Yes, you read the title of this blog post right – HIGH FASHION!  For those of you in the lighting industry who do not have a penchant for haute couture, it was Fashion Week in New York City this week.  During Fashion Week, all designers famous, and not so famous, debut their newest clothing lines. 

In addition to the fashion, much of the success of a show is based on the staging and presentation.  This year two designers presented their shows amid linear fluorescent lamps.

One show where linear was on center stage was Shipley & Halmos. 

The other show featuring fluorescents was Y-3.

Click here to read the full LA Times article.

In the ongoing effort to become more sustainable, many commercial and industrial architects, building managers and owners are exploring new ways to improve efficiency.  With many companies operating 24-7 shifts, turning off the lights is not always an option for cutting energy use.  So, to help combat the waste of energy in commercial and industrial applications, TCP has developed a new linear fluorescent line named EcoVations^TM, a specification fixture division.

EcoVations offers a combination of energy efficient technologies, including the industry’s first ever lamp, ballast, fixture combination, while providing a creative approach to helping reduce energy costs and protecting the environment.  With longer lamp life and 95 percent lumen maintenance, EcoVations lighting requires less maintenance than ordinary incandescent or fluorescent fixtures.

From linear fluorescent and LED lamp hybrid fixtures to innovative downlighting options, EcoVations responds to the diverse needs of existing and new construction commercial and industrial facilities.

Now, companies who need to leave the lights on can and still save energy, money and help protect the planet.