Rapidly changing technology has created opportunities to illuminate structures with an excitement and liveliness that could only have been imagined in the past. With new light sources, fixtures to accommodate them, and a variety of voltages, lighting controls, and changing energy codes, a Lighting Designer becomes an essential member of the design team. Anne Kustner Lighting Design, Ltd. ensures optimal results by offering these services:
•Lighting Analysis - We survey existing conditions and review proposed architectural designs, to determine essential information about the challenges and the opportunities for creative and effective lighting solutions.
•Lighting Layouts and Specifications - We prepare clear and complete drawings either as full stand-alone specifications or as electronic lighting layers for incorporation in the final construction document package. We also prepare all supporting documentation and schedules necessary to assure a successful implementation of the final design. View Sample Plan.
•Detail Drawings - When needed, we will provide detail drawings to ensure that custom solutions can be seamlessly integrated into the construction process.
•Illumination Calculations - We are equipped to provide full photometric analyses of our proposed design solutions using the latest computer programs available.
•Lighting Energy Calculations - New legislation requiring energy compliance calculations is rapidly being implemented throughout the United States and other countries. An accurate assessment of your lighting power allowances and actual designed lighting wattage is an essential part of many design projects.
•Cost Estimation - We assist in developing realistic budgets and work hard to design within established budgets. During construction we can review bids to ensure that they are in line with proposed budgets and provided estimates.
•Computer and Hand Renderings - When required, we will produce graphic renderings to illustrate concepts, demonstrate performance and communicate all information needed to reach final project design decisions.
•Custom fixture design - When the project requires it, we will work with manufacturers to develop custom fixture designs that meet performance, budgetary and aesthetic design requirements.
•Mock-ups - When it is in the best interest of the project, we obtain actual samples of proposed equipment and participate in on site demonstrations to determine the suitability of a proposed solution.
•Lighting Control System Design and Programming - We are trained to specify control solutions that reduce energy and maintenance costs while offering the added benefits of tailored light levels.
•Focus and Aiming - We perform, assist or direct focusing and aiming of the lighting after installation to ensure that the final product meets or exceeds all of the design goals.