Architects receive enlightenment on LEDs
The annual American Institute of Architects (AIA) convention in Boston was illuminated by speakers and exhibitions focusing on LED lighting.
Numerous LED manufacturers unveiled innovative designs that creatively employ the energy efficient technology.
Beta LED and Lumec released new lighting products for outdoor usage, while Nexxus Lighting and Renaissance Lighting showcased how consumers and businesses can benefit from installing indoor LEDs.
The displays were intended to encourage take up among architects, which play a pivotal role in constructing buildings that can best employ LED lighting solutions.
Lighting Science chief Govi Rao recently claimed that the technology has gone "has gone from being a novelty to a solid reality to now being a serious competitor in certain market segments."
Speaking after acquiring Dutch lighting specialist Lighting Partner BV (LPBV) in a $27 million deal, he added: "Over the next six months we will also start to see growing numbers of mainstream consumer LED products emerging."
Tuesday, 27th May 2008
