CEU programming, product demonstrations, and networking opportunities abound during the two-day event centered on architectural lighting in the built environment. Supported by Endeavor Business Media (EBM) LightSPEC and LEDs Magazine, the biennial conference and expo will be held at the Anaheim Convention Center on April 17–18, 2024. At the time of this update, more than 1,100 influential… Continue reading LightSPEC West Delivers Timely Education Sessions
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DarkSky Approved Lodging Program is Now Live
The DarkSky Approved Lodging Program sets a new standard in the travel industry, encouraging hospitality companies to actively participate in safeguarding the night from the damaging effects of light pollutionwhile providing their guests with an awe-inspiring and educational experience under pristine dark skies. The DarkSky approval process centers on four primary criteria: sky quality, habitat… Continue reading DarkSky Approved Lodging Program is Now Live
The New IALD Website Is Live
The IALD has launched a comprehensive update to the IALD website and data systems, enhancing the functionality and responsiveness of our digital platform, while providing an improved user experience and faster access to valuable professional resources. Your participation in the new Home (iald.org) begins with visiting the site and logging in as a registered user.… Continue reading The New IALD Website Is Live
2023 IALD Awards Opens for Submissions
The IALD is calling all individual lighting designers, or lighting design teams, with a permanent architectural lighting design solution completed after January 1, 2021, to submit to the longest running international lighting design awards program. Celebrating its 40th year, the International Lighting Design Awards will be accepting entries from both IALD members and non-members through January… Continue reading 2023 IALD Awards Opens for Submissions
Intelligence Made Visible: The Art and Science of Lighting Design by Susan Bloom
As the market increasingly embraces the fact that better light quality can deliver greater employee satisfaction and higher sales, electrical contractors have become more involved in the process of lighting design for their customers. In addition to creating well-lit spaces that look spectacular and are more productive and inviting for their clients, skills in the… Continue reading Intelligence Made Visible: The Art and Science of Lighting Design by Susan Bloom
LED Luminaires Help End-Users Meet Federal and State Energy Mandates
Federal and state energy reduction mandates and building codes are helping drive the adoption of LED luminaires. But, as is so often the case with the government, there are numerous acts passed by Congress with very detailed language. So, I thought I’d explore the federal mandates, a few of the state mandates, and how they… Continue reading LED Luminaires Help End-Users Meet Federal and State Energy Mandates
RESEARCH: The IoT and Lighting Design
The Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) recently published ANSI/IES LP-12-21, IoT Connected Lighting. This 43-page Lighting Practice and American National Standard provides guidance for lighting professionals to consider and evaluate connected lighting and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions and applications. In short, an IoT solution builds upon the familiar to incorporate connectivity, integration, and data. As… Continue reading RESEARCH: The IoT and Lighting Design
Building Efficiency Begins with Lighting Design and Controls in Step with the Space by Tom Cashman
At the surface level, lighting is the application of light to spaces and simply serves as a prerequisite for visualization. However, because our impression of a space happens via sight, lighting not only becomes a necessity for vision but a medium for perception. This means the type of lighting fixtures selected, in what location they… Continue reading Building Efficiency Begins with Lighting Design and Controls in Step with the Space by Tom Cashman