Maxlite Expands c-Max Network Partners Ecosystem With Casambi Technologies
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Maxlite Expands c-Max Network Partners Ecosystem With Casambi Technologies

MaxLite is pleased to announce the recent expansion of its c-Max Network Partners ecosystem with the addition of Casambi Technologies, a provider of wireless lighting control systems. This strategic partnership further enhances MaxLite’s c-Max Lighting Controls platform, offering customers an even wider range of advanced wireless control options. The collaboration with Casambi strengthens MaxLite’s commitment to delivering scalable and technology-agnostic solutions aligned with c-Max value proposition.

Resilience Illuminated: Reviving Westminster Pier Park After Devastating Fire
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Resilience Illuminated: Reviving Westminster Pier Park After Devastating Fire

In September 2020, the picturesque city of New Westminster near Vancouver in British Columbia suffered a devastating setback when an intentionally set fire destroyed much of the city’s waterfront park, including its urban beach, sand volleyball courts, and iconic art installation known as Wow Westminster. The fire, which burned for ten days before firefighters could…

Simplifying Lighting Controls for Everyday Use
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Simplifying Lighting Controls for Everyday Use

June 3, 2024 By Robert Lanteigne Architectural lighting control is a fundamental aspect of modern building design, influencing both the aesthetic appeal and functional efficiency of spaces. Proper control over lighting enhances the architectural features, creates desired atmospheres, and can significantly impact energy consumption. In this detailed article, we will explore various aspects of architectural…

Introduction to Lighting Colours and Their Impact
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Introduction to Lighting Colours and Their Impact

May 2, 2024 By Robert Lanteigne Lighting colour plays a pivotal role in shaping our environments, influencing mood, productivity, and even our health. Recent trends in human-centric lighting consider how light affects the human body biologically, emotionally, and cognitively. Cold, warm, and dynamic lighting settings can be controlled to optimize comfort and efficiency in homes,…

The Spectrum of Illumination: Navigating the Benefits and Limitations of Lighting Colors

The Spectrum of Illumination: Navigating the Benefits and Limitations of Lighting Colors

March 6, 2024 By Robert Lanteigne In the world of architectural lighting, the color of light plays a pivotal role in shaping the ambiance, functionality, and aesthetic appeal of spaces. From the serene and invigorating hues of cold colors to the cozy warmth of warm tones and the vibrant versatility of dynamic lighting, each category…

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Lighting Design International Calls for Greater Sustainability Across Lighting Design Projects

February 19, 2024 Leading lighting design consultancy, Lighting Design International (LDI) has been raising awareness of the need for greater sustainability across the built environment. LDI’s Associate, Arianna Ghezzi, shared these principles as part of a panel discussion at the recent and most successful Surface Design Show. The talk focused on Circularity in Lighting, and…

Shedding Light on Directional Lighting: A Bright Focus in the World of Illumination

Shedding Light on Directional Lighting: A Bright Focus in the World of Illumination

February 5, 2024 By Robert Lanteigne In the vast world of lighting, where brightness and ambiance play crucial roles, there exists a fascinating phenomenon known as directional lighting. Unlike its counterpart, diffused lighting, which disperses light in various directions, directional lighting focuses its luminance in one specific direction, akin to a laser beam cutting through…

Illuminating Spaces: Understanding the 3 Sub-Effects of Directional Lighting
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Illuminating Spaces: Understanding the 3 Sub-Effects of Directional Lighting

By Robert Lanteigne January 4, 2024 In the world of architectural lighting, directional lighting stands out for its ability to focus and shape the ambiance of a space. Unlike diffused lighting, which spreads light evenly across an area, directional lighting points and shines light in a specific direction, creating dynamic and dramatic effects. This article…

The Non-Technical Language of Light: General Diffuse Lighting
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The Non-Technical Language of Light: General Diffuse Lighting

By Robert Lanteigne December 6, 2023 The past, present, and future of general diffuse lighting in the industry Light is everywhere, filling up our world in its purest natural form! From the Sun’s ginormous beams to the tiny glow of a lightning bug, general lighting flourishes all around us through space. It starts as raw,…

Lighting Design and Technology: Illuminating My First Decades in Lighting: From Halogen to LEDs and Beyond

Lighting Design and Technology: Illuminating My First Decades in Lighting: From Halogen to LEDs and Beyond

November 6, 2023 by Robert Lanteigne Over my first decade in the lighting industry, I witnessed tremendous technological advancements, from halogen to LEDs and beyond. While embracing each evolution, I made it my mission to push innovation further through product development, education, and applications. My journey has shown me that no matter how far technology…

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Lightemotion Illuminates Viger Square – A Beacon of Rejuvenation

November, 2, 2023 All the World’s a Stage: Lightemotion’s Personification of Inanimate Objects Infuses Life Into an Urban Public Square     Lightemotion, a global lighting design consultancy creating pathways to enhance human experiences, proudly presents its enlightenment of Square Viger, a neglected public space bridging Montreal’s contemporary downtown core with the preserved history of Old…

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Eskasoni First Nation – Cape Breton, Nova Scotia

November 1, 2023 Goal: Upgrade the outdated fluorescent T12 and T8 lighting technology in the Eskasoni First Nation’s two school buildings and ice hockey arena/community centre with high-performing, energy-efficient, long-lasting, and low-maintenance LED fixtures from LEDVANCE Products Installed: 1,676 35-Watt and 40-Watt Lay-In LED Panels, 54 LED Strip Lights, 29 165-Watt Linear LED High Bays,…

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Intercultural Intelligence: Finding a Cultural Bridge to Mitigate Lighting Practices in Countries with no Regulation

Fanny Soulard, Senior Lighting Designer, IALD member* September 19, 2023 Fanny Soulard, Senior Lighting Designer is part of the keynote speakers session during the ArchLIGHT Summit event . She shared with us how she thinks lighting designers can perform better within their projects, using their cultural differences as a key added value! Vietnam’s construction market…