2020 Northern Lighting Awards Winners Announced

Jan 26, 2021

The Northern Lighting Awards recognises exemplary lighting and controls as designed and integrated by all those within IES Edmonton’s Northern Alberta area, raising awareness and improving local standards & practices. Projects may range from simple to complex, including creative solutions to both new and traditional challenges.

There are two award categories: Interior and Exterior. Submissions are open to designers, suppliers, agents and installers.

The 2020 Interior Lighting Award: Village at Blackmud Creek, SMP Engineering

The 2020 Exterior Lighting Award: The Grand, Stantec & LSW Lighting

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