OUTDOOR LIGHTING

December 11, 2025

In this episode, Michael and Greg sit down with Devin Wall, one of the inventive forces behind Louvers International, to unpack the infamous DLC report and the future of lighting standards. This isn’t just another lighting chat—it’s a candid, fiery look at how the industry can move forward with creativity, collaboration, and common sense. Read more

December 8, 2025

The Current Conditions component held steady at 58.3 in November. The share of respondents reporting “better” conditions was 25 percent, while those viewing conditions as “worse” declined to 8.3 percent. A majority, 66.7 percent, indicated that conditions remained unchanged. This distribution reflects a stable environment, with most panel members seeing little change from the previous month. Read more

December 2, 2025

The city of Zephyrhills has traditionally been a rural community in central Florida. The city’s new Two Rivers neighborhood comprises approximately 3,000 acres and will eventually be the site of 6,000 homes. Most communities in the region are lit with conventional post-top streetlights. But the Two Rivers developer wanted something new and different to distinguish the neighborhood, aiming for a more rustic aesthetic. Read more

December 1, 2025

Attendee registration is now open for LEDucation 2026, taking place April 14–15 at the New York Hilton Midtown. The 2026 event marks the 20th anniversary of LEDucation, recognized as one of the most influential and widely attended gatherings in the North American lighting industry. This year’s program will feature more than 400 exhibitors across four exhibit halls and 40 accredited presentations – virtually and in-person–covering the latest advancements in lighting design, research, sustainability, technology, and more. Read more

November 24, 2025

Why are lighting controls still such a tough sell? Kyle Hemmi from CLEAResult joins the podcast to unpack nearly 30 years of experience in energy efficiency, lighting, and HVAC integration — and he’s not sugarcoating it. Wonder why your lights keep turning off mid-meeting? Listen to this episode for some insights, empathy, and actionable advice. Read more

November 20, 2025

Business conditions at architecture firms remained soft as the fourth quarter of 2025 began, according to the latest data from the American Institute of Architects’ (AIA) Architecture Billings Index (ABI). The ABI score rose to 47.6 in October from 43.3 in September, indicating that while a majority of firms still saw a decline in their billings, the share was smaller than it was last month. Inquiries into new projects also saw their most significant increase in a year and a half. Read more

November 18, 2025

ArchLIGHT Summit, the fastest growing lighting trade event and educational platform for the architectural, specification, and design communities, has opened a call for speakers and exhibitor registration. The sixth annual event, taking place Tuesday, September 15 and Wednesday, September 16, 2026, will welcome lighting designers, architects, interior designers, specifiers, and students to experience new products, network, and attend a wide range of accredited seminars, panels, and interactive experiences. Read more

November 14, 2025

The Current Conditions component improved in October, rising to 58.3 from 55.0 in September. Respondents reporting “better” conditions slightly decreased to 33 percent, while those viewing conditions as “worse” declined to 9.1 percent. Similar to last month 50 percent of panel members indicated that conditions remained unchanged. Comments were mixed. Some panel members reported being busy, working through backlogs, and noting positive data center activity, yet they also mentioned the ongoing uncertainty and chaos in the market. Read more

November 10, 2025

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and The Green Building Initiative (GBI) have announced an alignment to accelerate sustainability, health and wellness, and resilience in the built environment to achieve global objectives. This collaboration extends the resources of each organization to allow for increased cross-collaboration between the memberships of GBI and AIA. Read more