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The Lighting & Electrical Institute
photos/00_daylight.jpgFounded in 1933, the Lighting Institute at historic Nela Park in Cleveland, Ohio, was the first facility of its type in the world devoted solely to the teaching of lighting.
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Lobby/Reception Area
photos/01_lobby.jpgOver 4000 visitors each year come to the Lighting and Electrical Institute and participate in conferences, courses and workshops.
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GE Edison Awards Hallway
photos/02_edison_hallway.jpgTake a walk through the GE Edison Awards Hallway and see past winners of this lighting design competition, as well as a dramatic comparison of LED vs. halogen accent lighting.
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Edison Hall
photos/03_edison_auditorium.jpgThe main auditorium, Edison Hall, welcomes visitors and is the primary venue for large meetings, keynote addresses and group workshops.
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Rockwell Conference Room
photos/05_rockwell_conf_rm.jpgHome to three original Normal Rockwell paintings, this conference room provides a traditional corporate setting for executive meetings.
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Dining Room
photos/06_dining.jpgOverlooking the pool and fountains, the dining room hosts thousands of Nela Park visitors and lighting professionals each year. The charming atmosphere is perfect for relaxing and enjoying tasty cuisine.
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Hallway - Norman Rockwell Art Display
photos/07_hallway.jpgStop and observe original paintings by the famous Norman Rockwell, who was commissioned by General Electric in the 1920's to create advertising art.
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Color Booth
photos/08_color_booth.jpgFull-scale color booths provide dramatic comparisons in the appearance of objects under different light sources.
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Retail Lighting
photos/09_retail_display.jpgVarious solutions for ceiling, perimeter, accent and casework lighting are on display in a retail environment.
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Custom Displays
photos/10_display_lighting.jpgCustom displays specific to the application are designed to better illustrate alternate lighting solutions.
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Commercial Lighting
photos/11_office_lighting.jpgThe quality and economics of direct and indirect lighting systems for commercial and institutional lighting are compared in this dramatic, mechanized lighting center. Retrofit strategies, along with perimeter and task lighting options, are also reviewed.
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Indoor High Bay/Outdoor Lighting
photos/12_industrial_lighting.jpgChoosing the right lighting system and controls for warehouses and higher ceiling applications, and showcasing the latest outdoor LED solutions, are the key objectives in this flexible demonstration space.
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Hospitality/Residential Lighting
photos/13_residential_lighting.jpgLighting for tasks and ambience are evaluated for hotels, homes and other residential types of applications.
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LED Lighting Solutions
photos/13a_LED.jpgNew LED solutions for many applications are continually evolving and on display at the Institute.
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The Lighting & Electrical Institute at Night
photos/14_night.jpgAn eye-catching viewing captures the exquisite architecture of this historical landmark. The fountain, installed in 1940, shoots a column of water 70 feet high, dramatically illuminated at night.
