage employees to return to the office post-Covid while enticing potential new teammates. Local firm 4té inc. was hired to design the new 13,000 sq. ft. office space in Ottawa’s Gloucester neighborhood, and the result is professional yet inviting.
April 22, 2024
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today launched the third and final phase of its Lighting Prize (L-Prize®) competition, a DOE American-Made Challenge designed to spur groundbreaking innovation, local manufacturing, and the benefits of an inclusive, clean-energy economy for next-generation lighting in commercial buildings. Phase 3, called Manufacturing & Installation (M&I), will unfold over 16 months and reward production and installation of products that meet L-Prize technical requirements in real-world buildings.
April 18, 2024
ArchLIGHT Summit, the growing annual lighting trade event and educational platform for the architectural, specification, and design communities, has opened attendee registration for its September 17-18, 2024 show. The annual event welcomes lighting designers, architects, interior designers, specifiers, and students to see new products from leading commercial brands, experience the latest lighting technologies, and participate in a wide range CEUs from lighting and design/build thought leaders.
April 15, 2024
Built in 1980, the building that houses Sainte-Thérèse high school, in Quebec Canada, was looking a little worse for the wear. Renovation work began with two major projects: introducing a multidisciplinary sports centre, as well as redesigning the parking lots. The employee and visitor parking lots were completely reconfigured during phase 1 of the renovation work, enabling safe navigation for everyone - from cyclists to pedestrians and drivers - by installing separate lanes for each user.
April 11, 2024
In February just over half (54%) of panel members reported “unchanged” conditions. That number increased to 67 percent in March. The increase of respondents reporting “unchanged” conditions led to a decrease in the current conditions component to 53.5 points in March, down from the previous month’s 57.7. The member comments were mixed but focused on stability. Members mentioned stable conditions and no significant changes. Some comments noted mega projects continuing and quotations still at record levels, with the caveat that incoming orders have slowed due to excessive inventory levels.
April 8, 2024
Chip Israel works by the three “Rights” as in “doing the right thing.” The RIGHT amount of light, in the RIGHT location, and on for the RIGHT amount of time. Chip has used this term for decades to help guide his designs and installations from the time of incandescent through to the LED era and everything in between. Chip is also on board with sustainability and responsible outdoor light at night with indirect lighting, dimming, lower Kelvin temperatures, and just plain turning lights off. That’s how to get a softer groove.
April 5, 2024
Acuity Brands, Inc. introduces the Care Collection, a portfolio of trusted and vetted lighting and lighting controls solutions across Acuity Brands to enable the simple selection and specification of products that can address the unique needs of healthcare environments. With a focus on simplicity, reliability, and patient care, the Care Collection luminaires and controls are specifically vetted for use in healthcare facilities such as ambulatory care (urgent cares, medical office buildings, surgery centers, and clinics), hospitals, senior living, long-term care facilities, and behavioral health.
April 2, 2024
Aleddra proudly introduces the 3CCT Emergency LED T8 and T5 Tubes, a revolutionary 2-in-1 lighting solution that merges regular illumination with emergency battery backup functionality, all enhanced by the NEW 3CCT color temperature selectable feature. Aleddra's 3CCT Emergency LED Tube stands at the forefront of innovation, offering not only regular lighting solutions but also a reliable emergency backup, ensuring uninterrupted illumination when it's needed most.