Architectural Lighting Capstone

This course concludes the nine-credit Professional Graduate Certificate in Architectural Lighting with an immersive hands-on experience. Concepts learned in the two prior online courses will be demonstrated and experienced using facilities and equipment available on the ²ÊÃñ±¦µä campus. AÌýcomprehensive project submittal that includes content developed during the entire three-course sequence will be submitted following the on-campus experience.

AREN 5530: Architectural Lighting CapstoneÌýCourse Details

Course Topics

  • Measurement of light in a laboratory setting
  • Measurement of light in field settings
  • Experiencing light in different contexts
  • Designing a custom luminaire for aesthetics and performance
  • Communication of design concepts and solutions

Logistics

Lodging

The RMLA is locatedÌýin theÌýÌýon the ²ÊÃñ±¦µä campus.Ìý There are several national chain properties (Boulder Marriott, Embassy Suites by Hilton Boulder, Hilton Garden Inn Boulder, Residence Inn by Marriott Boulder Canyon Boulevard) along Canyon Boulevard just west of 28th Street; these hotels are within a 15-20 minute walk or very short drive to the Engineering Center. The historic Hotel Boulderado and the modern St. Julien Hotel & Spa are near the pedestrian-focused Pearl Street Mall area in downtown Boulder, less than a ten-minute drive to campus. Other hotels can be found within the City of Boulder, and more economical options are often available in nearby towns such as Superior, Louisville, Lafayette, Broomfield, and Longmont. Traffic between Boulder and these surrounding towns can be heavy during typical commuting hours. ²ÊÃñ±¦µä and the RMLA are not able to offer discounted rates for lodging.

Transportation from Denver International Airport (DIA) to Boulder

Driving Directions from DIAÌýto Boulder

  • Follow Airport Exit signs to Pena Blvd. After 9.7 miles, Pena Blvd. merges into I-70W.
  • From I-70 W - Take the I-270 N Exit (exit number 279) toward Fort Collins.
  • Merge onto US-36 W

Estimated Time: Approximately 48 minutes (allow an hour during peak traffic times)Ìý
Estimated Total Distance: 45 milesÌý

Rental car agencies at DIA

  • AdvantageÌý www.arac.com
  • AlamoÌý www.alamo.com
  • AvisÌý www.avis.com
  • BudgetÌý www.budget.com
  • DollarÌý www.dollar.com
  • EnterpriseÌý www.enterprise.com
  • HertzÌý www.hertz.com
  • NationalÌý www.nationalcar.com
  • PaylessÌý www.paylesscarrental.com

Regional Transportation District (RTD) bus serviceÌý
Regional service to/from DIA & Boulder


Airport shuttle service to/from DIA

  • Green Ride Boulder: , 303-997-0238
  • SuperShuttle: , 800-258-3826

Transportation within Boulder

Boulder local buses:
Ìý Ìý ÌýThe Skip, Bound, and Hop pass campus daily

Car rentals:

  • eGo CarShare:
  • Zipcar:

Boulder B-Cycle (a community non-profit bike sharing system):
Ìý Ìý ÌýDaily and monthly passes available

City walking paths and maps:

Parking

On-campus daily parking passes will be provided at no additional charge for AREN 5530 students.