INDUSTRY NEWS

• Restoring Darkness Podcast - Blue Lights, Bad Intentions

  October 30, 2025

  In this explosive episode of Restoring Darkness, hosts Michael and Mark sit down with Scott Wachter of the Darkness News Update to expose the growing threat of hostile lighting. From AI-powered strobe systems that discriminate against shoppers to police flashers that may violate the ADA, we dive deep into how light is being misused as a tool of exclusion and control. Light isn’t just illumination—it’s information. And sometimes, it’s a weapon.

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• 2 Inch Perifina Wall Flood from Optique Lighting

  October 28, 2025

  The Perifina Wall Flood 2 in. is a sleek, ceiling-mounted recessed cove luminaire with an illuminated reveal designed to cast soft, indirect light, providing a beautiful wall-washing effect. Compatible with 5/8-inch drywall, the recessed mud-in fixture can easily go around corners without light gaps or the need for complicated soldering — unlike most solutions on the market. Available with a Frosted or Clear lens, the luminaire’s paintable surface ensures seamless integration with any décor or color palette.

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• Get A Grip on Lighting - Right to Repair Crisis

  October 27, 2025

  Michael Colligan and Greg Ehrich declare a full-blown crisis in the lighting industry’s “right to repair.” From inaccessible drivers screwed into joists to obsolete Cat5 control systems and $300 can lights that can't be fixed, the guys expose the absurdity of modern lighting design. Real-world stories from schools, churches, and health clubs reveal how LED upgrades have turned into long-term liabilities.

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• Illumination Contributes to Progressive Townhall - Building of the Future

  October 23, 2025

  La Pêche (Quebec, Canada) has constructed a new townhall that was designed for the future. The dramatic two-story structure is comprised of solid wood, both inside and out, and presents an impressive facade on the main street of the community. And it incorporates the latest innovations in sustainable construction.

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