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Illuminating Excellence: Advancing the Art and Science of Lighting in Detroit

We are the Detroit based section of the Illuminating Engineering Society, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to all aspects of the ART and SCIENCE of ILLUMINATION.

The IES is the recognized technical authority on illumination. For over a century its objective has been to communicate information on all aspects of good lighting practice to its members, to the lighting community, and to consumers through a variety of programs, publications and services. The strength of the IES is its diversified membership consisting of: engineers, architects, designers, educators, students, contractors, distributors, utility personnel, manufacturers, and scientists, all contributing to the mission of the society: to advance knowledge and disseminate information of the improvement of the lighted environment to the benefit of society.

The IES is a forum for the exchange of ideas and information and a vehicle for its members professional development and recognition. Through its committees, with hundreds of qualified members from the lighting and user communities, the IES correlates research, investigations, and discussions to guide lighting experts and laypersons via consensus-based lighting recommendations.

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2025 Lighting & Listings – IES Detroit

Engineering Society of Detroit 20700 Civic Center Drive #450 Southfield, Detroit, MI, United States

Course: Lighting & Listings – (1) HSW Credit Course Number: AIA_NS_0004 About this Course This course examines lighting requirements and the appropriate testing required for luminaires that allow safety for […]

Illuminate Your Path:

Get Involved and Stay Informed

LIGHTEN UP!

Brings individuals within the design community together to engage, inspire and challenge one another to create a luminaire made from everyday objects. Be on the lookout for our 2025 event!

IES Detroit LIGHTEN UP! 2023IES Detroit LIGHTEN UP! 2023

Michigan Lighting Hall of Fame

The Michigan Lighting Hall of Fame was started in 2013 to recognize and honor lighting professionals with a Michigan connection who have contributed in a significant way to the lighting industry.

All inductees receive a plaque and are added to the Michigan Lighting Hall of Fame plaque, which is displayed annually at our product show.

Michigan Lighting Hall of Fame Recipients

  • Jana Brownell, (2024)
  • Michelle Prew, (2023)
  • Mark Lien LC, HBDP, CLMC, CLEP, LEED AP (2022)
  • Rosemarie Allaire, FIALD, MIES, CLD, ILLI, AIA Allied Member (2021)
  • Robert White, IALD, IES, LC (2020)
  • H. H. Higbie (2019)
  • Leslie M. North, IALD, PE, LC, LEED AP (2018)
  • Janet Lennox Gruel, FIALD (2017)
  • Stefan Graf, FIALD (2016)
  • Ivan Kirlin (2016)
  • Mojtaba Navvab, Phd, FIES (2015)
  • John Selander, LC, LEED, AR, IES (2015)
  • Dave Thrasher (2015)
  • Alan Lewis, OD, PhD, FIES (2014)
  • Naomi Miller, FIES, FIALD, LC (2014)
  • Gary Steffy, LC, FIALD, IES (2014)
  • James, R. Benya, FIES, LC (2013)
  • David DiLaura, FIES (2013)
  • Stephen Squillace, FIES (2013)

Detroit Section Centennial Celebration!

John Selander Golf Tournament

About Our Section

We are the Detroit based section of the Illuminating Engineering Society, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to all aspects of the ART and SCIENCE of ILLUMINATION.

The IES is the recognized technical authority on illumination. For over a century its objective has been to communicate information on all aspects of good lighting practice to its members, to the lighting community, and to consumers through a variety of programs, publications and services. The strength of the IES is its diversified membership consisting of: engineers, architects, designers, educators, students, contractors, distributors, utility personnel, manufacturers, and scientists, all contributing to the mission of the society: to advance knowledge and disseminate information of the improvement of the lighted environment to the benefit of society.

The IES is a forum for the exchange of ideas and information and a vehicle for its members professional development and recognition. Through its committees, with hundreds of qualified members from the lighting and user communities, the IES correlates research, investigations, and discussions to guide lighting experts and laypersons via consensus-based lighting recommendations.

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Michigan Lighting Hall of Fame

The Michigan Lighting Hall of Fame was started in 2013 to recognize and honor lighting professionals with a Michigan connection who have contributed in a significant way to the lighting industry.

All inductees receive a plaque and are added to the Michigan Lighting Hall of Fame plaque, which is displayed annually at our product show.

Michigan Lighting Hall of Fame Recipients

  • Jana Brownell, (2024)
  • Michelle Prew, (2023)
  • Mark Lien LC, HBDP, CLMC, CLEP, LEED AP (2022)
  • Rosemarie Allaire, FIALD, MIES, CLD, ILLI, AIA Allied Member (2021)
  • Robert White, IALD, IES, LC (2020)
  • H. H. Higbie (2019)
  • Leslie M. North, IALD, PE, LC, LEED AP (2018)
  • Janet Lennox Gruel, FIALD (2017)
  • Stefan Graf, FIALD (2016)
  • Ivan Kirlin (2016)
  • Mojtaba Navvab, Phd, FIES (2015)
  • John Selander, LC, LEED, AR, IES (2015)
  • Dave Thrasher (2015)
  • Alan Lewis, OD, PhD, FIES (2014)
  • Naomi Miller, FIES, FIALD, LC (2014)
  • Gary Steffy, LC, FIALD, IES (2014)
  • James, R. Benya, FIES, LC (2013)
  • David DiLaura, FIES (2013)
  • Stephen Squillace, FIES (2013)

Detroit Section Centennial Celebration!

LIGHTEN UP!

LIGHTEN UP! brings individuals within the design community together to engage, inspire and challenge one another to create a luminaire made from everyday objects. Be on the lookout for our 2025 event!
IES Detroit LIGHTEN UP! 2023IES Detroit LIGHTEN UP! 2023
Event, May 13

LIGHTING & LISTINGS

John Selander Golf Tournament

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