Justin Brown, LC

PRINCIPAL

Justin received a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design from the Rhode Island School of Design. His additional experience in metal work and fabrication have allowed him to specialize in custom fixture design as a lighting designer. He is the recipient of three IIDA Awards of Merit and proud father of two, and is currently rebuilding a 1953 Dodge M43 military ambulance.

EDUCATION

Rhode Island School of Design
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Industrial Design

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Lam Partners, Cambridge, MA, 1998-Present
Lighting Designer

3D Shapes, Inc., Walpole, MA, 1997-1998
Industrial Designer

Reebok International Limited, Randolph, MA, 1995-1997
Assistant Designer

Airex Corporation, Dover, NH, 1995-1995
Engineering Technician

Alcott Manufacturing Corporation, Providence, RI, 1994-1995
Machinist

SELECTED AWARDS

IES Illumination Award of Merit
2007 – University of Chicago Graduate School of Business, Chicago, IL
2005 – North Andover High School, North Andover, MA
2004 – Orange Telecommunications Offices, Cambridge, MA
IES Illumination Section Award
2006 – Emmanuel College Jean Yawkey Student Center, Boston, MA
2005 – Harvard University Graduate Student Housing at 29 Garden Street, Cambridge, MA
2004 – Foley Hoag LLP Offices, Boston, MA
2003 – Palmer & Dodge LLP Offices, Boston, MA

SARAH FISHER, IALD, LEED BD+C, LC

PRINCIPAL

Sarah has been obsessed with lighting for as long as anyone in her family can remember. Her career began in theatrical lighting, serving in all capacities, from lighting designer to union stagehand – and everything in between. Prior to pursuing her Master’s degree in Architectural Lighting Design from Parsons School of Design, she was sidetracked with the opportunity to work as a lighting director in broadcast television. Additionally, she serves on multiple RP committees for the IES, and embraces all facets of a good lighting design challenge. When not obsessing about light, Sarah enjoys exploring New England with her family, listening to music, and is on a quest to find the best fish taco in the region.

EDUCATION

PARSONS – THE NEW SCHOOL FOR DESIGN
MA Architectural Lighting Design, 2002

SUNY PURCHASE SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
BFA Theatrical Lighting Design & Technology, 1994

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

LAM PARTNERS INC, CAMBRIDGE, MA
Senior Associate, 2016-Present

AKF
Senior Lighting Designer, 2015-2016

ATELIER TEN
Associate. 2012-2014

INTERFACE ENGINEERING LIGHTING STUDIO
Senior Lighting Designer, 2007-2012
Lighting Designer, 2004-2006

GLUMAC
Senior Lighting Designer, 2006-2007

FOCUS LIGHTING
Lighting Designer, 2003-2004

COSLER THEATER DESIGN
Lighting Designer, 2002-2003

CNN NEW YORK AND FINANCIAL STUDIO
Lighting Director, 1999-2001

AWARDS

2014 – IESNA National Award of Merit: The Jackson Laboratory, LEED Gold
2012 – IESNA National Award of Merit & Section Guth Award: University of Portland – Chapel of Christ the Teacher
2010 – IESNA National Ward of Merit: University of Portland – Shiley School of Engineering, LEED Platinum

SELECTED TEACHING AND LECTURES

Guest Lecturer, McGill University, 2020
Guest Lecturer, Parsons The New School for Design, 2013
Guest Lecturer, Columbia University, 2013-2014
AIA+2030: “Illuminating Savings – Daylighting and Integrated Lighting Strategies”
Lecturer, Illuminating Engineering Society, 2011-2012

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LIGHTING DESIGNERS
Professional Member

ILLUMINATING ENGINEERING SOCIETY OF NORTH AMERICA
Member
RP-28 Lighting For the Aged and Partially Sighted Committee Member
RP-38 Lighting for Video Conferencing and Presentation Committee Member
Board of Directors, Oregon Section, 2011-2012
Section Secretary, Oregon Section, 2009-2011

NCQLP LIGHTING CERTIFICATION
Lighting Certified

US GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL
LEED Accredited Professional Building Design and Construction

GLENN HEINMILLER, FIALD, LEED AP, LC

PRINCIPAL / CAMBRIDGE DIRECTOR

Glenn has designed daylight and electric lighting systems for a diverse range of academic, commercial, institutional, and civic projects, for which he utilized his expertise in producing high-quality electric and daylighting solutions, with minimized energy use and negative environmental impact. As Chairman of the IALD Energy and Sustainability Committee, he manages the IALD’s participation in sustainability initiatives, and the review of and contribution to standards, regulations, and rating systems development.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

International Association of Lighting Designers

Chairman, Energy and Sustainability Committee
Fellow

Illuminating Engineering Society, Member
International Dark-Sky Association, Member
WELL Light Concept Advisor 2018-2019
LEED Accredited Professional, 2007
NCQLP Lighting Certification, 1999
Illuminating Engineering Society Sustainable Lighting Committee, Advisory Member

EDUCATION

Wesleyan University, Bachelor of Arts in Theater, 1978

SELECTED TEACHING AND LECTURES

Greenbuild 2016, “How to Incorporate Lighting Efficiency into Tenant Fit-Outs”
2015 U.S. Department of Energy Solid-State Lighting Technology Development Workshop, “Remaining Challenges: LED Street Lighting”
AIA+2030 – New Hampshire, “Illuminating Savings: Daylighting and Integrated Lighting Strategies”, Presenter, 2014
NESEA BuildingEnergy14, “Shining at Light on LEDs”, Presenter
Greenbuild 2013, “The Lighting Insider’s Look at LEED V4”, Presenter
Greenbuild 2011, “The Truth About LEDs”, Presenter
LIGHTFAIR International 2011, “The Good, the Bad & the Ugly of Lighting Regulations & Codes”, Presenter
DesignDC 2011, “Integrated Lighting Design: A Case Study of the United States Institute of Peace”, Presenter, 2011
IALD Enlighten Americas ‘09, “Energy and Sustainability Update”, Presenter
Boston Architectural College, Lighting Design Instructor, 1996-2007
IES New England, “Light Pollution Control”, Presenter, 2006

SELECTED AWARDS

GE Edison Award of Excellence 2013 – Herscher Hall at Skirball Cultural Center
IALD Award of Excellence, 2012 – United States Institute of Peace, Washington, DC
A|L Outstanding Achievement Award, 2012 – United States Institute of Peace, Washington, DC
A|L Outstanding Achievement Award, 2012 – Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, Kansas City, MO
GE Edison Award, 2011 – United States Institute of Peace, Washington, DC
International Dark-Sky Association Executive Director Special Award, 2005
IES-IIDA Award of Merit, 2005 – Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, Boston, MA
GE Edison Award of Merit, 2001 – Ahmanson Hall at Skirball Cultural Center, Los Angeles, CA
IALD Award of Merit, 2000 – Northeastern University Multifaith Spiritual Center, Boston, MA

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS

In the Shadows, gb&d, Interview by Seth Putnam, 2013

Rubik Code: Deciphering What Today’s Energy Codes Mean For Lighting Practice, Architectural Lighting, 2010
Building Operations Management, “What Makes a Well-Lighted Space?”, 2005

Steve Iski, IALD, MIES, LC LEED AP

PRINCIPAL / PITTSBURGH DIRECTOR

Fifteen years ago, Steve Iski started a lighting design firm in Pittsburgh, based on the beliefs that lighting enhances a person’s experience with architecture, and that design is a collaborative process. Since that time, he’s been involved in over 350 projects across the globe, including lighting/daylighting of the ‘Greenest Skyrise in America’. His interests extend to product development, with which he has been involved in the design of numerous custom and standard fixtures. The merger of studioi with Lam Partners expands upon this success, and extends the reach and skills of the combined firm. As a Principal and Pittsburgh Director of Lam Partners, Steve’s role is to continue to share his beliefs about lighting and design.

EDUCATION

The Pennsylvania State University
Master of Architectural Engineering

The Pennsylvania State University
Bachelor of Architectural Engineering

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
AND CERTIFICATIONS

Professional Member of the IALD

Member of the IES

Lighting Certified by NCQLP

LEED Accredited Professional, USGBC

SIGNIFICANT PROJECTS

Carnegie Library, Pittsburgh, PA
Chatham College, Mellon Hall, Pittsburgh, PA
CVS Caremark, Monroeville, PA
Dick’s Sporting Goods Headquarters Facade, Pittsburgh, PA
Equitable Resources Headquarters Lobby, Pittsburgh, PA
Grant Street Transportation Center, Pittsburgh, PA
Google 2.0 Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
Ibiza Tapas & Wine Bar, Pittsburgh. PA
JSW Global HQ, Mumbai, India
Manchester United US HQ, Washington, DC
Mylan Global Headquarters, Canonsburg, PA
Mt. Lebanon Veterans Memorial, Mt. Lebanon, PA
National Aviary, Pittsburgh, PA
Phipps Conservatory, Pittsburgh, PA
‘Walking to the Sky’, Pittsburgh, PA
The TOWER at PNC Plaza, Pittsburgh, PA
Wells Fargo Center Lobby & Atrium, Denver, CO

Matt Latchford, PE, IALD, MIES, LC, LEED AP BD+C

PRINCIPAL

Matt joined Lam Partners’ team in 2006 and has literally taken the firm to new places.  After four years in the Cambridge office, he moved to Richmond, Virginia to start up the first Lam Partners satellite office, building Lam’s client base and reach to the mid-Atlantic region and beyond.  In 2018, he teamed up with Steve Iski and his lighting design firm, studio i in Pittsburgh, PA. This ushered in a merger between Lam Partners and studio i, creating a multi-dimensional/multi-location company.  Together with Steve, he leads the Pittsburgh office and the mid-Atlantic design efforts as a principal in the firm.

Matt is a licensed Professional Architectural Engineer, a Professional Member of the IALD, a LEED Accredited Professional, is NCQLP Lighting Certified, and a member of the IES.  Matt’s superior technical knowledge, with specialties in lighting controls systems and daylighting, has been his hallmark in recent work focusing on large-project and international sustainable design.  When not escaping to the hills for a hike or pushing his kids’ bikes, he dabbles in some extracurricular industry work — developing future code language, giving presentations, and teaching.  He has participated in local USGBC chapters, was a member of the IEQ TAG for the USGBC, and is a current member of the IALD’s Energy and Sustainability Committee.

EDUCATION

The Pennsylvania State University
Master of Architectural Engineering

The Pennsylvania State University
Bachelor of Architectural Engineering in Lighting

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Lam Partners, Cambridge, MA, 2006-Present
Lighting Designer

MCLA, Inc., Washington, D.C., 2004-2006
Lighting Designer

Brinjac Engineering, Inc., Harrisburg, PA, 2003-2004
Lighting / Electrical Engineer

MCLA, Inc., Washington, D.C., 2002
Lighting Design Intern

Glumac International Consulting Engineers, Portland, OR, 2001
Lighting / Electrical Intern

Tilden, Lobnitz, Cooper Consulting Engineers, Orlando, FL, 2000
Lighting / Electrical Intern

AWARDS

2014 IES Award of Merit – UMass Medical School Albert Sherman Center
2013 IES Award of Merit – Esker Foundation
2010 IES Award of Merit – 300 New Jersey Ave.
2006 IES Paul Waterbury Illumination Design Award – Tivoli

TEACHING AND LECTURES

VCU Guest Lecturer, 2012, 2013
UVA Guest Lecturer, 2013, 2014
AIA NC 2011 Design Conference: Transform, Speaker, 2011
DesignDC, Speaker, 2011
Boston Architectural College, Instructor, Spring 2008
BAC Thesis Committee Advisor, 2007-2010
Corcoran College of Art and Design, Guest Lecturer, Spring 2006

James R. Perry, MIES, Affiliate IIDA

PRINCIPAL

Jamie leads our business development and marketing efforts, fostering growth with our existing and new client base. He acts as the lead designer and project manager for interior and exterior architectural lighting projects of all sizes. He is passionate about an integrated architectural lighting design approach, and believes that good lighting is only possible with good architecture. In his free time, he is diligently working on lowering his golf handicap.

EDUCATION

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Master of Science in Lighting Science

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Bachelor of Architecture

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Bachelor of Science in Building Science

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Lam Partners, Cambridge, MA, 2001-Present
Principal

MSH Visual Planners, Brunswick, NY, 2000-2001
Designer

Lam Partners, Cambridge, MA, 2000
Design Intern

Lighting Research Center, Troy, NY, 1999-2001
Assistant to Senior Research Scientist Head of Transportation Lighting

AWARDS

IES Illumination Section Award
2008 – Parkway Christian Church, Surprise, AZ
A|L Light + Architecture Design Awards Commendable Achievement
2005 – St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Avondale, AZ
IES Illumination Award of Merit
2005 – St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Avondale, AZ

SELECTED LECTURES

AIA North Carolina Design Conference, “Integrated Lighting Design: A Case Study of RDU International Airport, Terminal 2”, Presenter, 2011

KEITH J. YANCEY, IALD, AIA, LC, P.E.

PRINCIPAL

With over 25 years of experience in the fields of lighting and engineering, Keith’s portfolio includes lighting for college campuses, parks and resorts, pedestrian malls, and urban streetscapes, as well as numerous museums, universities, offices, and hospitals. He has served on several design juries, and teaches and lectures extensively, including a lighting design course at the Boston Architectural College, and a half-day daylighting workshop at the AIA National Convention in 2008.

EDUCATION

Oklahoma State University, Master of Architectural Engineering, 1984
Oklahoma State University, Bachelor of Architectural Studies, 1982

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Lam Partners Inc, Cambridge, MA, 1999-Present
Brinjac, Kambic & Associates, Philadelphia, PA, 1992-1999
Wallace and Watson Associates, Allentown, PA, 1989-1992
William Lam Associates, Inc., Cambridge, MA 1985-1989

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

International Green Construction Code, Daylighting Task Force, Member
International Association of Lighting Designers, Professional Member
American Institute of Architects, Member
Illuminating Engineering Society of North America, Member
State of New York, Registered Architect, Registration 03022743
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Professional Engineer, Registration PE-044911-E
NCQLP Lighting Certification, 2001

SELECTED AWARDS

IALD Award of Merit, 2010 – Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
IES-IIDA Award of Merit, 2008 – Bard College Center for Science and Computation, Annandale-on-Hundson, NY
IALD Award of Excellence, 2006 – David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Pittsburgh, PA
A|L Light + Architecture Outstanding Achievement Award, 2004 – Oklahoma State Capitol Dome, Oklahoma City, OK

SELECTED TEACHING AND LECTURES

AIA-NH, “AIA+2030 Daylighting & Integrated Lighting Strategies”, 2014
AIA National Convention, “Daylight Design for Code Compliance”, 2012
BSA, “AIA+2030 Daylighting & Integrated Lighting Strategies”, 2012
AIA National Convention, “Daylighting – It’s the Law”, 2011
Build Boston, “Lighting Design for a Net Zero World”, 2011
BEST2 Conference, “The Daylighting Design Process”, 2010
AIA National Convention, “Taking Back the Sun: The Architect’s Role in Daylighting Design”, 2008
Boston Architectural College, Lighting Design Instructor, 2002-Present; Lecturer, 1986-1989
Green Build Expo, Guest Speaker, November 2003

PAUL ZAFERIOU, IALD, RA

PRINCIPAL

Paul is a Professional Member of the IALD and has received numerous, prestigious lighting awards over the 25-plus years of his career as a lighting designer. He inspires the design spirit of our firm, fostering the importance and balance of our firm’s legacy with our future design vision and direction.

His professional experience is complemented by frequent teaching and lecturing, and is bolstered by his interest and passion in exciting the future generations of lighting designers and architects. He has developed lighting strategies to crystallize his clients’ visions for educational, institutional, museum, office, research facility, civic and urban projects all over the world.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

International Association of Lighting Designers, Professional Member
State of California, Registered Architect, Registration C13943
Architectural Lighting Magazine Editorial Advisory Board, Member

EDUCATION

University of Oregon, Master of Architecture, 1980
Washington University in St. Louis, Bachelor of Arts, 1975

SELECTED TEACHING AND LECTURES

MIT School of Architecture, Guest Lecturer, 2007-2009, Guest Juror, 2008
Ball State University, Nuckolls Fund Graduate Design Studio, Lecturer, 2007, 2009, 2010
Washington University in St. Louis, College of Architecture Lecture Series, Guest Lecturer, 2007
Harvard Graduate School of Design, Intensive Daylighting Workshops, Guest Lecturer, 2003-2010; Instructor, 1986-1987, 1990
SHIFTBoston GLOW Design Competition, Juror, 2012
Auburn University, Guest Lecturer and Thesis Advisor, 2012

SELECTED AWARDS

IALD Award of Excellence, 2012 – United States Institute of Peace, Washington, DC
IALD Award of Merit, 2008 – Billy Wilder Theater, Los Angeles, CA
IES Illumination Award of Merit
2012, 2010, 2008, 2007, 2005, 2004, 2000, 1999, 1995, 1988 – multiple projects
2005 – Washington University in St. Louis Distinguished Alumnus Award
A|L Outstanding Achievement Award
2012 – United States Institute of Peace, Washington, DC
2012 – Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, Kansas City, MO
GE Edison Award, 2011– United States Institute of Peace, Washington, DC
GE Edison Award of Excellence, 1997 – Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao, Spain

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Lam Partners, Cambridge, MA, 1984-Present

Hellmuth, Obata & Kassabaum, San Francisco, CA, 1982-1984

Fitschen Sambucetti Associates, San Fransisco, CA, 1980-1982

BZ Design, Tiffin, OH, 1977-1978

Brownstein and Associates, St. Louis, MO, 1975-1976

Hellmuth, Obata & Kassabaum, St. Louis, MO, 1975-1976