Education + Resources

CIE/USA, the U.S. National Committee of the International Commission on Illumination (CIE), is offering a one-day series of seminars on the photometry, colorimetry and application of solid-state lighting. Experts will present: * basic concepts * advanced techniques * state of the art research on the characterization and measurement of light and lighting * discussions of [...]

This presentation will provide you with an overview of the Model Lighting Ordinance (MLO) developed by IES in association with International Dark Sky Association. Participants will learn how the MLO: * Permits reasonable uses of outdoor lighting for night-time safety, utility, security, productivity, enjoyment and commerce * Minimizes adverse off-site impacts including light trespass and [...]

The Illuminating Engineering Society has announced its Annual Conference. This year, the conference will focus on how the lighting industry is being transformed by energy standards and whether these priorities can be met while providing good lighting quality. The day prior to the conference sessions (Sunday) begins with a welcome by IES President, John Selander, [...]

The New York City section of the Illuminating Engineering Society has announced a lighting fundamentals series to be held on Thursdays, September 23 through November 4, 2010 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, at Philips/Lightolier, 250 Park Ave South, 9th Floor, in Manhattan. The cost is $360 for IESNYC Members and $465 for non-members. In a [...]

The Energy Center of Wisconsin will host a seminar by lighting designer Jim Benya on how to achieve energy-efficient lighting and daylighting designs that maximize both lighting quality and energy efficiency. In this seminar, Benya will examine the latest technologies and strategies to achieve superior lighting design essential for energy efficient and high performance buildings. [...]

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The interNational Association of Lighting Management Companies (NALMCO) has announced that its 57th Annual Convention and Trade Show will be held October 17-20 in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. NALMCO also will unveil its newest nationally recognized certification, named CSLC for Certified Sustainable Lighting Consultant. The certification will be a seal of approval ensuring that a [...]

The Energy Center of Wisconsin has announced a webinar on LED lighting to be held Wednesday, September 15, 2010, at 3-4 PM EST (2-3PM Central). Instructor Avraham Mendall Mor, IALD, LEED AP, IESNA of Lightswitch Architectural will focus on cost of light criteria including energy costs, power consumption, labor costs, lamp costs, lifetime expectancy and [...]

Green Technology has announced a series of educational seminars to educate the public about CALGreen, California’s new green building code, which becomes mandatory for all new residential and commercial construction in January 2011. Click here for registration details and upcoming dates.