IES Event Calendar

For those that ‘winter’ in Antarctica, psychosis, suicide and depression have been common issues; so too have been records of circadian sleep disorders. This presentation shows the history and challenges of living in Antarctica, specifically at the British Halley Ice Shelf Research Station. The speaker was responsible for the all the lighting design for Halley VI and for the interior habitats. This was informed by over 40-years of endocrinological medical data gathered from the previous stations. This talk will show…

What we see is often defined by how we see it. Theatrical lighting effects and technology is being used more and more in restaurants, retail, worship, and educational environments to enhance the customer experience. But are we applying the appropriate design techniques necessary to create an emotional and lasting impression? Explore how different theatrical design methods can be used to maximize the overall effectiveness of incorporating theatrical lighting technology in regular real-world settings. Speaker: Richard K. Davis, LC, MIES -…

Fee: Free (Virtual on ZOOM) Description: This presentation will share how designers use concepts for creativity and cohesiveness in their designs. Do you understand strategies to create a design concept? Do you know how that concept can inspire your design solution? Are you bored with the same old solutions? Do you want to put some more spark in your lighting game? A creative concept can provide the inspiration you need to create cohesive lighting designs and augment your work. Come join…

This meeting is free, and earns 1 AIA HSW Credit, Health, Safety & Welfare

The IES Albany Section is proud to present our January 2021 virtual AIA Presentation, Dynamic Lighting; Tunable Color, Circadian and Color Changing, presented by Jen Nekuda, PE, Controls Sales Engineer with H.E. Williams Inc. DESCRIPTION: Dynamic lighting, also known as tunable, color-changing, and circadian lighting, is being adopted and employed in current lighting designs. There are many studies showing the benefits of dynamic lighting in built environments. Early adopters have seeded the market and several lighting manufacturers now employ some level…