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In conversation with lighting designers: insights into the future of lighting design

Since the beginning of the year, we have once again visited several design offices to talk directly to lighting designers and engineers.

Change in DIAL Management: Thorsten Kock Strengthens the Leadership Team

At DIAL, the signs point to growth, innovation, and continuity. With a change in our management team, we are reinforcing our strategic direction around DIALux. As of February 1, 2025, Thorsten Kock has joined DIAL's management and has been granted power of attorney.

LICHTROUTEN 2025 – New Energies

From March 20 to 29 the "Lichtrouten 2025" will take place in Lüdenscheid under the title “New Energies”. International artists will present light installations in urban spaces that will showcase the city and its architecture in a new light. DIAL is participating for the first time as an exhibition venue with works by François Morellet and Brigitte Kowanz, as well as hosting the"Lichtrouten Artists' Hub" and the accompanying "Lichtrouten Conference".

Working with IFC models in DIALux evo

Over the past weeks and months, we have spoken intensively with planners in order to better understand the challenges and requirements they face in their daily work.

DIALux evo 13.1: New features for obtrusive light analysis

What are the benefits of GLDF for you as a planner?

The Global Lighting Data Format (GLDF) is a unified, open data format that allows lighting data to be used seamlessly across different software solutions (such as DIALux) without the need for constant format conversion or adjustments.

Open BIM process in DIALux evo: What we are currently working on for you

We are constantly working to further optimize the Open BIM process for you. Since the release of DIALux evo 13, we have noticed a significant increase in imported IFC files - a clear sign that our previous improvements are having an effect.

New calculation parameters for light immission and obtrusive light with DIALux evo 13

How are spaces and daylight calculation related?

Over the past few weeks we have received a number of requests from you asking how to calculate the influence of daylight. We have therefore put together a short guide to help you understand all the steps involved.