Society of Light and Lighting (SLL)

Introduction

The Society of Light and Lighting is the senior and largest professional body representing the interests of those involved in the art, science and engineering of light and lighting. It has over 2000 members in the UK and world wide and carries out a full range of activities including publications on lighting and a programme of regular seminars and conferences...more background

The Society's 2008-2009 Masterclass theme is "The Drivers of Design".  The Masterclass comprises papers from our four Masters and a guest paper from an independent lighting designer from PLDA.  A full day's entertainment for just £39.95 including VAT.  Non-members are welcome at no extra charge.

Download the Masterclass brochure here.  For a full list of events and online booking of all Masterclasses , click here

Online booking for the Bath Masterclass on January 14th is now open.  Click here to book online. 

* * *  Patrick Baldrey's Presidential Address is now available to download

- go to the free downloads section to read it in full * * * 

Ready Steady Light another phenomenal success

This year's Ready Steady Light competition attracts a record number of entries... more

SLL Young Lighters shine at ARC08

The annual Young Lighters competition was held at ARC08 with a record number of entrants and six excellent papers delivered by the finalists.  A full report can be found in the News section.

                                          Daniel Lin with ILE President Paddy Craven                      Emrah Ulas with Master Lightmonger Martin Gratte

Lorna Jean Heap (1945-2007)

The Society mourns the loss of one of its greatest servants.  Read Tribute

SLL urges industry to consider impact of withdrawal of tungsten lamps
The Society actively promotes energy efficient lighting solutions and accepts that a withdrawal of inefficient tungsten filament lamps could lead to a reduction in UK energy consumption but is concerned whether the current options will fully meet the lighting requirements for the spaces and tasks to be lit....more  

Downlighter Protection
A presentation on how to meet all the current regulations and guidance given by Alan Rogers (Managing Director, Safe and Sound Lighting Limited) at the Society's 11 December 2007 technical meeting.
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	Interest, Expectations and the Criteria of Good Lighting Peter Tregenza (16 Oct 2007) Presentation 1 (1.3MB) Presentation 2 (2.4MB) Lecture Text (66KB)

SLL Events Calendar
CIBSE Regional lighting events

• SLL Free Downloads
  This section includes Lighting Guide addendums, conference proceedings, past Presidential addresses and Lighting Factfiles.
• Lighting Diploma
  The Lighting Diploma has been created to recognise appropriate qualifications and experience in lighting. It is available to all Society members of any class who can show that they qualify.
• Directory of Lighting Consultants
  The Lighting Directory lists firms which provide independent consultancy and/or design services in one or more aspects of lighting and which employ at least one member of the Society member who holds the Lighting Diploma.
• CIE-UK
  The Society provides secretariat facilities for CIE-UK, the British National Committee of the International Commission on Illumination (CIE).
• Lighting Education Trust
  CIBSE is one of the trustees of the Lighting Education Trust which supports lighting education in the UK, notably an MSc at the Bartlett School of Architecture and a CD-ROM-based distance learning course based at South Bank University.