Please join us for an evening of creativity and fun in a rudimentary luminaire building contest. You will be separated into groups, provided a table full of craft material and given time with your team to design and build your own unique luminaire. All are welcome to participate, or simply spectate. Please register as soon Continue reading
Using Lighting Technology to Engage and Connect with Museum Visitors. As museums reimagine their position in the community, how they present collections or plan exhibits, and create more inclusive environments, there are many aspects to consider. Understanding the role and use of lighting in public and exhibition spaces is crucial in establishing a visual identity Continue reading
Join us for the IES Calgary’s next Emerging Professionals event of 2023! LaunchPad Golf Evening June 1st 2023. 5:30pm – 8:00pm If you’re new to lighting or you’ve been in the industry for less than 5 years, join us for a chance to meet Emerging Professionals like yourself – and have fun while doing it! Continue reading
25th Annual Calgary IES Golf Tournament BLUE DEVIL GOLF CLUB June 21st 2023 REGISTRATION 7:00am -7:45am SHOT GUN Start at 8:00am, 18 Hole Texas Scramble Format BREAKFAST & COFFEE TO GO will be provided at registration. DINNER Following the round in the club house along with prizes, and beverages! EARLY BIRD SIGN UP: $165.00 per person until Continue reading
IES (Illuminating Engineering Society) and the ECAA invite you to step on down to their first Calgary Stampede Network Event on Wednesday July 12th. *Space is limited – register today clicking → here!Continue reading
Gather Around the Light Last year felt pretty good. Actually, it felt great to reconnect in person, sharing knowledge and experience while having a bunch of fun along the way. We were able to gather to celebrate our local Illumination Awards, host a full slate of Technical Luncheons, provide in-person Fundamentals of Lighting training, toast Continue reading
WCE’s guest speaker, Deanna Burgart is a distinguished speaker, Indigeneer, business owner, and Schulich School of Engineering’s first Indigenous Engineer in Residence from 2018-2019 at the University of Calgary. Deanna is currently a Teaching Chair at the University of Calgary focused on weaving Indigenous knowledge and perspectives in engineering. Deanna will share her inspiring journey Continue reading
We are pleased to invite you to 2023 IES Calgary Illumination Awards Date: Thursday, September 21st , 2023Time: 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Presentations to begin at 6:00 pm Location: The Shelter YYC 1210 1 St SW, Calgary, AB T2R 0V4 The Shelter YYC Tickets $40 eachTickets include appetizers and a cocktail/mocktail An event sponsored by:Continue reading
Course Overview: This five-week virtual in-person course provides participants with an introduction to the fundamentals of illumination. It gives a comprehensive overview of basic lighting principles, lamp and luminaire types, lighting calculations, and controls, as well as functional and aesthetic applications best practices. This course is ideal for architects, engineers, designers, contractors, sales reps, customer service Continue reading
by Deborah Gottesman. Lighting layouts are not the same as lighting design. Quality lighting design begins with concept development – a form of programming for the visual environment that considers many elements such as perception, contrast, and visibility. This seminar outlines the steps taken on various diverse projects to address those essentials and create the desired Continue reading