Bruce Dunlop Lighting Design  

Who We Are

PHILOSOPHY

TODAY, LIGHTING EQUIPMENT TECHNOLOGIES AND RESEARCH IN HUMAN VISUAL NEEDS ARE RAPIDLY EXPANDING. SENSITIVELY APPLIED, THESE NEW TOOLS OFFER EXCITING OPPORTUNITIES TO ENHANCE THE FORM AND FUNCTION OF ARCHITECTURAL SPACES.

OVER 30 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN THE DESIGN, SPECIFICATION AND APPLICATION OF LIGHTING PROVIDES THE BACKGROUND NECESSARY TO UTILIZE THESE NEW TOOLS. WE HAVE THE ABILITY TO WORK WITH THE DESIGN TEAM AS A MEANINGFUL CATALYST IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF EFFECTIVE AND APPROPRIATE LIGHTING SCHEMES FOR COMMERCIAL AND INSTITUTIONAL PROJECTS.

VISION

  • IN SERVICE OF HUMAN VISUAL NEEDS

MISSION

WE LISTEN, EDUCATE AND ADVOCATE FOR EFFECTIVE LIGHTING FOR PEOPLE. WE BELIEVE THAT SUSTAINABLE DESIGN BEGINS WITH SUSTAINING THE OCCUPANTS.
  • PROVIDE FRESH, RESPONSIVE SERVICE IN CONCERT WITH CONTEMPORARY DESIGN PROCESSES AND ENVIRONMENTAL REALITIES.
  • ACHIEVE PROJECT GOALS THROUGH DESIGN TEAM DIALOG AND OWNER INVOLVEMENT.
  • OFFER A WIDE RANGE OF SERVICES TO COMPLEMENT THE NEEDS OF EACH PROJECT:
    • DESIGN
    • CONSULTATION
    • CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
    • DIMMING AND CONTROL SYSTEMS DESIGN
    • LEED AND SUSTAINABLE DESIGN APPLICATIONS
    • DAYLIGHTING AND BUILDING GLAZING DESIGN
    • DAYLIGHTING CALCULATIONS
    • DAYLIGHT HARVESTING STRATEGIES
    • AUTOMATED DAYLIGHT CONTROLS DESIGN
    • MOCK-UPS AND ANALYSES
    • SPECIFICATIONS
    • PROTOTYPES AND PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
    • SIGNAGE
    • SPECIAL EVENTS AND EFFECTS
    • LECTURES AND SEMINARS


Bruce Dunlop at BWI

BRUCE C. DUNLOP, PLDA, IALD, LC, IESNA

Bruce began his lighting career in 1979, joining the family business of Chesapeake Lighting. Additional design experience was gained working for lighting consultant, Scott M. Watson, IALD, LC, IES. In 2000, he joined the partnership of Crampton/Dunlop Architectural Lighting Services, LLC to serve the growing needs of the Baltimore architectural community. In 2007, Bruce Dunlop Lighting Design was formed to more closely address the lighting needs and energy realities of the 21st century.

Bruce is a professional member of the Professional Lighting Designers’ Association (PLDA), the International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD) and the National Council for Qualifications of the Lighting Professions (NCQLP). In addition, he is a Member of the IES Baltimore Section, IES Education Committee Chair from 1998 to 2011, co-founder of the MICA/IES Lighting Lab, Member of the American Society for Photobiology and Affiliate Member of AIA/Baltimore.




Chris Wojtal

CHRIS WOJTAL

Chris Wojtal joined Bruce Dunlop Lighting Design in early 2010. Chris graduated from The Catholic University of America with a Bachelor of Science degree in Architecture and practiced in the Baltimore area as project manager for residential, commercial and institutional architectural projects. His background and enthusiasm bring to the firm a unique perspective on the interaction of light and architecture. Chris is an active Member of the IES Baltimore Section.