Education + Resources

A new initiative of the IALD Education Trust Fund, www.learn2light.com provides an overview of the schools that offer programs in architectural lighting design, engineering or science. These programs offer at least a major or minor in architectural lighting.

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ENERGY CODES Commercial building energy codes vary by state and even local jurisdiction. Despite convergence in the major energy standards—ASHRAE’s 90.1 and ICC’s International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)—the nation is a patchwork of codes, some based on 90.1 (1989, 1999, 2001, 2004, 2007), with or without amendments; some based on IECC (2003, 2006, 2009), with [...]

In the May 2009 issue of Buildings Magazine, David R. Laybourn, director of marketing and sales for Lime Energy in Glendora, CA, offered some good advice in an article titled, “Prevent 17 Common Lighting Mistakes.” Ten of these costly mistakes are paraphrased here: 1. Working with the wrong people: Choose experienced partners. 2. Conflicts in [...]

The 2010 edition of the IES Lighting Handbook is currently scheduled for publication in late 2010. Stay tuned!

California new Title 20 standards, which went into effect January 1, 2010, created new energy efficiency standards for 150-500W metal halide light fixtures used in indoor and outdoor applications. These fixtures may not be manufactured in the State of California unless they meet the new standards. For the most part, the fixture will have to [...]

Lighting Services Inc, a luminaire manufacturer, has introduced a new channel on the popular website YouTube. The first five-minute video features the LumeLEX Series and demonstrates its features as well as the benefits of remote phosphor LED technology. Check it out here. BE sure to subscribe if you’d like to be automatically alerted about new [...]

Electrical Contractor Magazine recently published an article I wrote about how to read a luminaire photometric report, part 2 in a short 2-part series on lighting design basics. The article includes how photometric measurements are taken, what kind of useful outputs are generated, and how to read and interpret those outputs. Check it out here. [...]

“The EMerge Alliance: Using DC Power Distribution in Commercial Interior Applications” Live webinar with Paula Ziegenbein Thursday, June 17, 2010 1:00 PM EDT/ 10:00 AM PDT Paula D. Ziegenbein, Strategic Marketing Manager with OSRAM SYLVANIA and a member of the Board of Directors of the EMerge Alliance, will: • Provide an overview of the EMerge [...]