GVSA Lunch and Learn: LED Lighting Technologies: Performance – Clarity – Comfort

GVSA Lunch & Learn: LED Lighting Technologies: Performance – Clarity – Comfort

This presentation introduces architects to the fundamentals of modern LED lighting in a clear and practical way. It begins by comparing different ways light can be distributed in a space, showing how certain optics help create more even lighting and reduce the number of fixtures needed.

It then highlights why glare matters in occupant comfort and how good fixture design can minimize visual discomfort. The presentation also explains how glare is measured and what levels are recommended for common environments such as residential, offices and classrooms.

Attendees will learn the basics of color in lighting—how color temperature affects mood and how LEDs create different shades of white that influence the look and feel of interiors. The presentation also touches on how consistent color is maintained across LED products.

Additional topics include dimming, flicker, and how light quality affects comfort and well‑being, especially in spaces where people spend long periods of time.

The session concludes with a simple look at how lighting affects color accuracy—important for materials, finishes, and artwork—and how designers can use visual tools to understand how colors might shift under different sources.

This event is presented by Mike Rosa, C.E.T., Specification Representative, Pivot Lighting Group

Mike brings over 30 years of experience in electrical and mechanical building systems design, giving him a unique technical perspective in lighting sales and design support. Since transitioning into lighting sales in 2018, he has focused on helping designers understand the lighting technologies that enhance building longevity, reduce long‑term operating costs, and support occupant wellness. His deep design‑side background allows him to bridge aesthetics, system performance, and practical implementation—guiding project teams toward lighting solutions that create healthier, more resilient, and more efficient buildings..

OAA Structured ConEd - 1 Hour

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