Guide to Lighting America’s Flag
The Continental Congress passed an act establishing an official flag for the new American republic on June 14, 1777. President Truman declared June 14 as Flag Day August 3, 1949. Anyone considering displaying America’s flag for Flag Day today or on Independence Day on July 4th might want to give some thought to proper illumination.
Gentrification Done Right Can Bridge the Class Divide
With rising land values and increasing income disparities, it seems that for many neighborhoods the prospect of gentrification is inevitable. Is there a way to "gentrify responsibly," so communities and the people who live in them — no matter where they are on the financial spectrum — all come out ahead?
5 Lighting Design Tips from Starbucks’ Directors of Store Design
When designing for a retail space, it is important to consider not only the design aesthetic that needs to be achieved but also the patron and the intended experience. Lighting design for retail spaces vary from displaying delicate pieces of jewelry to endless shelves of apparel; and when it comes to coffee shops, the detail and effort into lighting de
Mood Changers: Lighting Design 101 – Why Lighting is The Most Important Design Feature
It’s widely known that lighting can affect one’s mood — hence the common term mood lighting. But the degree at which your mood is affected by lighting might surprise you. In 2014, the Journal of Consumer Psychology published a study that found the more intense the lighting, the more affected and the more intense the participants’ emotions were —
Breaking Down Renewable Energy vs Zero-Carbon — and the Role of LED Lighting
Often seen or touted as idealistic, zero-carbon cities are now seen as an obtainable goal by most local elected officials and becoming a goal of many cities across the world. Reaching net-zero emissions is considered a necessity for the future of the environment with many cities across the country currently working towards the goal of zero-carbon emissions,
Getting The Best Lighting for Architectural Interior Photography
Even some of the world’s most stunning architectural masterpieces need a little help getting gussied up for the camera. It’s not that the light in the room itself is bad, in fact, the designer most likely executed everything in the room around light. But, when it comes to the lighting within interiors, it can get tricky when the camera comes into play.
First Looks: Candace Wong of cwA+D – The Sterling Cooper Remodel – Austin, TX
Dubbed Sterling Cooper after the ad agency in AMC’s Mad Men — due to its vibe that “makes you want to pour yourself a cocktail and sit back and enjoy the house” — the home featured a unique late ’70s feel to it that Wong wanted to be sure to maintain during the remodel. As a residential architect and designer for three years in LA, Wong had work
LED Lighting Explained Through The Walking Dead GIFS
Is the thought of LED lighting keeping you up at night? You deserve more than just an LED lighting definition. In honor of The Walking Dead and their most recently epic season, you're going to get the ins and outs of LEDs through strategically hand-picked gifs.
