Welcome to the All Things Lighting® Association
About Us
Illuminating the Complicated
Over the past fifty years, the field of professional lighting design has transformed significantly. Half a century ago, lighting experts measured the average foot-candles on a work surface beneath linear fluorescent fixtures in empty rooms.
Today, professional lighting design is far more complex. It spans diverse technologies, integrates with other building systems, emphasizes human-centric design, incorporates advanced controls, and aligns with sustainability goals.
We aim to empower lighting professionals by advancing, supporting, and promoting innovation, science, and engineering in lighting—across applications in health, horticulture, architecture, and entertainment.
All Things Lighting® Association Purpose
Our purpose is to advance, support, promote, and contribute to innovation, science, and engineering in lighting, across applications in health, horticulture, architecture, and entertainment.
By driving progress in these fields, lighting professionals continuously enhance the quality of our lives and the environments we inhabit.
All Things Lighting® Association Goals
Focusing on advancing lighting principles and practices, the organization encourages in-depth analysis and extensive reference to scientific research. By offering a platform for professionals to connect, the All Things Lighting® Association promotes meaningful dialogue across a broad range of lighting topics. Through these interactions, members collectively foster innovation and progress within the field.
All Things Lighting® Association Constitution
The purposes of the Society are:
- Advance, support, promote, and contribute to innovation, science, and engineering in lighting, including lighting for health, horticulture, architecture, and entertainment.
- This society is a member-funded society. It is funded primarily by its members to carry on activities for the benefit of its members. On its liquidation or dissolution, this society may distribute its money and other property to its members.
News & Articles
Technical Report: Photobiological Hazard Assessment of Orbital Solar Reflectors
Executive Summary This report details a photobiological hazard assessment of the general concept of Orbital Solar Reflectors (OSRs). A recent proposal, Reflect Orbital’s proposed Earendil-1 satellite is used as an exemplar. The analysis was conducted following IEC...
Intro to Horticultural Lighting
Introduction This article is based on a presentation I had the pleasure of delivering at the recent Canada Light Expo 2025 in Toronto. My aim with the presentation was to offer a brief overview of some key aspects of horticultural lighting and to highlight how it...
In Memory of Ian Ashdown
With intense sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved friend, Ian Ashdown, PEng (Ret), FIES, Senior Scientist and co-founder of SunTracker Technologies Ltd.
Ian’s profound passion and dedication to lighting, unwavering commitment to scientific integrity, and remarkable expertise have left an indelible mark throughout his extraordinary career spanning over four decades. His contributions encompassed a wide range of academic articles, lighting standards, and software developments.
Beyond his renowned reputation as an engineer and scientist in the lighting field and beyond, Ian possessed a remarkable spirit of compassion. He selflessly assisted numerous individuals personally and professionally throughout their journeys.
Ian’s departure has left an immeasurable void; we deeply feel his absence. However, SunTracker Technologies remains unwavering in its dedication to preserving and advancing Ian’s exceptional legacy within the lighting community and beyond.