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LUTRON webinar: Glenn Merlin Johnson and the Art of Illumination
Glenn Merlin Johnson will provide the following training:
- The Modern Design Team
- In-depth presentation on Glenn’s Magic of his “Eight Layers of Lighting Design”
- The thoughtful application of fully Integrated Lighting Controls
- Professional Design Documentation
- Profits through Collaboration
A California native, Mr. Johnson started in the design-build arena as a C10 General Electrical Contractor. His technical ability coupled with innate artistic talent was a winning combination that led to a career in artistic lighting design and engineering. Mr. Johnson directs Adaptive Design Group from his home Park City, Utah.
When:
Thu, Apr 21, 2022 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM MDT
Who: LUTRON
Guest:
Glenn Merlin Johnson, Adaptive Design Group
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LUTRON Webinar: The Art of Illumination
The art and science of lighting design came to the forefront during the LUTRON Webinar: Glenn Merlin Johnson and the Art of Illumination, where decades of experience, innovation, and thoughtful methodology were brought together in a powerful educational session for design and technology professionals.
At the heart of this webinar was a simple but often overlooked truth: exceptional lighting is never accidental. It is engineered, curated, and layered with purpose. During the session, Glenn Merlin Johnson shared the foundation of what has defined his career and the work of Adaptive Design Group — the belief that light must serve architecture, emotion, and experience simultaneously.
The training explored the framework behind the Modern Design Team, emphasizing how architects, interior designers, lighting designers, and integrators must work as a unified technical team to create truly successful homes. Without that collaboration, even the most beautiful structures can feel unfinished.
A cornerstone of the presentation was an in-depth breakdown of the Magic of the Eight Layers of Lighting Design, demonstrating how Architecture, Decorative, Art, Path, Task, Interior, View, and Exterior lighting work together to create depth, balance, and visual rhythm. Each layer has a distinct role, and when orchestrated correctly, the lighting becomes invisible — only the feeling of the space remains.
The webinar also covered the thoughtful application of fully integrated lighting controls, highlighting how intelligent dimming systems elevate a home beyond illumination into true environmental design. Lighting scenes, transitions, and subtle control strategies allow each space to adapt to the way it is lived in — morning, evening, entertaining, or retreating.
A strong emphasis was placed on professional design documentation, because vision alone cannot build great homes. Buildable, biddable, and clearly defined plans are what translate artistic intent into physical reality on site. This is where design becomes discipline.
Finally, Glenn addressed the often-misunderstood concept of profits through collaboration — showing that when design teams work together early and openly, everyone benefits: the architect, the integrator, the builder, and most importantly, the homeowner.
Glenn’s journey began as a California-based C10 General Electrical Contractor, where technical precision and artistic instinct quickly became inseparable. Today, directing Adaptive Design Group from Park City, Utah, he continues to influence how lighting is designed, engineered, and experienced across luxury homes nationwide.
If your team is ready to experience what intentional lighting design can achieve, reach out to connect with us and discover how collaboration, process, and artistry can transform your next project.