The definition of light power density. Today's lighting requirements for buildings. How to calculate LPD. Essentially, light power density (LPD) equates to all of the power consumed by light fixtures, ...

This blog post was authored by Kelsey Rowe, PE, CLD, Partner and Senior Electrical Engineer, Design Collaborative. When we talk about healthy buildings, one of the most influential components is ...

For decades, fluorescent lighting was the standard in most commercial buildings. But over the last decade, digital LED fixtures and control options have transformed the lighting landscape. Intelligent ...

The biennial Light+Building trade fair returned to Messe Frankfurt’s convention center in March to showcase the latest innovations in lighting design and technology. Electrifying luminaires emerged ...

Lighting is crucial in designing and operating a healthy building because it can directly impact our health and well-being. On average, we spend about 90% of our time indoors — separated from the ...

Why digitizing lighting is important. How PoE-based lighting will improve smart buildings. Designers of smart homes, offices, and factories constantly seek new ways to improve the efficiency of the ...

After meeting in Italy, Nanni and I reconnected virtually. While en route to Granada, Spain, where he is developing a new lighting scheme for the Alhambra, Nanni spoke with me to discuss his career ...

This course will explore the design process and technical skills needed to conceptualize and fabricate a custom-designed light. Through research, discussion and hands-on making, students will find ...

Dimensions, textures and colors are not the only factors to consider when designing a space. Choosing the right lighting also rises as a key strategy to create a project’s atmosphere. Appropriate ...

The National Synchrotron Light Source II (NSLS-II) at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Brookhaven National Laboratory has been awarded a LEED gold rating by the U.S. Green Building Council. NSLS-II is ...

Study, Design, and Improve the Future of Buildings With a Graduate Certificate in Building Design From MTU. Building engineers are the foundation of any modern society. From evaluating structures, ...