2025 - TWord

Knowledge

New RICS guide to healthy buildings design & delivery: What does it say about lighting for wellbeing?

Lighting for wellbeing finds its way into a new landmark guide for buildings specifiers, published by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). Launched in October 2023, the document, titled...

News

T-Word Trends: Fluorescent light bans, ESOS Phase 3, and dark sky regulations

As the winter months roll in, the importance of lighting is drawn into acute focus. So far, we’ve seen Chile issue new dark sky regulations, a ban on fluorescent...

Net Zero & ESG

How LED lighting can help your organisation achieve multiple (ESG) Environmental, Social and Governance goals

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) is rapidly becoming crucial to long-term business value creation. This is thanks to a growing emphasis on sustainability, ethics, and corporate responsibility. Clients, investors,...

remanufacturing and linear lighting in modern office

Knowledge

Remanufacturing in lighting: Top 5 FAQs answered

Remanufacturing is increasingly seen as key to creating a more sustainable, circular economy. But what exactly does remanufacturing mean? And why is the process set to become mainstream in...

Knowledge, Technical

Why secure anti-ligature lighting solutions are critical for sensitive environments

Creating a safe and secure environment is of utmost importance when it comes to designing spaces for vulnerable individuals in sensitive, healthcare environments. This applies especially to facilities that...

Knowledge, News

Emergency Lighting: Navigating the Updated Standards for Safe Building Evacuations

Emergency lighting is a critical component of building safety. It provides a reliable source of illumination during power outages or emergencies, enabling safe evacuation, preventing panic, and promoting overall...

Knowledge

Top 5 Lighting Industry Trends Shaping 2026

2026 is set to be an exciting year for the lighting industry. Technological advancements, sustainability imperatives, and more nature-inspired or ‘biophilic’ design approaches are converging to reshape the sector. ...

Knowledge

2026 trends: Why Britain’s booming warehouse sector is good news for the lighting industry

2025 represented a challenging year for the UK’s manufacturing sector. According to S&P Global/CIPS, a downturn in production volumes accelerated across the year, with business optimism dipping to a 12-month...

Knowledge

Preserving our dark skies: Solutions for reducing urban light pollution

The Milky Way is a wonderous sight, but only 5% of people in the UK can truly enjoy dark skies due to light pollution. This statistic is one of...

Wellbeing

How does blue light affect wellbeing?

Blue light can have either a positive or negative effect on wellbeing depending on the timing and intensity of exposure. Lighting systems that offer users a way to control...