Turn the Lights Off!
Apr 1, 2001, By Michael Eby, Editor-in-Chief
If your home life is anything like mine, you've barked this phrase a few times yourself. Why is it that no matter what time of day it is, or what room...
Lighting Control 101
Apr 1, 2001, By Scott Jordan, Square D
Lighting control ranges from simple wall switches to complex dimming systems networked with other systems. In some industries, lighting accounts for more...
The Latest in Virtual Lighting Design
Apr 1, 2001, By Joe Knisley, Senior Editorial Consultant
As lighting installations in office buildings and other facilities continue to become more complex, designers must address ambient, task, and security...
Changing Ways, Changing Displays
Aug 1, 2000, By Ellen Parson
In today's competitive retail environment, change is a good thing. And since highlighting current styles and new products is the name of the game, display...
Virtual Lighting Consultant Now Available
Jul 1, 2000, By EC&M Staff
Offering browsers a more interactive, solution-based Internet experience, GE Lighting, Cleveland, Ohio, recently launched GELighting.com. Featuring home,...
Show Displays Innovative Lamp and Control Products
Jun 1, 2000, By Joseph R. Knisley, Senior Editorial Consultant
Held May 9-11 in New York City, Lightfair 2000 attracted more than 17,000 architects, engineers, and industry professionals to see what lighting in the...
Hi-Tech Stadium Lights Up with Metal Halides
Jun 1, 2000, By Ellen Parson
Unique baseball arena, featuring high-technology metal halide lighting, generates revenue and stimulates business development for downtown Phoenix....
Responsive Lighting Controls Come of Age
Apr 1, 2000, By John L. Fetters, CEM
Reliable, easy-to-install, electronic dimming ballasts and photo sensors can easily integrate with building automation systems and save you a lot of money....
Applying New Lighting Technologies
Apr 1, 2000, By Joseph R. Knisley, Senior Editorial Consultant
The newest techniques and performance innovations can help maximize your lighting systems and reduce energy consumption....
Start Saving with Programmed Start
Apr 1, 2000, By Greg Bennorth, MagneTek Lighting Products
Don't let your energy savings evaporate in a cloud of lamp replacement costs. Choosing the correct ballast for the application makes all the difference....
TheValue of a Good Light Meter
Mar 1, 2000, By John Paschal, P.E.
Don't be fooled by readings of HID light sources from cheap light meters....
A Closer Look at the Nature of Lighting
Dec 1, 1999, By John Pascal, EC&M Books Editor
nderstanding the basics of lighting, including color, intensity, and illuminance helps you choose the right solution for multiple applications....
Shedding New Light on Electrical Fundamentals
Dec 1, 1999, By John DeDad, Mike Eby, and Robert B. Morgan
Although pioneers like Count Alessandro Volta, Andre Ampere, George Ohm, Joseph Henry, and Michael Faraday discovered the basics of electricity centuries...
Bonding with signal reference grids
Dec 1, 1999, By Ken Michaels, BellSouth Communications Systems
SRGs look good on paper, but do they perform well in today's distributed network environment?...
Fiber Optics Lights a Path to Success
Oct 1, 1999, By Joe Knisley, Senior Editorial Consultant
Fiber-optic network helps Montefiore Medical Center remain leader in health care field....
Lighting Efficiency: Making It Happen — Part 2
Oct 1, 1999, By John Fetters, Certified Lighting Efficiency Professional
The proper approach and knowledge of application issues is vital when upgrading lighting systems. Energy savings and improved employee productivity are the results of a good project....
Interactive Exhibit Designed to Grow Lighting Control Sales
Aug 1, 1999, By EC&M Staff
In a move to grow the market for lighting controls and lighting fixtures, Lutron Electronics, Coopersburg, Pa., launches the Ultimate Home Theater Experience...
The Art of Troubleshooting Arc Discharge Lamps
Jun 1, 1999, By Joseph R. Knisley, Senior Editorial Consultant
Understanding how fluorescent and HID lamps work makes problem solving and corrective maintenance easier....
Lighting Jump Starts Automotive Plant Operations
May 1, 1999, Edited by Ellen Parson, Managing Editor
When Joe Huber, plant manager of the 33-year-old Chrysler machining plant in Toledo, Ohio, decided to update the lighting system, he put into place an...
Don't Shy Away from Using Lighting Software
May 1, 1999, By Joseph R. Knisley, Senior Editorial Consultant
Even if you've never considered using a lighting design program, now may be the time. There are good business reasons why you should check into such software....
