INDOOR LIGHTING

March 23, 2026

Architecture firm billings showed signs of stabilization in February after months of decline, with an AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index® (ABI) score of 49.4—up from 43.8 in January, indicating a slight majority of firms reported declining billings. Inquiries rebounded after a January dip, and while newly signed design contracts continued to decline, the rate of decline slowed significantly. These trends suggest potential stabilization, though global economic uncertainty could disrupt progress. Read more

March 18, 2026

LEDucation 2026 Conference attendees stand to gain valuable insight in navigating the latest advancements in lighting. Cutting-edge design and research, sustainability initiatives, emerging technologies, codes, and more. This year’s conference will feature 39 educational sessions presented by recognized experts and thought leaders in their fields. Read more

March 13, 2026

The Lighting Quotient (LiQ), a U.S.-based lighting manufacturer with a growing portfolio of performance and architectural lighting brands, announced today the unification of elliptipar® and electrix® as a single brand, with all products moving forward under the elliptipar® name. This strategic alignment further reinforcing the company’s commitment to focused growth, streamlined brand architecture, and an enhanced customer experience. Read more

March 13, 2026

The Current Conditions component increased to 63.8, up from last month, indicating a firmer but still moderate expansionary environment. Forty one percent of respondents reported “better” conditions, 14 percent reported “worse,” and 45 percent indicated conditions were unchanged. Compared to the prior month, the distribution of responses suggested improved momentum, with a larger share of firms reporting gains and fewer reporting deterioration. Read more

March 12, 2026

FSC Lighting welcomes Clayton Garrett to the team as our new VP Sales & Marketing. Clayton will contribute to maximizing FSC’s sales efforts and product positioning throughout the Western US. His 25+ years’ experience in the commercial and industrial lighting markets will help continue to propel FSC forward. Read more

March 11, 2026

The American Institute of Architects (AIA), in collaboration with Deltek and ConstructConnect, has published the latest Architect’s Journey to Specification report, exploring how architects make specification decisions and collaborate with building product manufacturers. Read more

February 27, 2026

A-Light® is pleased to announce that three of its luminaire families were recognized for Product Design in the 2025 edition of the Architecture MasterPrize (AMP) Awards. Angle, Mira, and Aloft 3D were all recognized in the Illumination category. AMP’s Architectural Products of the Year program highlights the most outstanding products and materials, which meet the exacting demands of construction in the 21st century. Read more

February 26, 2026

Eureka announced the launch of Torno, a luminaire that combines natural materials with artisanal craftsmanship. Torno features circular, flat shades measuring 14 inches in diameter and 2.6 inches high. Each shade is partially handcrafted and offered in three ceramic finishes—Ivory White, Coal Black, and Terracotta Brown—and two locally sourced wood finishes, maple and oak. Because each shade is made with natural materials and refined by hand, subtle variations make every piece unique. Read more

February 19, 2026

The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index® (ABI) dropped to 43.8 in January, down from 47.1 in December, signaling a greater number of firms experienced a decline in billings compared to the previous month. In January, inquiries for new projects dropped for the first time since April 2025, alongside a decline in newly signed design contracts, as client uncertainty persisted and new projects tended to be smaller in scale. Billings decreased across the country, except in the South, where they held steady. Read more