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We are glad to announce new members to our chapter:

Travis Bramlett, Lighting Elysium/ Lighting Management
Susan Martin, Susan Martin Inc.
Steve Starr, Tobin Dudley Starr
Todd Rowland, Little
Darian Michael Walker, Tobin Dudley Starr
Rox Shell, Armstrong World

Upcoming Chapter Events

October 15th, 2008, Wednesday
"The Practical Guide for Retail Lighting Seminar"
presented by John Sapanaro

Location: Little, 5815 Westpark Dr. Charlotte, NC 28217, (707) 525-6350   map   rsvp

Time: 5:00pm (A light dinner will be served.)

This seminar provides an overview of how the lighting industry functions and a detailed analysis of lighting applications is a focus of this seminar that introduces the concept and emphasizes the importance of the "Lighting Design Equilibrium". A forthcoming explanation of the various forms of retail lighting and various styles of lighting design for retail stores is provided. An in depth discussion of design implementations from practical, scientific, and aesthetic design perspectives are outlined in the discussion.

Certified Accreditations/Continuing Education Units:

  • AIA: 2 Learning hours, HSW qualified
  • ASID: 0.1 CEU
  • NCQLP: 2.0 LEU

Program: John Sapanaro, President of Lighting Management, Inc./Lighting Elysium, LLC began his career in 1976. Since then, he has remained active in the industry and continues to contribute to the development of his profession. His expertise includes but is not limited to manufacturing, design, distribution and continuing education. John provides lighting consultation and design for some of the most respected architectural and interior design firms throughout the United States such as Fitch/ADD, Chute Gerdeman, Cowan & Associates, FRCH, Little, as well as many others. John is NCQLP Lighting certified, US Green Building Council Member, 2003 Institute of Store Planners Trade member of the Year, to name just a few of his accomplishments.

Discussion: Lighting Demonstration
Sub-Topics: Environmental friendliness, Energy Savings, Manageable re-lamping: the single lamp approach, Task-specific fixture and reflector designs.

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November, 2008
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December, 2008
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