Event and Speaker Profiles
16th Annual IESLA Golf ClassicDate: To Benefit the Saul Goldin Memorial Scholarship and Russell Cole Design Competition Location:
The IES and the Quest for the Holy GrailDate: Presented by: Speaker Bio: Fred Oberkircher is a recent Illuminating Engineering Society Past President and Professor Emeritus of Texas Christian University. At Texas Christian University – Ft. Worth, Fred taught lighting and led the development of the TCU Center for Lighting Education. He was able to expand lighting classes there to first year students and developed a lighting minor within the interior design department of the university. With the IES Board of Directors, Fred has led several initiatives within the society – co-publication of the first code-intended commercial green building standard in the US Standard 189.1 with IES and ASHRAE, and working with IALD and AIA to promote quality lighting at the national level, with the statement IES DG-18-08 "Light + Design: A Guide to Designing Quality Lighting for Buildings and People." This also led to a joint organizational panel that went to Washington D.C. to communicate to legislators directly on quality of lighting in 2010. In addition, Fred's leadership created the IES Director of Public Policy position, to continue these efforts on a consistent basis. Description: It all started with a disruptive technology called the incandescent light bulb that changed the way the world thought about light. The IES was formed as a participant in this disruption and sought to describe and define both the quantitative and the qualitative aspects of this new technology – what is the Holy Grail of light? That search continues to this day as another disruptive technology again changes the manner in which we think about light. No, not the LED, the introduction of solid state technology. What does the near future hold for the IES as it continues to search for the Holy Grail of light? Time: Presentation Location: Price:
Title 24 2013 – The Age of Controls BeginsDate: Presented by: James Benya is a professional engineer and lighting designer with 39 years of experience in architectural lighting design including daylighting, theatrical and performance lighting, urban streetscapes, light as art, and zero net energy building design. He is also the author of two books: Lighting Design Basics and Retrofitting and Relighting, and is among the most widely respected international lecturers and speakers in the field of lighting design, daylighting design, and efficient buildings. Description: One of the biggest changes in Title 24 for 2013 will be the requirement for controllable lighting, making dimming mandatory for virtually all sources. There will also be an expansion to the requirements to use controllability in several mandatory measures. These and other revelations about our Title 24 future will be presented by Jim Benya. For over two decades, Jim has served as principal consultant to the California Energy Commission in the development of the new standard, and along with the technical material, you can expect some interesting behind-the-scenes stories. Whether you are a designer, engineer, contractor, agent or manufacturer, you will get the straight scoop on what it means and how to prepare for the new requirements Time: Presentation Location: Price: Cash/Check at the Door
IES ILLUMINATION AWARDS 2013It's that time of the year again…The IES Illumination Awards – International & Sectional submission opens January 7, 2013. Get those project details and photos together to submit in any one – or all – of the following categories:
Please visit http://www.ies.org/ia/ for submission details. Review the information including the score sheets, video, and any other updates to this year's program including an FAQ section for all groups. Not submitting a project this year? Why not volunteer to be a judge? As a Sectional or International Online Judge, you will gain a deeper insight into what the IES is looking for within each project category, and give you an edge the next time you submit. Contact your Illumination Awards Chair for further details. Questions? Contact Karl Haas IESLA Illumination Awards Chair Section Awards will be presented at the 2013 Lumen West Awards in June. If you would like to volunteer to be on the Lumen West planning committee, please contact Lumen West Chair, Matt Bates Open for Online Submission:
Section Judging:
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The Sustainable Revolution in ManufacturingDate: Presented by: Dr. Robert Davis joined Litecontrol in 2007, and is the Director of Product Innovation & Marketing. He directs several engineering teams that develop new and custom products and provide application engineering and testing services, and he leads the company's marketing and sustainability initiatives. Prior to joining Litecontrol, he spent nine years as a Senior Instructor in Architectural Engineering at the University of Colorado at Boulder, where he taught courses in lighting design and engineering. His experience also includes positions at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's Lighting Research Center, and at Sylvania Lighting. Dr. Davis holds Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Architectural Engineering from Penn State and a PhD degree in Cognitive Psychology from the University of Colorado. He is a Fellow of the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America, and he serves on the Board of Directors for the Nuckolls Fund for Lighting Education. Description: Although much of the focus on sustainable lighting has been energy efficiency, the environmental impacts of manufacturing must be included in the sustainability discussion. Traditional manufacturing follows the "take-make-waste" model which is very different from the way that nature works. The industrial revolution led to one style of manufacturing in the lighting industry – how should the sustainable revolution change our practices? Time: Presentation Location: Price: Cash/Check at the Door
2013 Lumen West Awards BanquetDate: Lumen West - Surreal, a celebration of dreams and discoveries within the Lighting Design Industry. From the beginning, dreams have played an important part in the formation of our world and through lighting, we are able to experience it. Lumen West 2013 – Surreal is a Cirque du Soleil themed show about lighting that is both Dreamed and Designed, where you play a leading role. For what would the lighting industry be without its dreamers? The IESLA, IESOC, and IESIE invite you to get ready to join your fellow lighting industry cast members, as well as a few specialty performers and musicians, for a groundbreaking, one-night only show at the Avalon Hollywood on June 22, 2013. Early perks deadline is April 15th so let's see what you can dream up! Lumen West Sponsorship Form Download Here. Please contact Matt Bates for further information about sponsorship opportunities. |
Emerging Professionals After Hours MixerDate: Description: IESLA is excited to announce the kick-off of our Emerging Professionals program! Come join us and meet other design industry "newbies". This event is open to anyone who has been working in some capacity of design for 5 years or less. This could include lighting design, architecture, interior design, electrical engineering, sales, etc... Appetizers will be provided. Time: Presentation Location: SmithHouse offers complimentary valet parking. Private evening tour of the Gensler offices in downtown Los AngelesDate: Hosted by: Time: Presentation Location: Price: Description: IESLA in collaboration with IALD is pleased to announce a reserved tour of the new Gensler offices in downtown Los Angeles. After 20 years of work in Santa Monica, Gensler recently relocated to a glass encased 'jewel box' set between the two towers of the City National Plaza. As an architectural giant, Gensler's Los Angeles office represents the future of urban office space for top-tier architecture and design firms. Please join us for a brief overview of the new facility followed by docent led small group tours. Light appetizers and beverages will be served in conjunction with the tour. Sponsors:
Parking: Nearby self-parking available at the Los Angeles Central Library for $8 flat rate after 4pm. (630 West 5th Street – entrance on Flower between 5th and 6th) Parking within Gensler's building (also accessible from Flower) is available for $15 flat rate after 5pm. There are also many self-park lots in close proximity to Gensler's office. Limited Capacity – Pre-paid RSVP via Paypal or Credit Card will be required to attend this special event! Once capacity is filled, please contact Brian Klammer or Archit Jain to be added to the waiting list in case of cancellations. Please note that there will be no refunds.
Emerging Professionals Speed Networking EventDate: Everyone has heard of speed dating, but have you ever heard of SPEED NETWORKING? At the next IESLA Emerging Professionals meeting, we want to give people new to the design community a chance to meet and greet all of their fellow colleagues. Please join us on Tuesday, February 19th at the Yard House and put a name to those faces you've seen around at other industry events in a round table/timed setting. FREE admission! There might even be a few door prizes so make sure to bring your business cards for to exchange with others and also to be included in drawings. This is going to be a lot of fun so be sure to spread the word to other colleagues and friends in the design community. The event is open to anyone who has been working in some capacity of design for 5 years or less. This could include lighting design, architecture, interior design, electrical engineering, sales, etc... Appetizers will be provided. Parking is not provided by the restaurant but there is ample lot and deck parking near the LA Live complex. Time: Location: Please contact Emerging Professionals Chair Meghan Howell to RSVP.
Illuminating Engineering Society 18th Annual Lighting Product ShowDate: Once again, the Los Angeles Section is sponsoring the very successful Lighting Product Show at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium. This year the show is on Thursday, February 28th. The attached application will give you all of the information. Space is based on a "first come, first serve" basis. Last year, we were sold out before the end of the year. Manufacturers need to register through their local sales representative. The maximum number of booth spaces available per representative is 10. We will not allow the allocated spaces to be split up and resold to the manufacturers. Representatives should list complete name of each manufacturer to which a space is to be assigned. Payment must be received by January 2, 2013. With the success of this event, we are funding the Saul Goldin Scholarship, and will award up to $10,000 to the students that are judged best in the annual lighting competition. Last year we awarded over $10,000 to the winners. We look forward to your participation and another successful event. Send in the attached sign-up form and payment as soon as possible to reserve your space. Checks must be payable to "IES Los Angeles Section," as indicated on Signup Form. Time: Presentation Location: Price: Product Show Flyer Download Here » Product Show Sign-Up Form Download Here »
Controlling LEDs To Meet Customer ExpectationsDate: Presented by: Eric Lind is the Vice President of Global Specifications at Lutron. He has been active in the lighting industry since joining Lutron in 1985. He is currently responsible for their commercial business and its global interface to the architectural design community. He plays a significant role in the strategic product roadmapping for the commercial market segments and is directly involved with their entire controls portfolio, including sensors, centralized control systems, shades, and their latest generation of controllable ballasts and drivers. He holds six patents. Eric is currently working on new control technologies for energy efficient lighting sources and just completed a 3 year term on the Illuminating Engineering Society Board of Directors. Description: This program presents a thorough examination of the LED industry. The participant will be able to describe the features and benefits of LEDs as a general illumination light source, and the applications where LEDs excel to ensure operational safety and occupant productivity. Studying the components of an LED system will enable the participant to explain an LED luminaire and each component involved to ensure effective and safe operation By examining existing control types and standards, the participant will be able to identify the differences between power line, 3 wire and low voltage control. Analysis of LED drivers will enable the participant to identify the differences between constant current and constant voltage drivers and which applications require which type of driver to ensure safe operation and expected performance. Time: Presentation Location: Price: Cash/Check at the Door
15th Annual IESLA Russell Cole Student Design Competition
Date: More information coming soon! |
