ArchLIGHT Summit

Photometry in Action
Have you ever wondered how those mysterious .ies files are generated? Or how to compare the performance of one lighting fixture to another?

Photometry in Action is a hands-on workshop exploring luminaire photometry to be delivered using a bench-top goniophotometer fully capable of generating a complete luminaire photometric report, including luminous intensity and spectral data along with a .ies file.

Since many lighting designers have not had an opportunity to actually see the photometric measurement process, but use luminaire photometry in their analyses and designs, this workshop provides an opportunity to better understand the photometric process and the data designers are typically using.

The workshop will feature a “round-robin” rotation of one group of participants working with the bench-top goniophotometer to actually measure a luminaire, while another group is receiving a presentation of the elements of a representative photometric report, essentially covering the “anatomy” of a photometric report.

Luminaire selection criteria, such as luminance recommendations, will also be addressed.

The third portion of the workshop will be to create a full photometric report from the .ies file using photometry processing software. Each group will generate a report for the luminaire they measure and compare it against the luminaire selection criteria as well as the other group's luminaire.

Participants will leave with the photometric file, the .ies file, the photometric report, and access to the goniophotometer software for further exploration following the workshop.

Join us for an immersive exploration into the cutting-edge realm of digital visualization tools, where we'll uncover the transformative potential of virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR) for lighting professionals. In this dynamic open panel discussion, industry experts will share insights, strategies, and real-world examples to inspire and empower designers at all skill levels.

Whether you're just dipping your toes into the world of digital visualization or you're a seasoned expert looking to stay ahead of the curve, this interactive session promises to equip you with the knowledge, inspiration, and practical insights needed to harness the full potential of VR, AR, and MR in your lighting design practice.

Don't miss this opportunity to join the conversation, connect with fellow designers, and chart a course towards innovative and impactful design solutions in the digital age.

Register now to secure your spot!

Enjoy food, hospitality, dynamic demonstrations, giveaways and other exciting attractions in Dallas Market Center’s permanent lighting exhibits. Select showrooms on the Trade Mart’s third and fourth floors will be open to ArchLIGHT Summit and Dallas Design Week attendees, offering a glimpse into the “home of lighting” and Lightovation show, the largest residential lighting event in the Western Hemisphere. And all of this just a short escalator ride up from the ArchLIGHT Summit show floor!

Lighting designers have the power to transform spaces, impacting performance, emotion, and how people experience their world. Learn how we work as part of the larger design team, impacting projects at every scale, from individual rooms to city-scale urban design plans. We’ll talk about some of the upsides and downsides of this profession that balances art and science, and talk about why it may be the right profession for you!

Select showrooms on the Trade Mart’s third and fourth floors will be open to ArchLIGHT Summit and Dallas Design Week attendees, offering a glimpse into the “home of lighting” and Lightovation show, the largest residential lighting event in the Western Hemisphere. And all of this just a short escalator ride up from the ArchLIGHT Summit show floor!

Tours will meet at the TM 3 Escalator Bank above the Inspiration Station Stage.