1. ARCHITECTURAL EXTERIOR LIGHTING: lighting projects for exterior illumination such as: facades, sport facilities, monuments, canopies, etc.

2. INTERIOR LIGHTING: lighting projects for interior illumination such as: retail spaces, restaurants, museums, exhibition halls, single buildings, offices, etc.

3. URBAN AND LANDSCAPE LIGHTING: lighting projects for urban illumination such as: squares, roundabouts, avenues, streets, parks, bridges, etc.

4. STUDENTS PROPOSALS: this year's theme is "Green Belt": lighting projects for green spaces, gardens, parks, squares, inner courtyards, etc. Only idea-based projects will be accepted.

*Keep in mind that the projects must incorporate innovation and sustainability elements in all categories.
*Ephemeral projects are accepted in all categories.
*Entertainment lighting and light design projects will not be accepted.

SELECTION OF FINALISTS AND AWARDING OF PRIZES

The jury will determine four finalists in each category and four winners:

Architectural Exterior Lighting Award: 6,000 euros

Interior Lighting Award: 6,000 euros

Urban and Landscape Lighting Award: 6,000 euros

Students Proposals Award: 3,000 euros

The best project of the four categories proposed will receive the "LAMP LIGHTING SOLUTIONS 2010 1st PRIZE" award valued at 9,000 euros (which will be added to the award already received).

The jury's verdict will be announced at a special evening event in Barcelona during the month of June 2010. The award cannot be declared void or granted "ex aequo". The LIGHTING CONCEPTS '10 book will include the finalists' projects. The finalists must hand in all the necessary graphic material required for the book.

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE

Any lighting designers, architects, interior designers, engineers, landscapers or students who have taken part in the design, creation or development of a lighting project. There are no restrictions on age, nationality or place of residence.

*Lighting distribution companies are not allowed to participate.

*Projects submitted in previous Lamp Lighting Solutions Awards will not be accepted.