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June 2007

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IN THIS ISSUE

- Light Health
- Recycling
- Incandescent
- LED

Insights on Lighting by Currier OnDesign

For centuries, light has symbolized hope and clarity, goodness and grace. In design, light - natural and artificial - creates openness and space, coziness and warmth. While Edison’s incandescent marvel has remained the leader in artificial lighting for more than 100 years, alternative light sources are coming to the fore. In this month’s newsletter, we explore the future of artificial light- how it affects our daily lives and its impact on the environment, aging, and the future.

Tish Lewis and the Currier Design Team

 


LRC Sheds Some Light on Aging

It can’t be avoided. Vision loss is part of the aging process. However, we can slow it down. Read about Rensselaer Polytech’s Lighting Research Center’s (LRC) ongoing efforts to improve quality of life with lighting... Jane Kelloway Find Article Here

 


Lighting Industry Gaining Ground in Recycling

Not traditionally a leader in recycling efforts, the lighting industry is beginning to take the environment more seriously. Architectural Lighting salutes a few standouts...
Tish Lewis
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Who Will Light the Way?

Architectural Lighting considers the uncertain fate of the incandescent bulb vs. its fluorescent alternative as the light source of the future... Melanie Conant Find Article Here

 


LED As An Alternative

One possible source of alternative energy has been hiding in plain sight for years – the LED. Scientists are researching ways to get more usable light from this energy-efficient source...
Mirtha Jimenez
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