2024 Presentations

Thomas Lawrence, GPI Design Virtual MondayMarch 6, 202312:30pm – 1:30pm EST AdvancedCredit: 1 LU / Elective This presentation will take you through how to design a system with backlighting. Discussion will explore surface selection and examine the lighting approach. Attendees will learn about diffusion techniques, how to create the structural design, and the thought process before the build. A basic understanding of design fundamentals and basic knowledge of lighting is recommended for this session. Learning Objectives SPEAKERS Thomas LawrenceFounder + Principal, GPI Design Northeast Ohio born and raised, Thomas Lawrence is the Founder + Principal of the Cleveland based design-build firm, GPI Design. With extensive experience and leadership in the integration of translucent surfaces, structural framing and complex lighting systems, GPI Design has been the recipient of the most prestigious awards and mentions throughout the architectural design community over the last 15 years. Thomas’ knowledge in natural stone extraction and […]

Coffield King, CannonDesign WednesdayMarch 8, 202311:00am – 12:00pm EST Room Location: Gramercy IntermediateCredit: 1 LU / Elective Video game engines have seen substantial advancements in the last few years and with the advent of realtime raytracing they can be a useful tool in lighting design. This session will compare traditional workflows against realtime rendering workflows. Thanks to new technologies and increased access to higher computing power accurate lighting design can be shown earlier in the project. This more collaborative design process offers higher levels of trust and accuracy in the visualizations and design documentation leading to better project outcomes for all shareholders. Working knowledge of lighting calculations, BIM, photometric characteristics, and digital representations of light is recommended to attend this session. Learning Objectives SPEAKERS Coffield KingSenior Lighting Designer, CannonDesign Coffield began his career working in architecture firms with a strong focus on 3D visualization and custom detailing. Projects included larger

Thomas Marinelli, Signify Virtual MondayMarch 6, 20238:00am – 9:00am EST IntroductoryCredit: 1 LU / Elective Today, we use 1.6 times the volume of resources that our planet can sustain. Our outdated linear model of ‘take-make-dispose’ continues to be increasingly wasteful and challenging to source. This session will explore the alternative, circular model and how the industry can transition to this more sustainable approach. Thomas Marinelli will provide a comprehensive overview of how circular products, systems and services maximize the (re)usability, serviceability and upgradability of lighting to preserve value and minimize waste. He’ll also explore how specifiers and end-users can achieve their visions and goals with circular lighting. Learning Objectives SPEAKERS Thomas MarinelliHead of Sustainable Innovation & Design, Signify Thomas Marinelli has been in the lighting industry since 2004. Over the past 18 years, he’s been responsible for multiple sustainability projects across the Royal Philips business before transitioning into his current

Dana Porter, Kurtzon Lighting Virtual MondayMarch 6, 202311:00am – 12:00pm EST AdvancedCredit: 1 LU / Elective This presentation explains the ways that white general light can interfere with a surgeons view and why incorporating green light into operating rooms is important. Learning Objectives SPEAKERS Dana PorterDirector of Operations, Kurtzon Lighting Dana has been in the Lighting Industry for over a decade serving manufactures, reps and end users.

Larry Lieberman, Luma-Spec Lighting TuesdayMarch 7, 20235:00pm – 6:00pm EST Room Location: Nassau IntermediateCredit: 1 LU / Elective Specifying custom lighting is challenging. Pull back the curtain and learn about the pitfalls, best practices, communication, timeline management, controlling the costs, warranty and support. Learn when to consider if custom is right for the project and can it save you money. Hear about real-world successes like the making of Harry Potter’s Gringotts Wizarding Bank chandeliers and another case study of projects. Learn tips and tricks to be successful. Don’t get caught with a paper airplane when you convinced your customer they would get a golden Rocketship. Familiarization with specifying, selling, or buying custom lighting is recommended for this session. Learning Objectives SPEAKERS Larry LiebermanPresident, Luma-Spec Lighting Larry Lieberman has been designing and manufacturing products for 31 years. A graduate of Ithaca College and Polytech University he started Vision Quest Lighting inc.

Gary Meshberg, Legrand and C. Webster Marsh, Boston Illumination Group WednesdayMarch 8, 20232:30pm – 3:30pm EST Room Location: Gramercy IntermediateCredit: 1 LU / HSW Today’s lighting control systems integrate a number of devices and can work with HVAC, A/V, security, and other building systems. Integrating these within a building automation system (BAS) can yield significant benefits, from maximizing energy savings and cost efficiencies to making the building more responsive to occupants and able to enact IoT strategies. In some projects, the lighting controls design may be integral to the BAS, and coordination may be the responsibility of the control system designer. This seminar will helps designers articulate BAS intent, identify integration points, and produce a comprehensive sequence of operations. Working knowledge of lighting and lighting controls are recommended for this session. Learning Objectives SPEAKERS Gary MeshbergMarket Development Specialist – Building Control Systems, Legrand Gary Meshberg, LC, CLCP, LEED-AP, IES is

Tom Nowakowski, Cree Lighting TuesdayMarch 7, 20231:00pm – 2:00pm EST Room Location: Gramercy IntroductoryCredit: 1 LU / HSW The rapid adoption of LED lighting that began more than a decade ago has dramatically reduced the amount of energy require to light our homes and businesses. This reduced energy consumption has not only delivered environmental good but has also helped disperse significant energy saving dollars across the country. However, like legacy light sources, LEDs also shed light over time, and many of the early LED installations have now likely fallen below their original lighting design intent, leaving these applications compromised and in need of luminaire replacements. In this course we’ll examine the need and value of LED-to-LED lighting conversions. Learning Objectives SPEAKERS Tom NowakowskiC&I Regional Sales Manager – Northeast, Cree Lighting As Regional Sales Manager, Tom Nowakowski leads the Northeast Commercial & Industrial sales team at Cree Lighting. For the past

Nathalie Rozot, PhoScope and Jenny Werbell, Essential Light Design Studio TuesdayMarch 7, 202310:30am –11:30am EST Room Location: Nassau IntermediateCredit: 1 LU / Elective Lighting professionals are well-positioned to bring positive social change and facilitate people’s access to light with impactful lighting initiatives that have real short- and long-term personal, educational and economic benefits. Lit outdoor public spaces support communities’ social, cultural and recreational livelihood, increase well-being and reduce the negative impact of light poverty. A global solar lighting design initiative, Light Reach uses an affordable, replicable and rapidly deployable project model that brings together lighting experts, local users and partners in collaborative design processes. Light Reach is on a mission to advance lighting justice and foster a greater philanthropic culture in our industry. Learning Objectives SPEAKERS Nathalie RozotCEO, PhoScope Nathalie Rozot is a phototect and the founder of the think tank on light PhoScope. She is the recipient of a

Tzu-Hao Kuo, Borealis Lighting Studio and Hsin-Ying Huang, Borealis Lighting Studio WednesdayMarch 8, 20239:00am – 10:00am EST Room Location: Nassau IntermediateCredit: 1 LU / Elective This presentation evaluates the pros and cons of different lighting software simulations by using real projects to demonstrate the lighting design process. This will serve as a guide for lighting designers to understand which software/tool would produce the most reliable analysis for each situation. For experienced lighting designers and project managers, this presentation will explain the current software available and how the software can help steer design decisions for the project. For emerging lighting designers, this presentation will help them better understand lighting principles and build their lighting toolkit. Learning Objectives SPEAKERS Tzu-Hao KuoLighting Designer, Borealis Lighting Studio (BR+A) Tzu-Hao Kuo joined Borealis Lighting Studio at BR+A Consulting Engineers in 2020 after graduating from Parsons School of Design. Tzu-Hao has his MFA in Lighting Design