WHAT WE DO
Design & Documentation
We use a variety of design and documentation tools to visually communicate design intent, lighting effects, imagery and details as well as fixture specifications and photometric analyses for lighting design, control system design, custom lighting fixture design to the Design Team.
Renderings
We guide and advise the Design Team, or create from scratch, photorealistic or graphically-representative renderings of the lighting design concepts, detailing and effects.
Construction Administration
Following the lighting design and specifications through the entire construction process is critical to achieving the design intent, goals and vision. Coordination with multiple consultants, vendors and contractors for seamless functionality can be a last minute task often overlooked or underestimated.
Mock-Ups
Mock-ups are the best way to test-out a novel and innovative lighting design solution. We collaborate with the Design Team to create project-realistic conditions within which to test our solutions.
Aim & Adjust
This is when the magic happens! The entire Design Team’s efforts come together and are fine-tuned to perfection. Directional lighting fixtures are aimed and focused. Dimming and control systems are tweaked and balanced to create the perfect ambiance, energy efficiency and performance.
Cost Estimating
We work with lighting and controls manufacturing support teams to create product cost estimates that include standard profit margins for distribution and contracting exclusive of labor costs.
“Suzanne’s background in architecture (she IS an architect!) makes her the perfect lighting collaborator. Quick to understand the design intent, she is a seamless partner from schematic design through construction documents. She is absolutely indispensable during the construction administration phase. Our clients cherish Suzanne as she clearly works hard to protect their investment. She keeps the long-term operations of the building as a priority by ensuring only the best and most appropriate quality light fixtures make it into the project.”
— Hans and Torrey Butzer, co-directors, BAU - Butzer Architects and Urbanism