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Hearst Tower
When the Hearst Tower was completed in 2006, it became the first office tower in New York City to be certified LEED Gold by the U.S. Green Building Council for both its core and shell as well as its interior fit out. In part, it garnered this distinction for its use of daylighting controls, which...
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Light, Plan, Form
Skyscraper. High-rise. Tall building. Office tower. Call it what you want, there is no denying that this building type plays a critical, ongoing role in architecture's lexicon. A uniquely American innovation that defines the skylines of New York, Chicago, and so many other cities, the skyscraper is...
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NYU Department of Philosophy
In fall 2007, the New York University Department of Philosophy moved into its new home on the corner of Washington Place and Mercer Street. Selected by the dean of the Faculty of Arts and Science and a group of philosophy professors at the university, the internationally recognized firm Steven Holl...
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Pittsburgh's Festival of Lights Extends Footprint
Building façades were transformed into large-scale works of art by French, German, and local artists from Oct. 10 to Nov. 20, 2008, during the Pittsburgh 250 Festival of Lights. The event, introduced in 2007, is designed to coincide with visual and performance art schedules in an effort to...
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Where is the Next Edison Price?
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Educational Endeavors
Lighting education is a worldwide endeavor, and there are centers in the United States and abroad that strive to provide those interested in learning about various aspects of lighting with the proper tools. One such place is the Lighting Academy in Florence, Italy—a lighting training program...
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Manufacturer Moves, Oct. 14, 2008
Q-Tran announces next Q-School session and a new sales agency; Sentry launches a new website; Gia Equation lighting design firm is formed; Venture appoints new director of VLI and a new project manager; Barco forms a new business unit, and Robert Singer Lighting is feature in the Best List for...
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IALD Education Trust Fund Ad Auction
ARCHITECT and ARCHITECTURAL LIGHTING have donated ad space to benefit the IALD Education Trust Fund.
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IALD Education Trust Fund Ad Auction
CBTD Extention Passes Congress as Part of the Economic Stabilization Act
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Choosing Illumination Sources
Selecting the right lamp often can be a daunting task given the numerous factors a designer must take into account. There are external considerations such as price and recycling options. But when it comes to source performance, the designer must first consider the lamp base; next, the shape and...