November 2012 - AWA Lighting Designers

The Impact of Climate on Lighting Systems

Several of the rapidly developing parts of the world have substantially different climates than Europe and most parts of North America. Fixtures or lighting systems that have essentially been developed for the milder climes will not perform as well with the aggressive climate of the Middle-East, Sou..

Ecoluminance: LRC Develops New Method to Light Roundabouts

Troy, N. Y. – Roundabouts, also known as traffic circles, are increasing in number across the U.S. These intersections generally increase traffic throughput while reducing the severity of automobile accidents. However, as relatively new traffic features, modern roundabouts are sometimes described ..

“Blue” Light Could Help Teenagers Combat Stress

Adolescents can be chronically sleep deprived because of their inability to fall asleep early in combination with fixed wakeup times on school days. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), almost 70 percent of school children get insufficient sleep—less than 8 hours on school nights. T..

Ancient Building Sciences: The Meaning of Colors

The different visible colors correspond to the 7 chakras, with each chakra governing a specific area of the body. Chakras originate from tantric and yogic traditions of Budhism and Hinduism. The connections of the chakras to the body are understood to be a part of the “subtle body”, which is not..

The Impact of the Culture and Climate on Lighting Systems

Every practitioner in the built environment can benefit from better understanding the implications of culture in lighting design. Every culture has had a distinct relationship with light, and that continues today. As it is manifest in the present day, light defines broader tastes and styles within a..

U.S. Green Building Council Announces Google Grant To Make Building-Materials Industry Healthier

Yesterday, the U.S. Green Building Council, otherwise known as the inventors of the LEED certification system, announced a $3 million grant from Google to speed up the transformation of the building-materials industry into a healthier practice. The grant will focus on three main improvement areas: 1..

A Historical Perspective on Light Levels

Over time, we have often seen a shift in requirements within a culture or people. In the United States in the 50’s and 60’s, the popular adage was “more light, better sight.” When the OPEC energy crisis occurred in 1973, it required a serious re-examination of light levels and prompted many ..

Abhay Wadhwa Attends the Korean Committee for UNICEF Fundraiser

On October 23, 2012, Abhay Wadhwa attended The Korean Committee for UNICEF fundraiser to honor the “Every Woman Every Child Initiative” (EWEC) at the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Korea to the UN. The initiative has been taken on by the Secretary-General. EWEC is an unprecedented internat..

Brigade Gateway Project in Bangalore Reaches Completion

View of Brigade Gateway Complex from the Residential Podium The Brigade Gateway is an integrated lifestyle enclave located in Bangalore, India. The project is situated on a 40 acre site and comprises of the following areas: • World Trade Center: 2 basements, Ground Floor, 29 Floors • Sheraton ..

AWA Fixture MacGyvering (Jugaad in India)

This is a fixture that we are using on a multi-use project in Gurgaon, India. The original specification was substituted with another fixture. The substituted fixture is not available with a housing that could take extra wire for fixture maintenance. Abhay was able to recognize this and suggested u..