Janelle Penny, Editor-in-Chief of BUILDINGS, offers an exclusive preview of the 2026 Light + Building Show in Frankfurt, highlighting key innovations and trends in lighting and building technology.
Janelle Penny has been with BUILDINGS since 2010. She is a two-time FOLIO: Eddie award winner who aims to deliver practical, actionable content for building owners and facilities professionals.
Lauren Brant is the editor of Buildings. She is an award-winning editor and reporter whose work appeared in daily and weekly newspapers. She strives to create content that is informative and actionable for professionals, helping them discover new products, technology, and insights to make smarter building decisions. In 2020, the weekly newspaper won the Rhoades Family Weekly Print Sweepstakes—the division winner across the state's weekly newspapers. Lauren was also awarded the top feature photo across Class A papers. She holds a B.A. in journalism and media communications from Colorado State University-Fort Collins and a M.S. in organizational management from Chadron State College.
