Lighting in Canada
This page contains links to information and resources about light and
lighting in Canada. The presence of a link does not imply endorsement
of the organization or information by the Canadian National Committee
of the CIE.
Industry Associations
Illuminating Engineering Society of North
America (IESNA)
IESNA Canadian sections
International Association of Lighting
Designers (IALD)
National Council on Qualifications for
the Lighting Professions (NCQLP) - practitioner certification
Research Centres & Universities
Concordia University
- Centre for Building Studies - research towards buildings that are
energy efficient, comfortable, healthy, safe, and responsive to their
inhabitants
National
Research Council of Canada - Institute for National Measurement Standards
- Photometry and Radiometry - internationally recognized primary standards
for optical radiation measurements, calibration services, research and
development
National
Research Council of Canada - Institute for Research in Construction -
Lighting Subprogram - applied research into energy-efficient lighting
that meets human needs
Ryerson University - certificate
program in lighting design
University of British Columbia
- Structured Surface Physics Laboratory] - research into the interaction
of optical wavelength light with microstructured materials
University of Calgary - Faculty
of Environmental Design - professional education in architecture and
industrial design, interdisciplinary graduate program (M.Sc., Ph.D.),
research on energy-efficient buildings
University of Prince Edward Island
- Health Canada Legibility Lab - research on the effects of illumination
on effectiveness of signage and other printed graphic media (Dr. Thomy
Nilsson, nilsson at upei.ca)
Government Departments
Natural Resources
Canada - Office of Energy Efficiency
Natural Resources Canada - CANMET
Buildings Group
Public
Works & Government Services Canada - Real Property Branch
Lighting Design and Illuminating Engineering
Free Software
Daylight 1-2-3 - software
for daylighting and energy performance of sidelit and/or toplit private
offices, open plan offices, and classrooms
Daysim
- Advanced software for dynamic daylighting simulation
SkyVision
- software for daylighting and thermal analysis of skylight performance
Consultants
ByHeart Consultants - radiosity
rendering for architecture and lighting design
Lighting Sciences Canada
- professional services in optics, vision, and illumination
Pasini Lighting Services - commercial, industrial, institutional, outdoor
lighting and daylighting design, evaluation and audits (Ivan Pasini, e-mail:
ivaldo at rogers.com)
Manufacturers
Ledalite: safety;
perception; photometry; software
Canlyte - lighting fixtures &
services
Encelium Technologies - integrated
lighting controls and building energy management
Brave Design: manufacturer of contemporary,
sculptural light fixtures
Utilities and Energy
BC Hydro - Power Smart program
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