Humancentric Lighting: Exploring the Hype and the Facts

Shawn Good, PE, LC, LEED AP - Vice President / Lighting Studio Director & Practioner Instructor With a degree in architectural engineering and a mechanical engineer’s license, I bring a unique technical and creative perspective to lighting design. As Vice President of Windward Consultants—a nationally recognized, Native American-owned firm—I have led the award-winning Windward Lighting Studio for 27 years, specializing in innovative, human-centric lighting solutions. An adjunct instructor at Penn State University for 16 years, I am passionate about educating the next generation on the transformative power of light, with a focus on impacting people. My work thrives at the intersection of aesthetics, sustainability, and technical precision, balancing budgets, energy efficiency, and evolving codes to create lighting solutions that enhance both functionality and the human experience. Join me at NeoCon to explore how thoughtful lighting design can elevate interiors, improve well-being, and meet today’s design challenges with creativity and impact.