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ENGINEERING KNOWLEDGE SOCIETIES


Society of Light and Lighting The Society of Light and Lighting (SLL) celebrated 100 years in 2009 and is seen by many as the foremost authority on lighting in the UK. The SLL represents all those concerned with


the design and application of light and is open to everyone with an interest in any aspect of the world of light, lighting, and its applications. Lighting designers, engineers, architects, researchers, students, academics, manufacturers, sales staff – all are welcome as members. Although the society was re-launched in 1999


under this name, it builds on 100 years of history with its origins going back to the formation, in 1909, of the Illuminating Engineering Society, which considered all applications of natural and artifi cial light. Today it is recognised worldwide as an authority on lighting and its applications, and is part of the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers, which offers the strength of a chartered professional institution with the freedom to serve the world of light and lighting without being restricted solely to engineering. The focus and aims of the Society are: to promote the benefi ts of good lighting, especially in the built environment; to be at the forefront of developing lighting as an integral part of a low-energy and sustainable future; to provide professional recognition to those in light and lighting; to establish and promote good practice in lighting design and engineering; to provide a forum where people interested in all aspects of light and lighting can come together; to set and maintain standards in education for light and lighting; and to advise government and other authoritative bodies on the best use and application of light and lighting. www.sll.org.uk


Society of Façade Engineering The term façade engineering has been around for a number of years, but the title is largely generic as it is hard to defi ne as an exact set of skills, knowledge or experience. The façade engineer may be highly specialised, dealing with the performance of the glass and its coatings, or may offer a more generalised experience based on years of working in the façade industry. To call someone a façade engineer does


not describe exactly what role they may play in the development of the building envelope, or its production and installation on site. However, there are now courses at a number of universities that, when successfully completed, confer the title of MSc in façade engineering. This does not mean that the vast amount


of existing and very valid experience, gathered before these courses started, should be ignored. The problem is that the title façade engineer is unprotected. Anyone, no matter their level of academic experience or working knowledge, can call themselves a façade engineer and provide façade engineering services. It was this issue that caused the Society


of Façade Engineering to be born in an attempt to bring a degree of order and quality. The academic and practical experience of all candidates applying to the Society is scrutinised, and a level of membership awarded to successful candidates. In this way, it is envisaged that belonging to the SFE will become a symbol for quality, which is easily recognised and sought as a prerequisite by those seeking to employ a façade engineer. www.facadeengineeringsociety.org/


Society of Public Health Engineers The Society of Public Health Engineers (SoPHE) was set up to provide a higher profi le and focus for public health engineering. Public health engineers contribute greatly to


social welfare, with particular regard to facilities such as water, drainage, gas and fi re engineering systems in a large range of applications. This important input is long established and essential to the ongoing health and well being of people, with regard to providing clean drinking water supplies and adequate sanitation and drainage facilities. Over the last few years, water conservation has also grown in importance, forming an important part of the drive for sustainability in homes, offi ces and others places of work and occupation. The Society aims to promote the art, science


and practice of good public health engineering design, while also raising awareness of the contribution engineers make to this sector, and supporting those engineers working within it. Through organised technical talks, evening


events, and newsletters, members are kept informed of both specifi c developments in this area andrelevant updates on legislation as well as having the opportunity to network with colleagues. More recently the annual SoPHE young engineers’ award was launched, signifying the way the Society is moving forward and encouraging young engineers of the future. The Society has also formed strong links with the supply chain, creating an Industrial Associates forum for leading manufacturers working within the public health industry. Members also receive associate membership of CIBSE. www.cibse.org/sophe


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The special interest groups and associated societies form the wide network of expertise that underpins the Institution. More information about the groups can be found in the ‘About Us’ section of the CIBSE website


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