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We are getting quite a few requests for LED lighting from our professional members these days and we adding new products at a steady pace. Since this is such a new field we are continually sourcing, testing, and trying out new products. Here is an overview of LED lighting we have added over the last couple of months: Take a look at our LED bulbs if...
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As part of the LAMPS PLUS Professionals trade program, I survey media reports on real estate periodically to get a sense of any shifts in the currents. Recently there has been some very positive analysis indicating stability in the housing market. Take a look at this article from Builder Magazine blogger Boyce Thompson . Even this New York Times article...
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A recent New York Times article notes how the recession has impacted the interior design industry. From the article: "In a recent survey, the American Society of Interior Designers reported that 65 percent of its members said they were taking smaller projects than they once had, compared with 50 percent who said that in 2008." Even well-known designers...
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The Illuminating Engineering Society is an organization dedicated to promoting the art and science of quality lighting. Its website is loaded with all kinds of great information for designers, architects and builders, including this case study about the lighting used in the 5-star AKASHA restaurant in Culver City, CA. The article talks about how the...
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Here's part 2 of our talk with Tim Haley from our Lighting Design and Specification Services team. Q: Give us an example from a recent job of how you’ve helped on a development project. Typically I’m presented with a project where very little quality time has been expended reviewing the specs and product choices. A recent example was a student housing...
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Timothy Haley is the head of our lighting design and specification services team. In the first of a two-part post, we ask him about the service and the concept of value engineering. Q: First off, how did you get your start in this business? I started my career working for a family-owned light distributor in Orange, CA. It quickly grew from a mom-and...
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We've launched a brand new info page from the LAMPS PLUS Professionals' home/log-in about our professional trade Lighting Design and Specification Services . Our lighting specification team works on a range of construction projects, including multi–family homes, senior housing, retail and light commercial projects. From energy compliance reviews to...
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BuilderOnline.com has posted an account of lighting designer Randall Whitehead's presention to professional builders at this year's KBIS show . One interesting quote: "What we want to see is soft, gentle lighting...Good lighting is subtle. It doesn’t scream at you." I'd agree! Read more online: KBIS 2009: Lighting Tips for the Pro Jeff Emmerson is a...
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The number one request at IBS this year was for LED bulbs and fixtures . This cost-conscious environment is making the energy-efficient LED even more appealing. Builders and remodelers are searching for the latest technology and the best light output. As manufacturers rush to meet this demand, we should see more options come on the market. The dimmability...
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Hello Everyone! I'm looking forward to offering my notes from the field on the LAMPS PLUS Light Post blog. I hope to be contributing on a regular basis in the weeks and months ahead. For my first posts, I'll be reporting from the International Builders' Show in Las Vegas. If you happen to be attending, the LAMPS PLUS Professionals booth is S9037 , which...
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