Lighting Control Software
Polaris 3DTM is Encelium’s latest lighting control software for the company’s energy control system. The application provides users with a single 360-degree, three-dimensional navigation in a multi-floor view of the entire facility’s lighting energy use, according to the company. Using Microsoft’s Silverlight technology, Polaris 3D will permit access to the system via a simple web browser, eliminating the need for software installation for increased security, faster set-up and start times, and easier integration with other web-based building control systems, according to the company.
Irvin Pearce, AIA, a founding principal of architectural firm Pearce Brinkley Cease + Lee, has been elected president of the North Carolina Chapter of the American Institute of Architects for 2012. He currently serves as co-chair of the Design and Construction Committee for AIA North Carolina’s new Center for Architecture and Design headquarters building. 
James Hughes recently joined First Solar as its new chief commercial officer. In this new position, Hughes will have comprehensive leadership responsibility for global business development and sales, project development, engineering, procurement and construction, product management and international public affairs and communications. 
The plight of small businesses during today’s economic climate can be daunting. With the economy still struggling to recover, business owners are watching expenses even more carefully, from the supplies they order to the energy their buildings consume. It isn’t just the big guys who need to cut and trim energy costs.