Lighting the Way: Illuminating the Sobela Ocean Aquarium
In this insightful Q&A, we delve into the design process behind the Sobela Ocean Aquarium at the Kansas City Zoo, highlighting the innovative lighting strategies that bring this immersive marine experience to life. Carlos, founder of Lightchitects Studio, shares his vision for creating an environment that captivates visitors while supporting the well-being of marine life.
Toolbox: How Lighting Affects Mood
Did you know that light affects our bodies on numerous levels? Over the years, humans have become so accustomed to low-quality artificial light, causing lots of confusion to the body’s internal clock.
iilluminati: Chip Israel
Some people spend their entire lives searching for the light. For others, the light finds them. Chip Israel falls into the latter category. He enjoyed drawing, designing and building things as a child, whether creating houses with Legos or building go-karts out of wagons.
iilluminati: Andy Powell
As vice president of Lighting Design Alliance in Long Beach, California, Andy Powell brings more than 32 years of lighting design and electrical engineering experience to his client’s projects. The fast-paced lighting industry has taken a number of unexpected twists and turns throughout his career, but he’s always remained one step ahead thanks to his rare set of talents and expert communication skills. Powell has a solid idea as to where the industry is headed in the next few years, and he’s taking big steps to make a lasting impact.
iilluminati: Damian Puggelli, Studio 1123
From an early age, Damian Puggelli could sense that art was his calling. The Studio 1123 artist enjoys the opportunities art provides him to take part in the conversation of visual culture, whether exhibiting in galleries, pop-up shows, and public spaces, or engaging with the art community on social media.
Landscape Lighting Trends— Highly Modifiable LED Products by Luminii
LED lighting impacts more than the ambience of an outdoor environment. Using the right LED products—with an emphasis on durability, color rendering, and aesthetics—can define the success of your project. Luminii’s commercial grade LED product portfolio includes solutions that fit the needs of any exterior space.
