darc awards sponsorship now complete
(UK) - Lumino completes the line up of manufacturer partners who will be involved in lighting installations during darc night in London on September 24th.
Lumino is the last lighting supplier to become a partner of the darc awards, which will culminate in the darc night awards ceremony in London on September 24th. There are now no more sponsorship slots left.
The British manufacturer joins eleven other progressive companies who have pledged their support to the innovative new architectural and decorative lighting design awards programme. They are: Cooledge, Concord, Griven, Innermost, KKDC, L&L Luce & Light, LSE Lighting, Lucent, Megaman, Reggiani and Zumtobel. XL Video is the Technical Partner who will be helping to make darc night unlike any other lighting awards ceremony in the past.
Paul James, awards director and publishing editor of mondo*arc and darc, commented: "This is fantastic news. To have filled all the sponsorship slots five months before the awards ceremony is a great achievement and is a massive endorsement of the darc awards. I look forward to the sponsors involvement in the twelve lighting installations at the awards ceremony, darc night."
Each partner is teaming up with a lighting design practice to create a dozen inspiration spaces at the specially selected darc night venue in London next September. The practices involved are: Speirs+Major, dpa, Light Bureau, Michael Grubb Studio, Elektra, Paul Nulty Lighting Design, BDP, Design In Progress, LDI, Troup Bywaters + Anders, Arup and Electrolight.
Just like in the pages of mondo*arc and darc, we're not after the most efficient, the best money saving, the safe. We're after the creative, the clever, the brave.
The categories are:
1 Best interior scheme - low / high budget
2 Best exterior scheme - low / high budget
3 Best landscape / urban / streetscape / masterplan - low / high budget
4 Best decorative lighting installation
5 Best light art installation
6 Best architectural lighting product - interior / exterior
7 Best decorative lighting product
8 Best lighting concept
Every entry will be displayed online for full exposure and every company who enters will receive a free profile in the online darc directory. There are already a host of innovative schemes and products that have been posted.
darc awards and darc night are part of the IYL2015 (International Year of Light and Light-based Technologies 2015) related activities program and will be promoted by the L-RO (Lighting-Related Organisations) to raise awareness for the lighting design profession and showcase the importance and beauty of light.
Evidence-based certification in architectural lighting design available
(USA) - Applications now being accepted for first international evidence-based certification in architectural lighting design.
The certification process, governed by the Certified Lighting Design Commission, is designed to assess an individual's ability to operate as a lead architectural lighting designer in a professional and proficient manner.
"The CLD was created by practitioners for practitioners, and we believe designers will find it a valuable addition to their existing qualifications and portfolio of work," said David Becker, Chair of the Certified Lighting Designer Commission. "Designers who earn the certification will indicate their high level of professional proficiency to colleagues, clients and the general public."
The certification was developed in accordance with the best practices of the credentialing industry, under the guidance of a psychometric professional. The multi-step, multi-year effort involved an in-depth job task analysis, global surveys, and pilot studies to confirm that the certification standards and application process effectively measure proficiency in architectural lighting design.
To apply for the CLD, candidates need a minimum of three years of experience working as a lead lighting designer. They must be able to demonstrate proficiency in up to seven areas, known as domains of practice: goals and outcomes, collaboration, ingenuity, synthesis, science, stewardship and human experience.
Candidates will be assessed on written responses to application questions, along with a range of exhibits that support their responses. No tests or specific training are required, nor is membership in any lighting design association.
Applications will be evaluated by multiple reviewers who are highly experienced and respected within the architectural lighting design profession. Lighting designers who earn the CLD will be required to recertify every five years to maintain the certification.
gpstudio launches public exhibition space with Broken Heart installation
(UK) - gpstudio introduces first of 2015 exhibitions - Broken Heart - a light installation by GNI Projects.
Reflecting the trend of complementary uses of buildings, such as a cafés in retail stores and shops in restaurants, gpstudio has created a dedicated exhibition space called ‘The Arch Window', named after the railway arch where gpstudio is based.
The design agency has invited light installation company GNI Projects to create an installation art piece that will be visible from the street for visitors and the general public to view.
Commenting on the 2015 launch of The Arch Window exhibitions, partner at gpstudio, Gregor Jackson, said: "The Arch Window exhibitions reflect our passion for using art and design as a means to stand out. GNI is a very talented team that create fascinating and inspiring installations, and the piece we have selected for the 2015 debut of gpstudio's The Arch Window exhibitions is no exception.
"They are just the first in a series of similarly creative and thought provoking pieces that will appear in The Arch Window over the next twelve months. Each will be unique and we hope they will appeal to everyone from local residents, to clients, to visitors to London."
Graham Rollins of GNI Projects added: "We are delighted to be collaborating with gpstudio. We know the team well and they share our passion for using design to inspire, challenge and engage. What is particularly special about gpstudio's Arch Window is that the art is not hidden away behind closed doors. Our hope is passers by pause to reflect on the piece, and we would encourage everyone to share their thoughts using social media."
Acclaim AL Graze DC DMX
The AL Graze DC DMX is a high output, DC powered, linear graze fixture for smaller spaces. It has an aluminium and grey finish made for wet or dry settings. The beam angle is available at 15°, 10° x 60°, 30° x 60° or 60° for maximum reach. 1.5-inches wide x 2.3-inches tall x 12-inches long or 48-inches. Available in one and 4ft sections with RGB, RGBW, Dynamic White, 2,700K, 3,000K, 3,500K, and 4,000K light schemes. This unit has 70% lumen maintenance at 150,000 hours, providing approximately 400 lm/ft.
Leccor LED-Handrail
This LED-handrail from Leccor features a rectangular stainless steel profile (Diadolus U-Profile) and provides a continuous light output which is protected by polycarbonate / acrylic glass. Equipped with single or double row-LED strips (4.8W - 9.6W/m, 530/1,060lm/m), it is available with symmetric or asymmetric beam angles and is IP54 / 65 / 67 class rated and electrical safety class: 1 / 2 / 3 rated, with the profile certified for public constructions.
Zumtobel eleventh sponsor of darc awards
(UK) - Zumtobel now eleventh partner of darc awards who will be involved in lighting installations during darc night in London on September 24th. Only one more sponsorship place left!
Zumtobel is the latest lighting manufacturer to become a partner of thedarc awards, which will culminate in the darc night awards ceremony in London on September 24th.
The Austrian manufacturer joins ten other progressive companies who have pledged their support to the innovative new architectural and decorative lighting design awards programme. They are: Cooledge, Concord, Griven, Innermost, KKDC, L&L Luce & Light, LSE Lighting, Lucent, Megaman and Reggiani. XL Video is the Technical Partner who will be helping to make darc night unlike any other lighting awards ceremony in the past.
Paul James, awards director and publishing editor of mondo*arc anddarc, commented: “Of course I’m absolutely delighted that we have eleven partners on board already with just one more to go to fulfil our brief of having twelve lighting installations at the awards ceremony.”
Each partner is teaming up with a lighting design practice to create a dozen inspiration spaces at the specially selected darc night venue in London next September. These include Speirs+Major, dpa, Light Bureau, Michael Grubb Studio, Elektra, Paul Nulty Lighting Design, BDP, Design In Progress, LDI and Troup Bywaters + Anders.
Just like in the pages of mondo*arc and darc, we’re not after the most efficient, the best money saving, the safe. We’re after the creative, the clever, the brave.
The categories are:
1 Best interior scheme – low / high budget
2 Best exterior scheme – low / high budget
3 Best landscape /urban / streetscape / masterplan – low / high budget
4 Best decorative lighting installation
5 Best light art installation
6 Best architectural lighting product – interior / exterior
7 Best decorative lighting product
8 Best lighting concept
Every entry will be displayed online for full exposure and every company who enters will receive a free profile in the online darc directory.
darc night will be part of the IYL2015 (International Year of Light and Light-based Technologies 2015 ) related activities program and will be promoted by the L-RO (Lighting-Related Organizations) to raise awareness for the lighting design profession and showcase the importance and beauty of light.
Fuhua UEL 240-A1Z
Suited to LED street lighting, high bay lighting, flood and landscape lighting, the UEL 240-A1Z outdoor driver has a range of beneficial features. With an output voltage of 24-56V DC, it is IP67 rated for outdoor application, meets 4kV surge immunity (IEC6100-4-5) and can be regulated externally. With a lifetime of up to 50,000 hours, UEL 240-A1Z also protects against short circuiting, over current, over loading, and over heating, while also being CQC, TUV-GS, UL, CE certified.
Zumtobel Linetik
Linetik features delicate design language that can be integrated into any office environment. Despite the compact physical dimensions, the optical system uses minimal energy to deliver precise lighting distribution – light that can be directed exactly where the individual requires it, without the inconvenience of glare and anything less than complete uniformity. Linetik relies on an extrusion lens for the indirect output, spreading light over a wide ceiling area and thereby creating a pleasant atmosphere, even in offices with lower ceilings.
Top Light Puk Line
The Puk Line from Top Light covers a wide range of lighting options and includes wall lamps, ceiling lamps, pendants, floor lamps and outdoor lamps. Making use of LED technology, the range is ecological and modern while also available in different lamp sizes, colour filters, glasses and lenses.
Titan DG-914C
The DG-914C comes with a 60º beam angel, simple installation and IP44 protection. As well as a series of cut out sizes which can present a comfortable lighting experience for hotels, bathroom, kitchen, and many commercial applications. The DG0914C is durable and has an elegant style making the most of LED technology.
SGM R-2 LED
The R-2 is adaptable to specific environments. A sensor connected to the system activates a light sequence that attracts attention to highlighted areas. Interaction is via a displayed QR code, which when scanned with a smartphone, will allow the user to gain control with predefined areas. Via the built-in system intelligence, operations around the globe can be programmed with the same light settings that can be changed from the brand headquarters. This ensures a coherent corporate identity.
Prolicht Invader Family
The Invader is one of the most versatile products that Prolicht has to offer. In addition to the most common mounting types, it provides five extra types of recessed mounting, covering everything from asymmetric to swivel-mount, while four different types of illuminants and 25 unique Prolicht colours make the Invader a true master of individualisation within the Prolicht assortment.
