ABOUT CARL N GRAY:
“I consider myself to be an architect’s engineer;
My greatest passion in my work is for architectural lighting design – though this does not mean that other areas are neglected or considered of lesser importance. Of all the specialist engineering disciplines, lighting sits closest to architecture, and I believe that a lighting-first designer brings something extra to all buil
ding services.
“I believe that the best results are achieved through multi-discipline collaboration and ‘whole system design’ and I greatly enjoy collaborating with architects, engineers and other design disciplines in such a process (read: I don’t like to stay in ‘my own little box’ – I always seek to contribute across a whole project wherever my expertise allows.)
“I am a strong advocate of sustainable design – but believe that ‘sustainable’ design must provide increased amenity rather than just reduced impact.
“I have been fortunate in my career to have had a number of fantastic employers, mentors, and educators. I have established GrayLight in order to put ‘my own spin’ on all of that knowledge and experience, to contribute to the creation of beautiful, functional, sustainable buildings, by providing:
Affordable, accessible architectural lighting design which meets each project’s needs and budget;
Flexible and responsive service to architects and clients on projects small and large;
An evidence-based approach to environmentally sustainable design;
Passionate and innovative (but also pragmatic and responsible) design services.
“I hope that you will join me – either as a client, a collaborator, or simply as a reader of the blog – in this venture.”
