National Lighting Bureau

05/25/2023

LightFair was packed! Packed with talent, packed with technical and innovative products, and packed with amazing lighting professionals coming together to progress the industry in invigorating ways. The National Lighting Bureau's mission is to promote excellence in lighting and when we attend events like LightFair we are reinspired with a spark of passion to see where we can collectively take this industry over the next decade.

What were some of your favored products and projects at LightFair 2023?

05/23/2023

Join us at 3PM today to celebrate the lighting designers, architects, firms, and collectives who created Tesla Award winning projects. From Burning Man to Central Park the projects range in location, innovation, scale, complexity and more. We can't wait to announce the winners!

05/18/2023

Let's Talk About Light and Health - Register now and join us on May 22nd at 12PM ET

Randy Reid of the National Lighting Bureau and Allison Thayer of the Light and Health Research Center - Mount Sinai Icahn School of Medicine come together on May 22 for our second session in the Light and Health Series. This month the topic is, "Getting the Job Done, Lighting for the New Office Paradigm," where we will hear from Mark Rea, PhD, of the LHRC and Kevin Kampschroer, Director of the US General Services Administration on how the use of office buildings is changing. This session will discuss the important role of lighting in promoting health for office workers whether working from home, the office, or some combination of the two followed by a Q&A with our speakers, host and producer.

We hope to see you in the zoom!

Register at this Link > https://lnkd.in/eEWanMfr

05/09/2023

Will 50% of the cars on the road be EV by 2040?

With the ever increasing demand of EV's and now with the Salton Sea having enough lithium to meet all of the United States’ projected future demand and 40% of the world’s demand , another question becomes, will the grid provide enough electricity? - - Listen in to NLB's 2023 ALF panel discussions on one of the key topics we covered this year, Electrification. Our panelists, Peter Brown LC of Lighting Transitions, Wesley Whited of DNV, and Deana H. of ChargePoint, had some insightful discussions and shared their perspectives on how this trend will impact the lighting industry.

If you haven't already, we encourage you to watch the full panel discussion on our NLB YouTube channel to learn more about the topics we covered and hear from our esteemed panelists. Just click on the link below to watch now. https://lnkd.in/eU23vmM8

Randy Reid, Executive Director of the National Lighting Bureau, is joined by Peter Brown of Lighting Transitions, Wesley Whited of DNV, and Deana Haynes of C...

05/05/2023

Does your company promise a verified warranty? The National Lighting Bureau offers electrical distributors assurance that lighting products they select are supported by warranties independently verified as worthy of trust.

The NLB's Trusted Warranty Program, launched in 2020, audits warranties from manufacturer applicants in a points-based system. Qualifying warranties may carry the Trusted Warranty label, signifying the warranty satisfies the program’s criteria covering accessibility, internal support, clarity, relation of terms to reliability testing, warranty insurance based on length of warranty compared to years in business, and responsiveness to warranty claims.

For distributors, the Trusted Warranty Evaluation program provides confidence that a given warranty satisfies the large majority of a list of published criteria. For manufacturers, it offers a way to demonstrate—via trusted third-party verification from a nonprofit organization—that they stand by their channel partners by taking care of their warranty issues.

Verify your company's warranty and schedule an audit today!
Visit the link > https://lnkd.in/eNPtUjtx



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssICVLf4X54

The NLB rolls out its Trusted Warranty Program

05/02/2023

Can office lighting make a difference for your health? Register now to find out.

Randy Reid of the National Lighting Bureau and Allison Thayer of the Light and Health Research Center - Mount Sinai Icahn School of Medicine come together on May 22 for our second session in the Light and Health Series. This month the topic is, "Getting the Job Done, Lighting for the New Office Paradigm," where we will hear from Mark Rea, PhD, of the LHRC and Kevin Kampschroer, Director of the US General Service Administraton on how the use of office buildings is changing. This session will discuss the important role of lighting in promoting health for office workers whether working from home, the office, or some combination of the two followed by a Q&A with our speakers, host and producer.

Register now and join us on May 22nd at 12PM Eastern Time - auto reminders will be sent out. https://lnkd.in/eEWanMfr

04/27/2023

Will you be at Lightfair?

With less than a month away, we are excited to announce The 4th Annual Tesla Award Winners! The NLB created the Tesla Awards to honor lighting projects and the designers and companies that utilize High-Benefit Lighting. The awards recognize those lighting projects that promote human performance, health and wellness, safety and security, and the reduction in light pollution. Join the NLB at Lightfair - Booth #3049 - to see which winning projects truly showcase the value of lighting, and demonstrate the best practices in lighting design and the importance of collaboration.

We'll see you at LightFair!

04/26/2023

We enter into our 14th year of gathering lighting professionals to spark discussion over important topics addressing the industry today. As the industry continues achieving an increased demand for High-Benefit Lighting, the topic of UGR, Unified Glare Rating (UGR) , more questions are raised about this metric and the various applications for it's use. Last month the NLB was joined by lighting experts from , Current Lightingnt, Legrand, and Acuity Brands on behalf of NEMA. Together they act as a tactical task force to deepen knowledge of URG and improve visual performance and comfort levels of those experiencing the lighting of spaces.

Check out the NLB's Annual Lighting Forum panel, Seeing UGR Clearly to advance your knowledge on this fascinating topic.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SyzGhxalD5A&t=1659s

Our panelists, Jim Gaines of Signify, Jeremy Yon of Current, Harold Jepsen of Legrand and Melissa Ricketts of Acuity Brands, discuss the historical backdrop ...

04/20/2023

Does light affect our health? Register below to learn more.

Dive into our 2023 series 'Let's Talk about Light and Health.' Last month over 70 people gathered to hear from prominent speakers at Mount Sinai Health System and next month we take it a step further and in a new direction, the office space. Whether you work from home, an office building, a hospital, or even a local coffee shop, the lighting in our offices can bring out our best or challenge our health.

In our May 22 live session, "Getting the Job Done, Lighting for the New Office Paradigm," we hear from Mark Rea, PhD, of the LHRC and Kevin Kampschroer, Director of the US General Service Administration on how the use of office buildings is changing. This session will discuss the important role of lighting in promoting health for office workers whether working from home, the office, or some combination of the two.

Register now and join us on May 22nd at 12PM Eastern Time.
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_rTDnqkjPT6S1tJjI3r_n_g #/registration

04/18/2023

The National Lighting Bureau is going to LightFair May 23-25. This year will be our first time announcing the Art and Science of Lighting Awards during LightFair. We've asked lighting designers to submit the best lighting products that have been introduced over the course of 2022 and 2023 that represent significant advancements in the art or science of lighting. Eligible products include luminaires, sources, contr
ols, drivers, and other lighting system accessories. We are excited for the judging process to begin and announce winners in 3 categories.

Categories: The Art of Lighting Award, The Science of Lighting Award, and The Art and Science of Lighting.

To learn more visit the link to our website: https://nlb.org/

04/04/2023

Today is the last day to a project for the Tesla Awards! Lighting Specifiers and Designers, the National Lighting Bureau needs your help!

We are looking for your nominations for this year's NLB Art and Science of Lighting Awards. These are new products that you have seen during 2022 or the beginning of 2023 that you think represent significant advancements in the art or science of lighting. Eligible products include luminaires, sources, controls, drivers, and other lighting system accessories.

Awards will be announced at LightFair May 23-25, 2023 in New York City.

Nominations are due TODAY. Nomination forms are found on the NLB website www.NLB.org. See Link Below

https://lnkd.in/eV-m7t7d

04/04/2023

In the first installment of “Let’s Talk about Light and Health,” the NLB was privileged to welcome two distinguished guests: Dr. Mariana Figueiro, Director of the Light and Health Research Center - Mount Sinai Icahn School of Medicine, and David Reich, MD, President of MOUNT SINAI HOSPITAL OF QUEENS. During the discussion, they delve into the pivotal role that lighting plays in healthcare, essential metrics to consider, and the ways in which lighting designers can contribute to better outcomes.

Watch here: https://lnkd.in/eAUwb3af

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Dr. Mariana Figueiro, Diretor of the Light and Health Research Center joins David Reich, MD, President of Mount Sinai Hospital and Mount Sinai Queens in our...