Today in Lighting — Tuesday, August 11, 2026
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Here are the stories making news.

Genlyte Solutions supported more than 120 K–12 and higher education projects in Q2 2026, providing lighting and controls for new construction, renovations, classrooms, athletic facilities, and campuses while helping improve comfort, safety, and operational efficiency.

As legacy lighting retrofits approach saturation, aging LED systems are creating a new opportunity. LED-to-LED upgrades can deliver improved efficiency, controls, aesthetics, safety, and building integration, opening a significant market for contractors and lighting professionals.

Studio Lumen’s lighting design at Dubai’s Madinat Jumeirah inspired the architecture with warm, layered illumination. The scheme adds depth, guides guests, and creates an elegant nighttime experience while preserving the resort’s heritage and identity. Read on designinglightingglobal.com.

Save the date for the October NALMCO Convention in Phoenix — registration is now open and early bird pricing ends 10 September.

Yesterday the Dow dropped 61 points, NASDAQ was down 85. Dialight was our only winner, up another 10 British pounds.