Lighting for the Outdoor Built Environment

1 AIA|HSW LU

Quality exterior lighting design is heavily influenced by a multitude of interwoven factors; economic, environmental, and social. These factors include degree of public activity, exposure to environmental extremes and extended project life. They both define exterior lighting and demand a balanced approach. Learn how to create an exterior lighting strategy and gain knowledge on the latest research on dark skies as well as understanding the impact of lighting on people.

Learning Objectives

• Light for people – Part 1 Learn how lighting for the outdoor built environment must provide low glare illumination for pedestrians, drivers, and cyclists.
• Light for people – Part 2 You will learn how Lighting for the outdoor built environment can give people the safety and confidence to explore the city after dark and elevate the human experience at night.
• Light for the environment – You will learn how Lighting has a big impact on the nocturnal ecosystem and how to ensure that your planning storage does disrupt nature and the night sky.
• Dark Skies – Learn the impacts of lighting pollution on human health, wildlife, and sustainability.

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Sustainability in LED Lighting

1 AIA|HSW LU

This course focuses on taking a muti-faceted approach to sustainability through LED lighting. Topics covered include efficiency, human health, energy use throughout the lifecycle of the LED product, and considering ecosystems when specifying. Learn about product selection and design tactics to maximize sustainability when choosing lighting for renovations and new builds.

Learning Objectives

• Discuss the evolution of LED technology with an emphasis on the efficiency characteristics of LEDs and power supply systems compared to traditional lighting. Beyond the inherent efficacy of LEDs, discuss how the A&D community can reduce energy use and carbon footprint through creative lighting design.
• Understanding the impact artificial light has on our environment. This includes a brief discussion on light pollution, turtle-friendly lighting solutions, and environmental regulations when specifying LED lighting products. Learn about design choices that best support ecosystems.
• Light’s impact on human health has been discussed for years, with studies racing to keep up with a scientific hypothesis. Topics include psychology of lighting, daylighting, and making lighting design choices with human health and wellness in mind.
• Selecting environmentally friendly lighting goes beyond placing the right fixture in a space; aspects of the product have implications on the environment before, during, and after its use. This section includes a review of embodied carbon in lighting, LEDs’ extended lifecycle benefits, and recycling and take-back programs that specifiers should look for.

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Lighting for Living Walls and Horticultural Features

1 AIA|HSW LU

Learn the basics of lighting plant walls and architectural horticultural features within interior spaces to create a healthy and sustainable environment.

Learning Objectives

• Understand the needs of plants in the built environment.
• Understand how electric lighting impacts plant sustainability in indoor spaces.
• Confidently select appropriate lighting for your biophilic application.
• Understand the basics of design and how to calculate proper lighting solutions for ornamental plant life in interior spaces.

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Dynamic Lighting - Realities, Practicalities, Potential

1 AIA|HSW LU

Dynamic lighting, also generally referred to as tunable, color-changing, and circadian, has washed over our lighting community. Many studies and early adopters have seeded the market and several lighting manufacturers now employ some level of Dynamic Lighting. This course is intended to educate by sharing the experiences of a commercial lighting manufacturer regarding Dynamic Lighting. It will explore the sources, how they work in commercial luminaires, how to control dynamic lighting, and where the lighting community is being directed by standards, regulation, and voice of the customer.

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Lighting for Vertical Surfaces and LED Technology

1 AIA|HSW LU

This one-hour seminar applies LED technology to the lighting of vertical surfaces. The course first looks at a series of applications to show the how vertical illumination affects spatial brightness and perception, energy utilization, and occupant comfort. We then consider lighting strategies for lighting different surfaces. Finally, we identify appropriate lighting equipment for each approach and offer guidelines for locating luminaires for effective vertical illumination.

Learning Objectives

• Articulate the importance of lighting vertical surfaces.
• Apply appropriate techniques for different materials.
• Select LED lighting to create effects.
• Locate the equipment for the desired lighting effect.

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