Phase I - Programming 

• Meetings with design team and owner’s representative to gain understanding of overall project mission 
• Brainstorming sessions to discuss lighting opportunities and establish goals 
• Survey to collect information pertinent to these goals 
• Discussion of design themes and specific technologies to consider Assistance in establishing project scope 
• Development of time and fees estimates for subsequent phases

Phase II - Lighting Concept Development / Schematic Design

• Preliminary sketch plans, elevations, and details indicating lighting design alternatives
• Preliminary luminaire selections
• Research specific lighting equipment and controls options
• Estimate equipment costs for budgetary planning
• Design memo discussing vital issues related to the project including visual comfort, performance criteria, budget, procurement, operating costs, sustainability
• Presentation to explain lighting options and assist design team in selecting the main direction

Phase III - Design Development

• Begin specific luminaire and lamp specifications
• Refined lighting layouts in AutoCAD
• Refined sketch details for the architect’s and engineer’s use in developing their drawings
• Computer generated photometrics, evaluating and determining vertical and horizontal illuminance levels in critical areas
• Revisit budget and determine life-cycle costs
• Coordinate mockups of unique lighting concepts
• Computer rendered images of lighting design

Phase IV - Construction Documentation

• Complete lighting layouts and specifications
• Coordination with architect, mechanical & electrical engineers to finalize drawings and details

Phase V - Construction Administration

• Information support to the architect and contractor to facilitate bid process
• Technical input to ease installation
• Aiming and electronic programming coordinated with the electrical contractor and owner
• Lighting maintenance guidelines to relamp and service the lighting system