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Rayn Conover, EDAC, ILAD

Architecture & Environmental Design
Adjunct Faculty
Campus:
Kent
Contact Information
Email:
rconove1@kent.edu
Personal Website: The Lighting Practice

Biography

Ryan Conover is an Associate with The Lighting Practice. Since joining TLP in 2011, Ryan has designed lighting systems for a variety of project environments including academic, corporate, historic, healthcare, retail and infrastructure. Ryan’s passion for lighting and human well-being merged when he achieved his EDAC certification and has taken on the role of evidence-based design coordinator at The Lighting Practice. Ryan is committed to educating his peers, clients, and himself on the impact of electric light on human physiology and well-being. He develops architectural lighting design solutions for the built environment that meet energy and safety codes, balance aesthetics, and support human health. 

Projects

  • UC Health Main Entry Improvements – Cincinnati, OH | The Lighting Practice
  • Inspira Medical Center Mullica Hill – Mullica Hill, NJ | The Lighting Practice
  • Saint Barnabas Medical Center, The Coopperman Family Pavilion – Livingston, NJ | The Lighting Practice
  • The Buccini/Pollin Group Amenities – Wilmington, DE | The Lighting Practice
  • University of Pennsylvania Center for Programs in Contemporary Writing – Philadelphia, PA | The Lighting Practice

Affiliations

  • International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD) - Associate Member
  • Evidence-Based Design Accreditation and Certification (EDAC) Certified

Awards/Achievements

  • The Lighting Design Awards - 40under40, Class of 2023
  • Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) Illumination Awards, Award of Merit - 2014, 2015, 2016, 2019, 2021
  • International Interior Design Association - PA/NJ/DE Chapter, Best of Category, Education & Viewer’s Choice - Penn Moelis Family Grand Reading Room, 2017
  • International Interior Design Association - PA/NJ/DE Chapter, Best of Category, Healthcare - Saint Barnabas Medical Center - Cooperman Family Pavilion, 2018
  • American Institute of Architects, Philadelphia, Award of Merit: Penn Moelis Family Grand Reading Room, 2017
  • American Institute of Architects, New Jersey, Award of Merit - Landmark Filinvest, 2019
  • Shop! Environments Association, Gold Award, Supermarket/ Grocery Store: Landmark Filinvest, 2018
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