NEW YORK, NY – November 2026 – The Illuminating Engineering Society of New York City (IESNYC) is inviting eligible graduate students to apply for its 2027 Merit Scholarship, an annual award dedicated to supporting emerging talent and advancing education in the field...

Dubai, UAE: Organisers of the annual Light Middle East Awards, the region’s most prestigious celebration of lighting design and technology, have unveiled the shortlists for its 13th edition, recognising 59 projects, products, and pioneers turning ambitious visions...

The UK’s leading lighting specification event returns to London this November, bringing together more than 200 brands, innovative lighting solutions, expert talks and two days of industry connection – with free registration now open. LiGHT 26, the UK’s only trade show...

A decade after its first award, the IESNYC Merit Scholarship has helped shape a generation of lighting leaders, including the section's own president. When Zachary Pearson, IALD, LEED AP BD+C, MIES, and I began planning a November feature for The Spec, he had a theme...

Four decades after he started the firm, Domingo González is still the old guy scribbling in the corner, or so he says. Three of the people who know the practice best tell a fuller story. In 2002, Frank Conti, the founder of Enterprise Lighting Systems, brought your...

Running a growing design firm takes more than great projects and talented people. It also requires the right financial structure to understand how the business is performing, make informed decisions, and stay ahead of potential problems. This webinar will look at how...

IN MEMORIUM This is Victor's daughter, Juliana. It is with deep sadness that I share that my father passed away last week. His passing was shocking and has left so many of us in disbelief, especially my mother and brother. My father was the sole provider for my mom...

Your humble editor caught up with Clara Powell last week at the 40th anniversary celebration for Domingo Gonzales Associates and learned that she has joined Deltalight. In her new role, Clara will work with U.S. lighting designers and specifiers on projects outside...

PORT WASHINGTON, NY – WAC Architectural introduces FUEGO Compact, an in-ground lighting solution engineered for demanding outdoor environments, combining rugged construction, precise illumination, and visual comfort in a compact form. WAC Group launched WAC...

Landscape Forms, North America's leading designer and manufacturer of high-design site furniture, structures, and lighting, announces the relaunch of SHUFFLE, an innovative and multi-use system that combines connectivity, safety and illumination to activate public...

MILFORD, CT (Nov. 2, 2026) – QTL today published an independently verified Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for OPTI, its aluminum linear LED fixture family. The declaration measures OPTI’s environmental impact from raw materials and U.S. manufacturing through...

Since the pandemic, many architecture and lighting design firms have adopted hybrid work schedules.Designers are spending fewer days in the office, which means manufacturers and their representatives havefewer opportunities for the traditional lunch-and-learn, product...

  Lightapalooza is back, bringing new opportunities to share expertise and advance residential lighting. Presented alongside RESIDE and InfoComm in 2027, Lightapalooza brings together the professionals who design, specify, integrate, and bring residential...

The call began with a security problem.Someone had broken into a sprawling private residential property in Bexley, Ohio. Despite an extensive security camera system, the team had difficulty tracking the intruder once he disappeared into the darkness of the grounds....

To most people outside our industry, lighting isn’t something they actively think about. Everyone knows they need light, but once fixtures are installed, they rarely give lighting a second thought.In fact, that’s the ultimate goal: a great lighting system is one that...

Transforming light and sound into a sensory interpretation of climate volatility, the installation creates a space for reflection at LiGHT 26. LiGHT 26 will welcome visitors to experience Take a Moment, a new immersive light art installation by award-winning practice...

New York, NY — October 26, 2026 — Global architecture and design firm HLW is pleased to announce the appointment of Fantina Barrera as the incoming Director for Spark Studio Lighting, the firm's award-winning architectural lighting team. Trained in Mexico, Malaysia,...

. IALD Enlighten Asia 2026 — 26–27 November, Park Royal on Beach Road, Singapore Two full days of keynotes, sessions, and evening events across Singapore. Explore the program, plan your days, and secure your place. View the Full Program Keynote sessions OPENING &...

The 2027 IESNYC Lumen Awards are officially open for submissions, and we’re looking for projects that showcase the creativity, innovation, and artistry of exceptional lighting design. Whether your project is bold and groundbreaking, beautifully understated, or solves...

Available Light has announced two leadership appointments, effective January 1, 2027, following founder and CEO Steven Rosen's announcement that he will retire in December 2026. Matt Zelkowitz will become Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Rosen, who is retiring...