Team

Experience:

Al Borden is a principal and the founder of The Lighting Practice.  With a background in theater lighting for a variety of theater groups, dance troupes, and rock bands, Al has more than 30 years of experience in architectural lighting design.  He founded The Lighting Practice in 1989 to create a place where like-minded designers could work in a collaborative environment dedicated to design excellence and client service.

Education:

• Bachelor of Arts in Theater - Temple University
• Master of Fine Arts in Theatrical Design - NYU Tisch School of the Arts

Credentials and Affiliations:

• International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD) – Fellow, former Board Member
• Illuminating Engineering Society (IESNA) – Member, past President of the Philadelphia Section
• Professional Lighting Designers Association (PLDA) – Professional Member
• Urban Land Institute (ULI) - Member
• NCQLP Lighting Certified (LC)
• The American Institute of Architects (AIA)- Affiliate Member
• International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) - Member

Professional Awards:

• International Illumination Design Awards
  • Award of Merit – 1986, 1988, 1989, 1992-1994, 1999, 2001-2010
  • Special Citation – 1992, Amtrak 30th Street Station
  • Award of Excellence – 1996, Concord Mall
• IALD Lighting Design Award of Merit – Houston Galleria
• IESNA Philadelphia Section – Distinguished Service Award