How lighting designers and small vendors are using adaptive, low-energy, high-impact lighting to extend foot traffic, improve conversions, and create safe, shoppable night markets in 2026.
We bench-tested eight compact lighting kits and three portable fan systems across wet markets, subway pop-ups and rooftop evenings. Here are the winners, trade-offs, and advanced setup tips for 2026 activations.
An in-depth review of the LumaGlow A19 smart LED bulb. Performance, installation, compatibility, and whether it belongs in your home.
LaaS is no longer experimental. Leading retailers and property owners use subscription lighting to shift capex, enable upgrades and lock-in service revenue. This is a pragmatic playbook for 2026.
How to plan, install, and get the most from smart lighting: ecosystems, scenes, energy, privacy, and design strategies.
We retrofitted a 1920s neighborhood theater with LEDs and smart controls. Two-year financials show energy savings, reduced maintenance and increased event bookings. Details and the numbers inside.
Field testing the Solara Pro path light for brightness, battery longevity, weather durability, and recommended placement strategies.
A curated photo essay showcasing minimalist pendant lighting in contemporary interiors. Each spread focuses on proportion, materiality and the mood created by light in 2026 spaces.
We compare five standout pendant lights for modern kitchens across style, light quality, price, and installation complexity.
A deep hands-on review of the Lumea Halo track system: updated drivers, mesh controls, and new optics. We tested lumens, color fidelity and installation practicality in live settings.
We tested five popular outdoor solar path lights across 18 months. Results cover battery longevity, lumen retention and real-world weather resilience with practical recommendations for landscape pros.
Hotels that adopt circadian-aligned lighting strategies in 2026 see measurable improvements in guest satisfaction, labor efficiency and energy use. Here’s how to build a specification that wins RFPs.
A real client project showing step-by-step planning, fixture choices, and automation that created depth and adaptability in a family room.
A draft EU standard proposes minimum dynamic dimming capabilities for luminaires. Manufacturers and specifiers should prepare for updates that may affect product compliance and retrofit costs.
Architects and specifiers need drivers that deliver flicker-free dimming, longevity and predictable thermal performance. Our 2026 field and lab tests highlight the best choices and explain integration caveats.
A practical guide to selecting outdoor lighting that balances security, energy use, and design aesthetics.
Key considerations for businesses buying commercial lighting: compliance, payback calculations, controls, and maintenance planning.
Smart chandeliers went from novelty to backbone in hospitality and luxury residential projects. In 2026 they’re modular, sensor-aware and part of a broader building automation strategy — here’s what matters now.
An accessible deep dive into how color temperature and CRI affect perception, mood, and how to select the right light for every room.
Announcement: new trade program for designers and installers, with member discounts, business tools, and project support.
Integrations now demand secure, local-first architectures. This guide walks you through API patterns, common pitfalls and a production-ready checklist for connecting lighting controls to BMS and cloud services.
From minimalist fixtures to biophilic luminaires: key trends shaping residential and hospitality lighting in 2026.