In honor of Earth Day, Friday, April 22, we want to delve into the topic of energy efficient lighting systems. With conservation, LEED, and other green initiatives still a hot topic in our industry, lighting plays a critical role in the energy footprint of a project. Are LEDS the energy efficient lighting solution? First, let’s clarify…
“A Legend is defined as an important person who is known for doing something extremely well.” – SMPS Philadelphia Last evening, Wednesday, April 13, Helen K. Diemer was recognized for her leadership and support of The Lighting Practice’s marketing and business development efforts and SMPS Philadelphia. Helen was one of three nominees out of…
JACK Thistledown Racino’s grand opening is underway. The Lighting Practice’s Helen Diemer and David Seok worked with KA Architecture, who led the design of the Racino expansion. Our team provided lighting design services for the building expansion which includes: the new entry, lobby, and the massive interior green wall. TLP provided accent and general lighting…
Metropica, a mixed-use, residential and entertainment mega city, is creating a lot of excitement. Chris Bauer of CI Design, and colleague of The Lighting Practice, details the project in Metropica: A City For The Future. TLP is honored to be on the design team, led by CI Design. TLP is providing lighting design direction for…
Atlantic City’s No. 1 casino resort is setting the scene for its next nightlife experience. Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa’s anticipated nightclub, Premier, is set to open Friday, April 8. Borgata’s Premier Nightclub upcoming debut has created a lot of excitement in Atlantic City. The Lighting Practice is proud to be a part of the design…
The recent attacks on Tuesday, March 22, in Brussels, Belgium have led to another visual show of support expressed around the world for the individuals, families, and countries affected. The outpouring of support through vigils, mass demonstrations, and lighting is inspiring. As lighting designers we are now in a unique place. We are not only…
The Lighting Practice’s business colleagues, David Kitchens and Angelo Carusi of Cooper Carry, describe the rise of the mixed-use developments, in The Re-Malling of America. Malls are now becoming a landmark urban destination. The re-envisioning of traditional malls is prompted by the growth and development of sustainable neighborhoods that require a higher quality of urban…
Michael Barber, Principal of The Lighting Practice, will be discussing the importance of integrating corporate interiors and lighting design in the modern office environment at NeoCon 2016 in Chicago, IL. Mike will cover how technology has changed the way we interact with each other and our environment. He will discuss the benefits of early and…
Emad Hasan, Associate with The Lighting Practice, will be presenting at the 2016 AIA Convention in Philadelphia, PA. His session will take place in the CE Theatres located on the expo floor. Emad will explain the impact of energy codes on lighting design, technology, and architecture. He will also share strategies for designing high quality…
Jonathan Hoyle, Associate with The Lighting Practice, will be leading an interactive session at this years’ AIA Philadelphia Suburban Pro Con. The Suburban Pro Con will be held at Huntingdon Valley Country Club, the same location as the AIA Philadelphia Golf Outing. Jon will begin with a short presentation addressing the question, “LEDs can do…