Deciphering Sustainability: Understanding what makes a luminaire eco-conscious | On Demand

Course Description: 
Many designers and engineers have made great strides in reducing the amount of power needed for a lighting design solution. As we strive to decarbonize we can look deeper into questions of materials used in luminaires. Where are they sourced? Are harmful chemicals used? Are the luminaires designed with the least amount of carbon footprint possible? How is this measured? These and other questions will be discussed along with a presentation of an example of an environmental impact report for lighting materials and a design philosophy that puts sustainability first and foremost in design decisions.

Learning Objective 1:
Understand the multifaceted nature of sustainability assessments and their pivotal role in shaping environmentally conscious decision-making within the lighting industry.
Learning Objective 2:
Learn about sustainability standards, certifications, and declarations for lighting products.

Learning Objective 3:
Learn about materials and compounds and what to look out for when choosing a lighting system for projects with sustainable goals.
Learning Objective 4:
See an example of an environmental impact report of lighting manufacturing and the complex processes behind it.