Join the Mazzetti Lighting Design Studio leader, Brennan Schumacher, and discover how the language of light is used to establish successful campus-wide lighting design strategies, that support social interaction and desired behavior balanced harmoniously with the environmental needs. Additionally, the connecting thread that the lighting system provides, facilitates a strategic approach to campus lighting hierarchy, playing a key role for the systematic application of safety and security, architecturally integrated approaches, and key element differentiation across the campus varied terrain. To showcase how lighting hierarchy is applied, with best practice key takeaways, you will see this design approach presented across two very different campus environments. The case studies include one campus located adjacent the lively city center of Mexico City and the other in a contrasting rural area along Lake Austin in Austin, TX.
The Tec de Monterrey Campus Cuidad, after major 7.1 earthquake damaged an entire campus in Mexico City, wanted to rebuild the university campus with sustainability and student health as major drivers for the design. The lighting design solution found its footing between the higher light level requirements due to the adjacent cityscape, and the subtleties of the environmentally conscious LEED and campus sustainability standards.
The Holdsworth Center was constructed to provide a resource and education center for students and educators, where visitors could connect with nature and improve learning. The lighting design solution included developing a gradient from higher light levels in pedestrian vehicular conflict areas, to quiet areas along trails adjacent to the water.