BIM is transforming how architects, lighting designers, and manufacturers collaborate and manage projects. This session will explore how digital practice management helps firms streamline workflows, improve coordination, and maintain strong BIM standards. Attendees will learn how to develop efficient BIM templates, train teams effectively, and integrate BIM into their lighting and architectural workflows. Through real-world examples, we’ll show how structured BIM implementation can reduce inefficiencies, enhance teamwork, and improve project outcomes.
Over the past decade, Sam has worked with more than 50 architecture, interior and lighting design firms, as well as construction companies, to implement BIM technologies. Sam began his career as an architect, and transitioned to the BIM consulting during the early days of architecture... Read More →
Andrea is a dedicated member of 4 Ideal Design (4iD), bringing her diverse expertise in interior and lighting design to the team. With seven years of experience in the design industry, Andrea’s career began at a large architecture, interiors, and engineering firm, where she worked... Read More →
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Susy has more than 11 years of architecture experience. She’s an expert in the creation and implementation of Architecture BIM Standards, and has extensive knowledge of New York City documentation requirements and multifamily Revit workflows.Her hands-on experience as an architect... Read More →
Tuesday September 15, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT TBA
Illuminance, measured in foot-candles or lux, has long been the metric used to recommend lighting levels for specific applications. From Waldram’s Designed Appearance Method to Cuttle’s Mean Room Surface Exitance (MRSP) approach, there has been considerable interest over the years in moving away from illuminance as a basis for lighting design in favor of luminance and exitance.
This session will provide participants with a perspective of illuminance recommendations over time, along with a bit of history of some of the approaches to design criteria beyond illuminance. But it then takes the perspective that two metrics are likely necessary to adequately address end users’ perception of the adequacy of illumination in various applications.
This paper explores the combination of illuminance and MRSP in a systematic way through a series of analyses of representative applications to determine the efficacy of these metrics for lighting design recommendations and practice. Both illuminance and MRSE are determined for a series of scenarios using multiple room sizes, reflectances, and lighting systems for several application types (e.g., office, classroom, conference room, etc.). Proposed recommendations for these two parameters are then suggested for a variety of applications.
Dr. Bernecker has been a lighting educator for over 40 years. He is founder of The Lighting Education Institute, providing professional education, and Professor of Lighting Design and Director of the Masters of Fine Arts in Lighting Design program at Parsons School of Design, The... Read More →
Tuesday September 15, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT TBA
The world of museums is a multiverse of experiences. These experiences span from historic houses, with the most subtle lighting, to the most immersive and interactive environments where lighting is a noticeable interpretive element. Join us to learn from creative designers who have brought these amazing experiences to life. Dig into the details as each panelist will share design, technical and relationship insights from a past project at a worldclass museum. They will delve into the competing requirements of creating a compelling experience for the visitors while being a good steward of the objects. The panel will then engage in some curated questions to contrast experiences before opening up for audience questions. This is an expanded and revised version of a presentation that was given at ETC NYC recently.
Anita Jorgensen (IALD, IES, LC, CL) is the founding principal of Anita Jorgensen Lighting Design (AJLD) located in Tribeca, NY, and has been practicing architectural lighting design for over twenty years. Her background in art history and theatrical lighting design brings a strong... Read More →
Chuck Cameron works with specifiers, distributors and contractors to provide effective and efficient lighting controls creating environments for people. He recently joined the factory team at ETC, supporting architectural projects with control and fixture solutions, after 4 years... Read More →
John Delfino has spent over a decade creating narrative-rich lighting designs for permanent installations. At Available Light, he has contributed to major museum and architectural projects, in the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, La Nube STEAM Discovery Center, the National WWII... Read More →
Amy Nelson is the Design Manager of Lighting Design at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, where she has worked for the past 13 years. Currently, she oversees the design, installation, and maintenance of lighting across the institution. At the Met, she leads projects that balance innovation... Read More →
Tuesday September 15, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT TBA
The scale of outdoor lighting offers bigger challenges for controls selection and operation. Installation costs, encompassing wiring and labor, can be prohibitive. Post-installation adjustments can require burdensome additional efforts. Wouldn’t it be great if there was some control solution that bypassed these challenges yet offered superior control capabilities and ease of installation? Enter DALI! By using this open standard, project professionals can unlock a range of benefits including: • Multi-vendor compatibility for luminaires, drivers, sensors, and controllers without being locked in to a single vendor’s solution • Design flexibility and future proofing with individual addressability, ease of grouping or regrouping • Flexible design and future-proofing • Reduced operating costs with predictive maintenance reports on failing components • Centralized remote monitoring with fault detection and integration into other building management systems
This session delves into the use of DALI standards for designing outdoor control projects like parking garages and other site lighting applications. The panelists explore common misconceptions, best design and installation practices, and lessons learned from real-world projects.
Nathan Harris is a lighting controls professional with nearly 20 years of experience, specializing in the design and implementation of intelligent control systems that improve building performance, occupant experience, and long-term flexibility. At Texas Lighting Solutions, he works... Read More →
Executive Vice President at mwConnect, a pioneering lighting and IoT company headquartered in Sacramento, California, Stephen is responsible for overseeing the company’s daily operations and managing its subsidiaries across Asia. He leads a cross-functional R&D team that has developed... Read More →
Carol is an industry veteran and national leader in market transformation working on the digitization, standardization, and interoperability of commercial lighting. She has a diverse background having been a lighting designer, a ‘labbie’ at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory... Read More →
Tuesday September 15, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT TBA
This introduces ANSI/IES LP-30, which presents a phase-by-phase implementation of TM-30, from schematic design to construction documentation. TM-30 is a method for evaluating color developed by the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) that uses design intents of Preference, Vividness and Fidelity to assess and improve lighting quality. By understanding the TM-30 information gathered at each stage of design, designers can create lighting solutions with a broader range of color rendering goals that meet specific requirements and enhance overall environments. Integrating TM-30 into design processes and specification documents ensures that the desired lighting characteristics are achieved and maintained throughout the project. The informative presentation will be followed by a demonstration of light sources that support the design intents of Preference, Vividness, and Fidelity and their influence on color perception.
Jason is the principal of Studio T+L, a lighting design and theatre consulting firm in Brooklyn, New York. His lighting design work ranges from hospitality to houses of worship, and from commercial offices to performing arts centers and experiential spaces. He is also the Co-Chair... Read More →
Tuesday September 15, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT TBA
As lighting control systems become more sophisticated, the role of the controls integrator has become increasingly important—yet often misunderstood by design teams. This session explains what a lighting controls integrator actually does and why their involvement can be critical to project success. Attendees will learn how integrators bridge the gap between architectural intent, engineering documentation, and field execution, helping to coordinate complex systems, resolve issues during commissioning, and protect lighting quality. Through real-world examples, the presentation highlights common project challenges that arise when integrator roles are unclear or introduced too late, and how early collaboration can reduce risk, improve system performance, and support long-term operation. This session provides lighting designers, architects, and engineers with practical insight into when and how integrators can save time, preserve design intent, and deliver lighting control systems that perform as intended throughout the life of the building.
Chris Leffel is the South Architectural Regional Sales Manager at ETC, where he leads strategic engagement and specification efforts across the Southern U.S., Latin America, and the Caribbean from his home base in Orlando. He joined ETC in 2023, bringing deep industry experience and... Read More →
Tuesday September 15, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT TBA
Highlighting the capabilities of using a singular platform of controls. Leverage the core and shell of a building control system to control the lighting, as well as deploy an infrastructure of fully networked building. Allows users to be able to have a smart building, running efficiently, automatically and provides key data points to allow for key business decisions.
With over 15 years of deep-rooted experience in the LED lighting industry, Gary Harvey has been at the forefront of the digital lighting revolution. Throughout his career, he has transitioned from mastering the technical nuances of illumination to pioneering the future of Integrated... Read More →
Tuesday September 15, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT TBA
In recent years there has been a proliferation of LED products with combined attributes of selectable wattage, CCT, beam angles, etc. A primary benefit of integrating these features is a reduction in the SKU or part numbers for manufacturers and suppliers, but is it beneficial to the design community? In this panel discussion which brings perspectives from the lighting design and lighting manufacturer’s perspectives, we compare and contrast selectable lighting attributes in luminaires and consider which applications may benefit and where the use of a “one size fits most” lighting approach should be avoided.
Michael Lunn is a seasoned professional in the lighting industry, currently serving as the Product Marketing Manager for the HALO Recessed Product Line at Cooper Lighting Solutions. His extensive experience includes leadership roles at Eaton - Lighting and various technical support... Read More →
Paula Ziegenbein discovered her passion for lighting as an undergraduate in electrical engineering, inspired by a professor’s course on Illumination Engineering. This sparked a 25-year career with OSRAM SYLVANIA, where she held leadership roles in applications engineering, product... Read More →
Shanna Brown is an Associate at Hartranft Lighting Studios with over a decade of experience in architectural lighting design. She holds a Master’s degree from Parsons School of Design and brings a human-centered approach that blends form and function, with a focus on the emotional... Read More →
Tuesday September 15, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT TBA
As protocols, networked systems, and software-driven platforms evolve faster than traditional project delivery models, the gap between design intent and field reality in modern lighting systems continues to widen. This one-hour panel, proposed by members of the United Lighting Controls Forum (ULCF) and the Council for Lighting Controls Startup and Integration (CLCSI), is designed for technicians, integrators, distributors, and industry leaders who are navigating this rapid change firsthand. Panelists will represent both the technician perspective through ULCF members and the distributor and sales channel perspective through CLCSI members, offering a balanced view of the challenges shaping today’s lighting and building environments. Drawing from direct involvement in design, coordination, commissioning, startup, and long-term system support, this moderated discussion will focus on lessons learned rather than debating whether emerging technologies are “good” or “bad,” the panel will center on what the boots on the ground are actually experiencing, the gaps between involved parties and how they are looking to bridge the.Topics will include the real-world impacts of new and evolving protocols, interoperability challenges, documentation and labeling gaps, and the growing role of IT infrastructure and network security in lighting systems. Attendees will leave with clearer insight into where friction is occurring, what markers indicate a successful installation in this new landscape, and how stronger collaboration across manufacturers, distributors, integrators, and technicians can improve outcomes. This session aligns directly with the mission of the ArcLight Summit conference by fostering informed dialogue, raising competency, and helping the industry adapt responsibly to rapid technological change.
