Description of Services
As technology
rapidly advances, architects have come to rely on the expertise of
consulting specialists. Design by a team of collaborating
professionals has replaced the architect/generalist approach. The
lighting designer is an important member of the team - as a resource
to realize the vision of the project.
Lighting Design:
Developing lighting concepts and bringing them to fruition is part
of a process that begins with an understanding of the unique
requirements of each project and includes a collaborative and
respectful working relationship with the entire design team.
LightTech provides full design services from Design Development
through Construction Administration to ensure the successful
completion of a project.
Example: University
Methodist Church
Visualizations:
“A picture is worth a thousand
words.” Oftentimes, a lighting design can’t be as easily explained
in words as it can in renderings or other types of visualizations. Lighttech
can collaborate with the design team to produce renderings of
illuminated spaces or nighttime renderings of buildings and
structures. Sample
rendering
Calculations:
An architectural lighting design
should not only be aesthetically pleasing, it must also satisfy the
needs of individuals who occupy the space. By performing computer
aided calculations, Lighttech verifies a project's proposed design
to assure that both the aesthetic and functional needs of the users
are being met.
Luminaire Design:
On occasion, the luminaires that are
available “off-the-shelf” don’t satisfy the design need for a given
space. LightTech can work with the design team and manufacturers to
develop a modified or custom luminaire
that meets both the aesthetic and practical requirements of the
project. Sample
custom fixture
Program Management:
So much of the outcome is determined
through the development of the project. It is often difficult to
understand how decisions along the way effect the lighting end
result. LightTech is an active participant through the development
process to insure a successful end result
Lighting Controls
A good lighting design includes an
effective control system design. The system must be easy to use,
efficient in eliminating energy waste and provide a productive
visual environment. Lighting controls and controllable ballasts
allow users to adjust light levels based on changing needs or
individual preference, through dimming or through bi- or
multi-level switching. Dimming provides the greatest amount of
flexibility in light level adjustment. Technological development
has increasingly automated these functions and allowed integration
of devices into larger, more flexible systems. The result allows the
space to be tuned to the most desirable atmosphere at the time.
Site Visits, Aiming & Programming
The design of any
building, structure or space must be evaluated as the installation
progresses to ensure that the final product is as it was intended. LightTech
will visit the site over the course of construction and provide
valuable input to help achieve that intent. In addition, LightTech
will supervise on-site personnel in the focusing of any interior or
exterior adjustable lighting and will work with manufacturers, the
owner and end users to program lighting control systems.
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