Architectural Lighting Kaleidoscope:
A Lighting Design Workshop
A Lighting Design Workshop
Join us for an engaging one-hour presentation led by Danny Streit from DHS Lighting Design, who will share expertise and real-world insights on key topics around lighting of architectural spaces. Through a series of focused discussions and visual examples, attendees will gain practical perspectives on how thoughtful lighting design influences the experience, performance, and character of a space.
Topics will include Lighting and Architecture: What Actually Matters, examining how light reveals texture, color, and material finishes, and how spaces are experienced differently during the day versus at night. We’ll also explore Backlighting Applications, looking at approaches for working with stained glass, opaque, and semi-opaque materials to create visual impact and enhance spatial experiences.
Finally, we’ll discuss Dark Sky Considerations, highlighting practical strategies for integrating responsible exterior lighting while preserving the integrity of architectural design.
The main workshop will be taking place between 12PM-1PM.
Lunch will be provided for all attendees!
Topics will include Lighting and Architecture: What Actually Matters, examining how light reveals texture, color, and material finishes, and how spaces are experienced differently during the day versus at night. We’ll also explore Backlighting Applications, looking at approaches for working with stained glass, opaque, and semi-opaque materials to create visual impact and enhance spatial experiences.
Finally, we’ll discuss Dark Sky Considerations, highlighting practical strategies for integrating responsible exterior lighting while preserving the integrity of architectural design.
The main workshop will be taking place between 12PM-1PM.
Lunch will be provided for all attendees!
Location
DesignLight
1508 Elm Hill Pike
Suite 100
Nashville, TN 37210
1508 Elm Hill Pike
Suite 100
Nashville, TN 37210
Date & Time
August 5, 2026
11:30AM - 1:30PM
Workshop Time: 12PM-1PM
11:30AM - 1:30PM
Workshop Time: 12PM-1PM
Guest Speakers
DHS Lighting Design is an independent architectural lighting design firm. We collaborate with architects, interior designers, developers, and owners by crafting light to enhance architecture and elevate the experience of a space.
Whose work spans projects ranging from large-scale hospitality and commercial developments to luxury residences across the United States. Each project is guided by the belief that lighting should be thoughtfully integrated, technically sound, and responsive to the way people interact with the built environment.
Whose work spans projects ranging from large-scale hospitality and commercial developments to luxury residences across the United States. Each project is guided by the belief that lighting should be thoughtfully integrated, technically sound, and responsive to the way people interact with the built environment.
Danny Streit
Design Principal
DHS LIGHTING DESIGN
DHS LIGHTING DESIGN
Danny Streit is Design Principal at DHS Lighting Design, bringing more than 25 years of experience in architectural lighting design and lighting control systems. His work spans hospitality, luxury residential, and commercial environments, with each project guided by an understanding of how light creates depth, reveals textures and details and shapes a sense of place.
Danny is a Design Member of the International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD), past president of the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES), and Lighting Certified (LC) through the National Council on Qualifications for the Lighting Professions.
Danny leads the lighting design for each project, guiding the integration of light with architecture from concept through construction.
Danny is a Design Member of the International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD), past president of the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES), and Lighting Certified (LC) through the National Council on Qualifications for the Lighting Professions.
Danny leads the lighting design for each project, guiding the integration of light with architecture from concept through construction.
Melinda Streit
Managing principal
dhs lighting design
dhs lighting design
As Managing Principal of DHS Lighting Design, Melinda Streit leads the firm’s business operations and strategic direction. With more than 20 years of experience in business leadership and entrepreneurship, she brings a strong focus on organization, communication, and the structure and organization that support successful projects.
Working closely with the design team, Melinda helps ensure that projects are supported from both a business and operational perspective, allowing the firm to focus on delivering thoughtful lighting design and a strong collaborative process.
Working closely with the design team, Melinda helps ensure that projects are supported from both a business and operational perspective, allowing the firm to focus on delivering thoughtful lighting design and a strong collaborative process.