Direct View LED: No Longer Stuck in the Box
Planners often run into obstacles when designing spaces. After measuring and completing a site visit, planners get back to the workspace to... More
Come Together, Right Now: Advance Lighting for a Forward-thinking Campus
Paul McCartney and John Lennon had other thoughts in mind when they wrote that now famous line almost five decades ago, but their words... More
Skylights: Beneficial, Impactful, and Functional
Natural light can be hugely beneficial when used in educational settings—it improves people’s moods, has been shown to improve test... More
LED Lighting: A Green Way to Improve Campus Safety
As college tuition continues to rise, so do the costs of running an educational facility. With sprawling campuses, there are often miles of... More
Path to Enlightenment
As the U.S. Department of Energy's Better Buildings Alliance puts it, "Colleges, universities, and other postsecondary institutions across... More
Digital & Open: Moving Lighting Controls into the 21st Century
We moved into the 21st Century over 17 years ago. We can ask "Alexa" to play us songs, lock the doors and order pizza. Everywhere you go... More
LEDs and Energy Management Systems Take Northwestern Energy Savings to New Level
Scott Hayworth is not afraid of the dark. However, as chief electric engineer for Northwestern University's campus in Evanston, Illinois,... More
Points to Keep in Mind For a Lighting Upgrade
I am frequently asked to visit campuses around the country in search of potential opportunities or challenges that can be solved by better... More
Upgrading Your Performance Space: Don’t Leave Your Lighting in the Dark
When it comes to upgrading your college's or university's performance spaces, there is typically a delicate balance between cost and... More
Lighting Upgrades for Efficiency, Safety, and Well-Being
We look upon American educational establishments with a great sense of pride, knowing many of its buildings have withstood the test of... More