May 11, 2026
The Current Conditions component increased to 50.0, rising from 44.0 last month and moving to the expansionary threshold. Twenty-seven percent of respondents reported “better” conditions, 27 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 reporting gains and a smaller share reporting deterioration. Read more
May 11, 2026
Dallas Market Center has opened attendee registration for the 2026 ArchLIGHT Summit, taking place September 15–16, while also announcing the addition of three prominent industry leaders to the event’s Advisory Board. Together, these updates underscore the continued growth and influence of the annual lighting trade and educational event for the architectural, specification, and design communities. Read more
May 7, 2026
he National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) today released an updated edition of its landmark A Reliable Grid for an Electric Future study along with a suite of new reports outlining the promise and potential of Grid-Enhancing Technologies (GETs), Behind-the-Meter (BTM) resources, and Demand Response to meet intensifying grid reliability, resilience, and affordability challenges – as well as the policy measures needed to deploy these solutions at scale. Read more
May 6, 2026
Alloy LED’s Radialux 5.5 COB RGBTW Tape Light represents a refined convergence of performance and design versatility. This premium five-channel tape light seamlessly integrates dynamic RGB color-changing with tunable white light ranging from 2700K to 6500K, all within a dot-free Chip-on-Board (COB) construction. The result is a smooth, uninterrupted line of illumination that elevates architectural spaces. Read more
May 4, 2026
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has published the second round of CALiPER test results for germicidal ultraviolet (GUV) products. These Round 2 results further demonstrate the importance of education and industry standards in the GUV product industry. GUV air treatment is an effective and energy-efficient method to reduce airborne disease transmission in combination with ventilation and filtration. GUV can play a critical role in meeting advanced indoor air quality standards using less energy. Read more
April 30, 2026
Dallas Market Center announces that the 3rd Annual DALI Summit, hosted by the DALI Alliance, will take place September 16 and 17 alongside ArchLIGHT Summit, the commercial and architectural lighting event held September 15 and 16. Co-locating the DALI Summit with ArchLIGHT Summit allows attendees to explore both advanced lighting control technologies and design-focused programming within a single visit. Read more
April 27, 2026
Welcome to the 7th annual Featured LEDucation Products from Light Directory!! Please check out some of the products that were featured at the LEDucation show. Use the form at bottom of the page to request additional information about any of the products featured. Read more
April 22, 2026
Architecture firm billings held steady in March, indicating market stability despite global economic concerns. The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) scored 49.8, reflecting near-equal shares of firms reporting increases and decreases. This marks the closest the index has come to the 50-point growth threshold since early 2023, offering cautious optimism. Read more
April 21, 2026
As the slimmest, low UGR architectural luminaires on the market, the Velino.0 family is engineered for total design freedom, seamless integration and with advanced optical performance. Featuring a sleek ˝-inch aperture, the advanced optics include a curated portfolio of professional-grade optical solutions including high-performance glare control, ergonomic distribution, asymmetric optics and dark-optics technology, alongside value-driven diffuser options. Read more