With the latest innovations in the Internet of Things, smarter solutions are now available in cities, allowing for more open and connected infrastructures to transmit information that monitors and responds to any circumstance.
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Finding light in nature
Bioluminescence is nature’s flashlight – lighting the dark inner reaches of the sea from a chemical reaction within living organisms. Most people know bioluminescence from glowing blue waves in the ocean during summertime, but a Dutch-based designer is entirely transforming the way we consider forms of energy
The next generation of lighting designers
CLUE (Community Lighting for the Urban Environment) is an international lighting competition for students and young professionals around the world created to empower young designers to consider societal issues and conceive innovative solutions.
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 high performance and scalability from all fixture controls.
Lighting as a service
By offering razors to customers who agreed to sign up for regular replenishments, the Dollar Shave Club was one of the first direct-to-consumer startups that successfully worked through a subscription model.
The rise of the sustainable home
The banning of plastics is just one movement in sustainability which has resonated well with Australians. Research shows that a third of urban Australians prefer to buy products sold in eco-friendly packaging (32%) and produced using sustainable sourcing methods (34%).
Taking control
The world of lighting control is vast and consists of thousands of different products and many different standards. Increasing demands for energy efficiency in commercial buildings and the emergence of smart homes in the residential sector have renewed interest in lighting control solutions.
Collaborating with BIM
Building Information Modelling (BIM) is revolutionising the way architects, engineers and construction professionals build and design to be more efficient and streamlined. Not only does BIM provide the right insight and tools for design coordination and improved constructability, but it also creates and manages all of the information on a project – before, during and
Analysing lighting codes in Australia
Energy Action is Australia’s leading energy management consultancy, delivering efficiency in environmental and financial outcomes.
Making the switch
During the first few weeks of Donald Trump’s presidency in early 2017, it was reported that the president and his aides had a little trouble operating the light switches in the White House.