refik anadol: sense of space
Another gorgeous installation from Refik Anadol and his studio, this time for Venice’s Biennale Architettura 2021. Refik Anadol Studio’s Sense of Space at the Biennale Architettura 2021 represents the first works of art stemming from years-long collaborations with groundbreaking scientists in their … Continue reading refik anadol: sense of space
biologically relevant lighting
Check out this interesting peer-reviewed paper surveying the basic science and innovation opportunities surrounding circadian/melanopic response lighting, written by Robert Soler and Erica Voss of Bios Lighting. I found one section particularly helpful, in understanding how circadian/melanopic response can be … Continue reading biologically relevant lighting
what’s the value of innovation management?
Delivering new-to-the-world product concepts to market – the key value-add and reason-for-being for many organizations – is an elusive process to manage. The challenges of driving meaningful, profitable innovation programs are numerous. In particular, a paradox seems to exist where … Continue reading what’s the value of innovation management?
nanoleaf elements
Toronto-based Nanoleaf is launching a new line of its modular illuminated wall panels called Nanoleaf Elements, which use a color-temperature changing LED engine behind a backlit faux-wood veneer face. The panels include some basic animations to create general textures of … Continue reading nanoleaf elements
clinique laboratories by UXUS
There’s something about this Clinique retail design concept by Amsterdam-based UXUS that really caught my eye: It just seems to be “oozing luminosity” out of every nook, cranny, sign box and shelf surface. Overall, it creates a powerful effect. I … Continue reading clinique laboratories by UXUS
usb-c adopts 240w/48vdc standard
The groups who control the USB standard just announced a major upgrade: USB-C will now support up to 240W at 48VDC. This a huge deal for the building construction industry: USB-C is now poised to potentially replace traditional AC wall … Continue reading usb-c adopts 240w/48vdc standard
stickbulb
Stickbulb is a New York-based manufacturer with a beautiful line of wooden LED linear lighting fixtures that can be configured in a variety of creative arrangements. According to their site: It is every architect’s dream to build with light. The … Continue reading stickbulb
OLED bedroom concept
Dezeen has been running a design competition with LG for novel uses of LG’s OLED display technologies. One entry in particular caught my attention: Gianfranco Vasselli’s concept for integrating an OLED display into a “shelf” arrangement over a bed. I … Continue reading OLED bedroom concept
disney’s prefab castle
Walt Disney Imagineering created a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the development and construction of Hong Kong Disneyland’s castle expansion/retheme. It highlights the aggressive use of prefabricated construction – coordinated via BIM – and how that allowed them to build such … Continue reading disney’s prefab castle
a new L-Prize!
The U.S. Department of Energy’s SSL team has just launched a new L-Prize competition as a follow-up to the original LED lighting L-Prize competition from over a decade ago! With a total prize pool of $12.2m and a far more … Continue reading a new L-Prize!
protopixel
Protopixel is an interesting RGB lighting control system from a Barcelona-based startup. Beyond the normal dynamic lighting controls, Protopixel is building in some nice functionality for integrating live data inputs to control lighting. Also, I find it interesting to see … Continue reading protopixel
bee’ah’s office of the future
Check out this incredible future-visioning video from Bee’ah, a large UAE-based environmental services company. Bee’ah is building a stunning new corporate headquarters with Zaha Hadid Architects, with ambitious goals of being a net-zero energy site, powered fully through sustainable energy … Continue reading bee’ah’s office of the future
lightform – update
Lightform is a San Francisco-based startup that originally spun out of Microsoft (see my post from 2017) that is exploring interesting new applications of projection mapping technology. They’ve recently released a very impressive demo that combines a ceiling-mounted steerable projection … Continue reading lightform – update
from my archives: interactive display concept for virgin mobile
Looking through my old project folders, I ran across an interesting unrealized design concept: An interactive retail display for Virgin Mobile. It was a display stand for cell phones that used proximity sensors to trigger an illuminated product shelf and … Continue reading from my archives: interactive display concept for virgin mobile
fullcontrol GCODE designer
FullControl GCODE Designer is an interesting academic research project developing a purely parametric system for generating 3D printed models (as opposed to traditional 3D modeling software). FullControl is led by Andy Gleadall, a lecturer at Loughborough University. Gleadall’s LinkedIn feed … Continue reading fullcontrol GCODE designer
lighting for good
Lighting for Good is a very interesting initiative from luxury goods conglomerate LVMH and lighting design firm TEMELOY. Lighting for Good aims to drive real sustainability into the manufacturing and specification of lighting products. What a terrific initiative, covering the … Continue reading lighting for good
korrus
Looks like the Ecosense/Soraa group is starting up a new initiative that is focused on core lighting technology R+D, specifically targeting controlling various spectra mixes. Branded Korrus, there is not much info yet, but their marketing is touting “human light … Continue reading korrus
cima – lighting program update
A little sneak peak at what my team at Cima is working on: Exploring the fusion of “lighting”, “graphics” and “architecture” across a variety of applications. We’re experimenting with a wildly different 360° virtual showroom experience instead of just another … Continue reading cima – lighting program update
the future of office design?
It’s hard to comprehend how fast technology prices plummet and the implications for the built environment. Case in point: 65″ 4K LCDs panels are now cheaper than the cost of typical cubicle workstation dividers. Don’t believe me? Go to Walmart.com … Continue reading the future of office design?
barrisol ecolia
Barrisol, the perennial fabricator of architectural stretched fabric ceilings, just announced via social media a new product offering branded Ecolia by Barrisol. They don’t seem to have a website up yet, but below is the content from the original post: … Continue reading barrisol ecolia
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