Welcome to the IES Chicago Section
The Chicago Section is part of the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IES), a not-for-profit technical society, whose mission is to advance knowledge and to disseminate information for the improvement of the lighted environment to the benefit of society.
Upcoming Events
February 22, 2012
Net Zero Energy Efficiency & Lighting
Lighting design on buildings that are completely powered by solar panels requires difficult decisions that affect all aspects of building design. This session will discuss how the energy total requires integration of all building systems and it’s impact on lighting design. The focus of the discussion will include strategies for lighting designers to maximize their design potential on such demanding projects. Topics will include strategies for luminaire selection, light sources, and how to maximize energy budgets for lighting design.
March 20, 2012
IES Illumination Awards
April 19, 2012
A Niche for OLED in an LED World
