Pivotal Lighting Design

Why choose between lighting performance and acoustic comfort when you can design for both?

's lounge and collaboration space is featured in the May issue of Illuminating Engineering Society’s LD+A Magazine, highlighting a coordinated approach developed by and Sabin Design in which lit and unlit elements were matched in size, materiality, and mounting methods to create a denser ceiling plane that supports both acoustic absorption and lighting performance. Rather than treating acoustics as a layer added after lighting, the team integrated illumination and absorptive surface area, allowing performance goals to be balanced without over-lighting the space or compromising the design intent.

Explore more about this integrated design process ➡ https://bit.ly/4j2uU6W.

Happy Pride Month! We are proud to support a culture of belonging and respect for all. Today and every day, we celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community and reaffirm our commitment to creating inclusive environments where everyone can thrive.

Congratulations to Lighting Designer II Diana Laura Niño, the newest member of the team, on being awarded the Illuminating Engineering Society(IES) Seattle Chapter’s Gloria Koch Leonidas Memorial Scholarship.

This scholarship recognizes emerging professionals who demonstrate a strong work ethic, professionalism, and active engagement within the lighting community as members of IES. It also provides recipients with the opportunity to attend an educational conference of their choice, supporting continued growth and development in the field.

We’re proud to celebrate Diana’s achievement and her commitment to both design excellence and professional involvement in the industry.

Learn more about Diana Laura ➡️ https://bit.ly/4u5JoYH

Congratulations to Lighting Designer II Diana Laura Niño, the newest member of the team, on being awarded the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) Seattle Chapter’s Gloria Koch Leonidas Memorial Scholarship.

This scholarship recognizes emerging professionals who demonstrate a strong work ethic, professionalism, and active engagement within the lighting community as members of IES. It also provides recipients with the opportunity to attend an educational conference of their choice, supporting continued growth and development in the field.

We’re proud to celebrate Diana’s achievement and her commitment to both design excellence and professional involvement in the industry.

Learn more about Diana Laura ➡️ https://bit.ly/4u5JoYH

Bringing a modern workspace to life requires lighting that actively inspires collaboration.

refreshed Flad Architects’ remodeled lobby with architecturally integrated lighting, transforming the interactive hub and reception area by accentuating new design features and finishes. Built for teamwork and connectivity, the dynamic environment offers an enhanced space for office meetings, impromptu design charrettes, presentations, and more.

Discover how a creative approach to lighting design revitalized Flad’s workspace➡ https://bit.ly/3RFpeHs

University of Southern California (USC) Dick Wolf Drama Center received the Los Angeles Conservancy 2026 Preservation Award in recognition of its adaptive reuse design.

Previously, USC’s historic United University Church, the renovated space features modern theaters, studios, and classrooms. ’s lighting design carefully preserves and enhances the facility’s original stained-glass windows and soaring vaulted ceilings. The team matched this commitment to historical preservation with top-tier environmental design, securing LEED Platinum® certification.

The resulting design honors architectural history while providing a high-performance, energy-efficient space where future generations of artists will thrive.

Learn more about this award-winning transformation ➡ https://bit.ly/3QCJ5Dh

Celebrating the power of light to shape how we live, work, and connect. Tomorrow, May 16, marks International Day of Light, a global recognition of light’s role in science, culture, education, and sustainable development.

prioritizes thoughtful lighting design to create spaces that inspire, support well-being, and contribute to a more sustainable future.

Take a look at a few projects where intentional design helps bring these outcomes to life ➡️ https://bit.ly/3zIgDv8

True brilliance is found in design that respects the natural world. integrates advanced daylighting strategies and smart controls to create stunning architectural environments with minimal environmental footprint. Our work focuses on reducing light pollution and energy waste, ensuring that our built spaces live in harmony with the Earth’s natural cycles.

Happy Earth Day from Pivotal!

Lighting systems do more than illuminate spaces—they shape how occupants feel, move, and perform within a building. But as lighting controls become more advanced with automation and data-driven capabilities, they can also become more complex—and less intuitive for users.

In a new article for Consulting-Specifying Engineer, Pivotal Lighting Design’s Grant Kightlinger and Seth Ely, along with former Studio Leader Lauri Tredinnick, explore how optimizing lighting control systems can improve usability while delivering meaningful benefits for both occupants and facilities. By applying cognitive walkthroughs, designers can uncover inefficiencies and streamline user interactions, making lighting control systems more user-friendly.

Learn how lighting controls can be designed to enhance the user experience while still supporting seamless operations and energy efficiency. → https://bit.ly/3OHi9VE

Lighting design is evolving faster than ever. Next week, Leah Robinson, Tyler Garlock, and Jennifer Newman are attending LEDucation 's , April 14-15, in New York City to stay at the forefront of emerging lighting trends.

If you’re attending, be sure to connect with our team to explore how we can elevate your next project through innovative lighting solutions.