by Lois I. Hutchinson | Apr 18, 2018 | WestCoast Lighting Insider |
The dominance of LED technology and the rise of digital lighting controls are symbiotic: they drive each other forward. Whether they’re one sea change or two, the lighting industry must keep current or major players from other markets may leave us in the dust....
by Lois I. Hutchinson | Mar 20, 2018 | WestCoast Lighting Insider |
“So often, we focus on big flagship projects or one-offs. Meanwhile, we can have a huge impact on health, well-being and energy efficiency, when we seek opportunities that may not look as sexy right from the get-go,” said Kera Lagios, associate principal...
by Lois I. Hutchinson | Feb 20, 2018 | WestCoast Lighting Insider |
“What we need to get is a drone fly-through shot to understand the space,” said Scott Hatton, principal of Oculus Light Studio, describing the complexity and dizzying heights of the Boston Consulting Group offices in Downtown Los Angeles. “The blue...
by Lois I. Hutchinson | Jan 18, 2018 | WestCoast Lighting Insider |
At LightShow West in October, four powerhouse lighting designers joined me for a panel discussion on some of the issues of gender bias, discrimination and salary inequity that percolate under today’s sexual harassment headlines. Lighting designers Eileen Thomas,...
by Lois I. Hutchinson | Nov 20, 2017 | WestCoast Lighting Insider |
There’s no doubt that light affects our health and well-being. Plenty of studies prove the impact of daylighting and access to views on the health, productivity and safety of building occupants. And yes, medical and educational outcomes can be improved....