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Trust in Adaptive Design Group

For over 30 years, Adaptive Design Group has been a trusted asset to discerning homeowners, visionary architects, talented interior designers, and dedicated builders.

Why? Because we offer a fully integrated suite of services that ensures every project is beautifully lit, flawlessly engineered, and thoughtfully executed:

🔹 Architectural Lighting Design
🔹 Electrical Engineering
🔹 Custom Lighting Control Systems
🔹 Motorized Window Shading Integration
🔹 Lighting Control Programming
🔹 Full Project Coordination & Support

From concept to completion, our team brings artistry, technical mastery, and decades of experience to every space we touch.

We don’t just design lighting.
We create atmospheres—crafted with purpose, precision, and passion.

Contact us for your residential lighting project and trust in Adaptive Design Group.

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Make your home glow

Not all light is created equal.

What makes your home glow with such elegance and intention? It’s the result of the Adaptive Method®—our proprietary, trademarked approach to layered lighting that brings depth, emotion, and precision to every detail of the home.

From exterior to landscape, we design lighting to elevate architecture and enhance the way people feel within it.

Discover the Adaptive Method®

Contact us for your residential project

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Beyond the Algorithm: The Human Art of Lighting Design

As AI and automation increasingly enter the world of architecture and design, it is easy to assume that lighting design can be generated solely by software. But in the luxury residential arena, nuance, emotion, and architectural intent demand far more than data—they require artistry, intuition, and lived expertise.

That’s where Adaptive Design Group stands apart: as highly experienced designers in business for over 30 years, their approach is rooted in decades of hands-on experience, deep architectural understanding, and a refined eye that technology alone cannot replicate.

Adaptive’s team has been recognized by Residential Systems, CE Pro, and other top-tier industry platforms for their expertise in both lighting and controls. These features highlight a rare combination: precise technical mastery paired with refined creative intuition. AI can interpret data and specs, but it cannot navigate the subtle interplay between an architect’s intent, interior design harmony, and a homeowner’s emotional vision.

Lighting is not just calculated, it’s curated.

What further sets Adaptive Design Group apart is their uniquely holistic and collaborative approach. Working closely with architects, interior designers, landscape professionals, and homeowners, Adaptive weaves lighting into the very fabric of a residence—from concept to completion. Their full-spectrum services include not just architectural lighting design, but also intelligent lighting controls, motorized shading, and electrical engineering.

This integration ensures that lighting becomes an effortless extension of the home’s architecture and lifestyle, rather than a technical afterthought. The result is a seamless, human-centered experience—where every beam, glow, and shadow serves a purpose greater than illumination.

In short, AI may assist, but only Adaptive Design Group’s seasoned professionals truly see the light. We are masters of The Human art of lighting design. We interpret it, infuse it with meaning, and transform structures into emotive, luxurious environments—with craftsmanship that goes far beyond code.

Interesting in learning more? Contact us and schedule a demo today!

Let’s illuminate your vision

“We are Artists with Light and Experts with Technologies…” – Glenn Merlin Johnson, Founder of Adaptive Design Group

At Adaptive, lighting is not an afterthought—it’s a defining element of architecture. We bring both artistry and engineering to every project, designing luminous environments where innovation supports elegance.
Technologies are critical—not only to the design and performance of the home—but to its emotional impact and timeless beauty. That’s the balance we strike: intuitive, human-centered lighting that elevates both form and function. Let’s illuminate your vision.

Contact us for your residential Architectural Lighting project.

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The Art of Illumination at Basalte

We’re proud to share that our Founder & Principal, Glenn Merlin Johnson, was the keynote speaker at the inaugural design series event hosted at @basalte’s USA showroom in Salt Lake City.

Glenn presented The Art of Illumination—a topic rooted in decades of experience designing lighting that enhances architecture, honors intention, and creates emotional resonance in luxury residential spaces.

What an incredible opportunity to speak on The Art of Illumination at Basalte.

Thank you to @basalte for curating such a thoughtful event, and to @mccadegordon for capturing the essence of the evening with precision and beauty.

Contact us for Glenn to speak at your Architectural Lighting Design event.

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Lighting Design That Speaks the Language of Architecture
At Adaptive Design Group, we speak the language of architects. Our detailed lighting and engineering process integrates seamlessly from concept to completion—elevating both form and function.

This isn’t just lighting—it’s emotional architecture. Every beam, every shadow, every dimmed moment is intentionally composed to support the spatial narrative. At Adaptive Design Group, we design with feeling, crafting illumination that resonates as deeply as the architecture itself.

Contact us for your residential lighting design project

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Crafting Emotion Through Light
Great architecture is felt, not just seen. Our lighting designs are rooted in emotional experience—enhancing how people feel, move, and live within their space.

We don’t just light spaces — we define luxury through illumination.

Contact us for your residential art lighting project

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Lighting You Can Build From

Builders love us because we deliver buildable designs. Our precision documentation helps align trades, set budgets, and avoid rework—especially with the rapidly evolving tech in lighting and control systems.

Designed with intention. Delivered with precision.

Contact us for your custom residential lighting project

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Why Architects Trust Adaptive Design
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Collaborating with Adaptive means your architectural vision remains pure—artfully illuminated with precision and purpose. We take ownership of the technical complexities, allowing you to focus fully on spatial form, materiality, and narrative.

Because when we handle the complexity, you get to focus on the artistry.

Contact us for your residential project

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The Future Is Bright: Lighting Automation for the Modern Home

Bringing Light, Life, and Luxury Into Harmony

As technology reshapes how we live, lighting has evolved far beyond a simple switch. Lighting automation—once a luxury reserved for futuristic visions—is now an essential feature in today’s finest homes. At Adaptive Design Group, we’ve spent decades designing and engineering smart home lighting systems that not only illuminate spaces, but elevate how those spaces are experienced.

What Is Lighting Automation?

Lighting automation refers to lighting systems that are programmed or controlled to operate automatically—whether based on time, occupancy, daylight, or user preference. It can include automatic lights for home, remote dimming, smart switches, and even wireless lighting control systems for homes that are integrated with mobile apps or voice assistants. Whether it’s smart outdoor lighting that responds to the setting sun or indoor fixtures that shift throughout the day, automated lighting offers convenience, efficiency, and ambiance in perfect balance.

The Power of Thoughtful Planning

Unlike off-the-shelf “smart bulb” setups, true lighting automation begins with comprehensive planning. As architectural lighting designers, Adaptive Design Group collaborates closely with architects, interior designers, builders, and homeowners to develop fully custom lighting control plans that account for every layer of light:

• Path lighting for subtle nighttime navigation

• Task lighting for kitchens, workspaces, and vanities

• Decorative lighting that highlights architectural features or fine art

• Interior lighting to balance natural light, color temperature, and mood

We don’t just design systems—we craft experiences. Our schematics include remote light control, motorized shading integration, smart lighting control systems, and automatic dimming—all designed to work seamlessly from one intuitive platform.

Lighting Automation: Not Just Smart—Beautifully Intelligent

While we utilize some of the best smart lights and best smart lighting systems on the market, our expertise lies in how they’re integrated. With several patents in lighting design and decades of innovation, Adaptive Design Group ensures every detail supports the architectural vision and enhances how a home feels from the inside out.

Unlike vendors who push hardware, our focus remains on design and collaboration. We don’t sell fixtures—we create harmony. This independence allows us to recommend the best technologies available, tailored to each home’s unique needs and lifestyle.

Designed for the Way You Live

From coastal retreats to mountain estates, we’ve seen how automatic lighting not only improves day-to-day living, but also extends the home’s character into every moment. Imagine automatic house lights welcoming you home at dusk, or soft dimmed illumination setting the tone for a relaxing evening—all without lifting a finger.

Ready to Light Smarter?

Whether you’re building from the ground up or upgrading an existing residence, our team is here to help you design the ideal lighting environment. Reach out to Adaptive Design Group to explore how lighting automation can transform your home—beautifully, intuitively, and seamlessly.

Contact us to see what we Lighting Automation can do for you!