ARTICLE — LEDs have proven to be a groundbreaking device in the toolbox of museum exhibition professionals but, like any technological revolution, traditional lighting 101 basics are now outdated and are in need of revision and expansion.

ARTICLE — Man, we lighting designers are in a rough spot. As students, it was beaten into us to focus on visibility, composition, balance, color and movement. We were trained to consume - sustainability was not a part of the equation.

ARTICLE — When trying to define my occupation to the uninitiated, I often use the analogy that light is to the eyes what music is to the ears. Rhythm, tempo, timber, and layers are my toolbox. To me, “going green” is another tool. It doesn’t mean turn down the music; it means turn it off when no one is listening and it means thoughtfully applying light to tasks, objects, surfaces, and environments.