ArchLIGHT Summit 2026, Night Lighting Health Risks & Zumtobel Care Campus | Today in Lighting – Monday, May 11, 2026

today in lighting May 11 2026

Today in Lighting — Monday, May 11, 2026 Sponsored by WAC Architectural — Brilliant style. Built for projects.

A new issue of The Spec will be available tomorrow with exciting stories for the industry. Visit designinglighting.com to subscribe and receive a copy directly to your inbox.

Dallas Market Center has opened registration for the 2026 ArchLIGHT Summit, 15–16 September, and added three new Advisory Board members. The event continues to grow as a key platform for education, networking, and innovation in the architectural lighting community. Read more on EdisonReport.com.

A Tel Aviv University study found artificial night lighting can disrupt biological rhythms, weaken immune response, and increase mortality in mammals. Researchers suggest light pollution may pose broader health risks, with implications for human wellbeing and lighting policy. Read the full article on EdisonReport.com.

At a Belgium Care Campus, an intergenerational care model is supported by Zumtobel’s human-centric lighting strategy. The system uses circadian-tuned lighting in communal spaces and visual alerting for safety, helping structure daily routines, enhance wellbeing, and strengthen community life. Read more on designinglightingglobal.com.

On Friday, the Dow gained 12 points, NASDAQ soared 441 points to a new record close — up almost 5% for the week, which is incredible. AMS Osram gained another 5%, Orion was up 7%, and Penguin Solutions was up 13%.

That’s it — go light up the world. Have a great week. Pray for peace.