November 10, 2021

5 Big Questions: Lighting Design & Material Transparency

Topics we explore:

What is material transparency in a lighting context and why is it important? (0:46)
Which project stakeholder (end user, architectural designers, others) seem to be driving the sustainability discussion the most? (2:25)
One of the important pieces of this movement is the Declare Label. What are some of the major aspects of the Declare Label? (4:12)
What would you say to manufacturers that don’t have the bandwidth to evaluate their entire product lines and provide Declare Labels? (6:38)
What are some of the most supportive manufacturers citing as their reasons for supporting the initiative? (9:42)

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5 Big Questions and other Lighting Interviews

How lighting control systems, energy use and design intent go hand-in-hand

Anne Kustner and Rachel Fitzgerald explore challenges with short-lived LED fixtures and urge industry alignment on long-term performance

How the company's past, partnerships and focus on simplicity are shaping its rise in the lighting controls market

Insights on the company’s architectural control strategy, evolving lighting protocols and DMX in architecture

LEDVANCE CEO Jonathan Lubeck and COO Ming Li share insights on tariffs, markets and technology

Tim Wojs, Senior Research Analyst at Baird, shares insights into Acuity and broader building materials markets

The Co-Chairs of LEDucation, discuss the growth, changes and expectations for the 2025 event

The publisher of tED Magazine, shares insights into the electrical distribution channel, tariffs and market trends

COO Dana Mouritzen shares insights into market strategies, digital transformation and acquisitions