ise 2019: the big LED walls
As usual, last week’s Integrated Systems Europe 2019 had some stunning large-scale LED screens on display. For those of you not familiar, these are direct-view LEDs, typically configured on panels that can built up into large-scale, seamless video walls. These … Continue reading ise 2019: the big LED walls
smart building conference 2019: ambient communications
“Data-driven” architectural lighting and digital media? “Ambient communications” for architectural spaces? What does that all mean and how will it drive future concepts of lighting and A/V design? Thanks to everyone who attended my presentation at the #ise2019 Smart Building Conference exploring … Continue reading smart building conference 2019: ambient communications
bart kresa studio
At the opening keynote of the Integrated Systems Europe 2019 show, we were treated to a presentation from projection mapping artist Bart Kresa. Polish-born and now based in Santa Monica, Kresa showed several projects that were an absolute feast for … Continue reading bart kresa studio
wiliot
Wiliot is a spin-out tech startup based in San Diego and Israel that has developed a small Bluetooth chip that can power itself by harvesting energy from common wireless signals. The chip can be connected directly to certain types of … Continue reading wiliot
ledmotive
Ledmotive is a Barcelona-based manufacturer of high-color fidelity LED lighting engines and control solutions. Ledmotive offers either 7 or 10 channels of light integrated into their light engines. Plus they complete the system with a nicely conceived spectrometer accessory for … Continue reading ledmotive
LED screens used in filming “first man”
I continue to be blown away by the rapid technical advance of large format LED screens. Further proof comes from the visually gorgeous movie “First Man” chronicling the life of test pilot and astronaut Neil Armstrong. Watching the behind-the-scenes featurette, … Continue reading LED screens used in filming “first man”
defeated by G4 lamps, I retreat from 100% LED
Any hard-core electrical engineers specialized in LED drivers reading this blog? If so, I would appreciate your input!!!! Until today, we were proudly a 100% LED-illuminated household. Unfortunately, I faced an enemy I could not slay: Two G4/12VAC lamps in … Continue reading defeated by G4 lamps, I retreat from 100% LED
happy solstice
Happy solstice everyone. YEAH! Days only get longer from here on out. The weather will of course get worse, but at least this is darkest part of the year. Literally. Now Amsterdam is not insane like Finland or other places … Continue reading happy solstice
t-bar LED lighting – update
Since I wrote about them nearly 6-years ago, it is nice to see Massachusetts-based JLC-Tech has made good progress in their projects and product lines. As I wrote previously, there is lots of potential for integrating lines of light into … Continue reading t-bar LED lighting – update
social walls
“Social walls” are an interesting new concept. Content aggregator services pull together data streams from various social media sites like Instagram or Twitter, based on desired hashtags, geo-fencing, or other qualifiers. These content streams can be displayed in a variety … Continue reading social walls
xal – muse
Another interesting proof-point in my prognosis that lighting and ceiling systems are fusing together into new hybrid/embedded systems. XAL launched its Muse product line, which integrates LED office lighting into vertical hanging acoustic baffles. Check out the video below for … Continue reading xal – muse
sosolimited – tidal light
Boston-based interactive design firm Sosolimited recently installed a public art piece at the Charleston Navy Yard on the tip of Constitution Wharf. According to their press release: ● Custom software collects data in real time from National Oceanic andAtmospheric Administration … Continue reading sosolimited – tidal light
fanpictor
Fanpictor is a Swiss startup that engages mobile devices in unique concepts at large events. It ties mobile devices into large light shows and various other forms of fan engagement and analytics. They apparently use some cool tricks to pull … Continue reading fanpictor
nike unlimited stadium
In 2016, Nike created a brand activation in Manila that temporarily erected a 200-meter “figure 8” running track the size of city block. The “stadium” featured a running track lined with LED screens, where up to 30 runners at a … Continue reading nike unlimited stadium
willow
Willow is a Sydney-based startup that provides comprehensive digital data management services for buildings. Willow’s primary offering takes a page from GE’s concept of “digital twins” for industrial equipment: The “Willow Twin” takes in all the operating data of a … Continue reading willow
why CCT tuning in the work environment is not enough
Check out this excellent blog post and test scenario by Kevin Willmorth, owner of Wisconsin-based Lumenique. I agree with most of his conclusions in his post, but with two comments: First, I hope to see other optics laboratories replicate the … Continue reading why CCT tuning in the work environment is not enough
trip the light fantastic
I think I just found the OFFICIAL THEME SONG for the lighting industry! The first ~2 minutes of lyrics are some of the most charming lyrics I’ve ever heard about light! Plus a nice big orchestra, a marching beat and … Continue reading trip the light fantastic
bGrid
bGrid is an Amsterdam-based startup developing a “smart building” sensing platform based around the Bluetooth Low Energy standard. According to their site: bGrid develops, markets and sells smart building products and services that use state-of-the-art communications technology, with focus on … Continue reading bGrid
revr studios – interactive VR
Revr Studios is a Madrid-based rendering studio and VR software that was spun-out of Lighting Design Collective. Check out this video demonstrating the capabilities of live rendering + VR visualization for exploring architectural lighting design. Continue reading revr studios – interactive VR
“the light watch” concept
Rogier van der Heide shared a technical concept via LinkedIn which he has submitted to the upcoming Lux Awards program. Rogier is taking the capabilities of “LiFi” or “coded light” and applying them specifically to museum applications. LiFi is quite simple: … Continue reading “the light watch” concept
