Lighting Below the Surface: A History of Dive Lights
Under the sea, under the sea! Darling it’s better down where it’s wetter, take it from me! Let’s investigate how
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
Radiant History
Film Projection
The first method of film projection using artificial light was developed by the Lumière brothers in 1895. They developed a machine called the cinématograph, which allowed for the projection of moving images onto a screen
Edison’s Lightbulb
Thomas Edison patented his first commercially practical light bulb on January 27, 1880.
Baseball Lighting
The first night baseball game under lights was played on May 24, 1935, at Crosley Field in Cincinnati, Ohio. The game was between the Cincinnati Reds and the Philadelphia Phillies, and the Reds won 2-1.
Carbon Filament
Carbon filament is a type of filament that was used in early incandescent light bulbs. The development of carbon filament is a story of innovation and ingenuity. The carbon filament was first used in electric
Who Invented the Incandescent Light Bulb?
Edison vs. Swan: Who REALLY invented the incandescent light bulb?
The Davy Lamp
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
The Carbon Arc Lamp
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
Flagstaff Arizona’s Pioneering Lighting Ordinance History
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 Illuminating Engineering Society
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
