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Lighting : Lighting June 2014 - Vol 34 Issue 3
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38 LIGHTING MAGAZINE | June/July 2014 distribution is the other determinant. If we could create light sources that don’t generate or emit wavelengths that aren’t critical for colour quality, we could really start to push the limits of luminous efficacy. Though I absolutely love technology, I think most of the truly interesting research questions right now are technology independent. If we only consider the characteristics of lighting— such as the spectral power distribution or spatial distribution of illumination within a space—and completely ignore the underlying technology, we can then start to address the big question “how do we want the light to be?” Research focussing on the characteristics of the light can provide powerful guidance for future product development and technological innovation. On the other hand, if we focus on a specific technology, our thinking will be unnecessarily restricted by the current limitations of that particular mode of light generation. It doesn’t really matter whether the next big thing is OLED, quantum dots, innovative use of phosphors, lasers, or something that hasn’t even been invented yet; the awesome capabilities of the next big thing excite me most. 4. As a supervisor of research students how do you see the future of lighting research in Australia? Australia certainly has an opportunity to make a splash in the international lighting research arena. Most lighting research funding programs around the world are motivated by relatively near-term energy savings that are projected to result from successful commercialization of solid-state lighting, particularly LEDs. While that is undoubtedly an important goal, it favours low-risk, incremental research projects. Amongst all of the enthusiasm for LEDs, I feel like the research community isn’t really addressing the more distant future of lighting. In my possibly grandiose vision for research in Australia, our researchers would emerge as thought leaders and trailblazers. Many people are trying to make LEDs behave more like the familiar incandescent lamp. But, we can find the ways to use the inherent characteristics of LEDs (or any other technology) to create lighting conditions that are far superior. So, let’s do that. 5. Could you describe the major difference you have experienced between the US and Australia in terms of the approach to lighting research? Ooh, this is a loaded question! The United States has more people engaged in lighting research, more lighting research conferences and journals, and more lighting research funding programs. Coupled with an innovation-obsessed culture (I say with affection), one might argue that it’s somewhat more research-friendly. That said, research is challenging wherever you go. It’s always highly vulnerable to budget cuts and an easy political target. My hope for Australia is a deeper understanding of the value of lighting research. People regularly ask me for updates on the University of Sydney coursework program in Illumination Design; I get far fewer questions about the state of our research program. People become terribly upset when educational programs get eliminated, but seem completely disinterested in significant cuts to research funding. These things are equally important to progress in our field. Without the advancement of knowledge that research brings, we wouldn’t be able to offer true education—we’d be left only with the transmission of information. While the Australian lighting community, as a whole, doesn’t prioritize research as much as I think it should, I’m seeing signs of positive change. The number of students working on research, either for a research degree or as part of a coursework degree, is increasing. Those students conducting research are smart and motivated; they give me great optimism for the future of lighting research in Australia. In addition, in 2015, the Asia-Pacific Light Sources Workshop will be held in Sydney, giving lighting researchers from Australia and the entire region a platform to discuss their work and disseminate their findings. This conference will be held in partnership with the SPARC International Lighting Event, which promises to be even more speculator than in the past. Together, these two conferences will showcase the latest and greatest from the lighting suppliers, designers, and researchers. I’m hopeful that this event increases synergy between these very important facets of the lighting community. But, my final answer is: Australians drink more tea. Research focussing on the characteristics of the light can provide powerful guidance for future product development and technological innovation. > Contact: More information and registration is available at http://enlightenment.iesanz.org or email or call Anne Stewart nswsecretary@iesanz.info - Tel: 61 2 8091 4008. > What’s NEW in the 2014 Series The Essential Services Commission will present a session on the NSW and Victoria Energy saving schemes, as part of the Sydney and Melbourne courses only. > Course Outline The energy efficient lighting course is delivered by a combination of three full day or evening face-to-face sessions, as well as home study, assessment and revision. IESANZ Member: A$1,100 pp Non Member: A$1,210 pp Groups: A$1,045 pp for 5 or more registrations. In-house Courses (10 - 25 participants) are available on request at a cost of $990 pp inclusive of GST. If you wish to run a course in-house, you must be able to provide a seminar room, whiteboard, screen and catering. Non member registrants receive a one year associate membership of IES: The Lighting Society included in their registration. See www.iesanz.org for membership benefits THE FOLLOWING COMPANIES HAVE ALREADY HELD OR ATTENDED ENLIGHTENMENT COURSES Advanced Lighting Technologies AECOM Aurukun Austube BCA Consultants Beacon Lighting Best Consultants Brisbane City Council City Crompton Lighting Delta Agencies Dynamark Lighting Eagle Lighting Engineering Technology Consultants Euroluce Lighting Eye Lighting Australia Gardens at Night Gascoigne Consultants Gentec Lighting GHD Hella Australia HPM Legrand HS Reflections Inlite IPD Industrial Products JSB Lighting KLIK Systems LA Lounge Lanark Trading Limelight Integration LCL Manufacturing LSI Hamilton Lighting System Lucid Consulting Engineers Lumascape Marksloyd Lighting Australia MLIGHT Moonlight Lighting NECO Norman Disney & Young NSW Dept of Services, Technology & Administration Pierlite Rudds Consulting Engineers Spectra Lighting Sylvannia Lighting Thorn Lighting Pty Ltd TMK Consulting Engineers Total Energy Solutions Tower Heath Warragul Lighting Webb Australia > Contact: E ENLIGHTENM NT: The Basics of Efficient Lighting 2012 Seminar Programme > Why Attend! The course provides fundamental lighting knowledge and basic lighting principles that all people touched by our industry should be familiar with. It is not intended as a precursor to other established lighting courses but more as an induction program to lighting for those who require no specialist lighting training. > Who Should Attend Retail Lighting Staff Sales Representative Lighting Staff Electrical Contractors Facility Managers Factory Staff Manufacturing Staff Wholesale Staff > Course Outline The energy efficient lighting course is delivered by a combination of three full day or evening face-to-face sessions, as well as home study, assessment and revision. IESANZ Member: A$1,100 pp Non Member: A$1,210 pp Groups: A$1,045 pp for 5 or more registrations. In-house Courses (10 - 25 participants) are available on request at a cost of $995 pp inclusive of GST. If you wish to run a course in-house, you must be able to provide a seminar room, whiteboard, screen and catering. Non member registrants receive a one year associate membership of IES: The Lighting Society included in their registration. See www.iesanz.org for membership benefits More information is available at http://enlightenment.iesanz.org or email or call Anne Stewart nswsecretary@iesanz.info Tel: 61 2 8091 4008 THE FOLLOWING COMPANIES HAVE ALREADY HELD OR ATTENDED ENLIGHTENMENT COURSES Seminar Programme Advanced Lighting Technologies AECOM Aurukun Austube BCA Consultants Beacon Lighting Best Consultants Brisbane City Council City Clear Environment Crompton Lighting Delta Agencies Dynamark Lighting Eagle Lighting Ecovantage Engineering Technology Consultants Ernst & Young ESC Euroluce Lighting Eye Lighting Australia Gardens at Night Gascoigne Consultants Gentec Lighting GHD Greenbridge Hella Australia HPM Legrand HS Reflections Inlite IPART IPD Industrial Products JSB Lighting KLIK Systems LA Lounge Lanark Trading Light & Design Group Limelight Integration LCL Manufacturing LSI Hamilton Lighting System Lucid Consulting Engineers Lumascape Lumen & Architectural Lighting Marksloyd Lighting Australia MLIGHT Moonlight Lighting Mulberry Street Designs NECO Norman Disney & Young NSW Dept of Services, Technology & Administration Office of Environment & Heritage Pierlite Rudds Consulting Engineers Shine On Spectra Lighting Sydney Theatre Company Sylvannia Lighting Thorn Lighting Pty Ltd TMK Consulting Engineers Total Energy Solutions Tower Heath Warragul Lighting Webb Australia > Why Attend! The course provides fundamental lighting knowledge and basic lighting principles that all people touched by our industry should be familiar with. It is not intended as a precursor to other established lighting courses but more as an induction program to lighting for those who require no specialist lighting training. > Who Should Attend Retail Lighting Staff Sales Representative Lighting Staff Electrical Contractors Facility Managers Factory Staff Manufacturing Staff Wholesale Staff Gold Coast – Mercure Gold Coast Resort. 64 Palm Meadows Dr, Carrara Thurs 4th, Fri 5th, Sat 6th September Melbourne – Holiday Inn 575 Flinders Lane, Melbourne Sat 11th, Sat 18th, Sat 25th October Perth - IBIS Styles Perth 15 Robinson Avenue, Northbridge Tue 11th, Tue 18th, Thu 20th November 2014 Seminar Programme
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