IESNYC Members to Present at IES Annual Conference
Following is a fantastic line up of our IESNYC members who will be sharing their expertise at the IES Annual Conference (IES24) being held August 15 – 17 at the New York Marriott Marquis, Times Square. The three day event includes a day of hands-on workshops and two days of educational sessions, technical papers and presentations, with up to 24 CEU’s available. In addition to the learning opportunities, IES24 is home to the world renowned Industry Progress Report, with leading manufacturers, exhibits and reception, Emerging Professionals Day, the Leadership Forum, and the Illumination Awards and Gala. Be sure to register!
Shaun Fillion
Wednesday Evening: Walking Tour (3 CEUs)
The History of Lighting in New York City
Wednesday, August 14, 7pm - 10pm
This session, led by Shaun Fillion of the New York School of Interior Design, will tour New York City locations to discuss the history of lighting, how it influences culture, aesthetic preferences, and changes with technological advances. The group will discuss historic solutions and modern interpretations. Limited space available!
Craig Bernecker
Workshop: Photometry in Action
Thursday, August 15 | 8:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Off-site @ Parsons School of Design
Photometry in Action is a hands-on workshop exploring luminaire photometry to be delivered in the Lighting Laboratory at Parsons School of Design’s School of Constructed Environments. The Lighting Laboratory at Parsons houses a LabSpion goniophotometer fully capable of generating a complete luminaire photometric report, including both luminous intensity and spectral data along with a .ies file.
The workshop will feature a “round-robin” rotation of groups of participants working with the goniophotometer to actually measure a luminaire, alternating with a presentation of the elements of a representative photometric report, essentially covering the “anatomy” of a photometric report.
Francesca Bastianini
Community Centered Models in Practice: Expanding the Role of Lighting Design Beyond Arbitrators of Lux
Saturday, August 17 | 10:05am – 11:05am
Francesca joins Luciana Martinez and Iris Ahn to discuss the evolution of the lighting industry from its architectural and interior design roots. They will address the social, ethical, and biological impacts of light, emphasizing a holistic design approach that includes public engagement and education. By examining the methodologies of two firms, Sighte Studio in New York and Light Follows Behaviour in London, the presentation showcases how alternative approaches in lighting design can address disparities and enhance advocacy for community members. Case studies from these firms demonstrate the long-term value of such methodologies, encouraging lighting designers to rethink their roles and contributions.
Daniel Blitzer
Next Steps for Lighting Education
Saturday, August 17 | 2:35pm – 3:35pm
Dan Blitzer joins Marc Hodges, Bob Preston, and Tom Butters to address two important challenges for lighting education: (1) how do you balance the cost and flexibility of remote training with the enhanced learning in an interactive environment and (2) what is the next step for those who have been through lighting fundamentals?
