Huaweis flagship smartphone lineup, the P series, has, since the start been associated with the Chinese device makers attempts at redefining mobile photography. For years, it has done exactly that.

It prompted the move from the messy 2-megapixel front-facing cameras that dominated the high-end smartphone market to todays diverse and very elaborate selfie shooters.

In recent years, since the P20 series dropped, its attempt at improving smartphone photography by doubling down on features like zoom and shooting at night have borne fruits with flagship device after flagship device in the series being rated highly by both ordinary users and reviewers alike.

That is for the upper end of the smartphone spectrum, though. On the budget front, what is Huawei doing?

That is where the Huawei Y7p, the newest budget Huawei device available in the Kenyan market, comes in, making a case for Huaweis budget Y series lineup that has, recently, given us gems like the Huawei Y9 Prime 2019.

Like other devices in the Huawei Y series, the Y7p is a good balance between price and features it costs just Kshs 18,499.

For that, one gets a triple camera setup at the back and a solo shooter on the front.

The triple cameras at the back of the device are as follows:

On the front is an 8-megapixel image sensor.

I have been taking the Huawei Y7p through its paces over the last one week and here are my quick observations:

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Note: the sample images used in this article have been resized and their resolutions reduced. This may have some effect on the quality as presented in this article.

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CELEBRITIES from around the world came together for the One World: Together At Home concert, organised by Lady Gaga, this weekend.

Highlights of the concert are being shown tonight, on BBC1, but the full eight hour version saw stars including the Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, and Elton John coming together to send a message of support to healthcare workers fighting the coronavirus.

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And as well as providing the planet with some much-needed musical healing, the online gig gave us a rare glimpse into the fabulous homes of A-list stars.

From Oprah Winfrey's simple chic lounge to Jimmy Fallon's log cabin look, the backdrops displayed on the online sets were just as weird and wonderful as we'd hoped.

Here are our favourites...

Singer Jessie J belted out some of her greatest hits, including Bang Bang, from her Los Angeles home.

But fans were distracted by her huge, living room and stark white decor, with inset ceiling lights - asking if she actually lived a hotel lobby.

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One viewer Tweeted: "Guys, is this Jessie J's house or a hotel reception? Look how much light."

A second said: "Damn Jessie J just went #PitchPerfect on everyone. Her house also looks like a Marriott lobby."

That house really IS about the Price Tag.

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The prize for the most bonkers home of the night went to Jimmy Fallon, whose enchanting New York pad looks like it was designed for a big kid.

The US chat show host's log cabin-inspired home was decked out entirely with wood and featured fantastical looking pillars and beams.

But viewers were bowled over by the indoor slide, running parallel to the staircase, that daughters Frances, five, and Winnie, six, must make good use of.

Twitter user Lady Nikki marvelled: "Ok @jimmyfallon has a slide in his house, thats legit goals. Rich people THATS how you spend your money properly."

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Jennifer Lopez is used to lighting up a room, but on Saturday she took her lights outdoors.

The Jenny From The Block singer, who sang Barbra Streisand's classic People, appeared to live in an enchanted forest as she sat at the base of a twisted tree wrapped in hundreds of lights.

The 50-year-old star added to the magical mood with a couple of chunky candles.

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John Legend has won an award or two - and he wants everyone to know it.

The All of Me star performed at the piano in front of a shelf full of gongs, including four Grammys and a Golden Globe, which he won in 2015 for the song Glory.

The ego-massaging display wasn't all we got to see of the spacious Los Angeles home he shares with wife Chrissy Teigen.

The pair were also filmed on their creamy white couch, backed by a shelf full of books including one titled Understanding The World.

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Chat show queen Oprah seemed proud of her living space - giving viewers the widest shot on camera - and so she should be.

The stunning white decor in her Chicago home gives it a light airy feeling and the deep mahogany desk perfectly matches the wooden trim of the chairs.

Even her books fit the ordered decor - colour-coded for their matching cream and white spines and organised in neat blocks that would make Mrs Hinch proud.

Tidy house, tidy mind must be Oprah's motto.

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Leigh-Anne's style lives up to Little Mix's name, as it appears to be inspired by a cocktail bar.

The 28-year-old star was joined by her bandmates for a long distance version of their hit Touch, and showed off a glittering backdrop of glass shelves and mirrors, dotted with fancy looking bottles, glasses and jars at her Surrey mansion.

Behind her, above a marble fireplace, were framed gold and platinum discs earned by the band.

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Matthew McConaughey is famously down-to-earth and laid back - so why would he bother tidying up before sending his message of peace and love to the world?

The Mad Mike star was broadcasting from the less than glamorous setting of his office, in his Texas mansion with a stuffed bookcase in the background.

A printer and stationary were visible on the side along with a little statue of a cherub.

No sign of those bongos that got him into trouble 20 years ago - when he was arrested for playing them naked.

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Taylor Swift didn't show of much of her stylish New York apartment during her performance of her moving ballad Soon You'll Get Better.

But the water lily wallpaper caught the eye of her fans.

Perhaps the 30-year-old singer was trying to bring a little bit of the countryside into her 17 million city pad.

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Rocketman legend Elton moved his grand piano to the garden of his luxury home in Beverly Hills, bought for 26.5 million in 2015, to knock out I'm Still Standing for his fans.

Husband David Furnish acted as sound producer and cameraman for the 73-year-old's performance.

But viewers were quick to notice a basketball hoop and two basketballs lying on the ground - suggesting the pair have been using lockdown to shoot a few hoops with sons Zachary, eight, and Elijah, six.

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Ellen recently compared lockdown to 'being in prison' but, if the backdrop here is anything to go by, her garden beats any exercise yard in the world.

Oh, and the 19.5m mansion is also right on the beach in Montecito, California.

The 62-year-old chat show host sat in a vast sitting room to give her message on the coronavirus to the nation, but the view out the full length windows was pretty impressive.

She even brought one of the trees inside, in a huge stone pot.

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At the other end of the scale, Charlie Puth had the most relatable lockdown surroundings - performing in a messy bedroom with an unmade bed.

The 28-year-old singer is living at his parents' LA home during the coronavirus crisis and contributed a moving rendition of See You Again from his bedroom.

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But fans were quick to notice his faux pas with one tweeting: "Shoutout to #CharliePuth for an extraordinary performance #TogetherAtHome (whispers) couldve made your bed though, just sayin."

Whatever the setting - from Oprah's million dollar mansion to Charlie's boy bedroom - the stars proved we are all in this together by pulling off the long distance concert and providing hours of entertainment.

Plus a great snoop inside some very impressive homes.

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Inside the weird & wonderful celeb homes of One World gig, from Jessie Js hotel lobby to Jimmy Fallons ind - The Sun

I realize that the idea of joining is pretty far down the list of things that sound like a good idea right now. When I walk past someone on the way to store or when Im simply out to get a breath of fresh air I give them a wide berth, much wider than the six feet recommended by the CDC. The only person I want to touch right now is my wife (and only after shes washed her hands), and Im guessing that most of you probably feel the same way.

The following is an excerpt from my book, The Witchs Wheel of the Year: Rituals for Solitaries, Circles, and Covens, and while I thought I was done running excerpts from that particular work, it just feels right to do so currently considering the circumstances. Im guessing a lot of us are going to be doing solitary Beltane rites, and this rite has the extra added bonus of being a bit of a self affirmation. If you are like me right now you might very well need a magickal pick me up!

Stay safe my friends, and Ill see you on the other side of this! Blessed Be!

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In my covens version of the Great Rite, we often use the words the magick of joining. For many decades, joining in the context of Witchcraft (and especially Wiccan-Witchcraft) revolved around ideas limited to male-female energies. This sort of narrow thinking has never worked for me because nature and the greater universe have never embraced such absolutes.

The universe was created at the big bang when matter and force collided, resulting in gas and dust hurtling through space and forming galaxies, suns, and planets. Closer to home, wonders like the Grand Canyon arose due to the erosion of rock by water and wind. The life in my backyard garden came to be because I put seeds in the ground, where they were nourished with dirt and water and then eventually came up from the ground and embraced the life-giving power of the sun. Nothing exists in a vacuum, and we are all influenced and prodded along by the people and circumstances around us.

Even solitary practice is a bit of a misnomer, because if we are practicing the Craft properly, we arent alone while we do it. In the circle, we are surrounded by the forces of earth, air, fire, and water. For many of us, there are also goddesses and gods lending their power and their presence in our rites. Magick may not have a consciousness of its own, but its most certainly something we can feel during ritual and when performing spellwork.

When we practice magick, we are fusing energy with our intent to achieve a desired outcome. We are applying our wants and needs to a natural force that would otherwise not have an agenda. Magick by its very nature is an act of joining. Intent alone is not enough, and simply lighting a candle and walking away is not enough either.

At Beltane, I probably feel the magick of joining more acutely than at other times of the year. Some of this is because of the holidays associations with sex and dalliances, but a lot of it is because many things outside have all joined together quite recently. The green grass in my front yard is a reminder of how the earth and sky have come together to produce something truly wondrous, and signs of new life are everywhere in early May. There are bugs buzzing around in the air and bird songs on the breeze. Its all so magickal and all the result of different forces coming together to create something new.

This ritual utilizes the magick of joining in a twofold way. The working begins with a personal affirmation, followed by an invitation for deity to settle down right alongside of us. Many of us typically call our deities into ritual, but rarely do we ask them to be right up next to us. This ritual does that to remind us that we are never truly alone while performing a solitary rite. If you want to adapt this into a ritual for more than one person, the affirmation can be turned into a drawing down the moon experience, which takes the idea of joining to an entirely different level!

For this part of the rite, youll need some sort of essential oil. Because of the season, I suggest choosing something floral to help connect with the natural world. If youre using a pure essential oil, make sure to add a base oil (such as olive) so it doesnt burn or hurt your skin.

The second part of the working utilizes the chalice and athame and is a magickal version of the symbolic Great Rite. There are many Witches who see the athame and chalice in such situations as representative of a penis and a vagina, but an athame is not a penis nor is a cup a vagina. Both tools are simply representative of natural forces, and how we interpret them is really up to us. In this rite, the chalice is representative of the things we wish to bring into our lives, while the athame is representative of our will or intent. (And if cups and knives do bother you, replace them with whatever works for you!)

If you dont have an official working athame and chalice, any old cup will do, as will a kitchen knife, a wand, or even your finger! Witchcraft doesnt require a bunch of tools, despite what books like this one might suggest. This ritual can be done indoors or out, and at any time of day.

Materials Needed

Standard altar setup Essential oil Charcoal tablet for incense (If indoors, be sure to buy a type of charcoal designed for indoor use, which is easily picked up at any metaphysical/New Age store.) Chalice (containing wine or other liquid) Cakes (or whatever food you wish) Athame/knife Powdered or natural incense

The Ritual: The Magick of Joining

Start by taking a deep centering breath and look over your altar to make sure everything you need for the ritual is there. When you feel ready to start the ritual, begin by stating the rituals intent:

I come here this night (or day) to celebrate the festival of Beltane. Tonight I shall weave my will and walk in step with the natural world and the Goddess and God who dwell within it. I shall make magick and celebrate my connection with those deities I walk with. Blessed be!

Place a bowl of water on your altars pentacle and then place three measures of salt into it using your fingers or athame. Sprinkle or place the salt in the water, then mix the two elements together with your blade. Then say:

Earth and water have joined together so that I might purify myself and this place as I prepare for these my rites. By the power of the Lord and Lady, all negativity shall be banished so that I might celebrate the mysteries of May. So mote it be!

Sprinkle the water about your ritual space and yourself. Ill generally place a few drops on my head and my heart and, while doing so, picture the mundane concerns that get in the way of my magickal self melting away. If youre doing the ritual inside, be sure to sprinkle your water in any corners or entryways. Once the water has been sprinkled, take your charcoal tablet and light it. Once its lit, place it in a dish or holder where it can burn safely, then place that on your altars pentacle and sprinkle your incense over it while saying:

Fire and air have joined together so that I might charge myself and this space as I prepare for these my rites. By the power of the Lord and Lady, I assert that I and all within this working space are prepared for magick so that I might celebrate the mysteries of May! So mote it be!

Walk around your ritual area with the incense, feeling its energy and heat charge your space. When this is done, make sure to waft some of the incense smoke upon yourself. As you truly smell the smoke, imagine it charging you, awakening all the magick and energy inside of you. When this is done, prepare to cast the circle using your athame (or preferred tool).

Casting the Circle/Calling the Quarters

Begin casting the circle in the east, walking around your ritual space clockwise. Use your athame, sword, wand, or finger to cast the circle.

By my will and the power of the Lord and the Lady, I cast this circle! May all within it assist me in my magick, and may all negative energies and those that would wish me harm stay beyond its boundaries. This circle is a protection and a doorway between the worlds! By my will, it is done. The circle is cast. So mote it be!

Call the quarters starting in the east, moving clockwise from there. If youre using candles, you can light them at the conclusion of each quarter call.

Spirits of the east, spirits of air and wind, join me tonight in this place! May I feel your power and energy upon the breeze as I celebrate this Beltane night. Hail and welcome!

Spirits of the south, spirits of fire and sun, join me tonight in this place! May I feel your warmth and see your light as I celebrate this Beltane night. Hail and welcome!

Spirits of the west, spirits of water and sea, join me tonight in this place! May I feel the life-giving energy you bring to all things as I celebrate this Beltane night. Hail and welcome!

Spirits of the north, spirits of earth and mountain, join me tonight in this place. May I feel your powers with every step I take as I celebrate this Beltane night. Hail and welcome!

Now call to the Lord and Lady (or any specific deity you choose). If you have candles to light in their honor, do so after each invocation.

Lovely Lady, Great Goddess, Mistress of the Heavens, Earth Mother, join me tonight in my rites! Allow me to feel your presence and power in all that I do. Draw me closer to the wonder of this world and the magick and mystery of high spring. Let me feel your energies as I celebrate this Beltane rite. Hail and welcome!

Horned One, Great God, Lord of the Sun, Jack in the Green, join me tonight in my rites! Bless this Beltane ritual with your powers of growth and rejuvenation. May I feel your presence and power as I work my magick and will. Be with me both within and without the circle. Hail and welcome!

The Working

Take your anointing oil and hold it in your dominant hand for a few moments. As you hold it, think about yourself in a positive manner. Know that you are a worthy child and a devotee of the Lord and Lady and a powerful Witch. Take societys expectations for appearance, dress, and decorum and throw them out of your mind. You are a beautiful creature worthy of love and acceptance, and you have both of those things within the Craft. Infuse your oil with these ideas; let this true image of yourself move through your body, through your arm, into your hand, and then into your oil. When the oil is warm and charged in your hand, reach out to the deity you are closest to:

Great Lady, Goddess of the Witches, on this sacred night of joining, I ask that I truly feel your presence in this ritual space. May I feel your love for me fill up this circle. Draw me ever closer to your mysteries. So mote it be!

Now anoint yourself with the oil, starting at the feet.

Blessed be my feet, which have brought me to thee.

Using the finger of your dominant hand, lightly dab each foot with your oil before moving to your knees.

Blessed be my knees, which kneel upon your green earth.

Dab each knee before moving to your heart.

Blessed be my heart, which loves and feels love.

Dab the oil between your breasts before moving to your lips. For your lips, youll probably want to dab the oil on your upper lip (right below your nose) or on your chin.

Blessed be my lips, which have allowed me to call thee.

Finally, dab some oil on your forehead, representative of your spirit.

Blessed be my spirit that seeks thee.

Then say:

I am a Witch and worthy of the love of my Goddess! It is she who walks with me upon the path of the wise. Dear One, be with me in my circle, for I am your child and my love for thee is pure and true!

Let all go still for a second and reach out with your senses for a sign from her (or him). Deities do not always communicate like we humans do. Be alert for an odd breeze or a patch of warm energy next to you. I often feel the Lord and Lady as if they are standing right behind me, with one of their hands upon my left shoulder. As you wait for a sign, concentrate on them, think of them, and reach out to whoever it is you wish to be in your circle. They will come. Once youve felt them, thank them for reaching out to you before moving on with the rest of the ritual.

With your dominant hand, pick up the chalice of wine on your altar and look into it. Let your eyes unfocus and sink into the wine in the chalice. The chalice is representative of the earth and all of the potential it holds. As you look into the cup, imagine all of the possibilities in your life and see them within the wine. When one of those possibilities that youre especially attracted to swirls in front of your eyes (or in your imagination), hold onto it for a second and try to visualize it more clearly.

It could be something like you having a new (happier) job, or you engaging in a hobby or pasttime youve been putting off for a while. Whatever it is, focus on it. If its something you truly want, hold the image. If its not, let it go and repeat the steps above to see what else comes up.

When you finally come across a possibility that appeals to you and is one you truly and absolutely want, pick up your athame. Let all of the want and need for this possibility go racing through your body and direct it toward the hand holding your athame. This is your true will, and the athame was designed to wield such energies. Slowly insert the athame into the cup, joining the possibilities, energies, and potential of the earth with your own will as wielded by the athame. As the athame enters the wine, say:

By my will, this thing shall be! Possibilities and potential reached this Beltane night!

When the athame enters the wine, your will shall fuse the idea youre trying to manifest with the energy in the cup, creating a magickal elixir. If youve put enough energy into the wine, it might even feel a bit electric to the touch or when you drink it. Take the cup to your lips, drink, and say:

In Beltanes cauldron, all is possible! May it be so!

Drink deeply from the cup, remembering to set aside a little bit for the gods. (Alternatively, you can pour some upon the ground now if youre outdoors.) Let the energized wine flow through you, and open yourself up to its energies. Let that energy fill every cell of your body, and know that you will be using that energy over the next few months to achieve your goal.

Set the cup down and pick up a cake (or whatever food you wish) with your non-dominant hand. Place your athame back into the chalice, then touch the tip of your blade to the cake, saying:

By the powers of the Lord and Lady, I bless this cake. I thank them for their gifts. Blessed be!

Eat the cake, saving some for the gods as an offering. Enjoy the energy of your Beltane rite for just a few moments more, then move on to thanking the gods and dismissing the energies you have gathered.

Farewells to the Lord and Lady

Great Goddess, you have stood beside me tonight in my ritual, and for your presence I am truly grateful! Remind me in the days ahead of my worthiness as a Witch and that I am loved by you. I thank you for being a part of my rite and my life.

Great God, thank you too for lending your energy and exuberance to my rite. Thank you for all of your gifts and standing beside me. I am a Witch. I am a child of the gods. Blessed be!

Dismissing the Quarters/Taking Down the Circle

Starting in the north, dismiss the quarters, moving widdershins and extinguishing any candles for the quarters (if lit).

Spirits of the north, spirits of earth and mountain, I thank you for joining me in this space and watching over my rite. May I feel your power in the summer days ahead! Hail and farewell!

Spirits of the west, spirits of water and sea, I thank you for joining me in this space and watching over my rite. May I observe and delight in your gift of life in the summer days ahead! Hail and farewell!

Spirits of the south, spirits of fire and sun, I thank you for joining me in this space and watching over my rite. May I feel your warmth upon my face as we journey toward the summer! Hail and farewell!

Spirits of the east, spirits of air and wine, I thank you for joining me in this space and watching over my rite. May your warm breezes bring us the gift of rain this summer season. Hail and farewell!

Using your athame, wand, or finger, release the circle, starting in the east and moving widdershins.

By my will and the power of the Lord and Lady, I did cast this circle. I now release it and all of the energies I have raised within. May my magick leave this space and hold true, bringing to me that which I desire. The doorway between the worlds is now closed, but what was done here I shall carry with me, and the love of the Lady and Lord will be forever with me. The circle is open. So mote it be!

Before leaving, thank the Lord and Lady for your Beltane rite and take any libations outside in honor of the deities who stood with you this night. Hail the May!

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Among the various business aspects indoor farmers need to consider, a proper artificial lighting is undoubtedly a key element. While a tailor-made lighting design can be costly, failing to ensure adequate lighting conditions could prove even more expensive. If plants do not receive the right kind and amount of light, that may jeopardize the business itself.

Helping growers grade a lighting design and educating them on the key steps of the engineering process is vital, says Keith Thomas, commercial director at the Tungsrams Agritech division. During the installation of a new lighting solution, the initial step is to determine the specific objective. Is the aim receiving more light using the same amount of electricity, reducing energy consumption or increasing the yield, size and nutritional values of plants? Or is the goal to reach the highest possible light homogeneity?These targets may not always be compatible. If we want to be precise, each scenario calls for a different approach," explains Kristf Rakonczai, lighting design engineer at Tungsram Agritech.

From natural irradiation to the right lampIt is of outstanding importance to determine the minimum targeted light hours and the DLI (Daily Light Integral) requirement for the given crop during light deprived periods of the year. The objective of installing supplemental lighting is to fill the gap between the lowest level of natural irradiation and targeted DLI. Selecting the right lamp is the alpha and omega of a lighting design and this requires establishing the ratio between HPS and LED, toplight and interlight luminaries.When opting for an exclusively LED solution, it is worth bearing in mind that different light spectrums deliver different PPF outputs for the same wattage. LED luminaries provide optimal lighting for the crop in terms of spectrum and intensity, and this combined with the right climate conditions can maximize results. A properly executed lighting design is based on the measurable parameters of the growing facility (see below).

Methods used for calculating the values underlying the lighting design are also of key importance. When assessing light homogeneity, it is critical to see the density and position of reference points at canopy level where the PPFD is measured. At the outer edges of the growing area light intensity from artificial lighting usually drops off, but given that these areas in a greenhouse receive more natural light as it is, the sum light level of the canopy may be equalized. Experts recommend examining specific sections of a greenhouse rather than the whole measured area. Following this logic, it is enough to engineer a typical middle or side sector and then multiply it for the whole greenhouse.

Although solutions may vary from company to company, a quality lighting design handout is always based on a number of critical considerations and contains several elements, Kristf Rakonczai stresses. These include the detailed position of the luminaries, the length and width of the calculated area, the density of reference points, the distance between canopy and the glass of the lamp, as well as average, min-max PPFD values expressed in mol m-2 s-1, light homogeneity and the lightmap.

Even though some elements of a lighting solution may seem self-evident, it is critically important to seek assistance from professional experts for a lighting solution tailored to a given location, Tungsram Agritech Commercial Director Keith Thomas concludes.

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By Christina HalfpennyFrom the April 2020 Issue

Now easier to install and use and backed by in situ energy savings research, networked lighting controls (NLCs) are gaining traction in commercial facilities of all kinds. Navigant Research recently projected that global annual revenue for NLCs will expand at a compound annual growth rate of 17.6%, reaching $6 billion in 2028, and the U.S. Department of Energy estimates that more than a third of installed luminaires in commercial buildings will have network connectivity by 2035.

Steady expansion of NLCs is happening for a variety of reasons, including their ability to integrate with other facility systems such as building management systems and security to make buildings smarter, and significant energy savings potentialnearly 50% more than is possible with LED lighting alone, according to a 2017 DesignLights Consortium study. More than 50 utilities across North America currently offer incentives to encourage the commercial installation of NLCs by offsetting upfront costs.

For facility owners and managers, theres clearly opportunity to be had. Beyond energy savings, NLCs are a pathway to more intelligent use of building space, increased personal control and comfort, and better building diagnostics. Through NLCs, for example, facility managers can receive daily diagnostic reports about lights that are out or in need of attention, and can easily reconfigure lighting controls in response to changes in the space or to address complaints.

NLC technology also facilitates the sharing of data with other building systems, enabling functions ranging from parking elevators on the most occupied floors and facilitating navigation to available meeting rooms, to telling first responders where people are during emergencies.

The question is how to capture the potential benefits of NLCs, to ensure that investments in the technology are prudent. Research and the experience of early adopters indicates there isnt a one-size-fits-all answer.

The DesignLights Consortium study of NLCs installed in 114 buildings of various types offers pointers on how to maximize energy and cost savings. The study found average savings from NLCs (compared to savings from LEDs alone) to be 47% (ranging from 82% for warehouses and 63% for office buildings to 23% for assembly buildings (i.e., convention centers, theatres, places of worship) and 28% for schools). Importantly, however, the study found that NLC energy savings are influenced more by actual site-specific characteristics than by general building types.

NLC systems produce the greatest savings at sites with long operating hours, large swings in occupancy throughout the day, and that are less than 100% occupied, resulting in lower overall traffic, our research concluded.

In addition, this study demonstrated that you reap what you sow: proper startup and configuration of NLCstaking time to physically walk through a facility and choose appropriate lighting levels and occupancy delay settings for each space, for exampleis essential for energy savings. Without proper configuration, NLCs may have minimal impact or, in some cases, could even increase energy use.

Fortunately, several NLC systems are now available with mobile apps that simplify the configuration process.

Lack of interoperability (the ability of lighting systems and/or components to work together to operate as intended, typically facilitated by being able to share a common defined set of information) is another issue that can limit NLC energy savings. Historically, states a report by Memoori Research, a lack of standardization has meant lighting control systems have been largely proprietary and non-interoperable, increasing costs, and making them difficult to install and to reconfigure.

Recognizing interoperability as a characteristic that can unlock new energy savings and lead to greater adoption of NLCs, the DLCs latest version of Technical Requirements for Networked Lighting Control Systems includes a multi-year plan to enhance the interoperability of controls approved for the DLCs searchable online Qualified Products List (QPL). Strengthened energy monitoring features are part of the NLC5 policy, which is expected to become effective in June 2020 following another round of stakeholder comments this spring.

Also on the horizon later this year are findings from new research by the DLC and Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) intended to update the 2017 NLC study by looking at more building types, sites and controls companies. This Networked Lighting Controls Energy Characterization Study will investigate operational best practices to achieve higher energy savings through NLC projects and will be available for use by NEEA, DLC member utility companies, and efficiency organizations to support the development and expansion of NLC incentive programs.

Configured correctly and used in the right places, NLCs are full of energy savings promise and can optimize the quality of light provided in both indoor and outdoor spaces. Realizing the energy saving potential hinges on factors within the control of facility management professionals, including choosing the right NLC system for your needs and keeping staff trained on how to operate and maintain it (or hiring a contractor to do so).

Through ongoing research and annual updating of our NLC technical requirements, the DLC is continuing to improve the value proposition of networked lighting controls in the commercial and industrial sector. By increasing customer understanding and confidence, we anticipate facilitating broader adoption of this transformative technology.

Halfpenny is executive director and CEO of DesignLights Consortium. In her position, she drives success through strategic planning, stakeholder engagement and collaboration, and continuous improvement of business systems. Halfpenny established the DLC as an independent nonprofit with the mission to drive efficiency through lighting. As Executive Director, she works to identify opportunities for broad scale energy savings and innovation that can be realized with applied planning and implementation tactics. Halfpenny has more than 15 years of experience in energy efficiency and clean energy policy and practice.

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The Jersey City skyline has changed over many decades, and in its current form it showcases the work of Mack-Cali Realty Corp. The Jersey City-based REIT has served as a steward of transformation for New Jerseys waterfront over the past several years by successfully bringing the companys vision of a nationally recognized transit, commerce and lifestyle hub into existence at Harborside, a mixed-use residential and commercial neighborhood, located in the buzzing heart of Jersey City.

A main thoroughfare for New York metro transportation, Harborside provides locals and commuters with access to the Exchange Place PATH station, the Harborside Light Rail station, and a brand-new NY Waterway ferry terminal. Mack-Cali invested $75 million to execute vast upgrades to existing office buildings in the neighborhood, including transforming lobby and amenity spaces to encourage a live-work-play atmosphere that has attracted some of the nations top companies to the area. Along with these renovations came new public infrastructure improvements as well as a unique lifestyle offering in District KitchenJersey Citys first-ever food hall showcasing popular local vendors. Harborsides Atrium also hosts various community events, festivals and expos nearly every week, and professionals flock to the newly opened cocktail lounge, Mannys. The bar and event space, outfitted with ample seating, ping pong and billiards tables, and numerous large-screen televisions, serves as an industrial-chic retreat for everything from casual happy hours to corporate meetups.

101 Hudson terrace. TPG ARCHITECTS

Adding to Harborsides gravitas is the impending arrival of Whole Foods Northeast headquarters and a new retail location, set to total approximately 48,000 square feet when finished signaling Harborsides ability to attract national, prominent brands to its waterfront location.

A key example of Mack-Calis work on existing buildings in Harborside is 101 Hudson Street, one of the premier office buildings in the area, which features 42 stories of Art Deco-inspired architecture and 1.25 million square feet of Class A office space. The iconic structure the third tallest commercial building in Jersey City is currently undergoing a transformation of its lobby and entry plaza as well as the addition of a dedicated suite of amenities spanning the entire 17th floor.

Leading the redesign of the buildings lobby and entryway is renowned architect Dan Shannon of MdeAS Architects, who is reimagining the main entry and plaza renovations with a focus on visibility and transparency, elevating and defining the sense of arrival at the stately building. Upstairs on the 17th floor, New Jersey-based TPG Architects designed a suite of full-floor indoor and outdoor amenities dubbed the 101 Club. Available for use by all building employees, the 101 Club includes comfortable workspaces in an inviting, open-seating plan, a pantry and kitchen area, private meeting spaces and an expansive outdoor terrace with breathtaking Manhattan views. The spaces feature a mix of warm, natural woods, polished concrete floors, and decorative lighting that provides tenants with a comfortable and welcoming area for rest, relaxation and escape from the busy hustle of their workday.

We wanted to bring the idea of an urban oasis to life inside the building, and we knew that TPGs team could realize that vision, said Nicholas Hilton, executive vice president of leasing at Mack-Cali. It was important to create a distinct space for our tenants to enjoy that serves as a space for them to work, but also to relax, dine and socialize, and the 101 Club feels much truer to the definition of a retreat within 101 Hudson.

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How often did we hear the capitalists of the world say We cant just stop all our factories and businesses to stop global warming. Meet the year 2020 and the COVID-19 pandemic that has us all shut down, literally. While we stay at home and flatten the curve, we need to focus on what can we do after this ends. One solution is to promote the trend of green living! Vertical Gardens, urban farms, sustainable housing are the terms the millennials are understanding and living upto. Architectural designs play a major role in promoting them by having the green built into your setup, giving a cool relief to the increasing urban jungle. This curated collection is sure to inspire you to add a small green space in your home, to begin with. After all, slow and steady wins the race against global warming!

Danish kolonihaver, or colony gardens are communal groupings of leisure lotseach complete with a little cabinthat are peppered around the urban and periurban corners of the country. These structures captured by Henry Do show how the colony is not just there to save space or look futuristic, they actually serve a purpose for the citizens of the Dutch capital. Theyre similar to allotment gardens, multi-year land rentals in a dedicated area, leased for the express purpose of gardening. When applied for, local residents can rent out the lots if they are looking to grow their own gardens. Due to the way each plot of land is set up, it gives a long vertical area for people to garden, as opposed to regular subdivisions which just provide a very small lengthwise area. Sounds like the perfect summer vacation!

Shilda winery in Kakheti, Georgia byX-Architecture is one of those places where you can literally lose yourself in the surrounding hills! Made to resemble the sloping vineyards, this design provides ample natural lighting to your living space while making the most of your surroundings.

Meet the Villa Vals, designed by Bjarne Mastenbroek and Christian Mller, respectively of the architectural offices SeARCH and CMA. Their design plan was to completely integrate the villa into the landscape to avoid disturbing the unspoiled nature. That is why access to the villa is only possible via the nearby wooden Graubnder shed, through an underground tunnel that runs straight through the mountainside. The faade of the house is slightly slanted, adding to the view of the mountain scenery across the valley opposite the house.

The Faroe Islands, a green country between Norway and Iceland consists of 18 islands spread across the ocean. This place is a remote, peaceful and quiet place with its pristine nature. Pyramid-shaped mountains stripped of long fjords, old churches with roofs covered with grass, lakes, stunning waterfalls and colorful houses in small villages overlooking the ocean. This place has maintained the perfect balance between civilization and nature.

Meet the Dune House by Studio Vural, a seaside holiday dwelling that is carved into sand dunes and operates without relying on public utilities. Using a vast solar field and miniature wind turbines, this house produces more energy than it consumes!

The AMKC House by Dannel Reskala of Sonny Sutanto Architect is proof that green architecture can be modern architecture as well! The wire mesh creates an enclosure for the plants to grow, provide natural lighting while co-existing with the urban environment.

The hexagonal pyramids on the roof of this museum are now covered in a layer of grass, helping the building settle into its marshland environment in the Netherlands. Rotterdam firm Studio Marco Vermeulen carried out the renovation of the Biesbosch Museum a building with multiple pitched roofs. The holistic nature of the design minimizes energy consumption, with glazing fitted with heat-resistant glass that eliminates the need for blinds. Meanwhile, the earthworks on the north-western side and the green roof serve as additional insulation and a heat buffer.

Designed by Singapore studio Chang Architects, this home was created to accommodate a multi-generation family with space for future additions if the children marry. The concept behind the project looks to enhance livings spaces within a tropical climate through the implementation of well-designed communal spaces, connecting family members. The design creates a tropical haven, bringing greenery and light into every space. An abundance of greenery is also implemented at every opportunity, creating a house that directly connects to nature and brings a certain vibrancy to the indoor and outdoor spaces. With the central pool space framed by cascading planters and green stepped decks, the overall planning is to have passive cooling to create a healthier living environment.

MVRDVs design for Valley emphasizes the contrast between the corporate history and the more residential future of the Zuidas. Its offices boast high floor-to-ceiling windows, large, brightly lit floorplates and full-service amenities. The residential levels have large openable windows and sliding doors for outdoor spaces integrated within the stone facades. Outdoor ceilings and terraces are clad in natural stone as well, as are the fixed, automatically hydrated planters of varying heights that facilitate Valleys distinct green appearance. Full glass railings protect residents against wind and sound without impeding on their panoramic views.

Houses in rural Vietnam are planned around common spaces like gardens, ponds, lakes where people connect together. In urban areas, there is a lack of community spaces affecting the users and their connectivity with each other. Ho Khue Architects designed the main concept of the structure from terraced fields. The units are stacked on each other with stepped terraces which provides plenty of light to the apartment units. On the inner sides, atriums are provided so as to get natural light and air ventilation.

Reality is stranger than fiction they say. Not sure about being stranger but it surely is more environment friendly in this case! Hobbiton in New Zealand lets you go visit and even stay in the shire.

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