ArchLIGHT Summit

Forget the inspirational posters –  we're building a supportive community where you can ditch the work mask, share the real you (even the slightly embarrassing parts), and find joy without having to explain why spreadsheets aren't as thrilling as brunch. Together, through honest conversations we'll peel back the layers, celebrate wins (big and small – because let's face it, surviving Monday is a win), and learn from each other's journeys. Hey, it takes a village (and a good therapist, but that's a different app).
Join us LIVE as Rachel and Katherine interview a special guest at ArchLIGHT Summit!

Light Reach proves that electricity poverty does not have to equate with light poverty.

The model developed by the global solar lighting design initiative Light Reach uses an affordable, replicable and rapidly deployable project model that brings together lighting experts, local users and partners in collaborative design processes. Lit outdoor public spaces support communities’ social, cultural and recreational livelihood, increase well-being and reduce the negative impact of light poverty.

Light Reach is on a mission to advance lighting justice and foster a greater philanthropic culture in our industry: lighting professionals are well-positioned to bring positive social change and facilitate people’s access to light with impactful lighting initiatives that have real short- and long-term personal, educational and economic benefits.

This presentation will include programs in Puerto Rico and Lebanon as case studies and related topics for field research; showcase a path for lighting design activism to empower all with lighting equality; and propose what philanthropy, social engagement and corporate responsibility can look like in the international lighting community.

Having over 40 years of design experience, I was blessed by being mentored by some of the early lighting designer's who openly shared their design principles with me. Working directly under Raymond Grenald and volunteering with names like Leslie Wheel, Howard Brandston, Nancy Clanton, Naomi Miller, Randy Burkett and other luminaires, the speaker will share their tips of the trade. For example, decades before the WELL recommendation of lighting the walls, Ray Grenald would stress the importance of vertical illumination of architectural planes. Likewise, Leslie Wheel would toss out lighting awards is a single scallop occurred on a dropped soffit.

The speaker will reach out to other IALD and IES Fellows to ensure a variety of lighting design tidbits.

Experience the Showroom Spectacular—an exciting afternoon filled with food, hospitality, live demonstrations, giveaways, docent tours, and other engaging attractions within the Dallas Market Center’s permanent lighting showrooms. This signature event takes place on the third and fourth floors of the Trade Mart, just a short escalator ride from the ArchLIGHT Summit show floor.

This year’s expanded event includes a Career Fair in partnership with the University of North Texas Interior Design Student Alliance. There will also be recognition for the AWARE art installation from ArchLIGHT Summit 2023 that has found a permanent home at UNT as a reminder to use sustainable practices and materials in projects.

Cap of the day with special celebrations for the IES and IALD, and an official closing party hosted by Eurofase.
Other participating showrooms include: American Lighting, Avenue Lighting, CSL/Hudson Valley Lighting Group, DALS, Electric Mirror, Hanover Lantern, Modern Forms, and Varaluz.

Don’t miss this high-energy afternoon celebrating community, creativity, and connection in the “home of lighting.”