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Sabin’s CYLINDER Acoustic Lighting Solution is Highly Customizable

William Attardi on August 11, 2026

Use CYLINDER in any interior space where effective lighting and noise absorption are important. CYLINDER by Sabin is an acoustical lighting solution crafted from recycled PET acoustic material. It’s fully customizable, with options for external light engines, heights up to 100 inches, and a selection of trim finishes.  Suitable for many environments from hospitality to the workplace, CYLINDER is a beautiful and functional workhorse for any setting where effective lighting, acoustical performance, and aesthetic precision are needed. Use it as a standalone statement piece or as part of a larger ecosystem. CYLINDER — SABIN

Sabin’s LINEAR Series Illuminates Spaces While Absorbing Unwanted Sound

William Attardi on November 21, 2025

This modular acoustic lighting system features a choice of two profiles and several optional integrations for ultimate flexibility. Sabin’s LINEAR series is a modular acoustic lighting system that shapes both the visual and auditory character of a space. It features two distinct profiles: STANDARD — SABIN a classic, thin baffle, and STADIA 60 — SABIN, which has a bullnosed diffuse lens and endcaps. STANDARD is available in 9 mm, 27 mm, and 60 mm profiles, with either small-radius (straight) or large-radius (rounded) corners on the 9 mm option, while STADIA is offered in 27 mm and 60 mm profiles. Continuous runs up to 164 feet are possible. Optional integrations, such as Wi-Fi, motion sensors, and speakers, extend performance further beyond illumination and acoustics. SABIN_CUTSHEET_LINEAR_STANDARD+60_LIT.pdf  SABIN_CUTSHEET_LINEAR_STADIA+60_LIT.pdf

Interesting: The Three Pillars of Independence of an Organization

The 3 Pillars of Independence most commonly refers to a framework from the UK voluntary sector (specifically promoted by organizations like Bond and the Directory of Social Change). It is a toolkit for assessing and maintaining the independence of charities, NGOs, or civil society organizations.

The Three Pillars are:

  1. Independent of Party Politics – The organization (or regulator) must remain free from bias or influence by any political party or the government of the day. Decisions should be impartial, not favoring one political side.
  2. Independent of Populism – It should not be swayed by popular public opinion, media-driven campaigns, or transient public pressure, especially on controversial or unpopular causes.
  3. Independent of the Press – Freedom from media influence or pressure, ensuring decisions are based on evidence and law rather than headlines or public narratives.

This toolkit was created to monitor potential political encroachment on charitable regulation and to ensure charities can operate without undue external interference.

 

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