September 2018: IES National State of the Union Lunch
Joining us in kicking off the 2018-19 season, National VP and President-Elec Jennifer Jaques provided us with an IES State of the Union style address on the current state of the society. She spoke and gave an update on where we are headed as an organization and a review from the National Conference.
When: Tuesday, September 25th
Where: United Way Houston
Speaker: Jennifer Jaques, LC, MIES, VP and President-Elec IES National
Joining us in kicking off the 2018-19 season, National VP and President-Elec Jennifer Jaques provided us with an IES State of the Union style address on the current state of the society. She spoke and gave an update on where we are headed as an organization and a review from the National Conference.
When: Tuesday, September 25th
Where: United Way Houston
Speaker: Jennifer Jaques, LC, MIES, VP and President-Elec IES National
June 2018: Role Expectations Panel Discussion
Our programming season was finished with a panel discussion on role expectations of various entities in the design and construction process. We heard discussion about the interactions, both positive and negative, between architects, lighting designers, engineers, manufacturers, and contractors as they progress through the construction cycle.
When: Tuesday, June 19th
Where: United Way Houston
Speakers: Daniel Ortiz, Trenton Schaff, Jared Gunlock, Jesse Swisher
Our programming season was finished with a panel discussion on role expectations of various entities in the design and construction process. We heard discussion about the interactions, both positive and negative, between architects, lighting designers, engineers, manufacturers, and contractors as they progress through the construction cycle.
When: Tuesday, June 19th
Where: United Way Houston
Speakers: Daniel Ortiz, Trenton Schaff, Jared Gunlock, Jesse Swisher
May 2018: EP's Guide to Retrofits
Our very own Frank Agraz gave a two part talk aimed at those who are new in the lighting industry. Frank's wealth of professional knowledge in the retrofit community served as the stepping off point for this conversation. Utilizing his experience on both the local board of directors as well as an At-Large Director of the National Board of IES, Frank pieced together how lighting professionals, both new and experienced, fit into this industry.
When: Tuesday, May 22nd
Where: United Way Houston
Speaker: Frank J Agraz, Jr., LC, MIES
Our very own Frank Agraz gave a two part talk aimed at those who are new in the lighting industry. Frank's wealth of professional knowledge in the retrofit community served as the stepping off point for this conversation. Utilizing his experience on both the local board of directors as well as an At-Large Director of the National Board of IES, Frank pieced together how lighting professionals, both new and experienced, fit into this industry.
When: Tuesday, May 22nd
Where: United Way Houston
Speaker: Frank J Agraz, Jr., LC, MIES
March 2018: Light, Health, and the WELL Building Standard
Our March Lunch and Learn featured Matthew Tanteri, a fellow in the IES and Associate Principal/Daylighting Practice Leader at HLB Lighting Design. He spoke on lighting, health and the relationship to the WELL Building Standard, which aimed to explain the lighting requirements within the WELL Building Standard and expanded the discussion to evolving trends in lighting applications that meet sustainable design and WELL goals. This cross-organization talk invited our colleagues in the USGBC and IBPSA to attend.
When: Tuesday, March 13th
Where: United Way Houston
Speaker: Matthew Tanteri, FIES, EIALD, CPHC
Our March Lunch and Learn featured Matthew Tanteri, a fellow in the IES and Associate Principal/Daylighting Practice Leader at HLB Lighting Design. He spoke on lighting, health and the relationship to the WELL Building Standard, which aimed to explain the lighting requirements within the WELL Building Standard and expanded the discussion to evolving trends in lighting applications that meet sustainable design and WELL goals. This cross-organization talk invited our colleagues in the USGBC and IBPSA to attend.
When: Tuesday, March 13th
Where: United Way Houston
Speaker: Matthew Tanteri, FIES, EIALD, CPHC
February 2018: Cyber Security and Lighting Controls
Special Agent Angela Haun joined us to give a talk on the role of cyber security when it comes to connected lighting and controls. Special Agent Haun is a member of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and has been with the agency in the InfraGuard division for 20 years.
When: Tuesday, February 20th
Where: United Way Houston
Speakers: Special Agent Angela Haun
Special Agent Angela Haun joined us to give a talk on the role of cyber security when it comes to connected lighting and controls. Special Agent Haun is a member of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and has been with the agency in the InfraGuard division for 20 years.
When: Tuesday, February 20th
Where: United Way Houston
Speakers: Special Agent Angela Haun
November 2017: LEED, Commissioning, and the IECC 2015
This exciting lunch and learn featured topics on LEED, Commissioning and the IECC 2015. David MacLean, the chair of the USGBC Texas Gulf Coast Region discussed the opportunities for achieving lighting credits within the LEED ratings system, the WELL Building Standard, and compliance with 2015 IECC, as well as the challenge of commissioning these systems. This talk was available for AIA and GBCI CEU's.
When: Tuesday, November 14th
Where: United Way Houston
Speaker: David MacLean, CPMP, LEED AP BD&C
This exciting lunch and learn featured topics on LEED, Commissioning and the IECC 2015. David MacLean, the chair of the USGBC Texas Gulf Coast Region discussed the opportunities for achieving lighting credits within the LEED ratings system, the WELL Building Standard, and compliance with 2015 IECC, as well as the challenge of commissioning these systems. This talk was available for AIA and GBCI CEU's.
When: Tuesday, November 14th
Where: United Way Houston
Speaker: David MacLean, CPMP, LEED AP BD&C
September 2017: Light and Color: A Designer's Toolkit
Kicking off the 2017-2018 season, lighting legend Barry Glas joined us at a local restaurant to provide an exciting talk entitled "Light and Color: A Designer's Toolkit". This talk had AIA CEU's available.
When: Tuesday, September 19th
Where: Henderson Heights
Speaker: Barry Glas
Kicking off the 2017-2018 season, lighting legend Barry Glas joined us at a local restaurant to provide an exciting talk entitled "Light and Color: A Designer's Toolkit". This talk had AIA CEU's available.
When: Tuesday, September 19th
Where: Henderson Heights
Speaker: Barry Glas
June 2017: Lightfair Review Panel
Jaren Fort will moderated a panel discussion of people who attended this year's Lightfair International Conference and Tradeshow. The panel discussed new technologies that were presented at the conference. Key topics included the Internet of Things (IoT) and healthcare lighting technology.
When: Tuesday, June 13, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Where: United Way, 50 Waugh Drive, Houston
Panel: Jared Gunlock, Chris Dunn, Trenton Schaaf, Aaron McDonald
Jaren Fort will moderated a panel discussion of people who attended this year's Lightfair International Conference and Tradeshow. The panel discussed new technologies that were presented at the conference. Key topics included the Internet of Things (IoT) and healthcare lighting technology.
When: Tuesday, June 13, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Where: United Way, 50 Waugh Drive, Houston
Panel: Jared Gunlock, Chris Dunn, Trenton Schaaf, Aaron McDonald
May 2017: Fundamentals of Lighting Awards Dinner
Jennifer Jaques joined us to celebrate the students who have successfully completed IES Houston's Fundamentals of Light course, as well as provide a higher level talk on the impacts of lighting within the design community, and how the IES fits into that process.
When: Tuesday, May 16th
Where: Harold's
Host: Jennifer Jaques
Jennifer Jaques joined us to celebrate the students who have successfully completed IES Houston's Fundamentals of Light course, as well as provide a higher level talk on the impacts of lighting within the design community, and how the IES fits into that process.
When: Tuesday, May 16th
Where: Harold's
Host: Jennifer Jaques
March 2017: Updates to RP-5
This months lunch and learn focused on a discussion of the ins-and-outs of the latest updates to RP-5, an industry-leading publication on daylighting practices.
When: Tuesday, March 14th
Where: United Way Houston
Speaker: John Bos
This months lunch and learn focused on a discussion of the ins-and-outs of the latest updates to RP-5, an industry-leading publication on daylighting practices.
When: Tuesday, March 14th
Where: United Way Houston
Speaker: John Bos
February 2017: TM-30 Method for Evaluating Light Source Color Rendition
Objectives:
• Describe the TM-30-15’s color rendition evaluation system and how it differs from the current CRI metric
• Explain how TM-30 can aid lighting design and specification
• Recognize the limitations of this system, and more generally recognize the limitations of all measures for color rendition for dynamic lighting in the mainstream and match them to the application
Speaker Bio:
Taylor Jacobs is the Western Regional Manager at Luminii Lighting. With 7-years of experience in architectural lighting in both specification and manufacturer sales roles, he couples his experience as a designer to help push specification grade fixtures into the market. He received his B.F.A in Theatrical Lighting Design from University of Cincinnati.
When: Tuesday, February 14 @ 11:30 am
Where: United Way Houston
Speaker: Taylor Jacobs
Objectives:
• Describe the TM-30-15’s color rendition evaluation system and how it differs from the current CRI metric
• Explain how TM-30 can aid lighting design and specification
• Recognize the limitations of this system, and more generally recognize the limitations of all measures for color rendition for dynamic lighting in the mainstream and match them to the application
Speaker Bio:
Taylor Jacobs is the Western Regional Manager at Luminii Lighting. With 7-years of experience in architectural lighting in both specification and manufacturer sales roles, he couples his experience as a designer to help push specification grade fixtures into the market. He received his B.F.A in Theatrical Lighting Design from University of Cincinnati.
When: Tuesday, February 14 @ 11:30 am
Where: United Way Houston
Speaker: Taylor Jacobs
January 2017: Wireless Controls
About the Speaker:
Bob Miller has been in the electrical industry for over 35 years with experience ranging from electrical contracting to Westinghouse Distribution, manufacturing with Legrand, Lutron Electronics and currently works as an independent lighting rep. His responsibilities have taken him around the world numerous times with international responsibilities. He has gotten his CDT, RCDD and Master Electrical License.
Wireless lighting control has been a mainstay of his recent experience with over eight years’ experience designing residential and commercial projects ranging from single family homes to the numerous schools, office buildings, government facilities and culminating in being the Lutron Electronics lead on the Exxon Mobil campus in the Woodlands which was the largest construction project in the world with 17 buildings coming out of the ground simultaneously. It has over 2000 wireless lighting control devices.
Bob’s combination of electrical and lighting control expertise has allowed him to be an early adaptor of exciting wireless lighting control. He has presented wireless solutions to architects, engineers and walked contractors through countless installations. I am sure the subject matter and Bob’s entertaining presentation will be quite an eye opener to many of our listeners.
When: Tuesday, January 10th
Where: United Way Houston
Speaker: Bob Miller
About the Speaker:
Bob Miller has been in the electrical industry for over 35 years with experience ranging from electrical contracting to Westinghouse Distribution, manufacturing with Legrand, Lutron Electronics and currently works as an independent lighting rep. His responsibilities have taken him around the world numerous times with international responsibilities. He has gotten his CDT, RCDD and Master Electrical License.
Wireless lighting control has been a mainstay of his recent experience with over eight years’ experience designing residential and commercial projects ranging from single family homes to the numerous schools, office buildings, government facilities and culminating in being the Lutron Electronics lead on the Exxon Mobil campus in the Woodlands which was the largest construction project in the world with 17 buildings coming out of the ground simultaneously. It has over 2000 wireless lighting control devices.
Bob’s combination of electrical and lighting control expertise has allowed him to be an early adaptor of exciting wireless lighting control. He has presented wireless solutions to architects, engineers and walked contractors through countless installations. I am sure the subject matter and Bob’s entertaining presentation will be quite an eye opener to many of our listeners.
When: Tuesday, January 10th
Where: United Way Houston
Speaker: Bob Miller
November 2016: Color and the Illuminated Environment
When: Tuesday, November 8th
Where: United Way Houston
Speaker: Steve Hardy
When: Tuesday, November 8th
Where: United Way Houston
Speaker: Steve Hardy
October 2016: Update on International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) 2015
When: Tuesday, October 11, 2016 @ 11:30 am
Where: United Way, 50 Waugh Dr., Houston
Speaker: Tom Herbert
When: Tuesday, October 11, 2016 @ 11:30 am
Where: United Way, 50 Waugh Dr., Houston
Speaker: Tom Herbert
September 2016: Solid (State) Gold - Using LED to Generate ROI for Your Lighting Upgrade Project
Synopsis:
As owners of existing buildings search for ways to lower their operating costs, energy-efficient lighting continues to provide a strong financial case for spending capital dollars. Even companies who spent funds upgrading to the latest generation of linear fluorescent are again, now looking to LED to provide the next wave of attractive retrofit projects with a healthy return on investment.
Because so many retrofit projects must adhere to strict financial hurdle rates, lighting practitioners must deliver the absolute best combination of price, savings, and performance. This session will explore the technical complexities and financial challenges of using LED in lighting upgrade projects for existing buildings.
Learning Objectives:
Biography:
Frank Agraz, LC, MIES has worked for 23 years in the energy efficient lighting industry and is co-founder and principal lighting practitioner of Maneri-Agraz Enterprises, a national turnkey lighting solution provider. He works primarily with Fortune 500 clients in developing lighting projects that minimize operating costs and meet financial hurdle rates. Mr. Agraz is Lighting Certified by the NCQLP since 2000 and is currently the Chair of the Test Subcommittee. He has served in the IES as District 4 Chair and past president of the Houston section, and is a committee member of the HumanCentric Lighting Society. Mr. Agraz graduated from Texas A&M University with a BS in Industrial Distribution.
When: Tuesday, September 13th
Where: United Way Houston
Speaker: Frank Agraz, LC, MIES
Synopsis:
As owners of existing buildings search for ways to lower their operating costs, energy-efficient lighting continues to provide a strong financial case for spending capital dollars. Even companies who spent funds upgrading to the latest generation of linear fluorescent are again, now looking to LED to provide the next wave of attractive retrofit projects with a healthy return on investment.
Because so many retrofit projects must adhere to strict financial hurdle rates, lighting practitioners must deliver the absolute best combination of price, savings, and performance. This session will explore the technical complexities and financial challenges of using LED in lighting upgrade projects for existing buildings.
Learning Objectives:
- Evaluate the different types of LED retrofit solutions and when to use each one.
- Learn about the technical complexities and financial challenges of using LED in lighting upgrade projects for existing buildings.
- Understand who the lighting practitioner types are in the retrofit industry and how they demonstrate value to their clients.
- Compare the different categories of “TLED” replacement lamps and fully understand their benefits and limitations.
Biography:
Frank Agraz, LC, MIES has worked for 23 years in the energy efficient lighting industry and is co-founder and principal lighting practitioner of Maneri-Agraz Enterprises, a national turnkey lighting solution provider. He works primarily with Fortune 500 clients in developing lighting projects that minimize operating costs and meet financial hurdle rates. Mr. Agraz is Lighting Certified by the NCQLP since 2000 and is currently the Chair of the Test Subcommittee. He has served in the IES as District 4 Chair and past president of the Houston section, and is a committee member of the HumanCentric Lighting Society. Mr. Agraz graduated from Texas A&M University with a BS in Industrial Distribution.
When: Tuesday, September 13th
Where: United Way Houston
Speaker: Frank Agraz, LC, MIES
June 2016: Can LED's Perform in Performing Arts?
When: June 14th
Where: United Way Houston
Speaker: Billy Tubb
When: June 14th
Where: United Way Houston
Speaker: Billy Tubb
May 2016: Recommend Practices Update
Recommended Practice update on RP8 (Roadways), RP20 (Parking Facilities), and RP33 (Exterior). Plus an overview of what it takes to get an updated RP through the system.
When: May 10th
Where: United Way Houston
Speaker: Doug Paulin, LC, CLEP
Recommended Practice update on RP8 (Roadways), RP20 (Parking Facilities), and RP33 (Exterior). Plus an overview of what it takes to get an updated RP through the system.
When: May 10th
Where: United Way Houston
Speaker: Doug Paulin, LC, CLEP
March 2016: Understanding Photometric Files
About the Speaker:
Jennifer founded Lighting Application Sciences, LLC in 2000 to provide lighting manufacturers and sales representatives out-of-house photometric services. By 2007, Jennifer earned her Lighting Certification from the NCQLP.
Jennifer became a member of the Illuminating Engineering Society in 1995. She has since served the Austin section leadership as President, Vice-President, Treasurer, and Secretary. She is currently the Education chair for the Austin section. Currently, she is the IES South Regional Director covering districts 3 and 4. Jennifer was the IES Annual Conference Committee Chair for 2012 and 2013; an advisory member for the 2014-2015 Conference steering committee.
With 19 years of experience in lighting, Jennifer has established an outstanding reputation in the industry. Since 2008, Jennifer has been teaching AGi32 to manufacturers, sales reps, and engineers all over Texas as an Authorized AGi32 Instructor.
When: March 8th
Where: United Way Houston
Speaker: Jennifer Jaques
About the Speaker:
Jennifer founded Lighting Application Sciences, LLC in 2000 to provide lighting manufacturers and sales representatives out-of-house photometric services. By 2007, Jennifer earned her Lighting Certification from the NCQLP.
Jennifer became a member of the Illuminating Engineering Society in 1995. She has since served the Austin section leadership as President, Vice-President, Treasurer, and Secretary. She is currently the Education chair for the Austin section. Currently, she is the IES South Regional Director covering districts 3 and 4. Jennifer was the IES Annual Conference Committee Chair for 2012 and 2013; an advisory member for the 2014-2015 Conference steering committee.
With 19 years of experience in lighting, Jennifer has established an outstanding reputation in the industry. Since 2008, Jennifer has been teaching AGi32 to manufacturers, sales reps, and engineers all over Texas as an Authorized AGi32 Instructor.
When: March 8th
Where: United Way Houston
Speaker: Jennifer Jaques
February 2016: Forces of Change
Nanowire LED’s, blue lasers, graphene lighting and thought activated controls precede the day when nanobots connect our neocortex to the cloud. They exist now and are poised to move at an exponential speed into our architectural lighting community. “Smart” technologies offer convenience but not without risk. Industries are aligning, trajectories are converging and the velocity of change is propelling us into a strange new world. This presentation addresses barriers, opportunities and it projects a crude map of the new topology.
About the Speaker:
Mark has designed lighting systems for a wide range of applications including residential, retail, healthcare and both conventional and nuclear power plants. He has provided lighting education, presenting and teaching throughout North America, Asia and the Middle East. Mark has served on the Board of Directors of the Illuminating Engineering Society. He is a member of multiple IES, NEMA, ALA and ASHRAE Committees. He is a columnist for Lighting Design and Application Magazine writing on the Forces of Change in our industry. Mark serves as Chair of the NEMA Light Source Committee and Vice-Chair of the National Lighting Bureau.
He has attained the Lighting Certified (LC) designation from NCQLP and is a Certified Lighting Efficiency Professional (CLEP) with the Association of Energy Engineers. In addition Mark is a Certified Lighting Management Consultant (CLMC) with NALMCO and is a LEED Accredited Professional BD&C. He has attained the High-Performance Building Design Professional (HBDP) certification from ASHRAE. Mark ran the educational centers for both Cooper and Hubbell Lighting and is currently the Director of Government & Industry Relations for OSRAM SYLVANIA in Danvers, MA.
When: Tuesday, February 16th
Where: Harold’s in Suite C3
Speaker: Mark Lien
Nanowire LED’s, blue lasers, graphene lighting and thought activated controls precede the day when nanobots connect our neocortex to the cloud. They exist now and are poised to move at an exponential speed into our architectural lighting community. “Smart” technologies offer convenience but not without risk. Industries are aligning, trajectories are converging and the velocity of change is propelling us into a strange new world. This presentation addresses barriers, opportunities and it projects a crude map of the new topology.
About the Speaker:
Mark has designed lighting systems for a wide range of applications including residential, retail, healthcare and both conventional and nuclear power plants. He has provided lighting education, presenting and teaching throughout North America, Asia and the Middle East. Mark has served on the Board of Directors of the Illuminating Engineering Society. He is a member of multiple IES, NEMA, ALA and ASHRAE Committees. He is a columnist for Lighting Design and Application Magazine writing on the Forces of Change in our industry. Mark serves as Chair of the NEMA Light Source Committee and Vice-Chair of the National Lighting Bureau.
He has attained the Lighting Certified (LC) designation from NCQLP and is a Certified Lighting Efficiency Professional (CLEP) with the Association of Energy Engineers. In addition Mark is a Certified Lighting Management Consultant (CLMC) with NALMCO and is a LEED Accredited Professional BD&C. He has attained the High-Performance Building Design Professional (HBDP) certification from ASHRAE. Mark ran the educational centers for both Cooper and Hubbell Lighting and is currently the Director of Government & Industry Relations for OSRAM SYLVANIA in Danvers, MA.
When: Tuesday, February 16th
Where: Harold’s in Suite C3
Speaker: Mark Lien
January 2016: Centerpoint Rebates 2016
When: January 12th
Where: United Way
Speaker: Yolanda Slade
When: January 12th
Where: United Way
Speaker: Yolanda Slade
November 2015: The Evolution of Lighting Controls for Human Centric Lighting
What's better than learning about lighting? Doing it with a little dinner and a cocktail in hand! IES Houston hosted an evening of lighting controls and dinner.
When: November 19th
Where: Harold's
Speaker: Eric Lind
What's better than learning about lighting? Doing it with a little dinner and a cocktail in hand! IES Houston hosted an evening of lighting controls and dinner.
When: November 19th
Where: Harold's
Speaker: Eric Lind
October 2015: LED and Lighting Controls ExpoJoin us for a day of education and enlightenment as we enter into the new fiscal year! There will be a full day of seminars, table tops, vendor exhibits, and delicious Oktoberfest fare! Get the latest information as well as your CEU’s all in one place!
Date: October 23rd
Location: Norris Conference Center, CityCentre
Speakers:
Date: October 23rd
Location: Norris Conference Center, CityCentre
Speakers:
- Jean Paul Freyssinier - SSL Research Highlights: Achieving Optimum Designs for LED Applications
- Tom Scott - Acuity Brands - Specifying Architectural LED Lighting with Confidence
- Frank Agraz - Using LED to Generate ROI for your Lighting Upgrade Project
- Joe Aylward - Lumenpulse Tunable LED Lighting
- Doug Paulin - RP7 Recommended Practices for Industrial Facilities
- John Bos, Bos Lighting Design - LEDs and Their Dirty Little Secrets
- Joe Hayden - Hubbell TOTUS Solutions
- Matt Brown, Lutron - Controlling LED to Meet Customer Expectations
- Paul Mitchell, Sternberg Lighting - BUG Ratings
- Kevin Matthews, Juno Lighting - Human Centric Lighting
- Greg Ortt - Hubbell Industrial - Lighting for Vehicle Parking Facilities
September 2015: Biophilic Design - The Architecture of Life
IES Houston hosted a lunch & learn to watch the highly accredited film Biophilic Design, The Architecture of Life, which spoke about connecting buildings with the natural world.
When: September 15th
Where: FSG Lighting
IES Houston hosted a lunch & learn to watch the highly accredited film Biophilic Design, The Architecture of Life, which spoke about connecting buildings with the natural world.
When: September 15th
Where: FSG Lighting
July 2015: Sugarland Skeeters Baseball Game
Enjoy a night out watching America's pastime with the family!
Got big kids? What better way to bond than with baseball??
Got little kids? Take them to the playground! There's a huge playground just outside the centerfield wall!
Looking for something new to do for date night? Here's your answer!!
Date: July 25th
Location: Constellation Field
Enjoy a night out watching America's pastime with the family!
Got big kids? What better way to bond than with baseball??
Got little kids? Take them to the playground! There's a huge playground just outside the centerfield wall!
Looking for something new to do for date night? Here's your answer!!
Date: July 25th
Location: Constellation Field
June 2015: Theatrical Lighting for Architectural Applications
A general lunch meeting to explore audio-visual lighting equipment for architectural applications.
When: Tuesday, June 9th
Where: Bright Star Productions
Speaker: Malcolm Hackney
A general lunch meeting to explore audio-visual lighting equipment for architectural applications.
When: Tuesday, June 9th
Where: Bright Star Productions
Speaker: Malcolm Hackney
May 2015: The Aging Revolution - The Who, What, Why, and How of Lighting for a Changed Society
A meeting was held to explore the intersection between our aging population, society, and lighting.
When: Tuesday, May 12th
Where: Fox and Hound English Pub
Speaker: Robert Dupuy
A meeting was held to explore the intersection between our aging population, society, and lighting.
When: Tuesday, May 12th
Where: Fox and Hound English Pub
Speaker: Robert Dupuy
March 2015: The Basics of LED's - A Brief History and Technical Overview
A general lunch meeting was held to learn the basics of LEDs.
When: Tuesday, March 17th
Where: Fox and Hound English Pub
Speaker: Mark Beebe
A general lunch meeting was held to learn the basics of LEDs.
When: Tuesday, March 17th
Where: Fox and Hound English Pub
Speaker: Mark Beebe