UC Davis Today—In most classes, coursework involves sitting in front of a computer. But UC Davis students in professor Michael Siminovitch’s Design with Light class are hard at play. They’re using their hands and their imaginations to devise what could become the next big thing in lighting. Read the full story.
CLTC hosted the University of California Global Climate Leadership Council meeting on February 25.
UC President Janet Napolitano formed the council to advise UC campuses on achieving the ambitious goal of carbon neutrality by 2025 while providing guidance for furthering other longstanding sustainability goals. The council will offer direction on integrating the carbon neutrality initiative into UC’s teaching, research and public service mission.
CLTC Director Michael Siminovitch and undergraduate student Elaine Swiedler represents UC Davis on the council.
The California Lighting Technology Center (CLTC) at the University of California, Davis announces the publication of five downloadable lighting design guides to help builders, contractors, and other lighting industry professionals meet or exceed California’s 2013 Building Energy Efficiency Standards (Title 24, Part 6).
Presentation to ASHRAE Golden Gate Chapter
Presented by Konstantinos Papapmichael, Ph.D
Overview of human light sensing and processing, focusing on well-being and health effects, especially the effects of blue light on circadian rhythms. Lighting strategies and implementation technologies that support human well-being and health, considering key indoor and outdoor applications.
This course covers the latest Title 24, Part 6 code requirements for office lighting. Attendees will gain a firm understanding of the new state standards now in effect, and they will be able to ensure lighting in new and remodeled commercial offices is in compliance. The course will also provide an overview of current lighting technologies available to help meet or exceed code requirements.
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
UC Davis, CLTC
633 Pena Drive
Davis, CA 95618
The California Lighting Technology Center’s Lighting for Office Applications Guide is designed to familiarize builders and lighting industry professionals with the office nonresidential portion of California’s 2013 Building Energy Efficiency Standards (Title 24, Part 6).
The guide includes the compliance process and requirements, current lighting technologies, and recommendations for implementing the standards in new construction or renovation projects. It serves as a resource for those involved in constructing, maintaining, or retrofitting California's office buildings.
8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
SCE Energy Education Center – Irwindale
6090 N. Irwindale Ave.
Irwindale, CA 91702
Instructor: Kelly Cunningham
This intermediate level class is for energy consultants who will learn about identifying key nonresidential building standards and compliance options for new construction, alterations and additions, compliance related documents, and the importance of staying up to date on compliance codes.
This course is worth 7 AIA Learning Units.
This course covers the latest Title 24, Part 6 code requirements for office lighting. Attendees will gain a firm understanding of the new state standards now in effect, and they will be able to ensure lighting in new and remodeled commercial offices is in compliance. The course will also provide an overview of current lighting technologies available to help meet or exceed code requirements.
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Pacific Energy Center
851 Howard Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
This course covers the latest Title 24, Part 6 code requirements for retail lighting. Attendees will gain a firm understanding of the new state standards now in effect, and they will be able to ensure lighting in new and remodeled retail spaces is in compliance. The course will also provide an overview of current lighting technologies available to help meet or exceed code requirements.
8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Pipe Trades Training Center
780 Commercial St., San Jose, CA 95112
The California Lighting Technology Center’s Retail Lighting Guide is designed to educate builders, lighting designers, contractors and others about the retail nonresidential lighting portion of California’s 2013 Building Energy Efficiency Standards (Title 24, Part 6).
