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ArchLIGHT Summit Names New Association Partner for Upcoming Show

Dallas-based ArchLIGHT Summit, the annual lighting trade event and educational platform for the architectural, specification, and design communities, has welcomed the International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD) as a new association partner, joining a distinguished list of association partners, agency partners, media partners, and sponsors. The two-day trade event running September 17-18 at Dallas Market…

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NLB Launches Call for Entries for 2024 Lighting Transformation Awards

The 2nd Annual Awards Program Recognizes Excellence in Lighting Retrofit Projects The National Lighting Bureau is excited to announce the Call for Entries for the second annual Lighting Transformation Awards. This program celebrates excellence in lighting retrofit projects—defined as those involving minimal alteration of existing building materials. Through the creative use of lighting systems and…

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Balancing Energy Efficiency and Light Pollution in Outdoor Lighting

Overview A DesignLights Consortium (DLC) study advocates incentivizing LUNA-qualified outdoor products that reduce light pollution and save energy. These luminaires meet DLC’s standards for efficacy and quality. The study shows that using LUNA products in outdoor retrofits, like a high school parking lot and a main street in Fort Collins, Colorado, results in greater energy…

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Submissions Now Open for the Beacon Awards Presented by DLFNY

June 3rd, 2024 Honoring Outstanding Achievements in Lighting Design in 2024 The Designers Lighting Forum of New York (DLFNY) is excited to announce the opening of submissions for the inaugural Beacon Awards, honoring exceptional achievements in lighting design. Submissions are open from Monday, June 3, 2024, until September 4, 2024. The awards ceremony will be…

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Shine Bright: Call for Speakers Now Open for LEDucation 2025

LEDucation announces a call for speakers for the 2025 Conference to be held March 18-19 at the New York Hilton Midtown in New York City. Virtual sessions will be offered the prior week, Thursday, March 13th and Friday, March 14th. LEDucation seeks dynamic and engaging speakers who will bring their expertise and unique perspectives particularly on…

International Dark Sky Week (IDSW) 2024: Stories and Highlights
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International Dark Sky Week (IDSW) 2024: Stories and Highlights

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…

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Lighting Design International Calls for Greater Sustainability Across Lighting Design Projects

February 19, 2024 Leading lighting design consultancy, Lighting Design International (LDI) has been raising awareness of the need for greater sustainability across the built environment. LDI’s Associate, Arianna Ghezzi, shared these principles as part of a panel discussion at the recent and most successful Surface Design Show. The talk focused on Circularity in Lighting, and…

Designplus Award 2024 by Light + Building: Nominees for Outstanding Design Innovations Announced
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Designplus Award 2024 by Light + Building: Nominees for Outstanding Design Innovations Announced

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…

IES & DOE 2024 Research Symposium: Research Trends for Next-Generation Lighting Tools

IES & DOE 2024 Research Symposium: Research Trends for Next-Generation Lighting Tools

February 7, 2024 Symposium Dates: 15 – 16 May, 2024 Location: OMSI, 1945 SE Water Ave, Portland, OR 97214 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…

Events to Go: The Variety of Topics at Light + Building 2024 at a Glance 
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Events to Go: The Variety of Topics at Light + Building 2024 at a Glance 

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…

Announcing 2024 Net Zero Lighting Conference: How to Sustainably Manufacture Lighting Equipment

Announcing 2024 Net Zero Lighting Conference: How to Sustainably Manufacture Lighting Equipment

January 24, 2024 Organised by The LIA and Recolight held at 15Hatfields Conference Centre, London, Thursday 2nd May 2024. The LIA and Recolight are delighted to be collaborating on the Net Zero Lighting Conference 2024, taking place on 2nd May in London. The agenda highlights net zero focused manufacturing practices within the lighting industry which covers:…

Call For Entries Opens in the 2024 IALD International Lighting Design Awards
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Call For Entries Opens in the 2024 IALD International Lighting Design Awards

January 11, 2024 Preparing for an exceptional 41st year, the International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD) has opened the Call for Entries in the 2024 cycle of its annual IALD International Lighting Design Awards. Receiving an IALD Award is universally heralded as the top honor in the lighting design industry. Since its inception in 1983,…