Lisa Belesky of Hubbardton Forge will introduce us to the concept of biophilic design, and how to maximize your outdoor living experience using lighting - and science! We will discuss respect for the outdoors, including where (and where not) to add lighting, as well as sustainability and outdoor lighting safety.

The use of outdoor space, whether in commercial, hospitality or residential settings continues to have an ever-increasing impact on design. To expand that value into evening hours, the addition of outdoor lighting has become more and more important. We'll examine the reasons we want (and need) to be outside, the tools and policies being developed to make the most of that space, the aesthetic parameters under which lighting can and should be added, and the information required to understand outdoor lighting. Data informs design choices that result in both pleasant and intelligently-selected outdoor lighting decisions.