Beautifully designed public spaces that are both artistic and functional are essential in the creation of livable cities. Today we feature a spectacular structure that has reenergized Toronto’s waterfront.
The Simcoe WaveDeck inspired by the shorelines of Lake Ontario is undoubtedly the most unique Canadian urban dock. With its wavelike shape, this distinctive signature piece on Toronto’s waterfront features an informal public amphitheatre-style space with impressive curves that soar as high as 2.6 metres above the lake.[...]
AUTHOR: | CATEGORY: Design
May 22, 2013
The Simcoe WaveDeck: The Art of Beautifying Public Spaces
AUTHOR: Monique Cousineau | CATEGORY: Miscellaneous
April 23, 2013
Philips Lights the Future at Lightfair 2013
Bigger, better and with more energy savings than ever, this week LIGHTFAIR® International continues its tradition of producing the largest lighting trade show in its history. This year’s event is back on the east coast, taking place in Philadelphia. There are additions to the show floor, conference program and events schedule, all designed to deliver technologies and information that will define the future.[...]
AUTHOR: Monique Cousineau | CATEGORY: Sustainable Development
April 22, 2013
A Simple Switch for a Sustainable World
A sustainable world is one that only uses energy efficient lighting.
Energy efficient lighting is part of the solution to both climate change and the energy crisis. It will also help speed up the revolution towards a new world energy audit in which renewable energy sources will radically change the way our energy supplies are produced and distributed.[...]
AUTHOR: | CATEGORY: Technologies
March 21, 2013
BoldPlay Video: Fearless Innovation in LED Lighting
We hope you will enjoy Philips’ BoldPlay video.
AUTHOR: | CATEGORY: Technologies
March 21, 2013
Philips Expands LED Portfolio
Sync and Verge are now available in LED! Both product families create an ideal balance of ambient and task-focused lighting, with efficacies as high as 106 lm/W. They are offered with a variety of options: multiple color temperatures, lumen packages, wall mount versions, and endcap options.[...]
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