LEDucation Seminars For Landscape Architects
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As LEDucation's official media partner, LASN is here to highlight some of the seminars Landscape Architects can take advantage of to advance their expertise in landscape lighting.
Lighting the Night Responsibly: Ecology, Beauty and Control
Gabrielle Peace, Lux Botanica
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 1:30pm - 2:30pm ET (In Person)
An outdoor lighting designer shares the principles of ROLAN (Responsible Outdoor Lighting At Night), the sensitivity of the human eye at night, the effects of glare and light spill on wildlife, an introduction to specific material choices for outdoor fixtures, and how all these impact their environment.
More Isn't Always Enough: Light and Perceived Safety of Subway Platforms
Hyesoo Chun, The Lighting Practice
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 4:00pm - 5:00pm ET (In Person)
NYC subway case studies reveal that higher brightness alone does not enhance perceived safety. Learn what factors play a greater role and how to use them to improve community security in transit environments.
Seeing Like A Cinematographer: Lighting That Shapes Emotion
Tal Lazar, Latent Images
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 4:00pm - 5:00pm ET (In Person)
Learn from a filmmaker how cinematographers use lighting to choreograph emotion, guide attention, and shape meaning. By studying iconic movie scenes, participants will learn to identify the lighting techniques that can lead to specific responses in user experience, mood, and engagement.
Digital Practice Management with BIM Focus
Samuel Mikhail, 4 Ideal Design
Thursday, April 9, 2026, 9:00am - 10:00am ET (Virtual)
Become familiar with BIM (Building Information Modeling) used by many design disciplines and how to integrate it into your practice. Take advantage of this seminar to gain skills in a technology that is gaining prominence in the landscape architecture industry.
The Broken Windows Theory As Applied To Lighting: Designing Environments That Signal Care
Francesca Bastianini, Sighte Studio
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 11:30am - 12:30 pm ET (In Person)
Case studies and a review of NYC lighting standards will show participants how to discuss lighting specification with municipalities and communities in a way that balances budgetary limitations with long-lasting care for community pride and trust in public spaces.
BUG Ratings - Simply Explained & Considered
Paul Mitchell
Friday, April 10, 2026, 9:00am - 10:00am ET (Virtual)
This seminar will go into the BUG (Backlight, Uplight, and Glare) rating system, its pros and cons, and its proper use in roadway or outdoor area applications to keep both pedestrians and drivers safe.
To find out more about these seminars and explore more than 30 others, go to: https://leducation.org/2026-presentations/
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