Sustainable Trends in Architectural Lighting Design
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NeoCon Presentation Description: This seminar will delve into the fascinating trends that are currently shaping the lighting design landscape. We will explore the latest movements in sustainable and wellness design, highlighting how these trends are driving innovation and influencing our approach to creating spaces that are both eco-friendly and conducive to well-being. Gain insights on cutting-edge trends in lighting products, and emerging technologies that are revolutionizing the industry. From smart lighting solutions to energy-efficient fixtures, you'll gain insights into the products that are setting new standards in performance and aesthetics. Finally, we will examine how these trends in lighting applications can help us meet sustainability goals while achieving extraordinary visual impact. You will learn how to create designs that not only reduce environmental footprints but also enhance the visual experience of the spaces we illuminate.
Ann Reo, AIA Assoc., IALD Assoc., IES
Design Director
HLB Lighting Design
Ann has a rich 30-year career in commercial lighting, specializing in Lighting Design and LED Lighting Fixture Design. As a Chicagoan, Ann's local Lighting Design resume includes notable projects such as The Museum of Contemporary Art, Millenium Park, Harold Washington Library, Bally's Casino, and O'Hare Hilton. Ann also established her own company designing and manufacturing LED Lighting Fixtures resulting in multiple design patents and fixture design awards including Best New Product of the Year. As Design Director, she now leads the Chicago office for HLB Lighting Design, which is the largest lighting design firm in the world.
Claudia Barrett
Designer
HLB Lighting Design
Claudia Barrett is a Designer in HLB Lighting Design’s Chicago studio, where her work bridges architectural rigor with a deeply artistic approach to light. With her experience in lighting design and a foundation in architecture, Claudia brings a hybrid perspective shaped by experience and curiosity. Her design sensibility is informed by early training in stage lighting, a passion for art, and an appreciation for daylight’s role in shaping architecture. Her project work spans hospitality, workplace environments, and large atrium spaces, including complex projects in the U.S. and abroad.
An active member of the Illuminating Engineering Society and Women in Lighting Design–Chicago, Claudia is passionate about creating architectural environments that echo the human experience of natural environments through carefully considered electric light.
