The International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD) is a

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s founded in 1969 and based in

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History

In 1969, a group of lighting designers—including Ray Grenald—established the International Association of Lighting Designers. At that time, all existing industry organizations were primarily focused on the science and engineering of lighting rather than the aesthetic design. One of the founding designers was Lesley Wheel. Originally trained in theatrical lighting design, Wheel had become the first woman to start a career in

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. She later served as president of the IALD, and remained a fellow until her death in 2004.

Partnerships

The IALD has partnered with the

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(IES), the

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(ASE), and the

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(DOE) to promote

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. The IALD also maintains partnerships with the IES, the

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(AIA), the

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(CIE), Institution of Lighting Professionals (ILP), the

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(NEMA), and other professional organizations to promote the industry and develop

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Lobbying

On May 26, 2009, the IALD called upon its members to voice their disapproval of

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set for a vote the following day in the

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. A last-minute amendment to Texas House Bill 2649 would have required

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(i.e. as an

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, or

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) to offer lighting-design services directly to the public in

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. The proposed legislation was successfully defeated.

International Lighting Design Awards

The IALD International Lighting Design Awards (IALD awards) is an award for architectural lighting bestowed since 1983 by the International Association of Lighting Designers.

Awards of Excellence and Awards of Merit

Special Citation

References

External links

* {{Official website Architectural lighting design Lighting organizations Learned societies of the United States