In order to minimize the viral spread in the built environment, designers across the world are exploring a vast array of strategies from space planning, to finishes to lighting. In today’s episode we are going to unpack UV lighting to understand the pros and cons of introducing it into mainstream built environments. UV has traditionally been used in health care applications such as surgical exam rooms to remove virus from surfaces. As designers explore how this technology translates to other market sectors we will unpack:

• Effectiveness of UV lighting as a viral treatment
• Safety concerns with using UV in public spaces
• Safe ways UV lighting can be introduced into interior environments
• Clients interest in UV lighting and predictions for technology advancement

“At this the time there is not enough research and education to the public on the difference and effectiveness of UVA, UVB or UVC. The key is to really understand which nanometer range of UV the source is emitting.” - Jesse Smith

“I think UV lighting strategies is a really important conversation to have with clients in light of everything that's going on in the world right now. However, I think the science needs to be stronger in terms of application. My concern is the ads for UV light that kill COVID. We are trying to stay away from eradicating surfaces because of the potential to expose humans.” - Kaylene Campbell 

Read the full shownotes to review the differences between UVA, UVB and UVC. 

Jesse Smith is a Lighting Studio Team Lead and Senior Lighting Designer at Glumac Engineering

• Jesse’s background started in Communication, that lead him to Parson’s School of Design where he received an MFA in Architectural Lighting Design
• He is Lighting Certified with National Council on Qualifications for the Lighting Professions (NCQLP) and a Board Member of Illuminating Society of Engineers (IES)
• Active member in local IES and IALD chapters helping promote better lighting through education
• Projects he has worked on span the globe in a spectrum of project types from medical facilities to higher educational institutions to hospitality projects
• Jesse has extensive experience in exploring new lighting, control and daylighting technology

Kaylene Campbell is a Lighting Designer at Glumac Engineering

• She has an BFA in Interior Designer which allows her to communicate lighting design intent and technical expertise fluently with architectural teams
• She has a deep background as a client manger which enable her to understand clients’ needs and team coordination
• She is currently a member of IIDA and Board Treasure of IES
• Projects she has worked on span the United States in a spectrum of project types from winery tasting rooms, mixed use development, biotechnology facility to multifamily housing projects 
•  Kaylene’s background in sustainability has enabled her to work on projects that utilize Resilient Design and LEED strategies

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