Now required by most energy codes, automatic shutoff of building lighting has proven to be a reliable source of energy savings. For example, the ASHRAE/IES 90.1 Standard, recognized by the Department ...

A new report from IMS Research (recently acquired by IHS Inc.) forecasts the increasing integration of building automation and lighting control systems. A new report from IMS Research (recently ...

There’s a lot of buzz about luminaire level lighting controls (LLLC) – and for good reason. LLLC technology enables greater control over a building’s lighting system, all the way down to the ...

Networked lighting control, the second revolution in the lighting sector, guarantees cost savings and improved environmental conditions in new structures and renovated buildings alike. In a recent ...

As LED technology becomes more commonplace and products more commoditized, there’s been increased interest in functionality above and beyond simply providing illumination. Terms like IoT and ...

Employees leave a room and sensors direct lights to shut off a minute after the last person leaves. Lights above desks near windows dim or go off on sunny days and brighten on cloudy ones. Overhead ...

Intelligent networked sensors enable real-time, occupancy-based energy consumption to reduce waste in lighting, climate control and other systems. As companies pursue sustainability strategies, ...

Growing demand for intelligent lighting automation, BMS-integrated daylight controls, and retrofit-friendly wireless commissioning systems is driving adoption across warehouses, factories, commercial ...

A typical commercial building of 4 650 m² spends about USD 45,000 a year on energy for lighting. Much of that money is wasted due to inefficient lighting control. By optimizing electric light and ...

Designing building control systems for smart, flexible, and sustainable spaces is becoming more complex due to the changing contemporary home requirements. Pushing towards smart homes, electrical ...

In his haste to get home after working well into the night, Steve had apparently left his keys on his desk but did not realize this until he’d reached his car. Frustrated, he made an about turn and ...