That’s Brilliant!

Light is good.  But too much at night causes problems for human sight, wildlife, and our connection with nature. Ruskin Hartley of the  International Dark-Sky Association joins Raelle and Liz to help us understand outdoor lighting that is not wasteful or harmful. This episode is sponsored by  HINKLEY  and  Kichler Lighting .     Show Notes  Ruskin Hartley is the Chief Executive Officer and Executi...

Learn to use the industry’s only consumer lighting magazine to define personal style, see the latest trends, and create a seamless sales process. Hundreds of thousands of consumers request this every year and it’s free in ALA showrooms. Are you using it to its full potential? Tim Stumm, creative director at Z-Lite, joins Raelle and Liz to discuss how consumers and showrooms can best utilize the 20...

Integrated homes are coming.  How fast? What do you need to know when picking smart devices and lighting for your home? The Consortium for Energy Efficiency has been evaluating smart home products for years. Alice Rosenberg will tell us what to look for. Join Raelle Bell and Liz Ware with the American Lighting Association for this enlightening conversation!   Show Notes  Alice Rosenberg is a Princ...

Renovating your lighting is an exciting project. Your home will look so good when it’s done. But before you break out your checkbook, you should have a heart-to-heart with a professional. Join Raelle Bell and Liz Ware with the American Lighting Association as they chat with Laurie Gross, CLC, president of  Gross Electric , and Bob Warmbold, CLC, owner of  Accent Lighting , about what lighting prof...

Bright light at night can cause sleep disorders and other health concerns. But electric light can also be the solution to keeping our circadian rhythms on track. Join Raelle Bell and Liz Ware with the American Lighting Association as they chat with Mark Rea and Jennifer Brons from the Mount Sinai Light and Health Research Center about how bad lighting can have a negative impact on our health. This...

The American Lighting Association is proud to announce the launch of its new podcast "That's Brilliant!" Join us as we talk to experts about new lighting technology, design and business - you know, cool things about lighting you'll want to know.