Green Lighting
The commitment to energy efficient lighting began over 30 years ago, when Alan Lindsley was an idealistic college student, living in Boulder, Colorado. At that time the University of Colorado’s School of Architecture had shifted it’s focus to Environmental Design, emphasizing a holistic approach to architecture that included the context of the natural environment as well as the environmental impacts of buildings. This architectural philosophy resonated with Alan, and has become a hallmark of how he approaches design.

So, what is Green Lighting Design? And, how does one go about achieving it?

Green Lighting in its most fundamental approach is simply doing everything possible to deliver the creativity and light levels needed by a project, while using the least amount of energy to operate. To achieve this, Lindsley Architectural Lighting utilizes:

Daylight
Whenever possible, we work with the building architect to incorporate daylighting into the building design to reduce the amount of artificial light used during the day. Daylighting can also be used as a creative element, introducing pattern and shadows to a space.

Fixture Selection and Placement
We look for energy efficient fixtures to achieve the results we want. There is a delicate balance between design, quality of light and energy efficiency. Fortunately, we have enough experience working with manufacturers we rarely find we have to compromise our commitment to energy efficient fixture selection.

Fixture placement is a critical part of achieving energy efficiency. By working closely with the building architect and occupants, we can identify how a space is going to be used, understanding the needs for lighting as an architectural feature, task, ambient and safety lighting. We focus light to ensure the right levels of light are available for work and safety. Additionally we have developed a lighting design style that highlights key architectural elements, and creates visual interest through the incorporation of contrasting light, darkness and shadows.

LEDs
High quality LED-based light fixtures are emerging in the market, and will only get better. Whenever possible we specify LED fixtures. Since the initial cost of these fixtures is sometimes higher than comparable fixtures using other light sources, we have developed a proprietary lifecycle cost analysis to help our clients understand the initial costs versus the operating and maintenance costs of different fixture options.

We have such a strong belief in the use of LEDs that we have developed a sister company, Lindsley Lighting that designs and sells decorative green light fixtures using only solid state light sources, materials with recycled content and ROHS compliant manufacturing techniques. We have also figured out how to create an LED array that mimics the warm light color of an incandescent bulb. To learn more go to www.lindsleylighting.com.

Lighting Control Systems Programmable lighting control systems are another means to reduce energy consumption. We have developed significant expertise in the selection and programming of lighting controls to automate light levels and timing when fixtures are on, as well as control dimming, utilize light sensors and adjust color.

Dark Sky Compliance We are strong supporters of the International Dark Sky Association and their goal to reduce light pollution. Dark Sky compliance reduces the intrusive light onto adjacent properties and spill into the night sky. As a guiding philosophy, this reduces the amount of light and energy used at night while increasing the visibility, safety and security of the nighttime visual environment.