Watch a live Demo of USAI's BeveLED Mini Adjustable Cylinder
I’ve written about USAI’s cylinder offering pretty extensively on the site, but there’s nothing like seeing the product work. In this piece, I’m joined by Cynthia Turner and Timothy Hart as they each demonstrate how the BeveLED mini adjustable works.
Watch: Two new great form Factors from Modern Forms
This is a fast and fun one. Anthony Interlandi of Modern Forms takes me through two brand new form factors. They are budget-friendly, ship quickly, and look great. Meet Pi and Dink.
Our piece of industry news: Construction industry confidence is rising.
Watch: Get to know the new Luminaires from Structura
Most designers associate Structura with beautiful poles. In this video, Alexis takes us through two new luminaires from Structura. We’re going to meet the Lineal Bollard and the Metro.
Industry News: Universal Lighting Technologies achieves High Recognition in Industry’s First “Trusted Warranty” Evaluation Program.
Watch: Get Steamy with Designplan
Steam rooms and saunas remain a challenge due to the harsh environment and high temperatures. Designplan offers a series of linear and downlight projects specifically for steam room and shower applications. In this video, Richard Klapper is going to take us through the options.
For our piece of industry news, Inside.Lighting walks through 9 Decision Points when it comes to employing GUV.
Watch: Coronet's Magneto is a flexible system of linear light, spot lights and even decorative fixtures
Industry News: Inside.Lighting shares a report on the possibility of artificial light at night causing Thyroid cancer.
Shakil and Sarah walk us through Magento from Coronet, including the latest addition - Puck.
VIDEO: Intense is making quality recessed downlights more affordable.
With updates to the MX Naked and the introduction of the LD4, Intense is making quality downlighting more affordable.
Get to Know ALW Linear
ALW’s linear offering is diverse. In this video and slide deck, I take you through the most used families, Lightplane, HBeam, and SuperPlane!
WATCH: Hemera creates a cascade of light at the Peeples Center
Hemera proves yet again with this project how they can be an incredible partner to designers and contractors. This custom ceiling combined with a cascade of light from Hemera to make a beautiful installation.
In this video, Adam and I dive into how Hemera collaborated with the design team and then worked to build and install this amazing piece.
Four Chances to Get to Know Beta-Calco
When Beta-Calco took joined SDA, I was deeply impressed not just with the breadth of the products on offer, but with their factory and design capabilities. I’m so excited to be working with them. Ivan and I have set up four dates to talk about some of the latest products from Beta Calco. Two dates are dedicated to the interior and two for the exterior. These will be fast and fun sessions and I promise you’ll be impressed.
Watch: Partnering with Hemera on Your Custom Projects
Not only does Hemera make stunning individual fixtures, but they are also powerful collaborators on custom projects. Adam Doucette and I sit down to talk about this amazing project.
Smartengine training January 12th
The SDA controls team is hosting a training event on January 12th for Smartengine. Check out my 2 minute video on what Smartengine is and then sign up for one of our training sessions!
USAI brings the best of BeveLED below the ceiling
USAI has always been known as an incredible downlight manufacturer. But as the needs of the design community have changed, USAI has responded. The deck below is going to take you through some of the updates USAI has made both in terms of integration (think Armstrong Ceilings) and in innovation, bringing the famous BeveLED and BeveLED mini light engines below the ceilings in amazing cylinder applications.
Inter-Lux Live Zoom Tomorrow - 10AM - 5PM - Join for a Chance to Win a Minitopo Lamp by Joe Colombo
For their final live zoom of the year, Inter-Lux is presenting their Top 5 Products of the Year. The Inter-lux team understands how valuable your time is as a specifier. In about fifteen minutes, you’ll be able to get the rundown from one of the members of the Inter-Lux team, and just for showing up, you’ll be entered for a chance to with an iconic Minitopo Desk Lamp designed by Joe Colombo.
V-Rail from Intense Lighting - Complete Illuminated Handrail Solutions
Specifying an illuminated handrail can be a coordination nightmare—V-Rail from Intense cuts out the troublesome portions of specifying and building illuminated handrail by putting service first.
Controls 101
Admit it!
You never got that early education into how dimming works! This primer on lighting controls is aimed at junior lighting designers, architects, and anyone else who feels like they need to get back to basics with lighting control.
Now Booking Presentations with Beta Calco
You may have a vague sense of Beta Calco, but it’s time to update your priors. After going through product training with these guys, I was blown away.
Quick Explainer on Luminii Kurba
I get some questions on Luminii’s Kurba, so I thought I’d do a quick explainer video.
Design Comes First with Beta Calco - That's Why I'm So Excited.
The fresh emphasis on design has been a bright spot of the pandemic. That’s why I’m so excited to have Beta Calco joining the SDA World of Light.
Space By Insight Lighting Offers a Unique Take on the Line of Light
Insight Lighting offers a unique take on the line of light with Space. This direct/indirect linear pendant is a fresh take on the line of light. With the uniquity of the line of light, anything we can do to make it feel more special is a good thing.