How do you layout recessed lighting? From modern new builds to period properties in need of some TLC, recessed lighting works fabulously across the board, working as a key element that blends form and ...

It’s no secret that lighting designers must wear many hats, but according to the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA), the actual number of those hats might surprise you. A review ...

“Good architecture poorly lit is poor architecture.” Those are the words of a famous architecture critic, and they apply to almost any type of environment. We need light to see well enough to perform ...

Ever walked into a room and felt instantly relaxed? Or entered a space and become overwhelmed with an inexplicable sense of anxiety? According to expert David Gray, it's probably because of the ...

Lighting is crucial in designing and operating a healthy building because it can directly impact our health and well-being. On average, we spend about 90% of our time indoors — separated from the ...

Simply put, uplighting is any lighting that shines upward. Most commercial lighting pendants are designed with uplighting and downlighting capability. For interior applications, uplighting reduces ...

It used to be that kitchens were separated from the rest of the house by doors or a pass-through to the dining room. Because the kitchen was set apart, lighting didn’t necessarily need to integrate ...

Enhance buildings’ best qualities through illumination. In this week-long immersion program taught by MFA Lighting Design faculty, students work with leading designers to develop lighting plans and ...

Lighting goes way beyond the lamps in our living rooms. On view are 85 rare (or limited-edition) pieces from lighting designers, from Wilhelm Wagenfeld to Gino Sarfatti and even the Memphis Group's ...