December 2011: Lighting Special Report

 

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Power Down

By Debbie McClungUnder (Systems)

Two years ago, Verizon Communications’ 30,000 facilities worldwide consumed more than 9 billion kilo

Tricky Business: Rare-earth Materials Shortage

If the nation’s rising unemployment, flagging construction, and global debt crisis didn’t give elect

The Control Narrative

By Craig DiLouieUnder (Lighting)

Driven by commercial building energy codes, green building projects and owner demands for flexibili

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Turn Around, Don’t Drown
(Safety)
By
Diane Kelly
December 2011
Few will deny that the weather in recent years seemingly has gotten wilder; hurricanes, tornadoes and blizzards make big news. READ MORE
Answers, STAT!
(Codes & Standards)
By
James G. Stallcup
December 2011
At the end of each workshop on the National Electrical Code (NEC), I allow time for discussion. READ MORE
Getting the Message Across
(Your Business)
By
Chuck Ross
December 2011
Hurricane Irene likely will rank among the top 10 costliest catastrophes in U.S. history, with damage estimates totaling between $7 billion and $10 billion. READ MORE
Parking Lot Lights, Overcurrent Protection and More
(Codes & Standards)
By
Charlie Trout
December 2011
If you have a problem related to the National Electrical Code (NEC), are experiencing difficulty in understanding a Code requirement, or are wondering why or if such a requir READ MORE
December Quiz With Correct Answers and Explanations
(Systems)
By
Jim Hayes
December 2011
In order to install a cable plant that will meet industry standards and work with communications systems designed for using that type of cabling, it’s necessary to pick the r READ MORE

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Lighting Fixtures
1 Luminaire > Boyd Lighting’s Catacaos luminaire was designed by Federico Otero using the ancient South American handcrafted technique called Filigrana in which small meta READ MORE
Cool Tools: Portable LED Lighting
From backlighting computer screens and HDTVs to automobile brake and signal lights, airport message boards, large display signs, and lighting fixtures in buildings, the light READ MORE
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