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To Light, or Not to Light? Developing Lighting Concepts

  • Stantec Tower - 4th Floor 10220 103 Avenue Northwest Edmonton, AB, T5J 0K4 Canada (map)

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 mood, atmosphere, and functionality. The case studies span different sectors, from heritage to retail to residential, and identify the range of challenges that good design can help overcome, with many universal lessons.

At the end of the seminar, attendees will:

1. Understand the value of “lighting with intention”,

2. Recognise how project challenges and goals guide the development of a lighting design,

3. Appreciate the challenges and opportunities that lighting controls present, and

4. See how designers can deeply affect perception through lighted effects.

Deborah Gottesman, MBA, P.Eng., LC, IES, Assoc. IALD, CIE Principal

Deborah has a unique contextual understanding of lighting from all perspectives; her career spans over 30 years in all facets of the lighting industry, including design, engineering, management, education, and manufacturing. Since establishing Gottesman Associates in 1999, Deborah’s creative, rigorous, passionate and client-driven approach have brought award-winning lighting designs to a wide range of satisfied and repeat clients.

An electrical engineer with an MBA in Real Property, Deborah has successfully worked on projects in many sectors, and has taught lighting at all levels to a wide audience from students at colleges and universities to senior architects.

Deborah currently sits on the International Technical Committee 3- 59: The Integration of Daylight and Electric Light of the Commission Internationale de L’Eclairage (CIE).

Schedule of Events:

• 11:30am - 12:00pm: Registration & Refreshments (Sandwiches, Soup and Salad. Please inform us of any dietary restrictions.)

• 12:00 - 1:00pm: Presentation

• 1:00 - 1:30pm: Networking & Discussion

Upon arrival, please take the main elevators to the 4th Floor for the Stantec Reception, where you will check in and receive your name tag. Reception will provide you directions to where the presentation will be held.

FAQ

  • Can I use my IES membership for a discount?

Yes! In the ticket selection window, enter your individual IES number as a Promo Code to reveal an IES Member ticket including discount. If your IES number is not in the system, please contact us at info@iesedmonton.org.

The IES membership discount applies only to the IES member. Additional attendees are to be registered as non-IES members.

If your organisation holds a current IES Sustaining Membership, that number may be used for a 10% discount on a non-IES member ticket.

  • What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?

Street parking is available across the street, as well as the West Parkade – City Centre. The venue is also accessible via ETS Bus and LRT.

  • Is it ok if the name on my ticket or registration doesn't match the person who attends?

Yes, just let us know when you arrive so we can keep track of the attendees.