Professional deontology: ethical issues in independent lighting design

This paper concerns the history and current situation regarding ethical standards within the practice of lighting design. The audience will benefit from the history of those designers who have been dealing with ethical issues in lighting design consultancies and associations. If they have any concern for the future of their practice and what business model they might follow, these examples will provide guidance.

Philip Gabriel, IALD, PLDA educated as an architect and interior designer, has practiced lighting design for over 40 years. His firm, Gabriel Mackinnon provides services in architectural lighting and has completed projects including urban centers, offices, schools, churches and historic restorations. Philip Gabriel is a member of PLDA and the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts, Fellow and Past President of the IALD, and a Fellow Urbanscreen of the IES. He has been teaching lighting throughout his career, most recently in the Masters Lighting program at Parsons in New York City.

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