For the past nine years, BHA School of Lighting has been committed to developing lighting professionals and advancing lighting education across Africa and beyond. Since our founding in September 2017, we have helped students from around the world build their expertise in illumination engineering and...
After a short break, we are delighted to welcome you back to the BHA School of Lighting Enlightened Community Webinar Series. What began as a platform for sharing lighting knowledge has grown into a vibrant community of professionals, educators, designers, and industry leaders who are passionate...
This BHA Student Spotlight article titled "Shane Language’s Journey in Illumination Engineering: From Aspiration to Expertise" was first featured and published in July 2026 edition of Sparks Electrical News magazine by Crown Publications and written by Minx Avrabos at the link here. Shane Language’s Journey in Illumination...
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly become one of the most talked about developments in education. From generating research summaries and explaining complex concepts to assisting with writing and problem solving, AI offers students capabilities that would have seemed unimaginable only a few years ago. But as...
This BHA Student Spotlight article titled "Helen le Roux’s journey through BHA’s premier lighting course" was first featured and published in June 2026 edition of Sparks Electrical News magazine by Crown Publications and written by Minx Avrabos at the link here. Helen le Roux’s journey through BHA’s...
In design conversations today, one phrase keeps appearing with increasing frequency: layered lighting. It is discussed in studios, specified in projects, taught in classrooms, and seen all over social media. But beyond the buzz, layered lighting represents something far more significant than a trend. It...
The UNESCO International Day of Light is a global initiative that provides an annual focal point on 16 May for the continued appreciation of light and the role it plays in science, culture and art, education, and sustainable development. In celebration of the International Day of...
A Critical Life Safety System Every Lighting Professional Should Understand Emergency lighting is one of the most critical safety systems within the built environment, yet it remains one of the most commonly misunderstood and poorly managed aspects of lighting design. Recent observations across a wide range...
This article titled “Ethical practice in the age of artificial intelligence tools for lighting design” was first featured and published in March 2026 edition of Sparks Electrical News magazine by Crown Publications and was written by Daniel Hammond (Lighting Designer at BHA Lighting Design & Educator at BHA...
This BHA Student Spotlight article titled "Meet Fiona Reid - A natural evolution into lighting" was first featured and published in December 2025 edition of Sparks Electrical News magazine by Crown Publications and written by Ilana Koegelenberg at the link here. Meet Fiona Reid - A natural...