The 2022 IEEE NZ Central Section Postgraduate Networking event will be held on Monday 27th June 2022 (6-8 pm) at AM 102 & 104, VUW (Kelburn campus). You are more than welcome to join us in person at the orange COVID-light situation as you do not need to wear a face mask when attending this event, but it is encouraged. Your benefit: the opportunity to join the IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) NZ Central Section organisation, an introduction to some future study options, some upcoming events, an excellent networking opportunity, and a free registration with free food and drinks. If you are interested, you can register via https://forms.gle/FvGq11bkq7AFQzva9 before 24th June 2022. See the other upcoming Events for our Section.

The Illumination Engineering Society of Australia and New Zealand (IESANZ) has invited our members to join them for a unique opportunity to be given a demonstration of how lighting design and BIM modelling can become an efficient integrated workflow. The workflow covers the input of lighting supplier information, the lighting design process, Revit modelling and subsequent documentation ready for construction. For our members who are active in the built environment or have an interest in lighting design and the BIM process, this session will provide you with a great interactive learning opportunity. To demonstrate and talk us through the process Michael Warwick of MAW Design will lead the session by undertaking a worked example. Participation of this event can be either in person at the Victoria University of Wellington (VUW) Computer Suite (Te Aro campus), or online via Zoom for those unable to attend in person. For those wishing to attend in person you have the opportunity to work through the process yourself on one of the university’s computers. For those dialling in from home or work the same workshop files will be provided so you can follow along if you have any or all of the programs installed — no previous experience required. Time The workshop style presentation will start at 6:00pm. If attending in person please plan to arrive at 5:30pm so you’re ready and set up on a workstation ready to go. To attend via Zoom: Please register through this link: www.iesanz.org/education/nz-bim-for-lighting. Reference files and zoom link will be sent to you before the event. To attend in person: Please register through this link: www.iesanz.org/education/nz-bim-for-lighting-attend A space will then be reserved for you. Venue: Victoria University of Wellington, Faculty of Architecture & Design, 139 Vivian Street, Te Aro, Wellington. Room VS236a Key Learning outcomes: What are the qualities of ‘good BIM content’ from suppliers and manufacturers. How is the content actually used and by who. What standards are there for BIM in lighting. How does good luminaire content benefit the supplier, architect, engineers, and contractor. About the Presenter: Michael Warwick is an independent sustainable lighting consultant and BIM manager with over twenty years of lighting design experience. In 2016 Michael set up his own independent lighting design studio, MAW Design, based in Wellington. Michael is also a committee member of the New Zealand chapter of the Illumination Engineering Society (IES) and was a director on the establishment board of the New Zealand Green Building Council. See the other upcoming Events for our Section.