Radiant History

No electric sign is as tied to a city’s history and culture as the historic 6-story vertical Chicago Theater sign on State Street (yes, that great street). That sign along with the theater’s marquee has

In the world of theater, film, and architecture, lighting design plays a crucial role in setting the mood, enhancing performances, and creating immersive experiences. Behind this art form stands one influential figure who revolutionized the

In the bustling streets of urban America during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, chaos and confusion reigned supreme; however, a beacon of order and organization would soon emerge to reign in the madness

Early theatrical lighting employed many different techniques and technologies, but arguable one of the most interesting in the mid-1800’s was an invention called the Limelight.

Sports stadium lighting has come a long way over the years, from the humble beginnings of incandescent lighting to the complex LED systems we have today. The use of artificial light has been essential in

Roland Haitz is an industry pioneer when it comes to the development of LED technology. The result of his work, the Haitz's Law, has revolutionized the lighting market, and he will be forever remembered as

The Illuminating Engineering Society, also known as the IES, was founded in 1906 by a group of engineers and other professionals who sought to improve the quality of lighting in buildings and outdoor spaces. The

Flagstaff, Arizona's lighting ordinance is one of the oldest and most comprehensive in the United States. In 1958, the city passed this ordinance to preserve the natural beauty of the night sky and prevent light

The carbon arc lamp was invented in the early 1800s by Humphry Davy. The lamp consists of two carbon rods that are positioned close together but not touching, with a source of electricity applied between

The Davy Lamp is a unique invention that was created by Sir Humphry Davy, an English chemist, in the early 19th century. This lamp was specially designed for use in coal mines, where explosions due