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Call for Entries: 36th Annual IALD International Lighting Design Awards

Early entry deadline is Oct. 2, 2018; Final entry deadline is Nov. 5, 2018


2018 AL Design Awards: Lumen at MoMA PS1

The competition winning scheme designed by Jenny Sabin Studio for MoMA PS1’s 2017 Young Architect’s Program, featured two types of responsive textiles: solar activated and photoluminescent.


ANSI/ASHRAE/IES 90.1 Addendum BB Open for Public Review Until September 17, 2018

The ANSI/ASHRAE/IES 90.1 Lighting Subcommittee has revised the structure for determining recommended lighting power density levels, for the first time aligning with the IES Handbook and Recommended Practices.


Portland Japanese Garden Wins 2018 IES Illumination Award

The lighting design, created by Luma Lighting Design, was inspired by traditional Japanese ceremonies,  and includes unobtrusive systems that highlight nature and complement the changing seasons.


Lighting Controls in the Time of Low Lighting Power

James R. Benya, PE, FIES, FIALD, asks some interesting questions about the direction of the lighting industry and offers his invaluable insight.