Program Description:

Participants will gain an understanding of how the quest to reduce energy waste has driven the evolution of lighting and control approaches towards a connected wireless platform, including the benefits of implementing wireless lighting controls to provide occupant flexibility and space comfort.

Through examination of industry trends, participants will gain an understanding of how connected lighting is being used in the implementation of the Internet of Things (IoT) and will learn important criteria to assist in future-proofing system selections provides building occupant health, safety and welfare.

Program Description:

Architectural lighting can add tremendous aesthetic value in building projects. Designers and owners should expect that the lighting system aesthetics will endure for decades. But in many cases, poor structural design and cost-cutting material choices can result in rapid degradation in lighting system aesthetics. This one-hour course reviews the luminaire design factors that impact aesthetic durability including structural design, luminaire finishes, lens materials and LED system components.

Program Description:

Participants will learn to distinguish between the LEED and WELL standards and identify the TEN different components of the WELL standard. The presentation will clearly delineate between Noise Reduction Coefficient (NRC) and Sabin as two important, but different, measurements of acoustic performance; name at least THREE mitigation strategies interior designers can employ to improve acoustics in spaces; and describe how decorative fixtures can be employed to achieve the WELL features that relate to biophilic design and material transparency.