Lighting Studio
Lighting Design blends art, technology, and psychology to create memorable experiences, promote individual and community wellness, and enhance architectural designs. Our team of lighting designers have diverse backgrounds to bring innovative and creative solutions to every project.
Lighting Up the Lived Environment
Our lighting designers bring creative imagination, design thinking, and a passion for sustainability to their work. We are deeply invested in creating an enjoyable, thoughtful process during which we consider the goals of the project, the experience of the user, and the needs of our clients. We have a unique combination of creative and technical skills for the design of integrated lighting, power, and technology systems - ensuring we understand and communicate your aesthetic vision, and that we can execute it accurately in reality.
From elegant and simple to technical and complex projects, we collaborate closely with other specialty designers, architects, interior designers, owners, developers, contractors, craftspeople, and engineering firms to complement the end-to-end, holistic services we provide. AE Design’s team appreciates the complex impacts of lighting design on mood, productivity, wellness, and overall experience. Our designers are well-versed in the intricacies of immersive and experiential design, having spoken at national industry conferences on the biology and psychology of light.
AE Design is committed to providing sustainable, maintainable, and long-lasting systems. We are experts in coordinating complex controls and zoning for decorative lighting, as well as the practical needs of back-of-house personnel. We are a highly qualified team player, able to speak the language of lighting design to coordinate at a high level. Lighting is a powerful tool for curating a sense of place - our team looks forward to helping tell your story.
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Lighting controls impact energy efficiency and user experience.
Well-designed lighting controls significantly enhance energy management. By adjusting lighting levels based on occupancy or ambient light, facilities can reduce unnecessary energy consumption, thus lowering utility costs and minimizing environmental impact.
Lighting controls also improve comfort and productivity. In workplaces, the right lighting can reduce eye strain and fatigue, leading to higher levels of focus and efficiency. Flexible lighting allows for customization according to individual preferences and needs.
Plus, modern lighting controls can coordinate with other building systems, enhancing overall building management. Integration with automatic blinds, HVAC systems, or security features allows for smarter, more responsive environments.
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Sustainability is one of AE Design's core values. The Lighting Studio is on the cutting edge of sustainable lighting, considering a wide variety of factors along the supply chain. Our designers advocate for fixtures that strive for ethical manufacturing practices, reduced carbon footprint, recycleable materials, and easy maintenance. We can create designs that will stand the test of time and serve users for years without needing to be replaced.
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AE Design's expertise spans all things electrical. Our Lighting Studio works hand in hand with our Power and Technology Studios to design holistic, integrated systems that function in harmony. By engaging with all three studios on a project, you get the best of the best of energy efficient, aesthetically pleasing, high-tech design.
Northglenn Recreation Center
Rubicon Technology Partners
Ski Ranch Residence
University of Colorado Anschutz Health Sciences Building
Colorado Capitol Chamber Restoration
Sawmill Market Food Hall