This month, we’re spotlighting how integrated Lutron systems helped designer Grace Huh transform a historic home’s most challenging space — a dark, 40-foot kitchen — into its warm, welcoming heart. Tunable Ketra fixtures shift from crisp morning light to candlelit evening glow, while motorized shades protect artwork and reveal lake views on cue. It’s a great example of technology built to enhance a designer’s vision, not compete with it. We’re also featuring Accord Lighting’s redesigned Petra Pendant — a one-of-a-kind fixture pairing natural wood and stone, with exposed sockets reimagined as a design feature.

This week’s Light Connect celebrates lighting with purpose, featuring Graypants’ handcrafted Scraplights collection and its newest additions, Lamella and Sunset, which blend sustainable materials with striking design. We’re also spotlighting the QBIX Architectural Sconce Series from US Architectural Lighting, a versatile exterior fixture that combines pathway illumination with precision façade accent lighting. Plus, we recap our exciting night at the IES Phoenix Illumination Awards—where our office received a 2026 Special Citation Award—and share a helpful tip on simplifying mixed dimming protocols with Lutron Vive.

This week’s Light Connect features two innovative lighting solutions built for real-world projects. QTL’s upgraded SHIELD LED strip delivers specification-grade performance, IP67 protection, and simplified installation for challenging applications, while BK Lighting’s newly redesigned Nite Star offers improved optics, higher output, and greater reliability for outdoor environments. We’re also looking forward to celebrating outstanding projects at the IES Phoenix Illumination Awards Gala and recognizing the latest winners of our AZL Golf Simulator League.