In August 2019, the University of Oregon published a whitepaper, “The Impact of Lighting and Views in the Workplace of the Future.” The paper concludes that daylighted spaces with controlled lighting and views can improve occupant well-being, workplace productivity, and satisfaction by positively influencing various physiological and psychological processes. Lighting and views also impact property value and employee recruitment and retention, the researchers said.
LCA TV: Bluetooth-Enabled Indoor Lighting Control by McWong
This educational video, produced by the Lighting Controls Association at the 2019 LIGHTFAIR event, introduces the building industry to McWong International’s Bluetooth-enabled indoor lighting control system.
ETC Products Named to IES Progress Report
Two of ETC’s products were selected for the 2019 IES Progress Report. Since the Progress Report celebrates products that an impartial panel of the Illumination Engineering Society finds worthy based on a product’s “uniqueness, innovation, and significance to the lighting industry,” inclusion in the Progress Report is a mark of genuine achievement. ETC is proud to announce that their DataTrack Backbone and PhaseAdept dimming module were selected for the 2019 Report.
Douglas Lighting Controls Introduces CheckLight Energy Management Platform
Douglas Lighting Controls, a member of the Panasonic family of companies, recently announced the launch of its newest energy management platform, CheckLight™ The new cloud-based technology pairs seamlessly with Douglas centralized, distributed and wireless lighting control systems.
LCA TV: NX Distributed Intelligence by Hubbell
This educational video, produced by the Lighting Controls Association at the 2019 LIGHTFAIR event, introduces the building industry to NX Distributed Intelligence by Hubbell Lighting.
Leviton Expands Lev-Lok Modular Wiring Device Portfolio with USB Tamper-Resistant Receptacles
Leviton recently announced the launch of its Lev-Lok USB Receptacle, the latest addition to the Lev-Lok modular wiring device portfolio. This extensive new offering of USB Receptacles includes both Type A/A and Type A/C USB port options, 15 Amp and 20 Amp configurations, Commercial Specification Grade and Heavy-Duty Hospital Grade devices, as well as a variety of colors.
Hubbell Teams with Signify and Point Inside to Introduce the Hubbell Indoor Positioning System
Hubbell Integrated Solutions recently announced a strategic partnership with Signify and Point Inside for the development and offering of an end-to-end Indoor Positioning Solution, called “Hubbell IPS.” Hubbell IPS provides customers with the ability to implement real-time location and analytics services for indoor venues, such as retail, hospitality, entertainment, healthcare, transportation and special event environments.
Thomas Paterson on Commissioning
“Delivering lighting controls is the work of the membership of the Lighting Controls Association. But who is responsible for commissioning them?” writes Thomas Paterson, Director of Lux Populi.
Why Smart Lighting and Building Management System Integration Makes Sense
In this blog post, OSRAM makes a case for integrating smart lighting with building management systems.
Making Your Home Smarter and Safer
Decora Smart™ Wi-Fi™ turns any home into a Smart Home with the My Leviton™ App. Leviton offers a strong selection of automated dimmers, switches, and plugin products for automated control of lights, motor loads, appliances, and more. Schedule lights and connected loads to turn on/off at specific times or based on sunrise/sunset, easily group smart devices into rooms, and create scenes to activate multiple lights at once. Enjoy remote access from anywhere, with no hub required.