LightMeter

Whitegoods

As its name suggests, the LightMeter turns mobile devices into portable light meters. Using the readings, the app will also suggest scenarios—such as “ideal for reading printed paper of high contrast”—for which the measured light levels are well suited. Measurements update in real time and can be displayed in footcandles or lux. Readings can also be fixed for delayed viewing. Whitegoods offers the app for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch. inter-lux.com/manufacturer/whitegoods

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Wanda Lau

Wanda Lau, LEED AP, is the former executive editor of ARCHITECT magazine. Along with 10 years of experience in architecture, engineering, and construction management, she holds a B.S. in civil engineering from Michigan State University, an S.M. in building technology from MIT, and an M.A. in journalism from Syracuse University's Newhouse School. Her work appears in several journals, books, and magazines, including Men's Health, ASID Icon, and University Business. Follow her on Twitter.

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