Episode 133 - You Can’t Do Lighting Without Controls with Sarah Erickson
💡 Great lighting isn’t just about the fixtures—it’s about how you control them.
In this episode of the Lighting Controls Podcast, Ron Kuszmar and Webster Marsh sit down with Sarah Erickson of LS Group to explore how lighting design and lighting controls come together in high-end residential, hospitality, and commercial projects.
🏠 Why residential controls require a deeply personal approach
🎛️ Why lighting designers should be involved in programming and final adjustments
🏨 How warm dim and tunable white are changing hospitality and luxury spaces
💡 Where DALI and digital controls can make sense—and even reduce costs
🤝 Why better coordination between designers, integrators, contractors, and owners leads to better projects
Sarah also explains why lighting designers who simply “hand off” the controls may be giving up one of the most important parts of the finished experience.
Connect with Sarah:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-erickson-lsgroup
Sponsor:
DALI Alliance, www.dali-alliance.org
The Lighting Controls Podcast is an official podcast of The National Association of Innovative Lighting Distributors.
Sponsored By DALI Alliance