Michael Barber, Assoc. IALD, LEED AP BD+C, dives into the pros and cons of circadian, smart, and human-centric lighting during the National Lighting Bureau’s (NLB) Annual Lighting Forum cosponsored by the EdisonReport and International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW). Randy Reid, EdisonReport Editor and Publisher, moderates a panel discussion between three leaders in the lighting…
Lynchburg, Virginia is abuzz with excitement for the renovations to the River Ridge Mall. The mall became an instant landmark in the city after its opening in 1980. Over the years, the 423,000-square-foot space has grown outdated. Today’s redesign plans will transform the mall into what Craig Pettitt, vice president of retail real estate at…
The Lighting Practice is proud to announce that 3675 Market Street is among five winners of the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Philadelphia’s 2019 Awards for Excellence. The jury specifically recognized the project for “excellence in technology transfer, mix of uses and real estate innovation.” The 14-story building at 3675 Market Street is part of uCity…
The Lighting Practice is proud to announce that four of the firm’s projects have received lighting awards from the Illuminating Engineering Society’s (IES) Philadelphia Section. SEPTA Concourse Improvements, Landmark Filinvest, American Airlines Admirals Club at DFW International Airport Terminal A, and the Evans Building at the University of Pennsylvania were recognized for their creative approach,…
The Lighting Practice, a national leader in lighting design, continues to grow and evolve as a firm to better serve and support our clients. In addition to expanding our footprint by opening an office in New York City, our firm continues to build a strong team of creative individuals with diverse experience and background. TLP…
In its heyday, the Ballston Common Mall was a Washington, D.C. landmark as one of the first major suburban shopping centers in the area. The building underwent its first major renovation in the 1980s to adapt to changing retail culture, and it welcomed shoppers for three more decades. Today, the center has been reimagined into…
To carry on its mission to make ordinary places extraordinary, The Lighting Practice has built a multitalented team of 30+ lighting designers and administrative staff members. TLP is proud to welcome Annie Krause, whose skills and experience as Accounting Coordinator are integral to the firm’s success. Prior to joining The Lighting Practice, Annie worked as…
The Connecticut Building Congress (CBC) has named the winners of its 2019 Project Team Awards. Alfred R. Borden, FIALD, CLD, Principal of The Lighting Practice, was among six judges who assisted the CBC in choosing this year’s winning projects. The judges selected 13 building projects, in 7 categories, located in Connecticut that exemplify project team…
The Lighting Practice is delighted to announce that the Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia will honor the Linode headquarters with a 2019 Grand Jury Award. Presented at the Annual Preservation Achievement Awards on June 5, 2019, the award celebrates the highest level of achievement in historic preservation. Built in 1902, the Corn Exchange National Bank…
The transformation of an abandoned viaduct into the Rail Park has captured the attention and excitement of Philadelphia’s visitors, residents, and designers. IES Philadelphia, the local chapter of the Illuminating Engineering Society, has organized an evening tour with the design team to discuss how the park’s lighting and landscape design work together to create this…