Business Details
25 Years
experience
Your Partner for Holistic Lighting Design Solutions
LUMA Lighting Design has been dedicated to achieving design excellence since our founding in 2001. We specialize in blending light and shadow to create spatial harmony, enhancing architectural visions while prioritizing human health, sustainability, and energy efficiency. Our team collaborates with experts in mechanical and electrical engineering, technology design, and building performance analysis to deliver holistic solutions. With national and international experience, we bridge local character with sophisticated design, offering services from concept to execution. Our commitment to sustainability is evident in our work with LEED-certified buildings, WELL Building Standards, and Net Zero Energy projects.We employ a collaborative process that explores every aspect of lighting systems, ensuring tailored solutions for each client. Our expertise extends to architectural lighting, exhibit lighting, facade design, and custom luminaire creation, supported by photometric modeling and daylighting analysis. We value innovation, accountability, and community stewardship, actively mentoring students through programs like ACE mentorship and Oregon MESA. Our goal is to shape the future responsibly through lighting that enhances human experience and environmental well-being.
Services
Architectural Lighting
Exhibit Lighting
Landscape Lighting
Facade Lighting
Custom Luminaires
Daylighting Analysis
Photometric Modeling
Sustainable Design
Art Installation Lighting
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We offer 23 years of expertise in architectural lighting design since 2001
- Our cross-disciplinary collaboration ensures comprehensive building performance solutions
- Custom luminaire design tailored to project-specific requirements
- Proven track record with LEED Platinum and Net Zero Energy buildings
- Commitment to sustainable practices and community STEM education initiatives
Associations and certifications
- USGBC LEED
Services
Architectural Lighting
Our architectural lighting design integrates with building systems to enhance spatial aesthetics and functionality. We provide full-scope services from concept through construction administration, ensuring optimal illumination solutions that align with energy efficiency goals. Our team coordinates with architects and engineers to create cohesive lighting plans that highlight structural features while maintaining practical illumination standards.
Custom Luminaires
We design unique lighting fixtures tailored to specific project requirements. Our custom luminaire service includes concept development, technical documentation, and manufacturer coordination. This approach ensures each fixture perfectly complements the architectural context while meeting performance specifications, creating distinctive lighting solutions that cannot be achieved with off-the-shelf products.
Daylighting Analysis
Our daylighting expertise optimizes natural light integration in building design. Through detailed analysis of window placement, reflective surfaces, and skylights, we maximize visual comfort while reducing energy consumption. We collaborate with facade consultants and MEP teams to balance daylight harvesting with thermal performance requirements for sustainable building solutions.
Photometric Modeling
We utilize advanced photometric modeling to predict lighting performance in interior and exterior spaces. This technology allows precise calculation of illumination levels, accounting for obstructions and surface materials. Our simulations ensure accurate light distribution planning, helping clients visualize outcomes before implementation while maintaining compliance with industry standards.
Sustainable Design
Our sustainable approach prioritizes energy efficiency and environmental responsibility. We specialize in LEED-certified projects, WELL Building Standards, and Net Zero Energy solutions. By integrating daylighting strategies and energy-efficient systems, we create lighting designs that minimize ecological impact while maintaining superior aesthetic and functional quality across diverse building typologies.
People
Brock Soderberg
Associate Principal
Brock leads lighting design projects with 18+ years of experience in architectural illumination. He specializes in integrating sustainable lighting systems with building performance metrics, ensuring optimal energy efficiency while maintaining aesthetic integrity across diverse project types.
Sara Nonaka
Senior Associate
Sara brings 15 years of expertise in daylighting analysis and photometric modeling. She focuses on optimizing natural light integration while leading cross-disciplinary teams to deliver energy-efficient solutions that meet LEED certification requirements for commercial and institutional buildings.
Colleen Peach
Senior Associate
Colleen specializes in custom luminaire design with extensive experience creating bespoke lighting solutions. She coordinates fixture fabrication through qualified manufacturers, ensuring technical precision and artistic vision alignment for unique architectural projects requiring specialized lighting elements.
Tim Huth
Senior Associate
Tim focuses on facade lighting design, combining architectural composition with nighttime illumination strategies. With 20+ years in the field, he develops conceptual studies that analyze building materials and light reflection patterns to create striking exterior lighting solutions.
Erik Campbell
Associate
Erik contributes to exhibit and art installation lighting projects, specializing in museum and gallery environments. He collaborates with artists to integrate light as a medium, ensuring proper illumination techniques that enhance visual experiences while preserving sensitive artwork.
Questions
What lighting design services do you offer?
We provide architectural lighting, exhibit lighting, facade design, custom luminaires, daylighting analysis, and sustainable lighting solutions for commercial, institutional, and residential projects.
Do you work on international projects?
Yes, we handle projects nationally and internationally, adapting our designs to local contexts while maintaining our commitment to sustainability and design excellence.
How do you approach sustainable lighting design?
We integrate energy-efficient systems, optimize daylight usage, and follow LEED, WELL, and Net Zero Energy standards to create environmentally responsible lighting solutions that reduce long-term operational costs.
Can you design custom lighting fixtures?
Yes, we create bespoke lighting fixtures tailored to specific project needs, handling the entire process from concept development to manufacturer coordination and fabrication oversight.
How do you collaborate with other design professionals?
We maintain close collaboration with architects, engineers, and facade consultants throughout the design process, ensuring integrated solutions that address all aspects of building performance and aesthetics.
What software tools do you use for lighting analysis?
We utilize advanced photometric modeling software to simulate lighting performance, calculate illumination levels, and visualize light distribution patterns for both interior and exterior environments.
