The countdown is on to the ILP’s ‘Lux and the City’ event in London, which is taking place on the evening of Thursday 26 November.
The event will bring together professionals from across the built environment to explore the role that lighting can play in creating safer, more inclusive and welcoming places after dark.
The aim is for architects, landscape architects, planners, urban designers and developers all to be brought into the conversation, which is being led by the ILP’s Architectural Lighting Committee.
Bear in mind, however, space may be limited on the day, so you do need to register in advance. The event is free to attend, although for manufacturers the price of a ticket is £100.
The event will start from 6pm and run until 9.30pm and will be held at Anomalous (The Home), 36 Pentonville Road, London, N1 9HF.
There will be talks by Graham Festenstein, of Graham Festenstein Lighting Design; Jess Gallagher of Groupe Ragni UK; and academic Karen Whybro, of Karen Whybro Consultants.
The event will see the launch of the ILP’s report, The Role of Lighting and CCTV in Women’s Perceptions of Public Safety, as well as insights from its Lighting Against Crime report, published earlier this year.
Alongside the CPD, there will be the opportunity to go on a guided night-time walking tour.
Adrianna Barr, Chair of the Architectural Lighting Committee, said: “Lux and the City brings together professionals from across the built environment to explore the role that lighting can play in creating safer, more inclusive and welcoming places after dark.
“We are particularly keen for this conversation to extend beyond the lighting profession and involve the people who shape our cities from the outset, including architects, landscape architects, urban designers, planners and developers.
“The event will provide an opportunity to share different perspectives on how we can collaborate more effectively, consider the after-dark experience earlier in the design process, and create public spaces that work better for everyone,” she added.
You can view the event details and book your place online here.
