Hospitality Lighting: ANSI/IES RP-9 Leading the Way beyond Calculations

November 29, 2023

There are many different types of hospitality projects, and effective lighting is consistently an important design tool to enhance the guests’ overall experience.

Lighting is often the first feature that guests notice and is the element that creates that all-important long-lasting positive impression that may influence guests’ opinions about the quality, character, convenience, and charm of the hotel even before they reach the front entrance.

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About the Presenters

In this presentation, Emlyn Altman and Chip Israel from the IES Hospitality Lighting Committee guide attendees through the world of illuminating commercial spaces as documented in the ANSI/IES RP-9 recommended practice manual.

Chip Israel, CEO and Founder, Lighting Design Alliance
Emlyn Altman, Senior Lighting Designer, DLR Group

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