Lighting Design

New Buildings Institute (NBI) has announced the publication of the inaugural online version of the Advanced Lighting Guidelines (ALG). ALG is a premier resource for energy‐efficient lighting design, technologies and applications representing the latest and best thinking of experts in the field (I was pleased to contribute the controls chapter with Dorene Maniccea, and edit [...]

Room surface finishes can play a significant role in maximizing the efficiency of a lighting system because lighter finishes can produce relatively higher light levels and perceptions of brightness. In fact, in an existing space with a large area of dark surfaces can improve light levels and visual comfort almost immediately by simply repainting those [...]

A space’s lighting defines its personality and how people perceive it, which in turn affects how they feel about being there. Below are various lighting effects that can take the same space and transform it into different environments. Psychological impact Lighting effect Light distribution TENSE Intense direct light from above Non-uniform RELAXED Lower overhead lighting [...]

Carmanah Technologies Corporation, a manufacturer of solar LED lighting and power systems for industrial applications, has announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire all of the outstanding shares of Lightech Electronic Industries Ltd., an Israeli corporation, for $18.5 million. Lightech is a manufacturer of power supplies for LED lighting, supplying major lighting [...]

IES RP-1-04, Recommended Practice for Office Lighting IES RP-3-00, Recommended Practice for Lighting Education Facilities IES RP-7-01, Recommended Practice for Lighting Industrial Facilities General glare (excessive luminances or luminance contrasts in field of view) 1. Avoid high-brightness contrasts in field of view 2. Increase brightness of background to very bright objects 3. Raise the glare [...]

The Illuminating Engineering Society has published PS-05-10 – Standards for Energy Efficient Indoor Lighting, a position statement on the subject of imposing energy standards on indoor lighting technology, such as efficacy standards for luminaires. IES “believes that technology independent approaches are the best way to provide energy reductions and to stimulate future energy savings.” IES [...]

A new edition of the Advanced Lighting Guidelines will be available November 2010. The publication that since 1991 has provided the latest in energy-efficient lighting technology and best-practice design is being published as an online guide. I was pleased to work with the New Buildings Institute to write the controls chapter, building on the excellent [...]

Projects completed after June 1, 2009 are eligible to be entered in the 28th Annual IALD International Lighting Design Awards. The online entry site is now open to qualifying projects. The early bird deadline is October 15, 2010, after which entry fees go up; all entries must be received by October 29, 2010. Click here [...]

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 [...]