Archive for January, 2009

Marketing in a Recession

Marketing in a Recession So let’s start with the most basic question, should you cut your marketing budget to save costs during a recession? The answer? Yes, you probably should. But not in the way you may have thought.
January 30th, 2009 | Mark Wanczak | Comments | Read More

Episode 20 - Smart building defined

Episode 20 - Smart building defined Vik Duggal defines the "smart" building. Leveraging the power of the low-cost micro-chip, he discusses the rules applied to define what a smart building is.
January 30th, 2009 | Vik Duggal | Comments | Read More

LEDucation on March 11, 2009

LEDucation on March 11, 2009 Lighting Designers, architects, specifiers and anyone else interested in the latest and greatest in LED tech need to check out....
January 30th, 2009 | James Bedell | Comments | Read More

Crossover Designers

Crossover Designers Any readers out there cross-over designers? Tell us your story!
January 30th, 2009 | James Bedell | Comments | Read More

The LED Lightbulb-Wait a while

The LED Lightbulb-Wait a while ...LEDs may not some day become the prevailing technology. They simply aren't ready for prime time just yet...
January 29th, 2009 | James Bedell | Comments | Read More

Episode 19 - Getting the “A” Team on every construction project

Episode 19 - Getting the “A” Team on every construction project Vik sits with Geedra founders Rob Mathewson and Kieran Gaffey about quality control on construction projects. What could be one of the meatiest shows with regards to unveiling what’s behind the curtain of a construction project. Don’t forget to listen to the ending - we’re trying something...
January 29th, 2009 | Vik Duggal | Comments | Read More

Green Lighting and the IALD

Green Lighting and the IALD Hey guys. It’s nearly midnight on the east coast and I’m spent, but I attended and event tonight hosted by Acuity Brands and sponsored by the Architectural Lighting Magazine. The subject was “green” or sustainable lighting and the future of the industry. I’m formulating...
January 28th, 2009 | James Bedell | Comments | Read More

Episode 18 - A brief story about Konstructr

Episode 18 - A brief story about Konstructr Vik steps back and talks about what Konstructr is, where it’s come from and where we are all going with it!
January 28th, 2009 | Vik Duggal | Comments | Read More

Episode 17 - Ide-whating? Commentary on Ideation

Episode 17 - Ide-whating? Commentary on Ideation Ideation is an amazing, powerful tool! And when IBM put out their “Stop Talking. Start Doing” campaign it really struck a cord that I think has been in on every KCast Episode thus far. Vik provides commentary. Links from today’s KCast: IBM advertisement
January 27th, 2009 | Vik Duggal | Comments | Read More

DOE is taking input on new Lighting Codes

DOE is taking input on new Lighting Codes IES email: The DOE looking for input from lighting designers into a new wave of energy codes.
January 27th, 2009 | James Bedell | Comments | Read More