InSitu - May 2023
On Cultural Practices in Lighting Design, New Project Features, and New Team Members
Galaxy Digital Headquarters (collaboration with Young Projects) published in Architectural Record Magazine
"Cultural Practices in Lighting Design"
by Simon Schadler, The Seed
Are/were you a Lighting Designer? Please click here for a short survey on Cultural Practices in Lighting Design
We are honored to welcome Yuliya De la Calle to The SEED!
InSitu - April 2023
Celebrating a Top 40 under 40 Award, Project Feature and the arrival of spring
"Celebrating Top 40 Under 40"
We are proud and honored to have our Design Director, Lindsey Dieter, recognized as one of the top 40 under 40 lighting designers from across the globe.
Project Feature: 1307 NY Ave / The Herald
The SEED's Spring 2023 Playlist
InSitu - March 2023
On effects of lighting on wellbeing, environmental justice and equity
"TURN OFF The Bright Lights"
A look into what we as a society can do in regular practices in order to benefit the wellbeing of humans and the environment. The fragile balance of light and dark is explored further as humans continue to use light in unnecessary, harmful extremes that tend to disregard the need for and benefits of natural light.
by Aida Miron for The SEED
InSitu - Feburary 2023
Custom Lighting Design + Promotions and New Team Members
"The Selby Custom Chandelier"
We worked with Lusive Lighting to create a delicate first impression upon entry to the building
Custom Lighting Design with The SEED
Video by Simon Schadler
"Celebrating Promotions + New Team Members"
Simon Schadler promoted to Lighting Designer
Sarah Gentile joins The SEED as a full time Lighting Designer
InSitu - October 2022
On the science of light for animal welfare and wildlife conservation
"The Zoological Lighting Institute: Mission and Zala Monitoring"
Insights into how lighting affects animals' behavioral/mental health and how it can be used as a tool to study the biology of animals further. A look into the ZLI's goals.
by James Carl Fischer, The Zoological Lighting Institute
The SEED's Fall Playlist 2022
InSitu - August 2022
On sensory processing differences
"Safety or Surveillance"
A look into the decisions made when considering urban lighting and why it is important to take the myriad sensory differences people might experience into account when doing so.
by Yalda Heshmati, NYU
"What is neurodiversity? How can lighting designers ensure neurodiversity is considered in their work?"
by Deanna Fitzgerald
InSitu - July 2022
The Light in our Homes + SEED Summer Playlist
"The Light in Our Homes"
The first in a series addressing lighting for the home
by Ilo Tarrant, The SEED
We want to hear about your home lighting experience!
Complete our survey on the home lighting experience for a chance to win a 1-hour home lighting design consultation with The SEED
The SEED's Summer Playlist 2022
InSitu - June 2022
Developing new means of representing processes
"La Maison d'Omid (The House of Hope)"
Our collaboration with Atelier Shaa to create a sustainable and impactful residence that pays respect the surrounding site.
by Golsana Heshmati, The SEED
"Mapping Critical Zones"
An analysis of the publication "TERRA FORMA" by Alexandra Arenes, Frederique Ait-Touati and Axelle Gregoire. The text seeks to understand the complexity of landscapes as well as humans' impact on the earth's critical zone through myriad collaborative methods.
by Aida Miron, The SEED
InSitu - May 2022
On sustainability & post-travel reflections
"A view of Climate Change from the Arctic Tundra"
An analysis of Dorte Mandrup's design philosophy through the film "Another Kind of Knowledge" and how her practice sensibly approaches sustainability
by Aida Miron, The SEED
"Musings from the forest"
Reflections from recent travels to Northern Iran
by Golsana Heshmati, The SEED
InSitu - March 2022
Marking Women's History Month
"Progress and Practice"
A conversation with Lindsay Harkema (W.I.P Collective)
by Ilo Tarrant, The SEED
We look at the works of Toshiko Mori: The Interweaving of Light and Material, an Atmospheric architecture of Experience and Social Responsibility
by Aida Miron, The SEED
InSitu - December 2021
New Projects + Team Members
We are excited to share one of our favorite projects completed in 2020: Argo Factory: Contemporary Art Museum & Cultural Centre
Introducing Aida Miron to The SEED!
Lessons from the podcast 'Sustainable Lighting Design':
with Isabel Villar & Maha Shalaby
A synopsis by Aida Miron
InSitu - June 2021
Fundamentals of Lighting
Introducing The SEED "Lighting Fundamentals: Pocket Guide"
PERCEPTION - Factors of Visibility
Learn about the factors that affect our perception of the world around us.
Dwelling in Light: Tactile, emotive, and life enhancing life.
Juhani Pallasmaa reflects on the miracles that light and shadow perform in architecture and art to enhance the lives of humans
InSitu - May 2021
Work From Home Lighting Tips + SEED Playlist
SEED SERIES: Light and Health - 03. Work From Home
WORK FROM HOME - Lighting Tips!
A series of illustrations which demonstrates ways in which to improve the way your environment is being illuminated when working from home
The SEED Playlist - May
InSitu - March 2021
Circadian Rhythm + New Projects + Recent Travels
SEED SERIES: Light and Health - 01. Circadian Rhythm
ON THE BOARDS
An 1830s Church building in Sag Harbor NY, was transformed into a community arts center in collaboration with Skolnick Architects
OUR LATEST COMPLETED PROJECT
Project Worldwide defines a new hub in NYC, in collaboration with STUDIOS Architecture.
