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Although World Market Center (WMC) officials quell rumors that Phase 3 of its 57-acre campus is dedicated to lighting, the Las Vegas home furnishings marketplace is ready to announce more specific plans for what will fill... read more
Since its inception one year ago, the Certified Lighting Manufacturers Representative (CLMR) program, administered by the American Lighting Assn., has grown to include a total of seven sales representatives.
“The... read more
Al Thomas, CLC, of Seattle Lighting
Thomas: I view the kitchen as one of the hardest areas to light because the design approach must fulfill two needs: It must fulfill a functional need to provide adequate light for... read more
Exotic InfluenceDesigner: Linda DonohueCompany: Shawna Stoney
Shawna Stoney’s tasteful mix of exotic rawmaterials has been lending organic sophisticationto the company’s line of furniture, decorative accessories and... read more
The American Lighting Assn. (ALA) has announced this year’s fall lineup of regional educational seminars:
Vancouver Island, British ColumbiaSunday, Oct. 15Advanced Kitchen & Bath LightingInstructor: Norm BrownSponsor:... read more
Seasoned accessories and giftware manufacturer Crystal Clear Home recently announced that it will exit the lighting industry at the end of the year. The company has been manufacturing lighting since 1969 and was one of the... read more
In response to what show organizers recognize as an evolving home furnishings industry and exhibition model, Valencia, Spain’s Feria Internacional de la Iluminación (FIAM) is undergoing a bit of a face-lift: On hiatus... read more
The American Lighting Assn.’s (ALA) BiNational Advertising and PR Program recently released a host of new marketing materials, which are currently available to member showrooms for use in their local markets. Produced by... read more
Jim Olson, architect, interior designer and principal, at Olson Sundberg Kundig Allen Architects, Seattle:
“Lighting design is critical to a design concept; you absolutely needit to create an overall... read more
The American Lighting Association (ALA) announces its educational seminar schedule for the June Dallas Market:
Thursday, June 21, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Dallas Market CenterHow to Design and Lay Out a Lighting Plan and a... read more
FederalBill H.R.1547Bans the sale of inefficient bulbs (<60 lumens per watt by 2012; <90 by 2016; <120 by 2020) and demands a plan of action for encouraging the use of more eco-friendly light sources; introduced... read more
Following a prolonged campaign, the American Lighting Assn. (ALA) successfully convinced the National Classification Committee’s (NCC) staff and hearing panel that there is no basis for increasing ceiling fan freight... read more
Advancements in technology and an increased awareness of what quality illumination can do for the look and value of a home are factors just beginning to nudge lighting to a top spot on home buyers’ list of priorities.... read more
Pushing living space to its outermost limit, decks, patios, lawns and gardens are an integral part of the 21st Century home. And with more happening outside and at all hours of the day, landscape lighting has become more... read more
In preparation for another challenging year for the lighting industry, American Lighting Association Executive Committee members Fred Fennell, Tom Early, Linda Pavletich, Irene Wang and Zia Eftekhar met recently to define... read more
This month’s Dallas Market promises to pack a bigger punch than ever
before, what with all the new territory to explore. But the real excitement will be found inside lighting showrooms, as exhibitors vie for buyers... read more
The American Lighting Assn.’s January Dallas Market lineup of educational offerings will be held in the ALA Seminar/Meeting Center(WTC 345). To register or for more information, contact Nicole Juneau at (800) 605-4448.... read more
Sweetened by the promise of big payoffs, Elvis impersonators and 24-hour buffets, the 2006 American Lighting Assn. Conference invitation enticed industry folks to gather for a few days of accolades and agendas, education and... read more
On the heels of successful celebrity-branded collections by Oscar de la Renta, Doug Wilson and Candice Olson, high-profile licensing agreements have exploded onto the lighting scene in recent years, with manufacturers and... read more
For the long list of lighting manufacturers scheduled to relocate their showrooms to the Dallas Market Center’s Trade Mart expansion, this month’s June market marks the beginning of the end—an end to cramped space and... read more
