Who Controls your Lighting Spec?

Date: 5/15/19 12:00 PM

Location: Middlebury, VT at the offices of Vermont Integrated Architecture 137 Maple St, Ste 29B Middlebury, VT 05753

Cost: $10 per person + $10 to AIAVT for 1 CEU credit for licensed architects.

Length: 1 hr

Lunch: Bring a bag lunch

Understanding your client’s lighting needs helps inform not only the lighting design, but also the process needed to achieve the intended results.  Who develops the lighting schedule plays a major role in the results, and whether you have to settle for a package VE’d by the contractor.


1) Learn about different grades of lighting and the effect on cost.

2) Gain insight into the danger in issuing a generic/or equal lighting spec.

3) Develop an understanding of the various layers of reps, suppliers, contractors, and project management, and how they affect lighting cost.

4) Learn about a more effective options for specifying and purchasing lighting designed to meet both design and budget requirements.



Please call to reserve a seat: Gwen at VIA 802-989-7249 Seating is limited



Contact: Donna Leban, AIA LC
Email: lightspd@ comcast.net