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Spectral Mastery: Optimizing Color Perceptions in Residential Interiors

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Presented by: Kevin Houser, PhD, PE (NE), FIES, LC, LEED AP

Professor, School of Civil & Construction Engineering, Oregon State University

Chief Engineer, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Co-Founder and CEO, Lyralux Inc.

Offered Once Wednesday, February 18, 2026 9:00am-12:00pm – 180 Minute Session – $120 (Fee Increases to $180 December 1st and $240 January 1st)

Level: Proficient to Expert

For: Architect, Design, Interior Designer, Sales

This interactive workshop is designed to deepen understanding of how light reveals color in residential environments. Beginning with foundational color concepts, we’ll explore the interplay between light sources, objects, and human perception. The workshop will progress to advanced topics, including chromaticity, correlated color temperature, and color rendering, with a special focus on TM-30 IES Method for Evaluating Light Source Color Rendition. Participants will gain practical insights into how spectral characteristics influence object appearance and learn to predict and design for optimal color experiences in high-end residential settings. Through dialogue and hands-on demonstrations, attendees will develop the skills to interpret technical color metrics and apply this knowledge to create visually pleasing and psychologically satisfying living environments.

Optics – A practical exploration of what makes a quality beam of light

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Presented by: Greg Barrett, Director of Product Management: Professional Lighting, SAVANT with Bruce Clark, Kaleidolight 

Offered Once Wednesday, February 18, 2026 10:00am-12:00pm – 120Minute Session – $80 (Fee Increases to $120 December 1st and $160 January 1st)

Level: Intermediate to Proficient

For: Architect, Design, Engineering, Interior Designer, Ownership, Programmer, Project Management, Sales, Technician

The beauty and effectiveness of lighting often boil down to the details, and at the forefront of these details is the science of optics. In this session, dive deep into the practical aspects that define a high-quality beam of light.

Uniformity: Discover the importance of consistent illumination, exploring the techniques and technologies that ensure a beam devoid of hotspots and shadows.

Beam Angle to Field Angle Ratio: Understand the nuances of beam spread and its implications on lighting design, ensuring optimal light distribution for various applications.

Accent Lighting: Delve into the art and science of highlighting specific objects or areas, learning how to create focal points that capture attention and elevate spaces.

Wall Washers: Dive into the techniques to achieve smooth, even illumination on vertical surfaces, exploring the balance between light intensity and distribution.

This session is perfect for professionals, hobbyists, and anyone keen on mastering the intricacies of optics in lighting. With a blend of theory and real-world applications, attendees will leave with a sharpened understanding of what makes light not just bright, but right.

Advances in Circadian Lighting Research: How Lighting Affects Sleep, Alertness, and

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Presented by: Mariana Figueiro, PhD

Light and Health Research Center

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Offered Once Wednesday, February 18, 2026 1:00pm-2:00pm – 60 Minute Session – $40 (Fee Increases to $60 December 1st and $80 January 1st)

Level: Intermediate to Proficient

For: Architect, Design, Engineering, Interior Designer, Sales

Light and dark have a profound impact on humans. A robust, regular pattern of daytime light and nighttime darkness keeps us in synch with our environment, leading to more daytime alertness and better nighttime sleep. In this presentation Dr. Figueiro will review the latest research

Residential Lighting Design Workshop: Layouts, Tools, and Analysis

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Presented by: Craig Bernecker, PhD 

Director, MFA Lighting Design Program – Parsons School of Design

Offered Once Wednesday, February 18, 2026 2:00pm-5:00pm – 180 Minute Session – $120 (Fee Increases to $180 December 1st and $240 January 1st)

Level: Intermediate to Proficient

For: Architect, Design, Engineering, General, Interior Designer, Sales

This interactive workshop guides participants through the complete process of laying out a residential lighting system, from concept to analysis. Using a sample residential space, attendees will explore fixture selection, placement strategies, and the application of lighting layers to achieve both function and aesthetics.

The session will introduce web-based lighting design software, making it accessible regardless of computer platform, and will demonstrate how analysis tools can simplify the evaluation of design decisions. Participants are encouraged to bring their laptops and actively work through the exercises, gaining hands-on experience in applying professional techniques to real-world residential projects.

Evaluating and Utilizing Photometrics to Inform Design Intent

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Presented by: Bruce Clark-Kaleidolight

Offered Once – Tuesday, February 17, 2026 1:00pm-3:00pm – 120 Minute Session – $80 (Fee Increases to $120 December 1st and $160 January 1st)

Level: Intermediate to Proficient

For: Architect, Design, Engineering, Interior Designer, Ownership, Sales

This hands-on session will introduce participants to the essential skill of reading and applying photometric data in a way that strengthens design outcomes. Attendees will learn how to make sense of fixture reports, understand basic terms like beam angle, lumen output, and distribution, and connect those numbers to real-world design choices. The session emphasizes how data can guide creative intent, helping emerging practitioners gain confidence in selecting fixtures that deliver the desired look, feel, and function.  Focus will be on relatively challenging spaces to predict.

Lighting For Artwork

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Presented by: Peter Romaniello, IALD, Owner, Conceptual Lighting

Offered Once Tuesday, February 17, 2026

3:15pm-5:00pm – 105 Minute Session – $80 (Fee Increases to $120 December 1st and $160 January 1st)

Level: Intermediate to Proficient

For: Architect, Design, Interior Designer, Ownership, Sales

Whether it’s a Picasso or a family portrait, artwork is important to a Client and it’s important to light it properly.  Recessed lights, track lights, framing projectors, and picture lights can all be appropriate but how do you choose?  What are the advantages and disadvantages of each one?  How do you space them correctly?

The Critical 5 of Landscape Lighting Design

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Presented by: Tim Ryan – Lighthouse Design Studio

Offered Once Tuesday, February 17, 2026

3:30pm-5:00pm -90 Minute Session – $60 (Fee Increases to $90 December 1st and $120 January 1st)

Level: Beginner to Intermediate

For: Architect, Design, Interior Designer, Ownership, Project Manager, Sales

This course explores the art and science of landscape lighting design, teaching participants how to move beyond simply lighting objects and instead create emotionally powerful scenes that transform outdoor spaces. Drawing inspiration from theatrical design, the program emphasizes the use of color, intensity, and direction to shape atmosphere and mood. Students will learn to select and apply light sources with purpose—avoiding “fixture fixation”—and develop systematic approaches to illuminating trees, architecture, and hardscapes effectively. The course also introduces the four critical phases of the design process, giving participants the tools to communicate value, overcome sales challenges, and deliver compelling lighting experiences. 

Fundamentals of Light Fixture Placement and Design

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Presented by: Peter Romaniello, IALD, Owner, Conceptual Lighting

Offered Twice Wednesday, February 18, 2026 8:00am-11:00am and Thursday, February 19, 2026 1:00pm-4:00pm – 180 Minute Session – $120 (Fee Increases to $180 December 1st and $240 January 1st)

Level: Intermediate to Proficient

For: Architect, Design, Interior Designer, Ownership, Sales

The best recessed light in the world is useless unless it is put in the right location…so true!  You can’t fix a basic thing like fixture placement once they have been installed and sheetrock goes up.  How confident are you that what you’ve put on paper will actually work?  And lighting design is SO MUCH more than just where you put recessed lights…are you thinking like a designer? Or are you just blindly drawing an array of circles on a plan without considering the effects?  This seminar is critical for anyone who wants to make sure they are not making a mistake in their design process.

The Critical 5 of Landscape Lighting Installation

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Presented by: Tim Ryan – Lighthouse Design Studio

Offered Once Wednesday, February 18, 2026 1:00pm-2:30pm -90 Minute Session – $60 (Fee Increases to $90 December 1st and $120 January 1st)

Level: Beginner to Intermediate

For: Architect, Design, Interior Designer, Ownership, Project Manager, Sales

This course introduces the five critical areas of professional landscape lighting installation, equipping participants with the knowledge and skills to deliver efficient, reliable, and high-performing systems. Topics include streamlined installation workflows, power management and system design, best practices for cables and connections, fixture placement and pre-aiming techniques, and final documentation for long-term serviceability. By combining technical expertise with practical application, this program empowers contractors and designers to elevate their craftsmanship and provide clients with durable, beautifully executed lighting solutions. 

Analyzing Linear Fixtures

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Presented by: Peter Romaniello, IALD, Owner, Conceptual Lighting

Offered Once – Wednesday, February 18, 2026 1:00pm-2:45pm – 105 Minute Session – $80 (Fee Increases to $120 December 1st and $160 January 1st)

Level: Intermediate to Proficient

For: Architect, Design, Interior Designer, Ownership, Sales

Second only to recessed lights, linear LED fixtures are a huge aspect of architectural lighting that have to be fully understood.  How important are the extrusion choices and how do they work into the millwork details?  How important are things like color rendering, lumen output per foot, dimming range, etc?  How do you pair up linear fixtures with tunable white recessed lights?  These are just some of the difficulties with linear fixtures that will be covered.