1. Introduction to Lighting Lighting equipment A. B. C. Dimming and distribution control D. Effects E. Safety Course description - Introduction to Scenic lighting (21/07 – 6 hours) The first course gives a historical overview of lighting used over the centuries, the sunlight, the electricity to the LED lighting and […]
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In my continuing research into Human Centric Lighting and Circadian rhythm, I found this article from LED-PROFESSIONAL.COM (27 February 2018). Year after year, and study after study, have consistently shown direct and positive links between proper lighting and improved health. The link below will take you directly to the article. led-professional.com
Read MoreI just found this buried in my files. I can’t believe that I still have this clipping. The article explains itself. Oh. And below the line is a short video selection from that presentation. It was the first live production done in the General Assembly Building of the UN … WAY back in 1988. Here […]
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Here is a more detailed look at the DMX protocol. I wrote this article for Backstage Magazine in October 2009. DMX-DMX-Portuguese Inglês
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Starting Tuesday, 18 July 2017, I will be lecturing for a week in Joinville, Santa Catarina, Brazil at the Festival de Dança. Two lecture series will be offered. The first will concentrate on the history of stage lighting, power distribution and control. And the second series will focus more on how to think like a […]
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Solid-State Lighting. The Internet of Things. Smart Cities. The pace of change is increasing with every day. Here’s a link to a few cities that are currently on the cutting edge of technology. Who will be next? When will YOUR city become the next Smart City? And what innovation will surprise us next? I don’t […]
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Human Centric Lighting … Illumination for a Healthier Life. Human centric lighting (HCL) is a lighting system that can benefit the biological, emotional, health and well being of people. This is achieved by controlling a luminaire to mimic the color and intensity levels of light throughout the day. Until recently this idea could not be […]
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The April/May issue of Lume Arquitetura has a very nice article about my work and office. I wish to thank the publisher of Lume and all the staff for doing such a great job. They have made me look good in print and pictures! I could not be more pleased.
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Here’s a link to an article from the Washington Post on the use of LEDs and higher efficiency lights in the U.S. market. It’s taken a long time but LEDs are main stream and Edison’s incandescent light bulb is on its way to oblivion. The LED’s efficiency (more lumens with less wattage) keeps going up. And […]
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GE announcement as seen in Gizmag Emerging Technology Magazine Compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) that could fit into standard light sockets only hit the market in the 1980s, but the signs are their days may be numbered. GE has announced it will cease production of CFLs this year and instead switch its focus to producing LEDs. […]
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I completed a two day seminar this week at Semana Design Rio, where I lectured about the concept of Human Centric Lighting and it potential uses. My partner, Lilian, opened the lecture by introducing my translator, Melissa Mello e Souza and me to the attendees at each lecture. Here are a few more photos as well.
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Ou Tudo ou Nada (The Full Monty) will be opening at Teatro Net in Copacabana next week end. We have been rehearsing and performing this musical in Niteroi for the last two weeks, under the direction of Tadeu Aguiar. He and the cast have created a very appealing show that I am sure the public will enjoy. […]
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I’d like to announce the completion of the First Baptist Church Project; an LED consultation that improves visibility while saving energy. Click here to see some of the latest photographs and paperwork used to install the new lighting system. This project has been published in the June/July issue of Lume Arquitetura.
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In May I was interviewed by Ideia Design, a magazine created in the State of Minas Gerais, Brazil. Click here to open a new tab and read the article. I usually try to provide both English and Portuguese translations but that is not immediately possible.
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This is an article that was published in Lume Arquitetura in the Dec. 2010 / Jan. 2011 issue. Click the link below to read the PDFs. Lume 2010 – English version Lume 2010 – em Portugues
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Last year I wrote an article for Lume Arquitetura about the concept of Human Centric Lighting and the use of LED technologies. The article was published for the December/January issue and I am now making it available to read on my Blog. Click here for the Portuguese version Click here for the English version
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Click here to read an informative article on energy-efficient lighting from grist.org.
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