There is a lighting exposition that comes regularly San Francisco. It’s geared toward people that are not able to get to New York or Las Vegas for LightFair, which is the lighting industry’s most…
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The Lighting Doctor on Accent Lighting: Don't Be Dramatic
As I have explained before, lighting falls into four functions: task, ambient, accent and decorative. None of these lighting types function very well by themselves. They have to work in conjunction…
The Lighting Doctor Visits a Sistine Chapel Exhibit
I went to see a traveling exhibit of the ceiling in the Sistine Chapel, painted by Michaelangelo, which had come to San Francisco. I was lucky enough to see the real thing in Italy, but the ceiling…
It's Tiki Time: The Impact of Lighting at the Tonga Room
Earlier this month, friends and I went to the Tonga Room, located in the famous Fairmont Hotel. It is the ultimate tiki lounge that transports you back to the 1940s. It was designed by Mel Melvin who…
Inspiration from Lightovation: Shape & Form
I was lucky enough to return to Lightovation at the Dallas Market in January. So many incredible strides have been taken in the development of light fixtures with LED components. I was impressed by…
Lighting a Public Restroom
I have had this thing about the lighting quality of public restrooms in the United States ever since visiting Amsterdam. There, the facilities are all-gender. The stalls have doors that go all the…
Modernized Lighting Enhances Ancient Architecture
This is the Castle del Buonconsiglio in Trento, Italy. It is massive. I noticed that even the smallest towns throughout Italy have castles. Something incredibly huge and fortified, pushing up against…
How LED Changes the Possibilities in Commercial Lighting
While wandering around the streets of New York City, I took note of the lighting. I know, it’s a big shock. At night, when the businesses are closed, is a great time to take pictures. Here is a…
NYC Little Island Is Even More Magical at Night
There is something new along the water’s edge of the Hudson River. It is a place called Little Island.
No, is not really an island and is not particularly little…but it is something wonderful and…
Lighting's Role in the Perception of a Space
After more than two years I finally got to return to New York City. Everyone was smiling and acknowledging each other on the street. That may be due to the fact that people were finally able to…