If you work with HVAC and other building systems, you’ve probably encountered a sequence of operations (SOO). However, those of you involved in the design and installation of electrical and lighting ...

A real-world smart office study shows how neural network lighting control can reduce energy use and support adaptive building ...

Emergency lighting must provide sufficient illumination for safe egress during power outages, with performance validated through on-site testing and AHJ approval. Codes like NFPA 101 and the NEC set ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jamie Gold writes about wellness design and related housing topics. This article is more than 3 years old. First floor living ...

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 ...

Key points There are two kinds of people in this world. Those who walk into a room and turn on the big light, and those who ...

Lamps in all shapes and sizes can be used to recast the feel of a room, brighten dark corners and illuminate your treasures. By Tim McKeough Lighting can have a dramatic effect on the way a room looks ...

Layered lighting plans in kitchens and baths enhance health, safety and comfort. Lighting is too often an afterthought in home improvement projects. And that’s to the detriment of the room and, ...