Watching your back

Article Abstract:

Designers should check whether the selected electrical equipment for their projects meet the Underwriters Laboratories/American National Standards Institute (UL/ANSI) standards. Otherwise, they may face lawsuits in cases wherethe non-approved electrical fixtures caused fire damages to their structures. Other accepted testing laboratories include Electronic Testing Labs and Independent Testing Labs but most designers recognize the importance of specifying UL-tested equipment. Those who select non-UL fixtures should ensure that this will not invalidate the building owner's insurance policy.

Testing laboratories, Standards, Electric equipment, American National Standards Institute, Electrical equipment and supplies, Underwriters Laboratories Inc.

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Fabricating fixtures from plastic

Article Abstract:

Lighting fixtures made of thermoplastics have several advantages over fixtures fabricated from metal. Thermoplastic lighting fixtures have high heat tolerances and can be molded in one piece. Lesser components result in lower production costs and lower tolerances. Moreover, thermoplastics are useful in the development of smaller, higher-wattage lightings that are lighter and more duarbel. Lighter fixtures also cut down on handling and shipping costs. However, the per piece cost of thermoplastic tooling is significantly higher than metal tooling.

Usage, Innovations, Lighting equipment and supplies industry, Lighting equipment industry, Design and construction, Lighting, Thermoplastics

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1992 IALD awards

Article Abstract:

The Corning Inc Corporate Headquarters in New York, NY and the 3M Divisional Headquarters in Maplewood, MN received 1992 Awards of Excellence given by the International Assn of Lighting and Design. Corning was cited for its use of dichroic filters, prisms, optical mirrors and white halogen light to illuminate its entrance. Citations were alsogiven to the Puro Village, a theme park near Tokyo, Guam Okura Hotel lobby and the Tower of Time in Oslo, Norway.

Pressed and blown glass, not elsewhere classified, Aluminum foundries, Achievements and awards, Glass industry, Corning Inc., International Association of Lighting Designers

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