May 1, 2024 Through a selection of Hollywood films, we will discuss what effect cinematic-inspired lighting design has on a user’s emotional journey through space. By understanding this effect, we can create a thought-provoking design that goes beyond practicality and inspires creativity, innovation, and a sense of identity. Credits : 1 IES CEU (US &…
May 1, 2024 International Dark Sky Week 2024 (IDSW) was a tremendous success! From the dozens of news articles published in major publications to the 100+ states, towns, and communities worldwide that passed proclamations supporting the night, the dark sky movement has never been as strong. While light pollution continues to grow, the passion demonstrated…
March 19, 2024 The Nuckolls Fund for Lighting Education is pleased to announce two important developments. At its January meeting the board welcomed five new board members and voted $130,000 in new grants. Named in honor of lighting designer and educator, James Nuckolls, the Fund supports lighting education through annual grants to college-level lighting programs,…
by Jeffrey Dross Exploring LED Tape light run length, light quantity, and color temperature In the last post I talked about the ubiquity of LED Tape and where it can be placed. Three key areas remain. First, how much light do I need? What lumen output should I select when considering the addition of LED…
March 8, 2024 from 3 to 8 March 2024, 2,169 exhibitors presented the latest developments in building technology and trends in innovative lighting design at Light + Building in Frankfurt am Main The modern building is intelligent, connected and as a result saves energy. In combination with alternative energy sources and efficient lighting solutions, emissions…
March 7, 2024 The Well Building Standard endeavors to provide an evidence-based process to validate an approach to design for environmental health and well-being. March 20 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EDT Speaker: Mark Roush, FIES, LC, M.Arch. We know how to design environments that fuel our bodies, keep us moving, inspire our best work and facilitate a…
March 7, 2024 Come out for a friendly and fun in-person event, full of lighting trivia and networking with the IES Edmonton Section! Test your lighting knowledge with your peers as well as catch up over appetizers and drinks. Let’s socialize and see who is the brightest bulb in our lighting world! Trivia participants will…
March 7, 2024 Light and Human Health: From Recommendations to Design to Construction (and Beyond) Science has caught up and can now prove, what lighting practitioners have known in our hearts all along, that light is more: more important…more than vision…more than art…more than energy! Lighting system technologies, paired with technology uptake in the population,…
March 5, 2024 New this year! The IES and US Department of Energy will co-host the biennial Research Symposium. This event is structured to address specific areas of interest through invited participation of internationally recognized experts who present the most current knowledge on the topics. As in all our events, we seek to engage and collaborate…
February 15, 2024 The expert jury of the renowned Designplus Award by Light + Building has made its decision: 33 outstanding design entries have been selected as nominees. The final winners will be announced during the awards ceremony on the first day of the fair, 3 March 2024, at the Design Plaza. The award-winning products…
February 6, 2024 As part of the six-day events at Light + Building 2024 in Frankfurt, the IALD is honored to join Women In Lighting (WIL) in celebration of International Women’s Day and recognition of their fifth anniversary. On 7 March, the IALD is hosting a full day of content on the Design Plaza stage in Hall 3.1 B…
February 5, 2024 February 21 12:00- 1:00 PM EST The Psychology Behind Pedestrian Enjoyment at Night Through Illumination Design Good News! We have lighting standards that help prevent motorists from killing pedestrians. But do you know how to design with light to create beautiful outdoor spaces people enjoy? This presentation will delve into the intricate…
February 5, 2024 While there is a great deal of talk about sustainability, almost nobody is addressing the final stage of LED sustainability: end-of-life. The Department of Energy, seven-plus states, and 147 countries are banning fluorescent sales. Once again, the lighting industry is jumping forward with new technology for the sake of energy-efficiency and long…
February 5, 2024 With just a few weeks to go before the doors open, Light + Building can boast yet another increase in exhibitor numbers. So far, over 2,130 companies have registered to present their innovative solutions and trends at the world’s leading trade fair for lighting and building-services technology in Frankfurt am Main from…
January 31, 2024 By Shirley Coyle, LC An exclusive interview with Geoff Bouckley of LightSPACE It was a good gig in his early twenties – based in Toronto, and armed with a Fine Arts degree from York University, Geoff Bouckley was doing the theatrical lighting design for modern dance productions, first locally, then Quebec, then…
January 29, 2024 Whether A for Architecture Day or Z for ZVEI Technology Forum – the range of events, specialist presentations and guided tours at Light + Building in Frankfurt am Main is huge. At the world’s leading trade fair for lighting and building-services technology from March 3 to 8, 2024, the abundance of events…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
