International Landscape Lighting Institute Update Established in Troy, N.Y., ILLI went through a transitional period after its founder, Janet Lennox Moyer, moved to Rio Verde, Ariz., (where the most recent Intensive Design and Field Training Course was held). Moyer told LC/DBM that the organization was able to retain the Troy site, and while no further classes had been confirmed as of press time, the board was to meet in late October to set a schedule. Moyer said they will continue to offer the Intensive Course at both locations, and future plans include a basic course online, special classes and advanced learning projects at locations across the U.S. ILLI has not been able to update its web site but inquiries can be made to their executive director Kevin Fuscus at (518) 915-9108 or kfuscus@gmail.com

Manufacturer-sponsored Training Courses

Kichler
June 13-14, July 18-19, Aug. 22-23, Sept. 19-20 - Kichler World Headquarters - Cleveland, Ohio kichler.com/professional/landscape-lighting/certified-training.aspx

Vista
Dec. 3 – Spring, Texas
Dec. 9 – Stafford, Texas
Dec. 8 – Ft. Worth
Dec. 10 – Houston
Dec. 15 - Altadena, Calif.
Dec. 15 – Edmond, Okla.
Dec. 17 - Houston
https://www.vistapro.com/seminarlookup.aspx

Focus Industries
Dec. 4, 2015 – Lake Forest, Calif.
https://www.focusindustries.com/seminars

Unique
To sign up for a seminar, for more information on seminars or to request a seminar in your area, contact their inside sales department at 800-955-4831 or e-mail at university.registration@uniquelighting.com.

Illuminating Products
"Stump" lights from Australian artist Duncan Meerding are made from real logs that have been salvaged, and fitted with a warm white LED strip lights that are weather resistant. Meerding told LC/DBM that a battery-operated version will be ready in a month or two.
https://duncanmeerding.bigcartel.com/product/cracked-log-lamp

Lightcraft Outdoor's new custom linear lighting system can be purchased by the inch for lengths customized to your project. Called Thin Line Architectural Strip Lighting, it includes aluminum track, UV frosted lens, choice of LED: soft, ambient, bright or RGB color changing. It mounts with 2 screws or construction glue.
www.lightcraftoutdoor.com

The Flex auxiliary wire lead, which is available with most fixtures in Unique Lighting Systems' Element series is designed for faster installations and facilitates easier future expansion of a lighting system.
www.uniquelighting.com

Association Update

2015 Lighting Award of Merit winners: Best of Show Lighting (and Best Large Residential Lighting): Brandon Kuehler, CLVLT, Light it Right
Best Feature Focused/Specialty Lighting: Pete Bryant, CLVLT, Southern Exposure Landscape Management
Best Outdoor Living Lighting: Paul R. Gosselin, Sr., CLVLT, NightScenes Corp.
Best Small Residential Lighting: John Gillespie, Outdoor Lighting Perspectives
Best Commercial Lighting: Brandon Kuehler, CLVLT, Light it Right
Best Holiday Lighting: Scott Moberly, INARAY Outdoor Lighting

2015 Annual Conference Recap
651 attendees (a record)
The Pillars of the Industry Awards: Andy Burns, Triple C Lighting; Jeffrey R. Dross, Kichler Lighting; Bob Warmbold, Accent Lighting
ALA Lighting Hall of Fame Inductee: Carolyn Overman, Lytestyles
2016 Conference: Puerto Rico, September 18-20

2015 Dark Sky Parks
-Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Montrose, Colo.
-Canyonlands National Park, Utah
-Elan Valley Estate, Powys, Wales
-De Boschplatt, the Netherlands
-Pickett State Park and Pogue Creek Canyon State Natural Area, Nashville, Tenn.
-Capitol Reef National Park, Utah
-Weber County North Fork Park, Utah

2015 Dark Sky Communities
-Kaibab Paiute Indian Reservation, Ariz.
-Westcliffe and Silver Cliff, Colo.
-Bon Accord, Alberta, Canada

2015 Other Honorees
-Lost Creek, Austin, Texas – Dark Sky Friendly Development of Distinction
-Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy Observatory, Elqui Valley, Chile – International Dark Sky Sanctuary

IDA's Tips for Minimizing Light Pollution
For information on dark-sky friendly lighting, visit darksky.org/lighting/lighting-basics/.

LightFair International 2016 - San Diego Convention Center, April 24-28
LightFair International 2017 - Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, May 7-11