About Membership
Membership of the IES: The Lighting Society is for anyone who has an interest in advancing the art and science or lighting.
Also known as the IESANZ, our aim is the advancement of the art and science of illumination and the dissemination of knowledge to all interested parties. Our diverse membership includes engineers, architects, educators, students, contractors, manufacturers and designers. We are a trans-Tasman organisation with Chapters in New Zealand, as well as the five mainland States of Australia and New Zealand.
Benefits of Membership
What does the IESANZ offer you?
Professional Development
Technical Meeting and Conferences - Each of the Chapters conducts regular technical meetings at which original and review papers are given by members or invited speakers. Members and visitors can compare views, exchange information as there is always ample time allowed for discussion at each meeting.
A Lighting Convention held from time to time provides a forum at which multiplicity of topics are discussed and new ideas and products promoted.
Publications
Each Chapter publishes a regular local newsletter. In addition the Society publishes "Lighting" magazine. This journal deals exclusively with lighting, and features original technical papers, news and product information. It is distributed to all IESANZ members throughout Australia and New Zealand. Many interested people and institutions throughout Australia and abroad also subscribe to the Journal.
Professional Recognition
Membership of the technical grades is recognised throughout Australia and New Zealand both within the lighting industry and in the design professions and government. In addition to the benefits detailed above for the individual members of the IESANZ, each Chapter has regular Corporate Members' nights devoted to the display and demonstration of new products to the IESANZ members and visitors.
Advanced Grades
Upgrading your members to MIES (Member of IESANZ) or RLP (Registered Lighting Professional) gives you access to more commercial projects and career advancement, as national regulations call for more qualified professionals to sign off on projects in Australia and New Zealand.
Connect
IESANZ advances the art, science and practice of lighting through education, professional standards and advocacy in an impartial manner.
Our diverse membership connects lighting professionals across design, manufacturing, engineering and supply with architects, educators, students, contractors and other construction professionals.
Networking & Events
Technical meetings and special events throughout the year provide members with the opportunity to network with other professionals and people interested in light including international speakers and experts in various fields of lighting.
How does IESANZ membership advance the lighting field?
In addition to tangible professional benefits, your membership and participation allows the IES to operate in a number of areas that benefit not just the IESANZ members but also the community as a whole. For example:
Research
The Society plays a prominent role in promoting lighting development and is actively represented on all committees drafting the relevant standards of lighting practice and equipment. Members take a significant part in fostering improved lighting conditions in the community, from industry through to schools, street-lighting, lighting for sport and home. The Society encourages lighting research in industry, government, and educational institutions.
Education
The Society provides lighting education through TAFE colleges and universities. The Society develops the syllabi and provides lecturers in the courses.
Seminars
The Society organises seminars on specific aspects of lighting to further the knowledge and expertise of people already actively engaged in the lighting industry. Special seminars are held on specific aspects of lighting and new standards.
Public Affairs
The Society reviews and monitors legislative and regulatory developments that are lighting related at local, state, and national levels.
Awards Programme
The Society holds a regular lighting awards programme, providing successful entrants with awards and meritorious lighting installations, and lighting technology design excellence. These are of increasing interest not only to the lighting designer but also the building owner and set the criteria for today's quality and shape of the future.
Who Should Join?
Anyone with an interest in Lighting can join the IESANZ and all are welcome. These professions would benefit as follows:
Consulting Engineers or Designers
The IESANZ can assist you in finding the optimum balance between performance, comfort, utilisation of energy and cost in your lighting designs through up-to-the-minute information on the latest techniques in lighting equipment, source and standards.
Architects
The IESANZ can assist you with developing and integration of lighting, services and structure within the constraints of your building design.