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Landscape Forms Announces Urbidermis’ Redesigned Candela Outdoor Lighting

William Attardi on February 12, 2026

Building on the original 2009 design, this lighting option is now more flexible and lighter weight. Landscape Formshas released Candela, redesigned by urbidermis. This evolution of Gonzalo Milà’s 2009 design now features enhanced performance and adaptability, with high pressure cast aluminum housing that provides a lighter weight construction and anodized finishes and stainless steel hardware that can withstand demanding environmental conditions. A new steel and aluminum pole option adds structural flexibility, while an optional house-side shield minimizes backlight. Outdoor Site Furnishings and Lighting for… – Landscape Forms

Lumileds LUXEON 7070 HE Delivers Extreme Performance for Outdoor Lighting Applications

William Attardi on July 8, 2025

 Lumileds’ newest LUXEON 7070 HE delivers more than 1500 lumens and over 190 lm/W, simplifying the development of outdoor lighting applications that require very high light output levels, such as high-mast, high-bay, and flood lights. LUXEON 7070 HE is tested and specified at 8W and delivers 2500 lumens at its rated power of 15W. LUXEON 7070 HE is available in both 12V and 36V packages and is hot color targeted for 85°C for color accuracy and consistency. At 700mA, 4000K LUXEON 7070 HE delivers typical 1565lm and 191 lm/W. https://lumileds.com/

LED Flood Lights by US LED

William Attardi on March 9, 2025

Introducing the US LED’s Night Guard series of LED flood lights, the ultimate solution for versatile outdoor lighting. The Night Guard series offers field-adjustable CCT and wattage options, allowing custom illumination for project needs. Installers can choose from 3,000K to 5,000K, creating a warmer tone for a welcoming atmosphere or enhancing visibility with a daylight setting for security. The integrated photocell ensures automatic dusk-to-dawn operation, providing worry-free lighting control and additional energy savings. Engineered with specialized optics, the Night Guard series delivers precision lighting for any application, from security areas to exterior facades and offers multiple mounting accessories for maximum effectiveness. Embrace the perfect blend of performance, adaptability, and convenience with Night Guard LED flood lights. Night Guard Series | Energy Efficient, Long-life LED Flood Light | US LED

Federal Government Now Requires Energy Efficient Outdoor Lighting Products at Thousands of Government Sites and Facilities

William Attardi on December 31, 2024

The federal government is the nation’s largest property owner, maintaining a portfolio of nearly 9,600 buildings that span over 375 million square feet. It’s the nation’s largest energy consumer, as well. The GSA’s 2024 P100 Facilities Standards for the Public Buildings Service — a key document guiding building design and the purchase of products for federal and other public entities — now points project actors to the DLC’s LUNA Technical Requirements and Qualified Projects List for certain types of outdoor lighting at public facilities. Specifiers, designers and installers wishing to identify outdoor lighting products for use in federal and other public buildings can find and compare LUNA-listed luminaires by creating a free myDLC account and then searching the LUNA QPL.  Federal Government Now Requires Energy Efficient Outdoor Lighting Products that Reduce Light Pollution at Thousands of Government Sites and Facilities | EC&M

Remembering the Solemn Purpose of Memorial Day

Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States observed on the last Monday in May to honor and mourn U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the armed forces. The holiday traces its roots to the years immediately following the American Civil War (1861–1865), which caused massive casualties—roughly 620,000 soldiers dead, about 2% of the U.S. population at the time. Communities across the North and South began spontaneously decorating the graves of fallen soldiers with flowers, wreaths, and flags, a practice that gave rise to the original name: Decoration Day. On May 5, 1868, Major General John A. Logan, commander-in-chief of the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR)—a powerful Union veterans’ organization—issued General Order No. 11. This proclaimed May 30, 1868, as a nationwide “Decoration Day” to honor those who died in the Civil War. After World War I, the holiday expanded to honor all American service members who died in any war, not just the Civil War.  In 1968, Congress passed the Uniform Monday Holiday Act to create more three-day weekends for federal employees. This moved Memorial Day to the last Monday in May, effective in 1971, when it was also officially named “Memorial Day.” As one 1868 quote put it: “That Nation which respects and honors its dead, shall ever be respected and honored itself.”