Karen Murphy

Karen Murphy, LC, IALD, LEED AP

Lighting Director

Karen is a certified specialist in lighting design with over 30 years of project experience and tenure with HDR. She has published numerous articles, presented at various professional seminars, been recognized as an expert witness and her work has been recognized with awards and feature publications. Karen has presented at the Illuminating Engineering Society Annual Conference on multiple occasions, most recently in 2020 where she discussed "Lighting design as it Was, Is and Will Be," as well as at the Light Fair International in 2019, where she spoke about how "Dynamic Lighting is Art, Health and Good Business."

She provides lighting that supports visual performance, enhances design concepts, promotes energy efficiency, and respects operational and maintenance concerns. Karen understands lighting's role in creating healthy environments that support both psychological and physiological health. Her work blends the art and science of lighting to create enduring environments that respect and uphold the goals of her clients.