This edition of Universal light seeks to spark conversations throughout the lighting, engineering and construction industries around diversity and inclusion.
Light as a Non-Verbal Language in our Living Environment
Light has its own unique communication style and can convey messages quickly and simply without raising linguistic, class, racial or social barriers.
Women in Lighting
Women in Lighting’s vision is to increase inclusivity to the benefit of the profession. Lighting is a multi-function interdisciplinary profession.
Benefits of Environmentally-Aware Lighting Techniques
Conservation does not stop when the sun goes down. We need to gain agreement to adhere to good lighting principles in planning spaces.
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Rethinking Our Approach to Lighting
‘Sustainable’. ‘Energy efficient’. ‘Green’. Regardless of the specific adjective used, reducing the energy consumed by lighting is a major priority for many lighting professionals. Many of
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Supporting Diversity and Inclusion in the World of Lighting
“Where are all the women? Where are all the young people?” A question I asked myself when I attended my first industry lighting event. I am
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A Perspective from the Other Side
As a client-side Project Manager (PM), our objectives are to act in the client’s best interest to deliver a project on time, on budget and to
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The Elevating of Lighting in the Built Environment
We all remember our grandparents home with ample light. It wasn’t pretty, but it was useful. Floor lamps standing in several corners and fluorescents strips in
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Our Desire is Not to Escape Culture but Enhance It
Culture influences everything that we do. We are born into a place in the world that has a unique culture. Even if we chose another kind
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Taking the Leap of Faith to Start Your Business
Many people dream of having their own business, but few take the leap of faith to make their dream a reality. Firstly, define what exactly you
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Trust in a Knowledge Economy
Knowledge is power! Or at least it used to be in the hands of a traditional salesperson. With the advent of the internet and search engines,
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Day and Light
Natural light is a very versatile material. Its variation in character, whether calm and soft or an overwhelming intensity never fails to inspire. Depending on if
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Highlights
Finding light in nature
Bioluminescence is nature’s flashlight – lighting the dark inner reaches of the sea from a chemical reaction within living organisms.
The smart(er) way to control lighting
Lighting control via Bluetooth is becoming a driving force in the built environment, with industry leaders seeking this progressive solution to enhance user experience and ensure
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The art of museum lighting
Galleries and museums call for a depth of visual experience, where lighting is paramount to a visitor’s journey and how they experience the representation of artwork
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Finding harmony in design, art and light
In recent years, there has been a distinct shift in the landscape of hotel design with greater ambition in form and more courage in execution at
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