Pascale Savard AUTHOR: Pascale Savard | CATEGORY: Sustainable Development

November 25, 2010

Do Full Cutoff Luminaires Really Preserve the Night Sky?

Do full cut-off luminaires preserve the night sky?

Preserving the Night Sky is a noble cause that Philips Lumec has embraced since the early 90’s. And it is in this particular interest that I dare questioning the real efficacy of full cut-off luminaires in preserving the starry firmament. Maybe we should all be thinking about this… [...]

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David Lepage AUTHOR: David Lepage | CATEGORY: Design

November 23, 2010

An Interview With Lars Gäfvert, A Promising Industrial Designer

Lars Gäfvert CLU Foundation

“I think the most prevalent emotion or sensation in this type of unusual project is the slightly magical feel there is to it. I think it is very important as it brings people beyond the normal everyday life” [...]

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Geneviève Rocheleau AUTHOR: Geneviève Rocheleau | CATEGORY: Design

November 19, 2010

LEDs, Part of a Creative Process

LEDs are part of the creative process

Creativity plays a major role in Landscape Architecture. It is a driving force that makes a project stand apart. The less limitations and constraints encountered, the better the results. Solid-state lighting, thanks to its attributes, is making it easier to come up with inspiring ideas, and it opens the door to a whole new world of possibilities. [...]

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David Lepage AUTHOR: David Lepage | CATEGORY: Technologies

November 18, 2010

In Response to NLPIP Streetlights for Collector Roads Addendum

Response to NLPIP Streetlights for Collector Roads Addendum

The LRC report released recently has sparked some interesting and constructive debates across the Internet and the lighting industry. The LRC has published an addendum to its study on November 9th, featuring tests conducted with more recent luminaires, and released a statement on November 16th. Here’s what I think of it. [...]

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David Lepage AUTHOR: David Lepage | CATEGORY: Design

November 17, 2010

Design and Functionality: the Challenge of Making the Perfect Luminaire

Design and Functionality - The Challenge of Making the Perfect Luminaire

While the coming of new technologies have opened the door to new luminaire shapes and forms, manufacturers still face other challenges when creating their fixtures. Developing innovative designs, while also optimizing functionality and performance, is an art in itself. [...]

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