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D. SCHWEPPE
Proposer First Name
D.
Proposer Email
sldi4uandme@gmail.com
Proposer Last Name
SCHWEPPE
Proposer Company/Organization
SCHWEPPE LIGHTING DESIGN, INC.
Proposer Phone
(978) 371-2831
Proposer Job Title
President
Proposer Additional Info
As a lighting designer for over thirty five years, D. Schweppe has worked on a large variety of projects. These range from opera and drama to Jet Setter Spas and The Mosque of Medina. He has been an educator/speaker for the IALD, the IES, the Designers Lighting Forum and at several colleges and universities, as well as presenting at Lightfair International on six occasions. He is a member of the IALD, IES and United Scenic Artists.
Proposed Session Description
paths that are possible to take. “GETTING TO WHY” a particular decision is made involves “WHO”, “WHAT”, “WHERE”, AND “HOW” in the mix. “Who” are the stakeholders in what design decisions have to be made. It is not only the “design team” of architect/interior designer, MEP engineers and other consultants. Clients are more involved so as to be more responsive to those who work in the space. Contractors are pressured for quick delivery of the project at lower costs. “WHAT“ does the design team want it to look like? What tasks are being done in the spaces. What do the people working in the spaces need/want? “Where” is the project for taking advantage of natural resources and code compliance? Where are specialty installers needed for system integration? “How” does the information required get to the proper people? How does the coordination of the different systems get accomplished? How do “issues” in the field get resolved quickly? With technology advances, energy reduction requirements and more personal control desired, lighting design has become more involved with the entire process of “GETTING TO WHY”.
Diversity and Inclusiveness
Lighting design has evolved from before the late 1970's when it was done primarily by the predominately male engineering firms. It is now a worldwide profession where gender, race and economics hasn't restricted inclusion. Understanding the complexity of the current design process underscores the need for more knowledgeable professionals which can only encourage greater diversity and inclusion.
Learning Objectives
Recognize what questions need to be asked (and when) to get the best results desired.
Understand why each lighting decision can impact the ultimate performance of a space.
Learn what coordination is needed (and when) during the design process and in the implementation process.
Gain greater insight as to what a total lighting design requires for a successful project.
Has this session been presented before?
No
Target Audiences Level of Expertise
Level 1 - No prior knowledge needed.
Session Format Details
90 minute presentation with slides and using project examples, followed by Q&A.
Reviewer 1
Simons, Mike
Proposal #
212
Committee Decision
Rejected
Full Description
Lighting design has become more complex with stricter energy codes, LEED and Well Building needs, continuously evolving technologies, and extremely complicated control systems. Better comprehension of why and how each lighting decision can impact the ultimate performance of a space is needed now more than ever. Understanding the scope of why a lighting decision is made will increase the efficiency of the design process for a successful project.