Several AIA chapters have recently announced project winners for their 2023 awards programs, celebrating architectural design excellence and innovation. The Lighting Practice is proud to have collaborated on and provided lighting design for five of the award-winning projects. AIA Pennsylvania Architectural Excellence and COTE Awards 2500 League Island Boulevard Silver Medal Architectural Excellence Design Award…
Register for Matthew Fracassini’s “Championing Sustainable Lighting Specification Processes” at AIA Philadelphia’s Center for Architecture on Wednesday, Tuesday, October 24! In his presentation, Matt will discuss how designers are responsible for implementing sustainable practices into their work through not just design, but specification as well. Ratings systems, like LEED, provide material sourcing guidelines for many…
UC Health was featured in LD+A Magazine’s October issue, highlighting the importance of improving the main entry and lobby to create a more welcoming environment for their patients and visitors. TLP Associate Ryan Conover, EDAC, Assoc. IALD discusses how The Lighting Practice strategically back lit the low ceilings, making the space feel less cavernous, balanced the electric light with the…
The Lighting Practice (TLP) is excited to announce that Helen Diemer, President of TLP, will retire at the end of 2023, after nearly three decades of dedicated service. Michael Barber will assume the role of President, ensuring the ongoing legacy of leadership at TLP. Helen Diemer has been an instrumental part of The Lighting Practice…
Join Helen Diemer, Michael Barber and Pomme Lee, at the IALD Enlighten Americas! Register to attend and stop by their panel, “Don’t F-up! One Firm’s Take On Succession Planning”, taking place on Saturday, November 4 at 1:30pm. Don’t F-up! One Firm’s Take On Succession Planning Heraclitus, the Greek philosopher, was correct in his assessment that…
Join Jonathan Hoyle, Principal at The Lighting Practice, at the IES Street & Area Lighting Conference! Register to attend and stop by his presentation, “Improve Safety Perception and Community Engagement with Underpass Lighting”, taking place on Wednesday, November 1 at 8:35am. Improve Safety Perception and Community Engagement with Underpass Lighting Unlike other street and pedestrian…
Join Jered Widmer and Xingying Peng at the North Texas Facilities Expo! Register to attend and stop by their presentation, “Latest in Lighting: Controls, Sustainability, Maintainability, and More”, taking place on Wednesday, October at 8:40am. Latest in Lighting: Controls, Sustainability, Maintainability, and More With ever-changing lighting technology, deciphering between which technologies and materials to install…
Join Matt Fracassini, Associate at The Lighting Practice, at ArchLIGHT Summit! Register to attend and stop by his presentation, “Factoring Sustainability into Your Firm’s Specification Process”, taking place on Tuesday, September 19 at 2:00pm. Factoring Sustainability into Your Firm’s Specification Process Lighting designers have a responsibility to implement sustainable practices into their work through not just…
In collaboration with Cooledge, our lighting design team created and built the immersive installation, “Out of the Light (Box)”, as a part of LightFair’s IALD Immersive Lighting Installations. Through its design and materials, the installation raises awareness about sustainability, encourages reflection on reuse and promotes a circular economy. The installation’s curved shapes symbolize and encourage…
Join Jon Hoyle, Principal at The Lighting Practice, and Brad Thornton, Senior Associate at Ground Reconsidered for their presentation “Lighting the Way: Verdant Temple Campus Plan”, at IES Illuminate Philadelphia on October 6th. This session will use Verdant Temple, Temple University’s Landscape Master Plan as a case study to discuss best practices when developing a comprehensive…