MEP Engineering News

Willcock to discuss Relationship between Lighting Design and Manufacturer as well as LED Solutions

Topics: Recent News, Architectural Lighting Design, Energy Efficiency Conference, NCQLP, Lighting Certification, Illuminart

Lighting Designer Williams Started her Career in Theatrical Lighting

Topics: Recent News, Electrical Engineering, Architectural Lighting Design, NCQLP, Lighting Certification, Illuminart

DFH Noted as a 'Sleek Residence' with an Emphasis on Local Flair

The Detroit Foundation Hotel, with architectural lighting design provided by Illuminart, was recently named by TIME magazine as one of 2018's, 'World's Greatest Places to Stay.'

Topics: Historic, Award, Architectural Lighting Design, LED Lighting, Hospitality

IES Awards of Merit "Recognize Individuals for Professionalism, Ingenuity and Originality in Lighting Design"

Topics: Recent News, Architectural Lighting Design, Architectural Lighting Award

 

Twelve Award-Winning Projects Selected by Esteemed Jury of Peers from NYC

Prime + Proper and the Titletown Ariens Hill Sledding Hill Pavilion  both with architectural lighting design provided by Illuminart, have been recognized with AIA Michigan Design Awards in the Interior Category. In addition, The Detroit Foundation Hotel received an AIA Michigan Design Award under the Building Category.

Topics: Historic, Award, Architectural Lighting Design, LED Lighting, Hospitality

 

DFH Recently Voted one of the 'Best New Hotels in the World,' by Condé Nast Traveler Magazine

The Detroit Foundation Hotel, with architectural lighting design provided by Illuminart, has been awarded an IES Illumination Award of Merit. This month, DFH was also named by Condé Nast Traveler Magazine editors one of 2018's, 'Best New Hotels in the World.'

Topics: Historic, Award, Architectural Lighting Design, LED Lighting, Hospitality

Two Additional PBA Projects Nominated

The University of Michigan's Athletics South Competition and Performance project, with MEP engineering design and architectural lighting design by Peter Basso Associates, has won a Pyramid Award from the Washtenaw Contractors Association (WCA) for Best Project Team for Projects Over $25 Million. Additional PBA project nominees included The University of Michigan Medical Science Building 2 Clinical Simulation Suite and Michigan State University's Federal Credit Union Headquarters 2 (PBA provided commissioning services).

Topics: Recent News, Commissioning, MEP, University, Award, ASHRAE, Higher Ed, Healthcare, Architectural Lighting Design, Athletic Facilities, MEP Engineering, LED Lighting

Renovation to Historic Wurlitzer Building Brings Contemporary Design to Detroit

Dezeen Magazine, a leading online architecture and design magazine based in London, England recently published a feature article on the design features of the new Siren Hotel, which encompasses Detroit's historic 1926 Wurlitzer Building. 

Topics: Recent News, Historic, Architectural Lighting Design, MEP Engineering, Adaptive Reuse, Hospitality, Hotel, Retail, Restaurant

DFH Voted '2017 Best Upscale Hotel' by Boutique Design Magazine

The Detroit Foundation Hotel, with architectural lighting design provided by Illuminart, was recently featured in the online lighting design magazine, illumni, an internationally-recognized online lighting design magazine, which highlights creative lighting design from around the world.

Topics: Historic, Award, Architectural Lighting Design, LED Lighting, Hospitality

Banfic, IES, LC Discusses Why Lighting Should Be Memorable

The current issue of CAM Magazine features an article titled, "The Importance of Good Lighting Design," by Illuminart architectural lighting designer, Darko Banfic, IES, LC. In it, Banfic explores the often subjective definitions of 'good lighting design' using various projects and scenarios where quality lighting can have a psychological impact on a person.

Topics: Recent News, Electrical Engineering, Architectural Lighting Design

Country Club of Detroit and Jimmy John's Baseball Field are Highlighted

This month, CAM Magazine, "The Voice of the Construction Industry" and the magazine for the Construction Association of Michigan, released it's annual "Special Issue", which included two noteworthy PBA engineering designed projects.

Topics: Recent News, Architectural Lighting Design, MEP Engineering

Williams Recalls Mentor Willcock's Critical Advice to 'Always Consider How Design Will Affect the End User'

Topics: Recent News, Electrical Engineering, Architectural Lighting Design

Trend of Smart Controls to Continue, with Potential Higher Costs to Owners

Topics: Recent News, LEED, Electrical Engineering, Architectural Lighting Design, Lighting Controls

Illuminart Provides Insight on the Future of Lighting

Topics: Recent News, Architectural Lighting Design, LED Lighting, LIGHTFAIR International

Architectural Lighting Solutions Add Pop to New Café

Illuminart, a division of Peter Basso Associates, provided lighting design for the Press Room Café and Market, located inside the former Detroit News building on West Lafayette Boulevard in Detroit, MI.

Topics: Recent News, Architectural Lighting Design, LED Lighting

Adjustable LED Downlights Add Flexibility and Warmth

Illuminart, a division of Peter Basso Associates, was recently honored with a 2017 Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) Award of Merit for the lighting design of Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church in Beverly Hills, MI. 

Topics: Recent News, Award, Architectural Lighting Design, MEP Engineering, IES

PBA Provided MEP Engineering and Architectural Lighting Design for First "Pod Style" Residence Halls in Michigan

Peter Basso Associates, Michigan’s largest MEP consulting-only organization, provided MEP engineering design and architectural lighting design services for the $48 million Western Michigan University's Western Heights housing complex in Kalamazoo, MI, that recently achieved LEED Gold by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC).

Topics: LEED, Housing, MEP, Higher Ed, Architectural Lighting Design, Green Design

DTE Navitas Features Unique MEP System Design and Contemporary Lighting

MEP design and architectural lighting design, provided by Peter Basso Associates, were among the highlights of the modern transformation of Detroit's historic Salvation Army Building, featured in this month's issue of Retrofit magazine.

Topics: Recent News, Architectural Lighting Design, MEP Engineering, DTE Energy, Adaptive Reuse