The Spotlight Blog
Stories, products, and musings from the TLA team
Congratulations to TLA’s new Associates – Michael Smoot and Rob Pries!
In recognition of their new roles, TLA Principal Ryan Stewart joined us for a conversation with Michael and Rob to talk about their experiences as managers, how TLA’s company culture and core values have supported their success, and what lies ahead.
The 1-2-3 Benefits to Fully Networked Lighting Control
Nick Berry from our Controls Team talks about Fully Networked Lighting Control systems. Read on to count off the multitude of benefits they provide over their standalone, room-based counterparts.
Thirteen Products We Love from April Light Club Manufacturers
We just wrapped our first Light Club x TLA, and we’re sharing top product picks from each of the participating manufacturers: Artemide, Beta-Calco, Bover, Cerno, Dado, Extant, Kreon, Ligman, MP Lighting, Nulite, Selux, Spitzer, and Vode.
Sustainable By Design: Declare and the Living Building Challenge
The Living Building Challenge (LBC) is a sustainability building certification program created and maintained by the International Living Future Institute (ILFI). Read about what makes it one of the most rigorous building certification programs with net-zero energy, waste, and water in every project.
Product Spotlight: HPC Solo Curve x Barbican Architectural
Minimalist design, even illumination, and customizable configurations make the HPC Solo Curve creates visual interest while providing evenly diffused light.
TLA Project Focus: HealthPeak Properties’ Denver Office
Dynamic architectural design and the latest flexible and re-configurable lighting technologies transform a vacant floor into a bright and modern future-proof workplace.
Retirement send-off: Geoff Cox, TLA Associate Principal of Outside Sales
After 30 years with the Lighting Agency, Geoff Cox is embarking on his next great adventure – retirement. Read on as we celebrate Geoff’s loyalty, commitment, and dedication to doing it best on behalf of everyone who has had the pleasure to work with him over his long and successful career. We will also share his insights and advice for the next generation of Team TLA and all you lighting professionals out there. Geoff’s last day in the office is 3/31/22. Send him an email or give him a call!
Tech Corner: Rules You Need to Know to Graze, Wash, and Flood Your Way to Lighting Success
Need to definite a prominent feature? Read on for “Bob’s rules of thumb” to determine whether grazing, washing, or floodlighting is right for your project—and how to avoid the pitfalls associated with each.
New Product Spotlight: Zenc Pendants x Marset
Capture that one-of-a-kind New York industrial aesthetic with Zenc, a colorful new pendant lamp from Marset.
Springing Forward with New Products from Estiluz and Selux
The days are getting longer, and spring is in the air. Read on for an indoor/outdoor new product double feature with THE LINE from Selux and CIRC + Flower Pots from Estiluz.
IES: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How Team TLA Supports Their Mission
TLA has been an active IES supporter with several members of Team TLA leading the way as board members, committee chairs, and Rocky Mountain Section President. Learn more about the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America and their work!
DMX and nLight: What You Need to Know from the TLA Controls Team
Carl Canfield from our Controls Team talks about the connection between iconic rapper DMX and the technology and lighting control protocol known by the same name – Digital MultipleX, aka DMX.
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