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GAINING CREDENTIALS: THE NEXT STEP


The IALD convened a Credentialing Task Force in 2010 to assess prospective do- mains of practice and qualifications for an international architectural lighting design certification. In August 2012, the Creden- tialing Task Force provided the IALD Board of Directors with its most comprehensive report to date on the development of a cer- tification programme to assess competency in architectural lighting design. Notably, this report included two key recommen- dations strongly urging the IALD Board of Directors to establish a global certification programme to assess architectural lighting design competency and to establish an inde- pendently governed Commission to oversee the certification program.


the legislative or public spheres will seek to define the profession rather than allow the profession to define itself. It is the strong belief of the Task Force that it should be practitioners who define the architectural lighting design profession.”


The threat of outside regulation is not an unrealised fear. On several occasions the IALD has mobilised its members against legislation limiting the practice of archi- tectural lighting designers due to a lack of awareness from policy makers. “Legislative and code-making bodies around the world have made it clear they are look- ing for a statement of validity for practitio- ners of architectural lighting design and a lighting design credential will provide that


“The threat of outside regulation is not an unrealised fear. On several occasions the IALD has mobilised its members against legislation limiting the practice of architectural lighting designers due to a lack of awarness from policy makers.” IALD President Kevin Theobald


A CRITICAL NEED FOR CERTIFICATION The initial task of the Credentialing Task Force was to assess the feasibility of creat- ing a global certification for architectural lighting design. During the past two years of extensive research and intensive discussion, it has become clear that there is a critical need for this type of certification. “Currently, there are no instruments that assess the unique abilities of architectural lighting designers, nor is it clear what attri- butes and skills properly define the profes- sion of architectural lighting design,” states David Becker, IALD member and Credential- ing Task Force Chair. “Without an officially codified definition, there is a real risk that those outside the profession and others in


statement of legitimacy,” says Credentialing Task Force member Victor Palacio, IALD. Key benefits of creating a certification programme include:


Defining the architectural lighting design profession by identifying core competencies and domains of practice


• Establishing a validated method for as- sessing the competency of architectural lighting designers


• Raising the visibility and standing of the architectural lighting design professionals before end users and legislators • Influencing the standardisation of educa- tional curricula


•Establishing best practices in architectural lighting design


DOMAINS OF PRACTICE FOR ARCHITECTURAL LIGHTING DESIGNERS VALIDATED BY CERTIFI- CATION SURVEY


In March 2012, the IALD fielded a survey to assess prospective domains of practice and qualifications for an international archi- tectural lighting design certification. This assessment, conducted via online survey, is a key component of the task force’s efforts and was distributed to a broad group of international stakeholders, including IALD members, members of other lighting asso- ciations, and related industry professionals. Based on a detailed job analysis, the task force established the core competencies in which a professional lighting designer must excel in order to be eligible for certifica- tion. These core competencies comprise the seven domains of architectural lighting design practice. • Goals & Outcomes: The design of lighting solutions that satisfy the project require- ments and the design intent so the solution performs as predicted. • Collaboration: The interaction with other disciplines by serving as an integral member of the team so that lighting relates to its context and adds value to the project. • Ingenuity: The contribution of ideas that demonstrate innovation, creativity, original- ity, imagination, or resourcefulness to foster the goals of the project. • Synthesis: The integration of the techni- cal and aesthetic elements of lighting with space and form to shape and enhance the overall experience. • Science: The demonstration of how light interacts with people, materials, and building systems by applying the principles of light to meet the relevant technical criteria.


• Stewardship: The response to known and potential social and environmental impact by designing solutions that avoid or mini- mise harm, discomfort, and waste. • Human Experience: The design of lighting solutions that positively affect people. Independent of country of residence, the 637 building/design industry practitioners responding to the IALD Certification Survey indicate the seven domains of professional practice researched by the Credentialing Task Force accurately reflect the practice


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