Week of May 18th

This week’s Light Connect explores how strand lighting has grown up with Adapt 2.0 from Tivoli Lighting — a specification-grade system featuring shatterproof PET globes, long runs, high output, and even Dark Sky–friendly options for responsible outdoor design. We’re also highlighting the Miami Collection from AFX Lighting, a cohesive contemporary family that brings consistent style and selectable CCT flexibility across multiple fixture types. And finally, Gianni shares insights on how AI is beginning to streamline lighting workflows — and why the next evolution will reshape the industry even further.

Week of May 11th

This week’s Light Connect highlights layered hospitality lighting at the new Earls Kitchen + Bar in Burnaby, where MP Lighting fixtures work together to create warm, inviting ambiance from patio to bar to façade. We’re also featuring Solid by B.Lux Lighting — an iF Design Award–winning architectural luminaire by Josep Lluís Xuclà that blends industrial presence with advanced optics and intuitive gesture control. And finally, a quick congratulations to our April golf simulator league winners for some impressive performances on the leaderboard.

Week of May 4th

This week’s Light Connect introduces Skin by Linea Light iLED in partnership with Inter-Lux — a modular, hexagonal system designed to follow curves, corners, and complex architecture with seamless precision, indoors or out. We’re also spotlighting the sculptural, American-made S2D70 pendant from Scott Architectural Lighting, proving simplicity can still make a statement. And if IP ratings have ever felt confusing, Michael breaks them down into a clear, practical guide to help you specify with confidence and avoid costly mistakes.

Week of April 20th

This week’s Light Connect celebrates craftsmanship and performance across every layer of lighting design. TMS Lighting—metal spinning by hand since 1923—is in town showcasing their century-long commitment to durable, beautifully finished fixtures, while JLC-Tech’s T-Bar UP rethinks the ceiling grid with integrated indirect illumination that frees up plenum space and simplifies coordination. We also share…

Week of April 13th

This week’s Light Connect features thoughtfully engineered solutions that balance design and performance. Estiluz’s Shapes wall light blends seamlessly into architecture with soft, indirect illumination and sculptural asymmetry, while FC Lighting’s FCSL1100 World Class Series step light pairs durable construction with streamlined installation and versatile dimming control. We’re also kicking off the inaugural AZL Golf…

Week of April 6th

This week’s Light Connect highlights lighting solutions that deliver exceptional design without unnecessary complexity. CSL Forme combines premium optics, glare-free performance, and quick-ship availability to support projects with tight timelines and budgets—without sacrificing architectural refinement. We’re also featuring the CERES Uplighter from CTO Lighting, a sculptural ceiling fixture that casts soft, upward illumination to create…

Week of March 30th

This week’s Light Connect explores how thoughtful architectural lighting shapes a building’s identity after dark. With Traxon Technologies in town, we’re highlighting their three-tier dynamic lighting platform—designed to deliver scalable performance from budget-conscious projects to landmark façades—along with insights on why integrating color-changing systems early can add long-term value, flexibility, and visual impact. We’re also…

Week of March 16th

This week’s Light Connect highlights the power of smart retrofit solutions. A major Phoenix tunnel upgrade featuring HiLumz LED technology shows how retrofitting existing infrastructure can deliver faster installation, major energy savings, and long-term performance. We also introduce the Hi-Lumz Trove Light, a high-impact retrofit solution designed to modernize theatrical and high-ceiling downlights, and share…

Week of March 9th

This week’s Light Connect explores how thoughtful design and advanced optics are shaping modern architectural lighting. Zaniboni Lighting is visiting the design community and showcasing the versatile Tibi series—an elegant 1″ cylinder family that balances minimalist aesthetics with flexible specification options. We also highlight Veil from Lightly, a reimagined recessed troffer that introduces natural materials…

Week of March 2nd

This week’s Light Connect spotlights innovation and insight shaping today’s lighting design. Lumenture’s groundbreaking SDLA70 Adjustable Downlight introduces toolless tilt adjustment and refined optics for smarter, more flexible installations, while Arancia Lighting’s LAP luminaire merges illumination with acoustic performance for spaces that need both beauty and sound control. We also share practical advice from our…