Why do some buildings endure for centuries whilst others disappear in a few decades? In this latest latest BDP podcast episode, Designing Age-Defying Buildings, host Alan Davies is joined by lighting director Mark Ridler, associate structural engineer Jessica Kennedy and architect director Nick Durham. Together, the group question what it takes to ensure... Read more
Handbook Of Lighting Design
Trends May 24, 2022
Since Rüdiger Ganslandt and Harald Hofmann wrote their handbook in 1992 huge interest has developed in light and lighting, not least because the growing awareness of architectural quality has given rise to an increased demand for good architectural lighting. The Handbook of Lighting Design covers the basic principles and practice... Read more
The right light at the right time – Bright Days, Dark Nights” lectures. The webinar explains the need for a good day and night light based on scientific evidence and practical experience. Moderated by Dr. Luc Schlangen a senior researcher at Eindhoven University of Technology, within the Human Technology... Read more
Do you need know how a building can be smart? A new suite of online educational materials has been released by Smart Building Boot Camp. The modules are tailored for property developers, facility managers, engineering design consultants, architects, property managers and more. Initially set-up because the smart building industry... Read more
Circular Lighting Live 2022 The drive to net zero carbon will see the lighting industry undergo its biggest transformation since the advent of LEDs. To understand this new landscape and position Circular Lighting Live is bringing together leading experts and policy makers to share their insights into forthcoming standards... Read more
Night Time Design Process
Interviews, OpinionsTrends May 24, 2022
ARUP are leading the way in formulating an evidence based night time lighting design process. Through community engagement listening to marginalized voiced across the globe to understand safety and night time lighting. The idea is to create spaces than are more inclusive, energized and safe. A multi-layered and holistic... Read more
Review Of Waste Framework Directive
TrendsRegulation May 24, 2022
This week saw LightingEurope collaborate with EucoLight to address the obligations of lighting manufacturers at the end of life of their products. Marc Guiraud gave an overview of the Waste Framework Directive (WFD) including a proposal for a revision to the text expected in 2023. European Commission guidance on... Read more
