October 2019: Human Centric Lighting
October's Lunch and Learn Meeting was an AIA CEU Lunch and Learn course on Human Centric Lighting. (AIA - 1.0 LU, IDCEC - 0.1 CEU)
Smart lighting control systems are often associated with data analytics, human centric lighting, code compliance and responsible energy use, but ultimately it is user experience that defines the success of a lighting installation. A building system that's at odds with occupant expectations or suffers from a lack of intuiting response will only frustrate building occupants. It may even get disconnected. When user experience is thoroughly evaluated and included as part of proper system set up, lighting can improve satisfaction and engagement, promote desirable work behaviors, and achieve the intent of smart lighting technology.
When: Tuesday, October 8th
Where: United Way Houston
Speaker: Carson Alsop, Lutron
October's Lunch and Learn Meeting was an AIA CEU Lunch and Learn course on Human Centric Lighting. (AIA - 1.0 LU, IDCEC - 0.1 CEU)
Smart lighting control systems are often associated with data analytics, human centric lighting, code compliance and responsible energy use, but ultimately it is user experience that defines the success of a lighting installation. A building system that's at odds with occupant expectations or suffers from a lack of intuiting response will only frustrate building occupants. It may even get disconnected. When user experience is thoroughly evaluated and included as part of proper system set up, lighting can improve satisfaction and engagement, promote desirable work behaviors, and achieve the intent of smart lighting technology.
When: Tuesday, October 8th
Where: United Way Houston
Speaker: Carson Alsop, Lutron
September 2019: Lighting for Education
We kicked off the 2019-2020 program season with an AIA CEU Lunch and Learn course on Educational Lighting. From the presentation details:
Stimulating light extends the time students remain engaged. Pleasant and bright lighting encourages the willingness to learn. Learn what lighting techniques you can use in your education projects to create the best learning environment.
Learning Objectives
Where: United Way Houston
Speaker: Graham Whittaker, Zumtobel Lighting Ltd
We kicked off the 2019-2020 program season with an AIA CEU Lunch and Learn course on Educational Lighting. From the presentation details:
Stimulating light extends the time students remain engaged. Pleasant and bright lighting encourages the willingness to learn. Learn what lighting techniques you can use in your education projects to create the best learning environment.
Learning Objectives
- Learn the factors that contribute to visual comfort in schools including avoiding luminaries with sharp cut-offs and glare control using UGR values.
- Research suggests students who have access to daylighting perform better in all academic fields. Learn how daylighting helps meet Well Building Standards.
- Learn the lighting standards of IES of North America for educational lighting.
- Learn how lighting that enhances interior architecture can aid communication in the classroom.
Where: United Way Houston
Speaker: Graham Whittaker, Zumtobel Lighting Ltd
June 2019: Lighting Trivia Night and Happy Hour
To conclude the season, the section hosted a trivia night specifically geared towards our EP's and younger members of the lighting community. This was a chance to get out and have a bit of fun while introducing the generations of the lighting professionals to each other through a bit of friendly competition. Questions touched on lighting, design, pop culture, and current events.
When: Tuesday, June 11th
Where: Henderson Heights
Emcee: Mark Beebe
To conclude the season, the section hosted a trivia night specifically geared towards our EP's and younger members of the lighting community. This was a chance to get out and have a bit of fun while introducing the generations of the lighting professionals to each other through a bit of friendly competition. Questions touched on lighting, design, pop culture, and current events.
When: Tuesday, June 11th
Where: Henderson Heights
Emcee: Mark Beebe
May 2019: Lighting for Vertical Surfaces
This seminar applies LED technology to the lighting of vertical surfaces and showed how vertical illumination affects spatial brightness and perception, energy utilization, and occupant comfort. Product demonstration and selection tools were also provided for this CEU presentation.
When: Tuesday, May 14th
Where: United Way Houston
Speaker: Mandy Stockhausen, Signify
This seminar applies LED technology to the lighting of vertical surfaces and showed how vertical illumination affects spatial brightness and perception, energy utilization, and occupant comfort. Product demonstration and selection tools were also provided for this CEU presentation.
When: Tuesday, May 14th
Where: United Way Houston
Speaker: Mandy Stockhausen, Signify
April 2019: IES Houston Annual Memorial Golf Tournament
When: Tuesday, April 9th
Where: Tour 18 Houston
When: Tuesday, April 9th
Where: Tour 18 Houston
March 2019: RP-8-14 Roadway Lighting
Doug lead us on a discussion looking at the changes that have taken place with the standard and how it has evolved into its current version. The powerpoint from the presentation is below for members to download.
When: Tuesday, March 12th
Where: United Way Houston
Speaker: Doug Paulin
Doug lead us on a discussion looking at the changes that have taken place with the standard and how it has evolved into its current version. The powerpoint from the presentation is below for members to download.
When: Tuesday, March 12th
Where: United Way Houston
Speaker: Doug Paulin
| Roadway Lighting Presentation |
February 2019: IECC 2018 Updates
Our speaker Jordan, a controls specialist with Leviton, led us through the updates to the IECC 2018 and their impacts to the work we do.
When: Tuesday, February 12th
Where: United Way Houston
Speaker: Jordan Steele, PE, LEED GA
Our speaker Jordan, a controls specialist with Leviton, led us through the updates to the IECC 2018 and their impacts to the work we do.
When: Tuesday, February 12th
Where: United Way Houston
Speaker: Jordan Steele, PE, LEED GA
January 2019: Neon Manufacturer Tour
This month's meeting took us to True Colors Neon, a manufacturer of neon signage. Dan taught us about the process for manufacturing those ubiquitous signage. He walked us through the stages, including design, glass bending, gas filling, and final assembly.
When: Tuesday, January 15th
Where: True Colors Neon
Speaker: Dan Doblemann
This month's meeting took us to True Colors Neon, a manufacturer of neon signage. Dan taught us about the process for manufacturing those ubiquitous signage. He walked us through the stages, including design, glass bending, gas filling, and final assembly.
When: Tuesday, January 15th
Where: True Colors Neon
Speaker: Dan Doblemann