a new concept for “glare”
When exactly does a romantic “sparkle” become a bothersome “glare”? I’ve been considering this question now for some time, particularly in relation to Richard Kelly’s six qualities of light. To me, the primary factor that tips the balance between a … Continue reading a new concept for “glare”
a lighting riddle
Thanks to my 8-year old son, a lighting riddle for you to solve: A windowless room contains three identical light fixtures, each containing an identical light bulb or light globe. Each light is connected to one of three switches outside of the room. Each bulb is switched off at present. You are outside the room, and the door is closed. You have one, and only one, opportunity to flip any of the external switches. After this, you can go into the room and look at the lights, but you may not touch the switches again. How can you tell which … Continue reading a lighting riddle
lumee duo
Nothing like a good dose of vanity… Via DPReview – Lumee Duo is an iPhone case with built-in illumination I can imagine that for some serious photographers, this will be quite interesting. Amazing the brightness and quality LEDs can now achieve … Continue reading lumee duo
future of shade competition
The Future of Shade is a design competition hosted by fabric manufacturer Sunbrella. The quality of the entries is actually quite good and the site contains lots of creative inspiration for novel daylight designs. Good inspiration for anyone in lighting…check … Continue reading future of shade competition
modular dealer days
LOVE this video. “COME DEAL WITH US” From Modular Lighting. Continue reading modular dealer days
3m daylight redirecting film
Via Architect Magazine, a very interesting concept from 3M to help reduce excessive sunlight glare in perimeter offices. They’ve created a microprismatic window film that steers the light upward, along with a little diffusion to soften any highlights. Surely this … Continue reading 3m daylight redirecting film
the disruption to come: finding the next opple lighting
In the past two decades, the lighting industry has undergone two major technology-driven disruptions: The introduction of LEDs and the introduction of digital, IP-based networking. Their impact has been profound: LED’s have become the dominate light source and nearly every … Continue reading the disruption to come: finding the next opple lighting
retail ceilings desperately need to be rethought
Here are the current choices: Cheap sheetrock pockmarked with lights, fire protection, HVAC, security, etc Cheaper ACT with the same Exposed structural ceilings, with the same, but letting it all “hang out” Someone who “designed it”, meaning they just painted it out all black Does anyone, anywhere have budget to innovate something different? Continue reading retail ceilings desperately need to be rethought
piri
I’ve already talked about the convergence of lighting, audio and video content systems in modern architectural projects. Here is a new example, at the discrete scale of small retail. Piri is a new line from Sweden-based Nordic Light that combines … Continue reading piri
interactive environments minor at TU/Delft
The Industrial Design department at TU/Delft now has an entire minor dedicated to Interactive Environments. Although relatively new, the program has promise – check out the Veroni installation as an example. Continue reading interactive environments minor at TU/Delft
nike hyperadapt tear down
Such amazing complexity built into a shoe. LED lighting included. Check out the Nike Hyper Adapt tear-down by ID-firm Mindtribe. Continue reading nike hyperadapt tear down
lumigram
LumiGram is a French company that produces fiber-optic-based luminous fabric. LumiGram has some fascinating projects on their website ranging from fashion to architecture. For example, a Zac Posen designed dress for Claire Danes at the 2016 Met Gala: A very … Continue reading lumigram
jenny sabin – lumen installation
Jenny Sabin and her team have proposed an architectural canopy constructed from robotic-knitted, photoluminescent tubular textile structures that absorb sunlight in the day and emit light at night. Looks like an evolution from her work with Nike and their Flyknit … Continue reading jenny sabin – lumen installation
philips luminous patterns – virtual reality rendering experiments
As part of our Philips Luminous Patterns development efforts, Eline Slingerland developed virtual models of our products using the Unreal Engine as part of her internship at Philips Research. Unreal is normally a game development engine for serious Xbox and … Continue reading philips luminous patterns – virtual reality rendering experiments
crowd funded heliostat
Found this on Core77.com: “Caia” is a crowd funded robotic, portable, solar-powered heliostat for residential use. Check out Selenica’s Indigogo site for the pitch. Pretty cool…for those of you who live in sunny climes. For those of us in the … Continue reading crowd funded heliostat
nexmosphere
Nexmosphere is an Eindhoven-based startup/spinoff that is developing a technology platform for interactive experiences in “bricks’n’morter” retail environments. To quote their site: Nexmosphere develops products that enable a rich and intuitive shopping experience that will change the way we shop. … Continue reading nexmosphere
automotive head and tail lights
Are these images of some hot new “Tron”-like architectural project? Maybe an ultra club? Some crazy money-no-object tradeshow booth? Maybe a TV gameshow stage set? Nope, they’re just close-up shots of new BMW headlights for the M4. These and other … Continue reading automotive head and tail lights
layers and lighting
A great piece in Arch Daily by Thomas Schielke reviewing graphic illustrations by Portuguese architect and illustrator André Chiote. Chiote diagrammatically explores the various graphic treatments and uses of opacity, translucency and transparency of flagship luxury retail stores. Check it … Continue reading layers and lighting
audi’s matrix laser headlights
Audi continues with it advanced R+D into projection headlights. Interesting – looks like they have a couple different ways to achieve the projection – one a is a digital mirror chip (sounds like Texas Instruments’ DLP tech) and a second … Continue reading audi’s matrix laser headlights
tupac martir
A beautiful quote on being a lighting designer from Tupac Martir via an interview on ARRI’s site: Why are you fascinated by light? Because it allows me to hide! I love what light can do, how it enhances an idea or creates a poignant moment – every time the audience takes a picture they are capturing a moment that has been carefully created with light. Most people are not aware of how much light brings to their life, how much it influences how they feel – their mood and behavior. I love the idea that by creating the scene I … Continue reading tupac martir
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