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Architects continues to share their design and lighting expertise with
professional audiences on a national level.
Principal Paul Brady and Senior Architect Doug Walter co-presented two
seminars at the recent Kitchen and Bath Industry Show, co-located with IBS in
Las Vegas, January 20-22.
The first
seminar, “Daylighting the Kitchen and Bath” explained the photobiologic impact
of natural daylighting on all of us, and shared creative ways to maximize its
use in a controlled fashion for any space, but especially the critical rooms
where we cook and where we bathe. A subsequent seminar titled, “Lighting the
Kitchen and Bath After the Sun Goes Down” explained optimized lighting layouts,
and introduced attendees to many of the newer LED technologies that are
revolutionizing the design profession. Both seminars were filled with dozens of
case studies from around the country, both good and bad, to illustrate the
point.
“Architecture
is about designing quality spaces, and thoughtful lighting and daylighting are
integral to that quality promise,” says Brady. Doug Walter added “Most
homeowners are demanding lighter, brighter, and more open plans. With LED’s, it
is now quite possible to increase light levels and light quality while reducing
energy costs.”
Comments
from attendees that came back on evaluations included “Best presentation (at
the conference) so far,” “very practical and knowledgeable,” and “superb info!”
Using some of the information from these KBIS talks, Doug Walter penned a piece
that appeared in the February issue of Professional Remodeler, titled “7 Tips
for Better Bathroom Lighting.” To read the article click here.
