The Importance of Smart Lighting Controls
by PORT on Jul 18, 2023 12:16:15 PM
Pictured here is the the Hub on Causeway in Boston, MA. PORT handled the controls for the building owner and worked with other integrators to ensure all systems tied together. Learn from PORT's own John Beaulieu on the importance of lighting controls and how they can help your buildin …
Elevate Events: Spectacular Drone Shows
by PORT on Mar 2, 2023 6:00:00 AM
If you watched the opening ceremony of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, you saw the gorgeous fireworks display. A “ring of fire” in a rainbow of vibrant hues illuminated the night sky. But as spectacular as those pyrotechnics were, they weren’t the true star of the show.
When Lighting Architecture, What Is The Secret To Making it Great?
by PORT on Jan 31, 2023 7:07:07 PM
Architectural lighting design and architectural lighting installation has the power to transform every type of space. Light impacts the visual tone of a building, drawing attention to architectural features and textures and enhancing a structure’s aesthetics - and value. But what's th …
Evoke Emotions: Enhance Your Event with Colorful Lighting Impact
by PORT on Jan 17, 2023 8:00:00 AM
Imagine walking into a reception hall under a canopy of dozens of white, twinkling fairy lights. Now visualize walking into the same room and being greeted by red and yellow geometric light patterns reflected onto the walls and ceiling. The two scenarios create very different moods, r …
What’s New and Beautiful in Energy Saving Lighting in Architecture
by PORT on Jan 9, 2023 8:00:00 AM
Visualize a hotel exterior in the heart of a big city at nighttime. Lights illuminate the establishment’s sign, but the rest of the building fades into the darkness. Now imagine the same hotel awash in blue LED lights, highlighting the architecture, drawing attention to the building, …
2023's Hottest Trends in AV Event Production With AV Technology
by PORT on Jan 2, 2023 8:00:00 AM
As the saying goes, the only constant in life is change. This holds true when it comes to AV for events as well! Once upon a time, planning an event was simple. All it took was a hotel conference room, a pipe and drape backdrop, a podium complete with a microphone, and a guest list. N …