DALLAS – Tim Ryan, executive director and principal designer of Lighthouse Design Studio, a landscape lighting firm, will discuss landscape lighting trends at Lightovation tomorrow in Dallas.
The 1 p.m. panel session, “Latest Landscape Lighting Trends,” which will be held in the elevator lobby on the 4th floor of the Trade Mart, will also feature Dan Houchard, principal, Houchard Design Group, and C. Webster Marsh, controls designer, Sladen Feinstein Integrated Lighting. It will be moderated by Dawn Hollingsworth of Darkhorse Lightworks.
Topics will include:
- The latest developments in LED technology
- Best uses for color-changing design schemes
- Strengths and weaknesses of various control options
- The different market channels & how increased competition is impacting professional practices
- Environmental concerns for maintaining dark skies and plant/animal health
Lightovation is presenting the first Exteriorscape at the show this year, highlighting architectural, landscape, and pathway lighting from 10 brands.
“These topics matter because they help us, as designers, integrate innovative technologies and methods to best serve end-users and their communities,” said Ryan. He also serves on industry boards, lectures frequently, and is currently assisting in creating Dark-Sky lighting standards for municipalities. (Dark-Sky lighting, central to the Dark-Sky Movement, aims to promote responsible lighting practices.)
At 2 p.m., Ryan will lead the Exteriorscape: Outdoor Lighting Exhibitor Tour (TM 4 Elevator Lobby), spotlighting six notable landscape and architectural products and technologies. The one-hour tour concludes back at the Exteriorscape display (3rd floor, elevator lobby), followed by a picnic where attendees can meet Ryan.
“Outdoor lighting plays a vital role in enhancing nighttime enjoyment for homeowners and their communities,” said Laura Van Zeyl, vice president of marketing for Lightovation at Dallas Market Center. “We’re excited for Tim Ryan to provide important insights during our CEU-accredited panel and introduce new product innovations throughout his tour.”
