Digest
Pharos Architectural Controls has been installed to run the exterior illumination of Sint-Petrusbasiliek in Oirschot, replacing an older system with a networked, more energy-efficient control setup for the facade.
DesignLights Consortium's Networked Lighting Controls V5.2 requirements take effect August 2026, tightening interoperability and reporting standards and extending controls integration into HVAC and other building systems, affecting product qualification for rebate programs.
The US House has passed a bill for permanent daylight saving time, still requiring Senate and presidential approval; relevant to lighting controls scheduling and circadian-related design assumptions tied to seasonal light shifts.
The US administration has declined to renew USMCA in its current form, triggering a lengthy review process that could affect sourcing, pricing and supply chains for lighting manufacturers and specifiers across North America.
Foscarini's Asteria fixture, first shown at Euroluce 2025, reworks the multi-arm chandelier format with a pared-back, architectural form language.
Collingwood Lighting has completed an LED refurbishment of Northampton Saints' Barwell stand, targeting improved fan-facing hospitality lighting and reduced energy use as part of the club's net-zero programme.