Design and architectural industries continue to evolve in increasingly complex ways that compromise environmental interests and human health. This moderated discussion presents a selected group of case studies as reference to unpack new ways to consider fabrication and construction methods, rethink systems and materials and reassess values associated with design quality.

This moderated discussion between an architect and lighting designer presents a selected group of case studies as reference to unpack new ways to consider fabrication and construction methods, rethink systems and materials and reassess values associated with design quality.

Noele de Leon (MFALD ‘13) is co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of The Cosine, an international lighting design company that evolved a unique design and procurement business model to ensure oversight of the complete design and construction process.

Josh Shelton is currently Principal at Sanders Pace Architects and formerly Partner and President of El Dorado, a multi-disciplinary critical practice that included architecture, urban planning, fixture design and fabrication.

Derek Porter (Moderator) is Professor of Lighting Design and founder of Derek Porter Studio, a multi-disciplinary art and design practice that explores human perception and spatial experience.