An Illuminating Welcome To Fabulous Las Vegas Nevada
Few pieces of roadside architecture have earned the mythical status achieved by the Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas Nevada Sign.
Frank B. Nightingale: The Father of Landscape Lighting
Frank B. Nightingale is widely regarded as the Father of Landscape Lighting, a title earned through his groundbreaking contributions that
Induction Lighting: The 100-Year Old Lighting Technology Flop?
Induction lighting represents a fascinating chapter in the history of lighting technology. The technology blends innovative electromagnetic principles with practical
The Founding of the IALD: Giving Voice to Architectural Lighting Designers
The International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD) stands as a cornerstone organization in the professional lighting design community, fostering excellence,
Radiant History
The Lighted Globe at Reunion Tower Transforms the Dallas Skyline
Reunion Tower, also known locally as "The Ball," was completed on February 2, 1978, and instantly transformed the Dallas skyline - especially at night thanks to its 130 watt incandescent light bulbs that encircled the
The Gas Man: Sir William Ramsey, the Father of Noble Gases
Sir William Ramsey, a pioneering chemist and Nobel laureate, is often hailed as the father of noble gases. His groundbreaking work in isolating and characterizing these unique elements revolutionized the field of chemistry and solidified
Refining Microscopy: Kohler Illumination
Often times, the technological advancements in lighting come from the developments in new and innovative products. However, they also come from the application of light that make new products and new discoveries possible. One tool
The Eiffel Tower’s Beacon & Sparkles Light Up A New Millennium
At midnight on December 31, 1999, one of the World’s most famous attractions debuted a new lighting feature that would draw even more attention to the Parisian landmark. The Eiffel Tower, from that moment forward,
The Bronze Age: The History of Indoor Tanning Lamps
Humans have had an enduring fascination with tanned skin for years. It is well documented and dates back to the earliest of civilizations. It is said that ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans used to use
The Vatican Goes Solar in 2008
Vatican City is the smallest country in the world, both by area and population... but it could be one of the greenest and certainly one of the early adopters of solar energy. It is also
Maine: First US State To Legislate Lamp Recycling in 2009
In June of 2009, the state legislature in Maine took a big step in ensuring that consumers in the state had a quick, easy and free way of recycling mercury-containing compact fluorescent lamps.
Lighting Rushmore: Putting the Presidents in the Best Light
Mount Rushmore, an iconic symbol of American history and patriotism, stands majestically in the Black Hills of South Dakota. While it is breathtaking during the day, it’s most dramatic when illuminated at night. Anyone who
When Automakers Embraced LED Headlamps
September 2004 For almost as long as people have driven automobiles, they have been driving them at night. In order to do that, automakers had to embrace new technologies that improved the safety and experience
Nick Holonyak, Jr. – Inventor of the First Visible LED
It’s very fitting that we close out National Inventors Month, with the celebration of the remarkable invention of Nick Holonyak, Jr. whose simple, yet brilliant creation of the little red-light emitting diode—the first visible LED,
