Advanced Lighting Guidelines (ALG)
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About ALG Online
ALG Online is the former Advanced Lighting Guidelines taken to the web. It is written and updated by expert lighting industry professionals for practicing professionals and provides a comprehensive, one-stop resource for advanced lighting theory, design guidance, real-life applications, lighting technologies and more. Lighting directly impacts the value of buildings, both in the environment it creates for occupants and in its level of energy efficiency and performance. Lighting is dynamic and multi-faceted. Developed by the nonprofit New Buildings Institute (NBI) as part of its Advanced Buildings® suite of tools, ALG Online provides basic information free to the public however, in order to maintain the site, requires a low annual subscription fee for full access to all ALG Online information.
Learn more in this factsheet and video about ALG.
ALG Online Features:
Up-to-date information on energy-efficient lighting design and integration with other green building practices
- Expert guidance from the industry's top thinkers
- The latest lighting technology data and best practices, covering lamps, ballasts, luminaires and controls
- Online community where subscribers can comment, connect, and share
- Continuous editing and updating, making ALG Online more current than ever
- Indispensable information for engineers, architects, professors, students to take their knowledge to the next level
ALG Online Subscription
An annual subscription to ALG Online provides access to the most up-to-date, expert information on lighting technologies and advanced design techniques, enhancing your ability to stay current on industry best practices.
Annual Subscription Cost
PROFESSIONALS: $95
STUDENTS: $60
Group discounts will also be offered to organizations looking to save money on multiple subscriptions.
Commercial Lighting Solutions
ALG Online is designed to work in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Energy's Commercial Lighting Solutions (CLS) design tool. CLS provides actionable "how to" guidance on ways to improve your building interior lighting efficiency and reduce your energy consumption, without compromising quality design criteria. Strategies include the use of high performance commercially available products, daylighting, and lighting controls, all within the context of integrated designs supported by performance specifications.
Learn more and access the Commercial Lighting Solutions tool