Photo: Matteo De Bernardini - Wide Space Studios
A new workshop takes attendees on a nighttime adventure to promote sustainability
In October, the second Going Dark Workshop, created by UK-based creative consultancy Light Collective and Italian architectural firm Traverso Vighy, took place in a medieval castle town in the heart of Tuscany, Italy. The three-day event invited international attendees to journey through the heritage town of Monteriggioni at night to experiment with various illumination techniques and fixtures; the goal was to learn multiple approaches to dark-sky conscious architectural lighting over the course of the adventure. The unique workshop not only offered hands-on learning, but it also allocated time to discuss findings from the evening tours, the rare opportunity for stargazing in an unpolluted sky and a moonlit excursion to learn about the region’s history and surrounding nature.
Photo: American Optometric Association
In an effort to communicate the importance of visual health, the American Optometric Association (AOA) launched The Eye, an educational prototype, during a multi-day pop-up exhibit in New York City in the summer of 2024. Research by the AOA found that while nearly 80% of Americans think it is essential to have the latest in technology, many Americans do not prioritize their visual health in the same way as they do their gadgets. The prototype sets up a version of the eye that encourages humans to look at their organic devices through the lens of expensive tech. Member of AOA Board of Trustees Belinda R. Starkey, O.D, said, “Maintaining eye health is vital at every stage of life to prevent vision loss and enhance overall well-being. Our Eye Deserve More campaign and The Eye serve as powerful reminders that our eyes are one of the most valuable assents we have. Prioritizing in-person, comprehensive eye exams with a Doctor of Optometry ensures that we can safeguard the sophisticated tech we are born with.” Those interested in learning more about the campaign and the prototype itself can visit https://seetheeye.com/ to experience a digital version of the tool.
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“It is important to remember that AI isn’t actually ‘smart’”
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The amount the global OLED market is forecasted to grow from 2023 to 2028.
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The DALI Alliance, TALQ Consortium and Zhaga Consortium have signed a liaison agreement to collaborate on unifying data streams for smart street lighting, which allows for more interoperable choices of outdoor lighting solutions for designers.
Brooklyn, NY,-based David Weeks Studio has partnered with online luxury marketplace 1stDibs; the store now offers six of the studio’s fixtures including a revamped version of the Aluminum Bullet chandelier.
LED lighting solutions provider LITE has added the LIEGO plug-and-play system as well as Trilolight’s liniLED interior and exterior solutions to its portfolio.
