The adoption of LED lights has surged in recent years because of an assortment of unparalleled benefits. They have a longer lifespan, use less energy, decrease energy and maintenance expenses, contain no mercury, offer better controls and comfort, and are significantly more environmentally friendly than they’re legacy counterparts, including many types of incandescent and halogen […]

San Francisco’s gleaming new arena, the Chase Center, features an array of posh luxury suites equipped with state-of-the-art LED lighting fixtures and capabilities. Over on the East Coast, Pier 17, a renowned cultural and entertainment hotspot in New York City, built a new green room space to support open-air concerts. There, LED track lights and […]

Research shows lighting impacts how customers perceive a store’s quality, space and character. It influences how much time they spend shopping, where they stroll, what items they look at, and how likely they’ll go from “just browsing” to buying. Most architects, designers and building owners are aware of lighting’s ability to influence. Still, many get […]

Picture this: You’re sick at the doctor’s office, in dire need of something to make you feel better—fast. But instead of giving you a prescription for medicine at the pharmacy, the doctor prescribes light. Yes, light. Increasing a patient’s exposure to light is fast becoming an effective, go-to therapy tool thanks to record advancements in […]

Lighting has always been critical for hotels and other hospitality settings. For example, it’s instrumental in showcasing unique artwork and architecture. It also can make a cold, dingy room look warm, cozy and inviting. But the importance of lighting for hospitality is starting to extend far beyond ambience and visual aesthetics. It’s now a major […]

Nurses work around the clock. However, the night shift does present several challenges for nurses beyond adjusting their sleep schedule, personal lives and consumption of caffeinated beverages. In fact, studies show that people who work when the sun goes down tend to have higher risks of cancer. While the link between cancer and working when […]

When it comes to setting a stage, few technologies make facilities and products shine like energy-efficient, high-performing LED lights and controls. This easily-to-customize, low-maintenance technology is helping retail, hospitality, office and commercial spaces of all sizes hit on various types of lighting, in turn drawing more occupants and increasing value and sales opportunities. In [...]

Americans spend a lot of time indoors. How much? About 90 percent, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. This lack of sunlight can contribute to disrupted sleep patterns and vitamin D deficiencies, among other health complications. Buildings also require vast resources and a lot of energy to construct and operate, hurting the environment. Fortunately, innovative […]

Free Webinar Approved for AIA CES Credits Set for 2/25 OAKLAND, N.J. – Feb. 24, 2020 – Amerlux, an award-winning design-and-manufacture lighting company, announced today that it will present a forward-thinking webinar about how light can improve employee productivity in the workplace. Amerlux’s free webinar series, “eLumenNation,” goes live tomorrow (2/25) at noon EDT with […]

Online Tool Helps Architects, Designers Save Angst OAKLAND, N.J. – Feb. 11, 2020 – Amerlux, an award-winning design-and-manufacture lighting company, announced today that it has launched an innovative website that will make project design light-years faster for architects and lighting designers. Amerlux has turned its new website into an invaluable tool that will save time, […]

Specs, Demos Available Today For Nearly Glare-Free AERUS OAKLAND, N.J. – Feb. 4, 2020 – Amerlux, an award-winning design-and-manufacture lighting company, announced today that it will ship in the first half of 2020 an innovative lighting solution that caters to the needs of people inside the buildings. Amerlux’s new AERUS lighting solution—which delivers a unique […]

To design something is to create something, and creation is a very personal and emotional process. That’s why the words “value engineering” strike at the hearts of architects. They put lots of time, effort, energy and soul into their designs and don’t want contractors to tarnish their true intent for a project by procuring cheap […]

As an architect, you want to design and deliver a great project for your client as well as your portfolio. You likely value design quality above all but must consider other factors when specifying lighting solutions to minimize the chance that they will be substituted for value-engineering products that hinder your true vision. So how […]

5-Day Turnaround Supports On-Time Performances OAKLAND, N.J. – Dec. 18, 2019 – Amerlux, an award-winning design-and-manufacture lighting company, announced today that the show must go on, despite 11th-hour changes and logistical challenges at a stunning concert venue in downtown New York City. While the first act at the new Pier 17 grew closer, a mid-construction […]

New Solutions Also Add Flush Mounts for Design Flexibility OAKLAND, N.J. – December 17, 2019 –Amerlux, an award-winning design-and-manufacture lighting company, announced today the expansion of its linear lighting family with new solutions that will deliver more options for architects and lighting designers. Streamlined and flexible, the Linea LED pendants provide the freedom to create […]