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Humanscale Nova Task Light wins iF Design Award

Nova, a new task light from Humanscale, was awarded the iF Design Award, recognized as a symbol of design excellence around the world.

REMI Network

Absence of natural light hurts the employee experience

Exposure to natural light and a view ranks higher than other office perks such as cafeterias, fitness centres, medical care and even childcare, according to the Employee Experience Study.

Canadian Facility Management & Design

Illuminating human centric lighting

A seven-month study revealed a 12-per-cent increase in task performance metrics for office workers who worked under HCL fixtures.

Canadian Facility Management & Design

Nuit Blanche project to mentor young designers

Students and young professionals working in the fields of lighting design, architecture and interior design are invited to help create a public art installation that will literally illuminate a micro-park tucked amid the towers of Toronto's financial district.

CondoBusiness

RAW Design celebrates 10 years with annual installation

On June 27, Toronto-based architecture firm RAW Design celebrated its 10th anniversary with RAW X, its annual summertime installation.

Canadian Facility Management & Design

Wēv Collection lighting wins Gold at Best of NeoCon

Barbican, an award-winning provider of high-end commercial lighting, has been awarded Gold at the Best of NeoCon Awards for its third new line of 2018, the Wēv Collection.

Canadian Facility Management & Design

Human-centric lighting can create healthy buildings: report

A new report from Navigant Research examines the impact of human-centric lighting on building occupant health, well-being and productivity.

Canadian Facility Management & Design

LiFi among best and brightest new lighting products

A LiFi solution was recognized as being among the best and brightest new lighting products in the past year at LIGHTFAIR® International last week.

REMI Network

Lighting updates top to-do list at B.C. library

Lighting upgrades are at the top of a list of projects in line to receive funding at the City of Delta's libraries.

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Lighting upgrade cuts energy costs at exec suites

A recent lighting renovation at a Montreal-area business centre has reduced its energy costs by two-thirds

Canadian Facility Management & Design

New LED lighting for Beacon Hill Park in Quebec

To enhance its sports and recreational facilities and save energy, the city of Beaconsfield, Que., recently replaced the lighting at Beacon Hill Park.

Canadian Facility Management & Design

Eyestrain on the rise in modern workplaces

Complaints about visual discomfort including eyestrain have increased as workplaces have prioritized efficient lighting and outdoor views.

CondoBusiness

Lighting design that illuminates condo security

Lighting design can make a big difference in the safety and security of a condominium.

REMI Network

Boosting energy efficient upgrades may lower energy demand

Energy efficient improvements could help Canada reduce its energy consumption by up to 15 per cent by 2035.

REMI Network

Proposed bill on mercury-containing lamps debated at Senate committee

Members of the Senate of Canada recently debated Bill C-238, which calls for a national strategy for safely disposing mercury-containing lamps.

Canadian Facility Management & Design

Legrand invests in Building Control Systems division

Legrand, North America's investments in its Building Control Systems division include new facilities in San Jose, Carlsbad, Pleasant Grove and Orem.

Canadian Facility Management & Design

How to prolong the lifespan of lighting systems

Along with the direct energy savings that LEDs offer, facilities are also realizing cost savings by prolonging their lighting system through best practices.