Architectural lighting is the illumination for structural design and function. It is more deeply defined as a relationship between art and technology. Its concepts may be applied to both commercial and residential projects. In the field of architectural lighting, many forms of expertise will come into play. Such as: design, physics, and engineering as well as the physiological and psychological effects of light to a person’s mood.
Architectural lighting mainly involves three factors. The first factor being the building’s aesthetics - which is important for both residential and commercial architecture. The second factor is the ergonomic or functionality factor - which is basically any aspect that improves one’s ability to work, live and play in their space. Finally, the third aspect involves energy efficiency - ensuring that light is properly, economically, and optimally distributed throughout the space. This is where architectural lighting and design convene.
Is the lighting not done by the architect or engineers? Why hire lighting designers?
There are certainly many skilled architects who understand the importance of vertical illumination or how light can affect the spatial perception of a space. Likewise, many engineers are well versed in many concepts. A lighting designer will bridge the gap between the aesthetic and technical aspects of light and lighting to create a solution that integrates as well with the architecture as it does with engineering services.
Lighting designers will analyze your space, the users, and their needs in order to provide a holistic lighting solution that considers many factors like glare, visual comfort, your budget, energy consumption, the environment, lighting standards, and light pollution among other aspects.
Light is a powerful tool that can affect people’s moods. This is especially true in the retail industry where the correct lighting, intensity and color can be used to influence customers to purchase products. In a professional setting, specific illuminance can enhance the productivity of desk-bound workers. Nobody knows how to achieve all these more than a lighting design professional.
So why Service Tech?
At Service Tech we have a fully dedicated lighting team available to meet the demands of any lighting project. From design and engineering to project management and execution, our team is there from beginning to end to make sure nothing is missed. We oversee every aspect of the project while managing any and all 3rd parties involved.
Another benefit to using Service Tech Lighting is that our services extend to the system design for control over all lighting features. So why go with a sole designer and their assistant? With Service Tech Lighting you're provided a full team dedicated to the design and installation of the project, as well as the control and user experience.
Your lighting team
Chris Pearson
Owner | Founder
25+ years experience
Lighting Design
Lighting Control
Motorized Shades
Home Automation
Audio Video
Sales
Tatiana Bednorz
Lighting & Shades Manager
17 years experience
Lighting Design
Lighting Control
Motorized Shades
Interior Design
Interior Architecture
AutoCAD
Ingrid Rodriguez
Lighting & Shades System Designer
16 years experience
Lighting Design
Lighting Control
Audio | Video
AutoCAD
Hema Kanthaiah
Lighting & Shades Coordinator
7 years experience
Motorized Shades
Proposals
Interior Design
Project Coordination
AutoCAD
Aysha Begum
REVIT | CAD Drafter & Designer
5 years experience
Reflected Ceiling Plans
Circuited Lighting Plans
Equipment Elevations
Low Voltage Drawings
REVIT
Annelie Charpentier
Lighting & Shades Assistant
25+ years experience
Exterior Motorized Screens
Proposals
Project Coordination
What to expect from us
Interior lighting schematic for design concept review in Revit
Circuiting and switching plans for all lighting fixtures and controlled outlets in Revit
Detailed, room-by-room fixture specifications for interior architectural, linear and decorative fixtures
Dimensions for interior architectural fixture locations in Revit
Keypad and control station placements in Revit
We are always up to date with the current lighting industry trends - from the science of it to the latest lighting technology and the latest news in the industry. By engaging a lighting design professional, you will be able to stick to your budget and be as cost-effective as possible with your project. Thanks to our professional relationship with leading manufacturers, we are able to obtain amazing fixtures at industry pricing.
Our Designs
Below is a sample of linear lighting drawings with a focus on the Master Bathroom as an example. All of our designs come with a fully detailed fixture specification book organized by each area of your project. Following that, you can see an example for outdoor lighting design.