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Lighting for Happy Plants in Architecture

Lighting for Happy Plants in Architecture

Effective Lighting Design for green walls or indoor plant life can be a potentially daunting challenge. Learn how to demystify the process from two experts in the field:

David Brenner, Founder and Principal of Habitat Horticulture, located in Berkeley, CA.
David is a leader in designing world-class living wall systems with commissions from Fortune 100 companies and architectural projects of international renown.

Julia Hartman, Founder and Creative Director of Lightsphere, GmbH, Zurich, Switzerland.
Julia is an award-winning luminary in the field of Lighting Design. She is actively involved in various committees and working groups within the IALD and the Swiss-Lighting-Association SLG, she plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of lighting design, driven by her commitment to the intersection of design and science.

Topics include:

  • The difference between the perception of light between humans and plants.

  • Explanation of the role of the following in conjunction with plant lighting health and metrics:

    • Light Spectrum

    • Lighting Photons

    • PAR - Photosynthetically Active Radiations

    • PPFD Photosynthetic Photon Flux Density

    • DLI Daily Light Integral

    • Photo Period

    • Phototropism

  • Tips for lighting applications and communication with Client and project stakeholders.

This seminar is approved for 1 IES CEU, (1 AIA LU-HSW pending)

Date: Thursday, March 28, 2024
Event: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

This is a free Zoom webinar. The Zoom link will be provided in the confirmation email. Please look for and save the confirmation after registering for the event. The zoom link will also be included in the reminder email on the day of the event for attendees who have registered before March 27.

About the speakers

David Brenner

David Brenner is a leader in designing world-class living wall systems with commissions from Fortune 100 companies and architectural projects of international renown. Trained at California Polytechnic University and the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew in London, David’s expertise with growing mediums and plant species interaction led to the development of proprietary and durable techniques that firmly established Habitat Horticulture as a force in vertical garden design.

David sees his work as an integral part of a public shift in consciousness towards the restorative effect of plants on health and well-being. As a dedicated collaborator on residential, commercial, and public spaces of any size, David brings deep expertise and artistic intent to enhance the sensory and environmental impact of each architectural and interior design project.

 David speaks on the benefit of living walls in urban architecture and his work has been featured in publications such as Fast Company, CBS, Wall Street Journal, Dwell, Architectural Digest, Robb Report, Wired, Work Design Magazine, San Francisco Chronicle, and San Francisco Magazine. In 2019 he was honored to join the 2019 Class of the “Top 40 Under 40” by The San Francisco Business Times.

Julia Hartman

Julia Hartmann, founder, and creative director of lightsphere, an independent and award-winning practice based in Zurich, Switzerland and Vaduz, Liechtenstein, is a luminary in the field of lighting design. Fascinated by the interplay of light, materials, space and human perception, the trained interior architect began her journey into lighting early in her academic career.

With over 20 years of experience in the field, Julia's holistic approach is fueled by her childhood passion for nature and biophilic design, which has influenced her day-to-day workflow as a lighting designer ever since. Julia is passionate about deepening our understanding of the profound impact of light on the natural world and is involved in research projects that explore the interconnectedness of natural processes and the impact of light on humans, animals, and plants.

Julia is a professional member of the International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD). Recognized as Switzerland's first Certified Lighting Designer (CLD) in 2019, receiving the prestigious 40 Under 40 award the same year. Actively involved in various committees and working groups within the IALD and the Swiss-Lighting-Association SLG, she plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of lighting design, driven by her commitment to the intersection of design and science.

Residential Lighting and Controls (3 Part Series)

Residential Lighting and Controls (3 Part Series)

PG&E’s Energy Centers offers these introductory and intermediate classes for residential designers, electrical contractors and others in the building industry cover a range of considerations for specifying and designing the lighting and lighting controls, including how to assess product features and work with lighting professionals. The first session in the series covers how to design residential lighting so it is energy efficient, beautiful and complies with codes using best practices. In the second session, the instructor will discuss what to consider in choosing and documenting lighting controls so they save energy and are laid out to manage lighting effectively. Finally in the third session, learn how to install the lighting controls so the construction and start-up commissioning processes are coordinated and the controls operate lights as intended.

Take the entire series or an individual webinar by clicking “Series Structure” on registration page.

Date & Times:
Fri April 5, 2024 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Fri April 26 and May 3, 2024 9:00 am - 11:00 am each day

Location: Online

Fee: Free

For questions, contact Linda Sanford linda.sanford@pge.com (registration link above)

2024 SF Lux Awards Banquet

Marine Memorial Club & Hotel, Commandants Room (map)

Schedule
6pm - 7pm - Cocktail Hour
7pm - 8pm - Dinner
8pm - 9pm - Awards Presentation
9pm - 11pm - Dessert & Dancing

RSVP Date: March 18, 2024

Light! Design Expo 2024

Pier 27 (map)

LIGHT! DESIGN EXPO 2024

Northern California’s Premier Architectural Lighting and Design Show

On June 20th, 2024 from 11:30AM – 8:00PM, IES San Francisco Section’s Light! Design Expo returns to Pier 27 on San Francisco’s Embarcadero, with its beautiful panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay and waterfront. This exciting annual expo showcases the latest in architectural lighting products, attracts a wide range of design professionals, and is the only architectural lighting products show in Northern California. This exciting event for the design community is becoming known as one of the best lighting shows in the US.