One very important part of our design process, especially when we are designing with LEDs, is conducting an in-house mock-up with the product(s) we intend on specifying. Biggest reason being: unlike fluorescent, halogen or metal halide there aren’t strict standards for lumen output, color temperature, or efficiency for LEDs and the fixtures they are placed…
From our perspective, LIGHTFAIR was a HUGE success this year! We can only hope LFI decides to make Philadelphia it’s new home. The rumor mill is turning, that’s for sure! Read below for what some of our designers thought about this year’s show… “I was pleasantly surprised by some of the reputable lighting manufacturers now…
The Lighting Practice Transforms Philadelphia’s City Hall and the Avenue of the Arts! The Lighting Practice, in collaboration with Center City District and student interns from the University of the Arts, is thrilled to announce a project in conjunction with the Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts (PIFA). We will transform City Hall as it…
This week we attended and were facilitators for, the third community workshop for a series of projects revolved around the widening of I95 and the revitalization of surrounding areas (I 95 Sustainable Initiatives). We have been working with PennDot District 6 and URS, along with several community groups, to develop new lighting strategies for the…
Last night Helen, Pomme and I attended the AIA Philadelphia Women in Architecture Event, which we were also pleased to sponsor. The evening started off with a networking reception which led into an interactive panel discussion where two award winning women architects presented brief overviews of their careers to date and their work. The first…
Helen Diemer, President of The Lighting Practice, was recently featured in the “CEO File” column of the Philadelphia Business Journal. Helen discusses business philosophies, lessons learned, and some of The Lighting Practice’s significant Philadelphia projects and upcoming work. To read the article, follow the link below: Philadelphia Business Journal Article
The Lighting Practice was hired to convert the U.S. Capitol building to energy-efficient lights, featured in the Philadelphia Business Journal: Philadelphia Business Journal article
Helen Diemer has been named president of The Lighting Practice, a lighting design firm headquartered in Philadelphia, with an office in Dallas, Texas, announced Al Borden, founder and principal of the company. Started in 1989, The Lighting Practice specializes in sustainable lighting for public spaces, retail, healthcare, hospitality, and education environments. The firm has…
Logo and Web Site Designed by Untuck Design Studio Philadelphia (August 6, 2008) — The Lighting Practice, a leading lighting design firm renowned for creating designs and concepts for prominent buildings and streetscapes, recently unveiled a new look of its own in time for the firm’s 20th anniversary this year. Founded in 1989, the…
The Avenue of the Arts now has unique light fixtures along North Broad Street. Click the article to learn more: http://cbs3.com/local/Avenue.of.the.2.556588.html