Bright Ideas by Acuity Brands on IndustrialSage is a weekly video series all about the lighting and controls industry. During each short episode, we sit down with subject matter experts to discuss the most important lighting and controls trends as well as the hottest topics impacting the industry. Catch-up on the entire series by checking out our playlist today!
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![Acuity’s Trevor Palmer Talks Indoor Lighting Trends](https://content.cdntwrk.com/mediaproxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fuf-550569%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Fv1721074507%2FWhite_Castle_Headquarters_gacnkz.jpg&size=1&version=1721074614&sig=5c3bd53a77b7f2b6d1c4ded8ab41f68c&default=hubs%2Ftilebg-blogs.jpg)
Interview with Trevor Palmer, President, Acuity Brands Lighting and Controls, about indoor lighting trends.
![How to light ambulatory care facilities: Tips for patient comfort and physician accuracy](https://content.cdntwrk.com/mediaproxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fuf-550569%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Fv1718718363%2FIMAGE_1_xydnas.jpg&size=1&version=1718718855&sig=161f6bf42e69fdb1abe7682f14518320&default=hubs%2Ftilebg-blogs.jpg)
Effective lighting in healthcare environments provides greater benefits than simple illumination.
![Transforming Your Downlighting Experience](https://content.cdntwrk.com/mediaproxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.cdntwrk.com%2Ffiles%2FaHViPTYzNzg5JmNtZD1pdGVtZWRpdG9yaW1hZ2UmZmlsZW5hbWU9aXRlbWVkaXRvcmltYWdlXzY2NDc2MjUxYmFjYjMucG5nJnZlcnNpb249MDAwMCZzaWc9NzVmODQ0YmJiZDk4MDdlYWMyYWI0MDlhMmY0YmI1NWU%25253D&size=1&version=1715954353&sig=8462d6f96d31c81a76e9a26c508ac9d7&default=hubs%2Ftilebg-blogs.jpg)
Discover how Gotham® can bring your vision to life by learning how our evolving brand will deliver high quality experiences, thanks to better lighting.
![Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers Lights It Up!](https://content.cdntwrk.com/mediaproxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.cdntwrk.com%2Ffiles%2FaHViPTYzNzg5JmNtZD1pdGVtZWRpdG9yaW1hZ2UmZmlsZW5hbWU9aXRlbWVkaXRvcmltYWdlXzY2NDc2YWMxMjE1N2IuanBnJnZlcnNpb249MDAwMCZzaWc9MTgxYjUyMDc1MzkwNGRlNzkwNmZjOGJlNDkwNjZjMmQ%25253D&size=1&version=1718290018&sig=d5049f34ea6ffd5a9eae05815fec96b0&default=hubs%2Ftilebg-blogs.jpg)
The restaurant chain chooses lighting that highlights their fun, in-house dining experience and supports several unique, custom locations.
![Introducing the Care Collection: Curated Lighting for the Unique Needs of Healthcare Facilities](https://content.cdntwrk.com/mediaproxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.cdntwrk.com%2Ffiles%2FaHViPTYzNzg5JmNtZD1pdGVtZWRpdG9yaW1hZ2UmZmlsZW5hbWU9aXRlbWVkaXRvcmltYWdlXzY1ZTIwMzllYmZlMWYucG5nJnZlcnNpb249MDAwMCZzaWc9ZmYxZjU0MjQyNzJlMGZjYTQ2ODM2YTI0MDA3NjU0ZWI%25253D&size=1&version=1710786566&sig=c34f61cc9292e3fb096b425f7903f474&default=hubs%2Ftilebg-blogs.jpg)
Enables the simple selection and specification of products that can address the unique needs of healthcare facilities.
![Remember ‘Lighting Quality’ When Designing Efficiency Driven, Retrofit Projects](https://content.cdntwrk.com/mediaproxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.cdntwrk.com%2Ffiles%2FaHViPTYzNzg5JmNtZD1pdGVtZWRpdG9yaW1hZ2UmZmlsZW5hbWU9aXRlbWVkaXRvcmltYWdlXzY1YTk5ZDBkNGMwOTMucG5nJnZlcnNpb249MDAwMCZzaWc9M2MyODQ0N2RiYWQwYjVkMzk1ZjhhYTA1OGRiNjEzMTA%25253D&size=1&version=1706799622&sig=460e0b59b61981f23119c7b0ad1b97f3&default=hubs%2Ftilebg-blogs.jpg)
By: George McIntyre Energy Solutions Manager Acuity Brands
![North Star Elementary School Uses Lighting to Blend Natural Elements with Urban Location for Innovative Design](https://content.cdntwrk.com/mediaproxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.cdntwrk.com%2Ffiles%2FaHViPTYzNzg5JmNtZD1pdGVtZWRpdG9yaW1hZ2UmZmlsZW5hbWU9aXRlbWVkaXRvcmltYWdlXzY1YTE3MDAzOWExZmQucG5nJnZlcnNpb249MDAwMCZzaWc9OTMxY2NjMzlkMWQyNjk5OGU1MGMzYWZlNWZkYjdiNzY%25253D&size=1&version=1707320568&sig=55cc35ccd5ac87d0a547af5cf36e1b91&default=hubs%2Ftilebg-blogs.jpg)
This state-of-the-art elementary school's primary aim is to foster a bright future through its innovative design.
![Elegant Downlighting Elevates Fine Dining Experience at Iconic Italian Restaurant](https://content.cdntwrk.com/mediaproxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.cdntwrk.com%2Ffiles%2FaHViPTYzNzg5JmNtZD1pdGVtZWRpdG9yaW1hZ2UmZmlsZW5hbWU9aXRlbWVkaXRvcmltYWdlXzY1OTViMTE3MjlkYWEuanBnJnZlcnNpb249MDAwMCZzaWc9Mzg3NWFhZDVkZGY0YTQ1NzdjM2UxYjNlNjhmYjdhZGY%25253D&size=1&version=1704309558&sig=da31f65b02c92daf022902ff9fc4bc93&default=hubs%2Ftilebg-blogs.jpg)
The KGM design team selected luminaires from the Aculux® AX3 series for ambient illumination throughout the restaurant.
![Eleven Lighting Solutions from Acuity Brands Receive 2023 Product Innovation Awards from Architectural Products Magazine](https://content.cdntwrk.com/mediaproxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.cdntwrk.com%2Ffiles%2FaHViPTYzNzg5JmNtZD1pdGVtZWRpdG9yaW1hZ2UmZmlsZW5hbWU9aXRlbWVkaXRvcmltYWdlXzY1NzlkNmY4YmMwMDIucG5nJnZlcnNpb249MDAwMCZzaWc9NjQ0ZmNkMjhlOTRlYjhjMGQyNWZiMGU4MzA0YmQyZWE%25253D&size=1&version=1702483782&sig=1bdcc9a5564c2cf23bd12fc494b128db&default=hubs%2Ftilebg-blogs.jpg)
Aculux®, A-Light™, Eureka®, Juno®, Mark Architectural Lighting™, and Peerless® brands were selected as 2023 Product Innovation Award (PIA) winners.
![Lighting Controls Association TV: nLight rPOD Micro Switch by Acuity Brands](https://content.cdntwrk.com/mediaproxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.cdntwrk.com%2Ffiles%2FaHViPTYzNzg5JmNtZD1pdGVtZWRpdG9yaW1hZ2UmZmlsZW5hbWU9aXRlbWVkaXRvcmltYWdlXzY1NzljYmNlODdjYWYuanBnJnZlcnNpb249MDAwMCZzaWc9ZWE0NTQ3ZGE1ZGZiYzQ1ZTllZDk5Mzc0YWFiYjIwYjI%25253D&size=1&version=1702480955&sig=7a58fc2c30f6a54d29eec2487de3d8c0&default=hubs%2Ftilebg-blogs.jpg)
Interview with Mark Lane, Director of Product Management, nLight
![Acuity Brands Expands Horticulture Product Offering](https://content.cdntwrk.com/mediaproxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.cdntwrk.com%2Ffiles%2FaHViPTYzNzg5JmNtZD1pdGVtZWRpdG9yaW1hZ2UmZmlsZW5hbWU9aXRlbWVkaXRvcmltYWdlXzY1Njc4ODM3YWVjMTguanBnJnZlcnNpb249MDAwMCZzaWc9ZjU3MWIxMDFhOGFjYmU2NDczNzJjN2RkZjM0Mzc3ZjI%25253D&size=1&version=1701283913&sig=bc5a54ec00237368087f0d39c097e512&default=hubs%2Ftilebg-blogs.jpg)
Acuity Brands has reached an agreement to acquire the Arize® family of horticulture lighting products from Current Lighting Solutions.
![Roe with Controls - Answering Everyday Questions on Lighting Controls](https://content.cdntwrk.com/mediaproxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.cdntwrk.com%2Ffiles%2FaHViPTYzNzg5JmNtZD1pdGVtZWRpdG9yaW1hZ2UmZmlsZW5hbWU9aXRlbWVkaXRvcmltYWdlXzY1NTNhYTI5N2JiNDUuanBnJnZlcnNpb249MDAwMCZzaWc9OWFmMmQ4M2MyZjBjNTRmZWE0OTI2OGVjMDRmZDVkYzE%25253D&size=1&version=1699982241&sig=c68f15a5043f13edc2e0a0d39c49a616&default=hubs%2Ftilebg-blogs.jpg)
Each month Steve discusses a different topic that impacts the lighting and lighting controls industry.
![Twelve Lighting Solutions from Acuity Brands Receive 2023 Product Innovation Awards from Architectural SSL Magazine](https://content.cdntwrk.com/mediaproxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.cdntwrk.com%2Ffiles%2FaHViPTYzNzg5JmNtZD1pdGVtZWRpdG9yaW1hZ2UmZmlsZW5hbWU9aXRlbWVkaXRvcmltYWdlXzY1NDk1OWU2OWYwNjUucG5nJnZlcnNpb249MDAwMCZzaWc9NjVhNzVmMWNkMTM2MDY3ZDJkYzNiYmFkMzJjYmM0MTE%25253D&size=1&version=1699305972&sig=cb5928f33b161855bae3056424751064&default=hubs%2Ftilebg-blogs.jpg)
The PIAs recognize innovative LED and solid-state luminaires and fixtures on the market, while also spotlighting the players behind the components that make up these light sources.
![Eric Gibson Talks Outdoor Lighting](https://content.cdntwrk.com/mediaproxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.cdntwrk.com%2Ffiles%2FaHViPTYzNzg5JmNtZD1pdGVtZWRpdG9yaW1hZ2UmZmlsZW5hbWU9aXRlbWVkaXRvcmltYWdlXzY1MTMyMDcyYjEzOGYucG5nJnZlcnNpb249MDAwMCZzaWc9NWU1MjVjZjBjOGM1NTliNjQ5MDdkZTEyZGI3M2E4ZmI%25253D&size=1&version=1695761846&sig=83f69d881359c47e05caf79eb091280b&default=hubs%2Ftilebg-blogs.jpg)
Director, Product Market – Commercial Outdoor, Acuity Brands, interview for an article developed for the November 2023 issue of tED Magazine, the official NAED publication.
![Philadelphia Energy Authority Selects AEL Streetlights for Philadelphia Streetlight Improvement Project](https://content.cdntwrk.com/mediaproxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.cdntwrk.com%2Ffiles%2FaHViPTYzNzg5JmNtZD1pdGVtZWRpdG9yaW1hZ2UmZmlsZW5hbWU9aXRlbWVkaXRvcmltYWdlXzY1MDA3NjgyMDYxNDcucG5nJnZlcnNpb249MDAwMCZzaWc9NDkxZTZmZTk4ZDdmZTdjYTIwYTUzYzNjNGY0MWIwYWI%25253D&size=1&version=1694529167&sig=c773637c0f07e5bf477db1a19a71508f&default=hubs%2Ftilebg-blogs.jpg)
Two-year, citywide program will convert 130,000 high-pressure sodium streetlights into a network of more efficient, longer-lasting LED lights.
![A Conversation on the Value of Embedded Controls with Steve Roe](https://content.cdntwrk.com/mediaproxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.cdntwrk.com%2Ffiles%2FaHViPTYzNzg5JmNtZD1pdGVtZWRpdG9yaW1hZ2UmZmlsZW5hbWU9aXRlbWVkaXRvcmltYWdlXzY0ZWY5NzAxN2ZhNTYuanBnJnZlcnNpb249MDAwMCZzaWc9NDBiYWNjZDk4NjExZWI4YjRhZGM0NjZjOGNmODIwY2M%25253D&size=1&version=1693423389&sig=f4c5e6a7f6e6fa9220cee15537a23701&default=hubs%2Ftilebg-blogs.jpg)
Embedded controls consist of luminaires with pre-installed occupancy and daylight sensors, controller, and optional networking capabilities.
![New Women in Sustainability and Enterprise Podcast: Stephanie Cardamone](https://content.cdntwrk.com/mediaproxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.cdntwrk.com%2Ffiles%2FaHViPTYzNzg5JmNtZD1pdGVtZWRpdG9yaW1hZ2UmZmlsZW5hbWU9aXRlbWVkaXRvcmltYWdlXzY0ZGU3NDlhNjlmZGMuanBnJnZlcnNpb249MDAwMCZzaWc9MzU0YmZlYmU1OTkzMTM4NWJiMWY1Njg3NGI2YmQ2NmY%25253D&size=1&version=1692300446&sig=12dcb59d97b5f4c433743d146246002c&default=hubs%2Ftilebg-blogs.jpg)
WISE Woman of the Month for August: Specification Sales Manager for the Southeast Region.
![Six Innovative Lighting and Controls Solutions Selected for the 2023 IES Progress Report](https://content.cdntwrk.com/mediaproxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.cdntwrk.com%2Ffiles%2FaHViPTYzNzg5JmNtZD1pdGVtZWRpdG9yaW1hZ2UmZmlsZW5hbWU9aXRlbWVkaXRvcmltYWdlXzY0ZDBlYmZlODJlNzcuanBnJnZlcnNpb249MDAwMCZzaWc9MzE3ZGM1NmVhYTYwY2RkZGU1YzJmZTY0MTgyYzA2ZGM%25253D&size=1&version=1691413558&sig=7827fc55019db8dc2e5566d111d0886c&default=hubs%2Ftilebg-blogs.jpg)
The Illuminating Engineering Society Progress Report showcases the year's most significant advancements in the art and science of lighting.
![New Women in Sustainability and Enterprise Podcast: Loren West](https://content.cdntwrk.com/mediaproxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.cdntwrk.com%2Ffiles%2FaHViPTYzNzg5JmNtZD1pdGVtZWRpdG9yaW1hZ2UmZmlsZW5hbWU9aXRlbWVkaXRvcmltYWdlXzY0YmU4MDlkY2ZkOWIuanBnJnZlcnNpb249MDAwMCZzaWc9NjIwODBiNjNmZjIzMTcyNjBjZWIxNzRiN2IzNTY5MTU%25253D&size=1&version=1690206366&sig=3c04caf2904c1d647f9dd708517de1d1&default=hubs%2Ftilebg-blogs.jpg)
WISE Woman of the Month for July - Vice President, Deputy General Counsel and member of the Law and Business Environment team.
![New Women in Sustainability and Enterprise Podcast: Elisabeth Gagnon](https://content.cdntwrk.com/mediaproxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.cdntwrk.com%2Ffiles%2FaHViPTYzNzg5JmNtZD1pdGVtZWRpdG9yaW1hZ2UmZmlsZW5hbWU9aXRlbWVkaXRvcmltYWdlXzY0OTQ1MDI0YTcwMjEuanBnJnZlcnNpb249MDAwMCZzaWc9YjQzOTMzNjBkNjE5ZTk4MjM3NmQwOTJkOTVkZTcyNmY%25253D&size=1&version=1687872358&sig=57acf4b6a6d030b5e65f9dba57cbcd07&default=hubs%2Ftilebg-blogs.jpg)
Vice President of Operations at Distech Controls, overseeing Production, Production engineering, Sourcing & Continuous Improvement.