IES Edmonton Illumination Awards 2024: Submission and Schedule

IES Edmonton Illumination Awards 2024: Submission and Schedule

January 4, 2024 Award Submittal Review Dear IES Edmonton Section Members, Your local IES Edmonton board of managers would be happy to review anyone’s Illumination Award draft submissions to ensure compliance with the rules and offer any tips.  Please email us at info@iesedmonton.org if you would like such assistance. Please refer to the IES Illumination…

Dark Sky Park Bulbjerg becomes Denmark’s 2nd International Dark Sky Park

Dark Sky Park Bulbjerg becomes Denmark’s 2nd International Dark Sky Park

January 4, 2024 Dark Sky Park Bulbjerg, administered by Hawboernes Association in Lild Strand, was certified as Denmark’s second International Dark Sky Park by DarkSky International. This recognition stands as a significant accomplishment for the community, showcasing the outstanding quality of our night sky. It also serves as a platform for raising awareness about the…

Lighting Advocacy Congress Formed to Further DEIR Missions in the Lighting Industry

Lighting Advocacy Congress Formed to Further DEIR Missions in the Lighting Industry

January 3, 2024 The Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) is proud to announce the formation of a new entity dedicated to furthering Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Respect (DEIR) in the lighting industry. The Lighting Advocacy Congress shall serve as a “United Nations” model for lighting organizations with DEIR missions to coordinate activities, share experiences, advice, and…

Women in Lighting + Design (WILD) Announces 2024 Board of Directors
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Women in Lighting + Design (WILD) Announces 2024 Board of Directors

January 3, 2024 Alessa Aguayo, LC, WELL AP begins her 2-year term as our new board President! We’re excited to see her vision for WILD take shape. Kelly Roberts, Principal at Primary Arc Design, transitions from President to serving as Past-President. We’re grateful for her endless efforts leading the charge. Her commitment and leadership have taken Women…

Toggled COO Dan Hollenkamp’s Five Smart Buildings Market Predictions for 2024
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Toggled COO Dan Hollenkamp’s Five Smart Buildings Market Predictions for 2024

January 2, 2024 Dan Hollenkamp, COO of Toggled, recently made five very interesting predictions regarding the development of the smart buildings market in 2024. 2024 will be a big year for smart building rebates and incentives. If there’s one thing the feds, states and utilities all have in common, it’s a keen desire to get buildings operating…

A Stellar Year for DarkSky: 2023 Achievements at a Glance
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A Stellar Year for DarkSky: 2023 Achievements at a Glance

December 20, 2023 2023 was a successful year for DarkSky International. While light pollution grows at an alarming rate, nearly 10% each year, DarkSky continues to make incredible strides to protect the night. We are confident these destructive trends of light pollution can and will change. Thanks to the hard work of DarkSky Advocates and supporters worldwide,…

CDM2’S Charitable Holiday Spark Illuminates the Holiday Season

CDM2’S Charitable Holiday Spark Illuminates the Holiday Season

December 14, 2023 In the spirit of the holiday season, CDm2 LIGHTWORKS is embarking on a heartwarming transition this year by supporting several local charities across BC.  On Nov 24, 2023, CDm2 kicked off the festivities as a proud sponsor for Lights of Hope, St. Paul’s Foundation’s 26th annual fundraiser.  “CDm2 is honoured to be a silver…

Current Lighting Spec Sales Manager Prem Kumar Receives IES Section Service Award

Current Lighting Spec Sales Manager Prem Kumar Receives IES Section Service Award

December 14, 2023 Adapted from Linkedin Post Current Lighting is excited to announce that Prem Kumar, Spec Sales Manager at Current, received an IES Section Service Award for his long-standing involvement in the Toronto section. Congratulations, Prem! Current Lighting is proud to have you on their team. More information available here

Lori Bagazzoli Named General Manager for LEDVANCE Canada
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Lori Bagazzoli Named General Manager for LEDVANCE Canada

Lori Bagazzoli has been named General Manager for LEDVANCE’s Canada region and will lead the sales team throughout Canada. “Lori has been with LEDVANCE since March 2021 as our Central Region Sales Manager and has built a high performing sales team. Lori’s direct experience with some of our key account relationships and her industry knowledge…

BIM Expert Mikko Raikaa is Interviewed by Light + Building on Building Projects of the Future

BIM Expert Mikko Raikaa is Interviewed by Light + Building on Building Projects of the Future

December 13, 2023 The extent to which planners, engineers and architects are already using BIM varies greatly from country to country. Finland is considered a pioneer when it comes to BIM. That’s why Stefanie Weitz of the Light + Building Marketing Communication Team spoke to Mikko Raikaa from Finland. The graduate engineer is an all-rounder…

Tom Butters Appointed New Executive Director of the National Lighting Bureau
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Tom Butters Appointed New Executive Director of the National Lighting Bureau

The National Lighting Bureau (NLB) welcomes Tom Butters of Lighting Agora as its new Executive Director. Butters’ background in lighting offers valuable insights and guidance to continue growing the NLB membership and make strides to reach goals and efforts to unite the lighting industry with outside organizations. The NLB acknowledged a bittersweet moment of bidding farewell to…

Case Study: Artemys Hair Salon Illuminated with Eureka Lighting Fixtures
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Case Study: Artemys Hair Salon Illuminated with Eureka Lighting Fixtures

December 6, 2023 Architectural lighting underscores upscale branding at artemys hair salon Montreal hair salon artemys is a new player on the scene in an up-and-coming neighborhood just outside the downtown core. Building its brand from the ground up, it hired the team at Studio Kiff to create an environment that was high-end yet felt…

MaxLite Launches EV Charger Offering … and the Why 
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MaxLite Launches EV Charger Offering … and the Why 

December 7, 2023 By David Gordon With advancements in the EV batteries reducing range anxiety, electric vehicles are becoming more popular for a multitude of reasons. And with automotive and battery manufacturers committing to the technology, the trend has gone mainstream. This is further amplified due to climate concerns and government funding to accelerate EV…

Global Stocktake Results Require State and Non-State Action: COP28 Steps to Mitigate Climate Change

Global Stocktake Results Require State and Non-State Action: COP28 Steps to Mitigate Climate Change

Harry Verharr December 6, 2023 Good change management depends on creating awareness about the need for change, building the desire of all stakeholders for change, and acquiring knowledge about the change. The change management process continues by constantly gathering feedback to ensure that adoption and usage occur. When applying change management to a project, teams…

DW Windsor launches Light Responsibly® Initiative to Help Combat Light Pollution, Reduce Waste and Protect Biodiversity in 2023

DW Windsor launches Light Responsibly® Initiative to Help Combat Light Pollution, Reduce Waste and Protect Biodiversity in 2023

December 5, 2023 Leading exterior lighting solutions provider DW Windsor has unveiled its ‘Light Responsibly’ initiative to support and promote responsible lighting practices.  Announced at the LiGHT 23 Expo in London, the new initiative aims to provide lighting specifiers with the tools and guidance needed to eliminate light pollution, conserve energy, cut waste and help…