Team

Experience:

Michael Barber joined The Lighting Practice in 1995 and became a principal of the firm in 2004.  He has more than 15 years of experience in the lighting profession, designing for health care, academic, commercial, and retail environments.  In addition, he has conducted lighting energy audits for approximately 20 million square feet of academic, hospitality, and manufacturing facilities.  Michael acts as the firm's sustainable design coordinator, working with the staff to maximize their design vision while minimizing the impact to the environment.

His professional activities include participation on the IALD's Energy and Sustainibility committee where he reviews and comments on numerous environmental and energy-related documents, and participation in the Education Committee of the DVGBC.  He is currently in his 10th year serving as assistant adjunct professor in the Architecture Department at Drexel University and has lectured in the Master of Science in Sustainable Design program at Philadelphia University.

Education:

• Bachelor of Architectural Engineering - The Pennsylvania State University

Credentials and Affiliations:

• LEED Accredited Professional
• International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD)
  • Associate Member
  • Member of Energy and Sustainability Committee
• Illuminating Engineering Society (IESNA) – Member 
• Delaware Valley Green Building Council (DVGBC) - Member

Professional Awards:

• International Illumination Design Awards
  • Award of Merit - 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2007, 2008, 2009

• International Interior Design Association
  • Best of Category, Healthcare: Atlanticare Regional Medical Center - Philadelphia Section 2008
  • Best of Category, Law Firm: Morris James, LLP - Philadelphia Section 2008

• Institute of Store Planners/Visual Merchandising & Store Design
  • Special Award - Burdines Store, Florida Mall
  • Award of Merit - Portland Public Market