Lee E. Brandt, IESNA, LC, LEED ® AP
Associate Principal

Ms. Brandt was exposed to the magic of light in her studies at Penn State University. She went on to pursue a career in lighting to blend her keen sense of the art and science of light. Her multifaceted background in engineering and architecture has reinforced her approach to create solutions that enhance the aesthetic of each project while being grounded in well thought through analysis.

Background
Ms. Brandt is originally from suburban Philadelphia where she always enjoyed math and science, but had a large interest in the arts.  She decided to combine the two in her studies at Penn State University. There, she was able to take advantage of the accredited program offered in Architectural Engineering.  After three years of general education in the architectural engineering field, she was able to focus on Lighting Design and stayed at Penn State to get her Master's degree in the same field.  As an integral member of the design team at HLB, Lee has worked on many projects; both small scale and large scale; interiors and exteriors. Her technical background, strong design, and analysis capabilities has aided the design team in many ways.  She uses her computer skills to help the team with computer renderings, and calculations. Her engineering knowledge enables her to integrate the lighting into a project to highlight the main features and design themes of a project.  She also leads the team on sustainable issues and green building.  She has taken a great interest in the LEED initiative and has worked on several projects going for certification.

Education
Pennsylvania State University, Bachelors of Architectural Engineering
Pennsylvania State University, Masters of Architectural Engineering

University of LEED, England - Education Abroad Program

Professional Affiliations
Ms. Brandt is a Member of the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA), and is Lighting Certified (LC) by the National Council on Qualifications for the Lighting Professions.  In addition, Ms. Brandt is a LEED Accredited Professional by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC).