AIA Southeast Asia/ RIBA - Mastering Height: Precision Lighting for Large-Scale Commercial Buildings
Image credit: © ERCO GmbH, www.erco.com. Photographer: Shiya Creative Studio, Singapore
When: Monday 13 April 2026 @ 06:00 (Eastern US time)/ 18:00 (Singapore time)
Where: ERCO Lighting, 93 Havelock Rd, #03-532, Singapore 160093
CES Credits - Estimated 2.0 LUs for AIA Members
RIBA Credits - 2 CPD
Speaker
Luis Barahona, Architect, Director of Lighting Applications, Asia Pacific and Middle East, ERCO Lighting
Description
Commercial and public buildings increasingly demand lighting strategies that balance visual comfort with architectural impact. In this workshop, ERCO explores how precise photometric tools transform expansive volumes into human-centric environments. We will move beyond simply "filling a room with light" to focus on vertical illumination and beam control that defines the space.
Participants will evaluate the unique requirements of high-ceiling atriums, transit hubs, and galleries. Through case studies, we demonstrate how to marry high-performance LED technology with long-term operational value, ensuring that even the most cavernous spaces feel intimate and purposeful.
About ERCO
ERCO is an international specialist for high-quality and digital architectural lighting. The family-owned company, founded in 1934, operates globally in 55 countries with independent sales organisations and partners.
ERCO understands light as the fourth dimension of architecture – and thus as an integral part of sustainable building. Light is the contribution to making society and architecture better and, at the same time, preserving our environment. ERCO Greenology® – the corporate strategy for sustainable lighting – combines ecological responsibility with technological expertise.
At the light factory in Lüdenscheid, Germany, ERCO develops, designs, and manufactures luminaires with a focus on photometric optics, electronics, and sustainable design. They are used primarily in the following applications: Work and Culture, Community and Public/Outdoor, Contemplation, Living, Shop and Hospitality. ERCO lighting experts support architects and designers worldwide in transforming their projects into reality with highly precise, efficient, and sustainable lighting solutions.
Speaker Bio
Ecuador-born and Germany-educated, Luis Barahona holds a bachelor’s degree in Architecture from the University of Mainz, Germany, and is fluent in Spanish, German, and English. With the extensive knowledge
in architectural lighting, he is often invited as a guest of keynote
speaker at conferences and seminars, as well as lighting workshops throughout the regions.
Prior to Mr. Barahona’s career at ERCO, he has been working as an architect in Berlin for more than 14 years. After joining ERCO in
Germany in 2001, he started as an Erasmus Trainer for Central Europe, advising lighting design solutions for specific projects in the Asia Pacific and the Middle East.
In October 2006, Mr. Barahona moved to Singapore to spearhead the launch of the regional headquarters for the Asia Pacific and Middle East as the Technical Manager, Head of Lighting Design and Erasmus Trainer. As a firm believer that education is key, he is also an occasional guest lecturer in many of the design schools in the region to expand the understanding and importance of lighting design.
Mr. Barahona currently holds the position of Director of Lighting Applications for the Asia Pacific and the Middle East Regions at the ERCO Asia Pacific Headquarters in Singapore.
LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-f-r-barahona-10818175/
