Meeting co-hosted with the Boston IES (Illumination Engineering Society) Chapter .

Everyone deserves good lighting, particularly indoors, where many of us spend most of our time. This may be a simple declaration, but in practice, “good lighting” is a challenge to deliver equitably. Thoughtfully designed, high-quality lighting has long been an indicator of wealth and prosperity. In contrast, systemically disadvantaged and vulnerable communities, especially the occupants of public buildings, are often forced to accept substandard lighting. Light Justice began in 2020 by examining out-door lighting inequities: how lighting in the public realm has been historically used, both intentionally and inadvertently, to oppress and marginalize communities of color. These instances clearly demonstrate discriminatory social and environmental injustice. Moving indoors, equitable light can be understood as well-designed daylighting and electric lighting that work in concert to provide a positive occupant experience. This light is the appropriate intensity, color and distribution for the facility, prioritizing people who spend the most time in the space. It is attractive; easily controlled to enable useful variability; supports visual acuity and circadian health; designed and specified to be affordable, efficient and sustainable; and an investment in occupant satisfaction, wellbeing, and productivity.

Edward Bartholomew | IALD | LEED AP | LC | IES

Edward Bartholomew is the principal of Bartholomew Lighting, a Black-owned design consultancy based in Cambridge, MA. He has over thirty years of experience designing sustainable, inspiring, and award-winning architectural lighting systems. His extensive project list includes monuments, corporate headquarters, parks, and non-profit facilities.

Edward is an invited speaker on lighting technology, energy efficiency strategies, and social justice at regional, national, and international conferences. In addition, Edward has taught lighting design to architecture students at various colleges, including, Morgan State University and Rhode Island School of Design.

Edward has an MFA in Architectural Lighting Design (1995) from Parsons School of Design. He is a professional member of the International Association of Lighting Designers and is a LEED Accredited Professional. Edward serves on the IES Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, and Respect (DIER) committee. In addition, Edward is a founding member of Black Unity In Lighting & Design (BUILD) and co-founder of Light Justice -a lighting social justice resource & forum that advocates for lighting equity.

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