Hospitality Lighting: ANSI/IES RP-9 Leading the Way beyond Calculations

Hospitality Lighting: ANSI/IES RP-9 Leading the Way beyond Calculations

November 29, 2023 There are many different types of hospitality projects, and effective lighting is consistently an important design tool to enhance the guests’ overall experience. Lighting is often the first feature that guests notice and is the element that creates that all-important long-lasting positive impression that may influence guests’ opinions about the quality, character,…

Registration Opens for 2024 LEDucation Trade Show and Conference

Registration Opens for 2024 LEDucation Trade Show and Conference

November 15, 2023 Registration is now open for the 2024 LEDucation Trade Show and Conference! The 2024 LEDucation Trade Show and Conference will be held at the New York Hilton Midtown March 19–20, 2024, marking its 18th year. Over 400 exhibitors will span four exhibition halls and feature their latest lighting products and technologies for…

DarkSky Award Winners 2023
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DarkSky Award Winners 2023

November 13, 2023 Each year, DarkSky International recognizes and awards the incredible achievements of individuals, groups, and communities who are committed to our mission of preserving nighttime environments around the world. Their hard work and dedication informs global communities about the negative impacts of light pollution, supports and strengthens our network of advocates, and inspires…

Lightfair Announces 2025 Edition in Las Vegas for Inaugural Interior Design Week
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Lightfair Announces 2025 Edition in Las Vegas for Inaugural Interior Design Week

November 13, 2023 LightFair recently announced its 2025 plans to illuminate Las Vegas, May 4 – 8, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The five-day commercial and industrial lighting Conference and Trade Show is set to take the stage alongside HD Expo + Conference at Mandalay Bay Convention Center and open showrooms at the Las Vegas…

Lighting Designer Gustavo Avilés Inducted into the IALD College of Fellows
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Lighting Designer Gustavo Avilés Inducted into the IALD College of Fellows

November 8, 2023 Applause filled the Fairmont Banff Springs conference hall as Gustavo Avilés, FIALD was welcomed into the IALD College of Fellows. Gustavo Avilés was awarded this designation by the International Association of Lighting Designers during the opening session of the IALD Enlighten Americas 2023 annual conference in Banff, Canada. IALD Fellows are recognized for their…

IALD Enlighten Americas 2024 Hosted by San Diego
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IALD Enlighten Americas 2024 Hosted by San Diego

November 8, 2023 IALD Enlighten Americas 2024, the pinnacle of the lighting design industry’s leading conference series, will be taking place in the picturesque Rancho Bernardo region of San Diego, California in October 2024. IALD Enlighten conferences offer a comprehensive and enriching experience for hundreds of attending professionals from the architectural lighting design industry, providing…

Review of 2022 Annual Reports: International Dark Sky Places Program Advocacy

Review of 2022 Annual Reports: International Dark Sky Places Program Advocacy

November 8, 2023 An International Dark Sky Place aims to encourage communities and protected areas to become environmental leaders by communicating the importance of dark skies to the public and providing an example of what is possible with proper stewardship. Depending on the location, resources, experience, and knowledge of staff and volunteers, International Dark Sky…

Technical Luncheon “Emerging and Converging Trends and Technologies” with IES Toronto

Technical Luncheon “Emerging and Converging Trends and Technologies” with IES Toronto

November 7, 2023 Event Details Emerging and Converging Trends and Technologies Presentation Summary Some people fight change and others are excited by it. Lighting professionals who find change exciting are living in the best possible time. Changes shaping our future can be seen as distant objects are perceived. We can see the shape and inevitability of what is…

Dali Lighting Awards Open for Entries Until November 30th 2023

Dali Lighting Awards Open for Entries Until November 30th 2023

November 2, 2023 The DALI Alliance (DiiA), the global industry organization for DALI lighting control, announces the call for entries to the inaugural DALI Lighting Awards.  Held in association with arc (the international architectural lighting design magazine) and the International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD), the awards will showcase and celebrate the best use of…

Signify Wins 2023 Prototype Phase of L-Prize Competition from the U.S. Department of Energy
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Signify Wins 2023 Prototype Phase of L-Prize Competition from the U.S. Department of Energy

October 27, 2023 Signify recently announced that it is a winner of the Prototype Phase of the U.S. Department of Energy’s L-Prize competition. Signify’s winning prototypes – the Generation Flex modular luminaire and Interact Next Gen scalable connected lighting system – were chosen for their exceptional performance across six areas: efficacy; quality of light; connectivity; product…

Electrical Learning Expo with Alberta Electrical Alliance

Electrical Learning Expo with Alberta Electrical Alliance

October 24, 2023 Oct 25, 2023 Edmonton River Cree Resort, VENUE 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM This expo promises to showcase the best of our Electrical Industry and provide invaluable opportunities for networking, knowledge sharing, and business growth.   The highlights of the EXPO is the lineup of seminars. We have curated an exciting program that covers…

Lighting Control: To Infinity and Beyond from Vancouver IES

Lighting Control: To Infinity and Beyond from Vancouver IES

October 19, 2023 Despite the growth and improvements of lighting controls, designers and contractors frequently associate them with necessary evils, and do the bare minimum to meet code. Why? Because they can be expensive, complicated to design, install, and program if done incorrectly.   During this presentation we will discuss the latest in lighting controls,…

“To Light, or Not to Light?”: Developing Lighting Concepts with Deborah Gottesman

“To Light, or Not to Light?”: Developing Lighting Concepts with Deborah Gottesman

October 19, 2023 Event run by IES Calgary Lighting layouts are not the same as lighting design. Quality lighting design begins with concept development – a form of programming for the visual environment that considers many elements such as perception, contrast, and visibility. This seminar outlines the steps taken on various diverse projects to address…

Megatrend Map as an Individual Guide for the Building Technologies Sector
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Megatrend Map as an Individual Guide for the Building Technologies Sector

October 18, 2023 In an increasingly complex world, megatrends can serve as a navigation aid. These are long-term, epochal movements that can be observed in more than one characteristic. Light + Building is part of Messe Frankfurt’s Building Technologies industry sector and, in this context, has developed an individual megatrend map for the building technology…