[d]arc awards postponed until Spring 2021
(UK) - Entry period for [d]arc awards extended until 17th January 2021.
Following the announcement of stricter Covid-19 restrictions by the UK Government, the [d]arc awards event, [d]arc night, has been postponed from 3rd December and will now take place in Spring 2021 (date to be announced later in the year).
Due to this postponement, the awards entry deadline has been extended to 17th January 2021. The entries will then be shortlisted by the independent judging panel of designers and the voting period will commence in February. This new deadline will enable projects and products launched throughout 2020 to be entered into the awards, making the [d]arc awards a true review of the entire year.
Paul James, Managing Director of [d]arc media, commented: “Although it is disappointing to have to postpone the [d]arc awards it is the right thing to do given the uncertainty that currently exists over live events in the UK. However, the delay to Spring 2021 now means we can have an entry period throughout the whole of 2020, enabling the [d]arc awards to be a full review of the best projects and products launched in 2020.”
The awards is a unique concept utilising arc and darc magazines’ reputation as being the most widely read and respected lighting design publications in the world. In collaboration with creative consultants Light Collective, the peer-to-peer awards process provides a unique opportunity for every practice to get involved.
Head over to darcawards.com to view the latest entries and for more information on how to take part using the easy-to-navigate awards system.
The awards are split into six main categories:
STRUCTURES: Low Budget / High Budget
PLACES: Low Budget / High Budget
SPACES: Low Budget / High Budget
ART: Low Budget / High Budget / Bespoke
EVENT
KIT: Exterior / Interior / Decorative
After completing your submission, the entry will be verified before being displayed on www.darcawards.com and your company qualifies to be part of the darc directory, a comprehensive online lighting design resource that can be used by designers and clients for inspiration. Enter as soon as possible to get the most out of your online presence.
Once the entry period ends on the 17th January, the submissions in each category will be shortlisted by the judging panel of independent designers. Then it's over to the design community to take part in the peer-to-peer voting process (only independent designer's are eligible to vote!).
All winners will be announced at the exclusive [d]arc night party, which will also be streamed online to a worldwide audience.
IALD: Lighting Design and GUV Technology
As we navigate into a “new normal” and get a better grip on what business operations in a world transformed by COVID-19 look like, there are lots of questions and discussions on how to modify buildings and buildings systems to mitigate virus transmission and protect building occupants. One item that is being discussed with a great deal of interest is Germicidal Ultraviolet Lighting (GUV).
The latest IALD webinar features panelists Darcie Chinnis, HLB Lighting Design; Dr. Robert Karlicek, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; and Dave Pfund, The Lighting Quotient. The panelists provide an overview of GUV technology, what the latest research says, the concerns/issues lighting designers need to consider, and what lighting designers should discuss with manufacturers and/or their clients.
This webinar is sponsored by Tambient by The Lighting Quotient (www.thelightingquotient.com)
teamLab: Shower³
The latest permanent installation from teamLab, entitled Shower³ is scheduled to open at MASTER in Shanghai this month. Shower³ is a light sculpture space that immerses the body in a three-dimensional shower of light.
Over the past few years, teamLab has been working on a series of light sculptures that focus on the reconfiguration of space and the construction of three-dimensional objects using light. The Light Sculpture - Line series is a group of artworks made up of a collection of moving lines of light. The Light Sculpture - Plane series consists of works made of laser planes. Shower³ combines these two series to create a massive light sculpture space across an entire space, immersing people's bodies and changing their perceptions of space.
Video courtesy of teamLab.
L&L Luce&Light: Combina D
Combina D is an indoor recessed downlight from L&L Luce&Light, designed in four different sizes and wattages. It can be configured to suit your exact requirements: first choose the body, either fixed or tiltable up to 30°; then the installation, flush or rebated; and finally the retaining bezel, either round or square. The fixture can be further customised with the choice of cover, available in a round or square version and in three different depths. It is also possible to alter the lighting effect by using optical filters to obtain a diffuse or elliptical output.
This short video details the different sizes and customisable options.
SLL announce online symposium on light and human health
(UK) – Symposium to set out where and how lighting can be applied to enhance human health.
The Society of Light and Lighting (SLL) has announced that the 2020 Lighting Research and Technology Symposium: Applying Light for Human Health will take place online from 2-6 November. The objective for the symposium is to set out where and how lighting can confidently be applied to enhance human health.
For the first time, this event will be taking place online, over five successive days. Each day will consist of a 90-minute session, including a live Q&A discussion. The SLL has curated an international programme designed to address the key topics within the light and health conversation.
Speakers include: Russell Foster, Professor of Circadian Neuroscience and Head of the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Oxford; Dr Mark Rea from the Lighting Research Centre, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Dr Mariana Figueiro, Rutgers Institute for Health; Florence Lam, Arup Fellow and Global Lighting Design Leader; Dr Arnold Wilkins, Emeritus Professor at the University of Essex; Arne Lowden of Stockholm University; and many more.
Following the discovery of the intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cell in the human retina, a lot of effort has been expended by researchers on exploring the non-visual effects of light. While this effort has resulted in an increase in understanding by researchers it has also led to several claims of lighting systems that will enhance human health.
This, in turn, has caused anxiety amongst lighting designers and manufacturers. Their concern is that the claimed benefits may not be evident in practice, or worse, they may be detrimental to human health. Alternatively, if true, hesitation to embrace new applications may see them being left behind.
The SLL Lighting Research & Technology Symposia aim to address topics of relevance to the lighting profession and related disciplines, showcasing papers that have appeared within Lighting Research & Technology (LR&T) Journal.
Instrumental in the planning for the 2020 Symposium has been former LR&T Editor in Chief, Dr Peter Boyce, who said: “The aim of this symposium is to transfer knowledge from the laboratory to the field. The hope is that this will enable lighting to safely and successfully expand its contribution to human health.”
Registration is available for individual days or for the entire week via www.sll.org.uk. Members of the SLL and the IES will be able to book for a discounted rate, along with a reduced rate for students.
Sessions will take place from 13:00-14:30 GMT every day from 2-6 November 2020, with presentations to be followed by live Q&A discussions each day. More info on the full schedule of speakers can be found here.
Registration open for IALD Enlighten Americas Online
(USA) – Online conference to be held on 21-22 October 2020.
Registration is now open for the 2020 IALD Enlighten Americas conference, taking place online for the first time on 21-22 October.
The conference, originally due to take place in Palm Springs, California, has been brought online as a result of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. However, IALD officials believe the move will make the conference more accessible to a broader audience of professionals in the international lighting community.
“IALD has represented the profession of lighting design for more than 50 years, and this year it is more important than ever to be that central point of connection for the greater lighting community,” said Marsha Turner, IALD CEO. “Our members and friends have been eager to connect this year. While we are unable to meet in-person, IALD’s Enlighten 2020 online events are our opportunity to bring our lighting community together, foster personal connections, share learnings and participate in a new virtual experience this year.”
Created for and by lighting designers, Enlighten Americas 2020 online has been designed to bring the lighting community together in new and exciting ways at a time when staying connected matters most.
This year’s “taste” of Enlighten Americas features an interactive “Light Playground”, special social gatherings, engaging breakout discussions, and 28 luminaries of lighting from around the world. The IALD has also brought the popular Lighting Cross Talk online, in which lighting designers can join manufacturers in small groups for focused discussion about future product designs and needs in the marketplace. The event will also include virtual exhibit rooms for sponsors to connect directly with attendees during the event.
Given the challenges that many businesses are experiencing this year, the IALD is offering its Enlighten Americas 2020 registration at a significantly reduced rate. Turner added: “This decision was made so that our members can easily connect with each other and gain valuable access to continue their professional development.”
Register for IALD Enlighten Americas 2020 online here.
Lights in Alingsås celebrates 20th anniversary with commemorative book
(Sweden) – Twenty Light Years from Alingsås to include photos from across festival’s history.
Organisers of the annual Lights in Alingsås festival have commemorated its 20th anniversary with a special retrospective book, entitled Twenty Light Years from Alingsås.
The book, comprised of photos from throughout the event’s history, tells the story of the event that put the Swedish town of Alingsås on the map, both locally and internationally.
Since it began, Lights in Alingsås has involved 136 of the world’s best lighting designers, 1200 students, and 400 student electricians, as well as attracting 1.2 million visitors.
Over the years, 80 locations have been illuminated, including local buildings, yards, streets, bridges, parks, tunnels, churchyards, a lake and a river.
Photographer Patrik Gunnar Helin has recorded the festival since its inception with pictures of every year and every installation. These photos have now been collected into a book of photos, along with a description of the works. The text for which was written by Kjell Hult, co-founder of the Lights in Alingsås festival.
“After 20 successful light years, it’s fun to be able to show pictures of all the fantastic lighting installations in this book,” said Jan Olofzon, Managing Director of Alingsås Energi. “We hope that it will give a lot of pleasure – surprising those who haven’t visited the festival, and awakening happy memories in those who have.”
Twenty Light Years from Alingsås will be released at the same time that this year’s Lights in Alingsås begins, on 1 October.
Dallas Market Center to launch ArchLIGHT Summit in September 2021
(USA) – ArchLIGHT Summit to be held on 21-22 September, during Dallas Design Week
Dallas Market Center has unveiled ArchLIGHT Summit, a new lighting trade event and educational platform for architectural, specification and design communities, to take place in autumn 2021.
The first ArchLIGHT Summit will take place September 21-22 at the Dallas Trade Mart, already home to the permanent marketplace for the semi-annual Lightovation, the largest residential lighting show in North America.
ArchLIGHT Summit will feature a wide range of commercial lighting brands, alongside the opportunity to explore the permanent showrooms of residential/commercial crossover brands that are part of Lightovation.
“Listening to thought leaders for design and the built environment, we recognised that there is an opportunity to fill a void by creating a different sort of lighting event that simply works better,” said City Morris, President and CEO of Dallas Market Center. “Starting from square one, we are building a new kind of live event, delivering the best products for interactive experiences, exceptional knowledge and an engaged community to help all stakeholders thrive.”
Both days of the event will also include a full slate of seminars, hands-on lab learning, and panel discussions offering architects, lighting designers, specifiers and interior designers timely and accredited sessions on evolving lighting issues and solutions. Attendees will also be able to experience engaging displays and learning labs, receptions and tours within the permanent lighting showrooms participating in the show.
The ArchLIGHT Summit will be co-located with Dallas Design Week, providing additional CEU and networking opportunities for attendees of both events.
ArchLight Summit organisers are working closely with an Advisory Board of industry leaders, with members including Francesca Bastianini, principal of Sighte Studio; Craig Bernecker, founder of The Lighting Education Institute; Andrea Hartranft, principal of Hartranft Lighting Design; Archit Jain, principal of Oculus Light Studio; Kelly Roberts, studio director of Wald Studio; and Laura McDonald Stewart, founder of Laura McDonald Enterprises and Plinth & Chintz.
[d]arc room livestream catch up launched
(Global) - All presentations now available to watch on event platform.
Following the success of [d]arc room livestream, which attracted more than 1,000 attendees, a catch up service has been launched to give attendees exclusive access to view sessions at any time.
[d]arc room livestream took place on 16-18 September, and featured 47 presentations across two streams, broadcast to a global audience, from leading lighting industry professionals, covering the hottest topics in architectural and decorative lighting.
Speakers that participated in the event included: Durham Marenghi; Aleksandra Stratimirovic; Filippo Lodi (UNStudio); Keith Bradshaw (Speirs + Major); Kaoru Mende (LPA); Monica Luz Lobo (LDStudio); Carla Wilkins (Lichtvision); Dan Lister (Arup); Barbara Horton (HLB); Edward Bartholemew (Bartholemew Lighting Design); Claudia Paz; Victor Palacio (Ideas en Luz); Sophya Acosta; Sakina Dugawaller-Moeller (Light.Func); Yah Li Toh (Light Collab); Dr. Kit Cuttle; Regina Santos (Godwin Austen Johnson); Nathalie Rozot (Phoscope); Brett Andersen (Focus Lighting); Francesca Bastianini (Sighte Studio); Katia Kolovea (Archifos); Richard Taylor (Graphic Strategy); Ruth Kelly Waskett (Hoare Lea); Annukka Larsen (WSP Finland); Lisa Marchesi (mldlab); Rikus De Kock (Illuminate Lighting Design); Akari-Lisa Ishii (I.C.O.N.); Martina Frattura (White Pure); and Ta-Wei Lin (CMA), among many others.
Those that missed the event but want to watch all the conference talks in full can still purchase a ticket to get instant access to the event platform.
Tickets to view the conference are £10.00, and attendees will get exclusive access to the entire programme across all three days, including a technology workshop hosted by RCL and LensVector, which was limited to 50 participants during the event.
Paul James, Managing Director of [d]arc media, commented: "I am delighted that more than 1,000 people enjoyed [d]arc room livestream, which was a huge success. The catch up service will ensure that attendees can watch any sessions that they missed at any time, and will enable new attendees to register to view the exclusive content."
Tickets are available to purchase on the [d]arc room website here.
Sombra: Bruma
Created by Sombra, Bruma is an immersive light installation in which a dancer creates an intimate connection with light; the light is her lover, they understand each other and move together.
Bruma, which in Spanish means 'haze' or 'confusion', is a space of post-pandemic reflection, an installation where the spectator is submerged in a space bathed in light, where the light becomes material. The body is immersed into the haze, generating a dialogue with the solid light as an intimate bond is formed between the dancer, the space and the light.
Spectators are required to keep a physical distance of 1.5m; however, there is a spiritual connection between the spectators, the dancer, and the light.
Directed by: Raquel Bañón
Dancer: Maja Størseth
Photography: Héctor López
LEDforum.20 announces digital congress, speaker programme
(Brazil) – The 11th edition of LEDforum will be held online on 6 November.
After moving its event online for 2020, organisers of LEDforum.20 have unveiled its full programme of speakers.
Presentations for the event – to be held on 6 November – include Charles Stone, President of Fisher Marantz Stone; Pascal Chautard, founder of Limari Lighting Design; Mariana Novaes of Atiaîa Lighting Design; Fernanda Carvalho of Fernanda Carvalho Lighting Design; Erco’s Thomas Schielke; Mariana Figueiro of Rutgers University; artist and educator Chris Fraser; and Brazilian engineer and researcher Vicente Scopacasa.
LEDforum.20 will also act as a platform for launching new lighting products and services, and generating new business in the Latin American market.
Registration for LEDforum.20 is open now, and tickets are limited.
ILP launches new online training platform
(UK) – Platform developed to deliver ILP training courses remotely.
The Institution of Lighting Professionals (ILP) has developed a new online platform to deliver training courses to the lighting community.
Although usually delivered in a face-to-face environment, doing so is no longer practical amid the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. As lighting professionals still need to keep abreast of the latest developments, current thinking, and keep their CPD up to date, the ILP has moved its training programme online.
The new, state-of-the-art resource has the potential to reach those in need of training anywhere in the world – those working from home, vulnerable people self-isolating, those overseas that would prefer not to travel, now have access to professional development by the ILP.
Initially, two of the ILP’s current one-day courses – Asset Management Toolkit: Minor Structures (ATOM) Fundamentals and Fundamental Lighting Course – have been re-designed to be delivered in the first phase, with more content being available over the next month.
The aim is for all ILP one-day courses to be available online, with other training materials being developed for online delivery.
ILP Vice President Education, Kimberly Bartlett, said: “This is a fantastic resource that I’m so proud of. Its development and the dynamic capability of the ILP to react to changing situations is something commendable.”
The facility is available now for lighting professionals, engineers, contractors, planners, environmental health officers and everybody involved in lighting. The platform is open to everyone, but ILP members can access courses at a discounted rate.
The platform can be accessed here.
