This ten-week 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 reps, manufacturers, distributors, and students.
A brief outline for each module is listed below.
Mondays, September 11th thru November 13th – Fall 2023:
(all courses are held from 5:30pm to 7:30pm)
Module 1, September 11th, 2023 – Introduction to Light and Lighting
Ashley Mikels, LC, IA Interior Architects
A Brief History of Light and Lighting
Professional Practice
The Physics of Light
Vision
Color
Light and Health
Module 2, September 18th, 2023 – Electric Light Sources
Evelyn McGown, Jacobs Engineering
Introduction to Electric Light Sources
Legacy Sources
Incandescent
Fluorescent
High Intensity Discharge
Solid State
Module 3, September 25th, 2023 – Daylighting
Brandon Stanley, SmithGroup
Introduction to Daylighting
Characteristics of Daylight
Delivering Daylight
Integrating Daylight and Electric Light
View
Modeling Daylight
Module 4, October 2nd, 2023 – Luminaires
Ann Reo, AKLD
Introduction to Luminaires
Luminaire Optics
Classification
Mounting
Interior Luminaires
Exterior Luminaires
Module 5, October 9th, 2023 – Lighting Controls (Remote Session)
Emily Lai, LC, A+M
Introduction to Lighting Controls
Dimming
Sensors: Presence Detection
Sensors: Light Detection
Networked Systems
General Considerations
Module 6, October 16th, 2023 – Metrics, Photometry, Calculations, and Rendering
Maureen Castillo, LC, Next Step Lighting
Introduction
Photometry: Lab and Reports
Calculations
Point Method Calculations
Lumen Method Calculations
Computer Modeling
Field Measurements
Module 7, October 23rd, 2023 – Codes, Standards, and Practice
Deb Steimel-Clair, PE, LC, Illinois Institute of Technology
Introduction
Electrical and Building Codes
Energy Codes
Aspirational Standards
Lighting Standards
Economics
Module 8, October 30th, 2023 – Lighting for Interior Environments (Remote Session)
Rachael Stoner, EXP
Fundamentals of Lighting Design
Languages of Lighting Design
Visibility and Comfort
Visual Experience
Attraction and Display
Light and Architecture
Wellness and Sustainability
Module 9, November 6th, 2023 – Lighting for Exterior Environments
Giulio Pedota, IALD, LC, LEED AP, Schuler Shook
Lighting for Dark Environments
Parks, Campuses and Civic Spaces
Streets and Roadways
Parking Facilities
Athletic Facilities
Facades and Landscapes
Sustainability and Wellness
Module 10, November 13th, 2023 – Review
Ashley Mikels, LC, IA Interior Architects
Lighting Basics
Vision & Perception (Color, Contrast)
Daylight, Electric Light, Controls
Light & Professional Practice
Balancing Needs and Sustainability
Resources
Location : IA Interior Architects
104 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603
Capacity:
20
Fees:
Member : $400
Non-Member : $400
Student : $200
The IES FUNDAMENTALS OF LIGHTING ED-100 COURSE IS PASS/FAIL.
Students must attend a minimum of 80% of classes to pass and receive CEU’s.
Pre-registration is required and registration fees must be paid in advance. Course materials to be downloaded by students upon successful registration. Instructions will be sent.
For more information contact:
IES Chicago Education Chair