Ardra Paige Zinkon
President | Director of Lighting Design

Ardra Paige Zinkon, CLD, IALD
Ardra Paige Zinkon is the President of Tec Studio Inc., a lighting and technology design firm located in Columbus, Ohio. Ms. Zinkon has been working as a professional architectural lighting designer since 1997 and is dedicated to the practice of professional architectural lighting design. Her art and theatre background provides her with an eye for creating dramatic interest in her lighting designs. Additionally, her extensive knowledge of lighting control systems gives her a well-rounded approach to every project.
Ms. Zinkon is recognized as a Certified Lighting Designer and holds Professional Membership in the International Association of Lighting Designers. She has served on the Board of Directors for the Illuminating Engineering Society as well as served on multiple IES committees including: Progress Report, Leadership Forum, and the Library Lighting Committee. She regularly guest lectures at The Ohio State University, Miami University and Kent State. Ms. Zinkon has presented nationally at the IALD Enlighten Americas Conference, NeoCon and NeoCon East. She has presented at Lightfair International, the largest lighting tradeshow and conference in the world five times since 2010.
Ms. Zinkon maintains her LEED Green Associate credential.
Presentation Experience
LED’s: A Magical Mystery tour and the Map to get you out!
Electro Expo, Cleveland, OH | 2012
GovEnergy Conference, Cincinnati, OH | 2011
Lightfair 2010, Las Vegas, NV | 2010
IALD Enlighten Americas Conference, Sonoma, CA | 2009
Lighting 101- Basics of Lighting Design for Architects and Interior Designers AIA Accredited
Lightfair, Philadelphia, PA | 2013
Lightfair, Las Vegas, NV | 2012
ElectroExpo 2012, Cleveland, OH | 2012
NeoCon East, Washington DC | 2011
NeoCon, Chicago, IL | 2011
Form Follows Function: How changing library practices are echoed in design choices
Lightfair, Philadelphia, PA | 2013
Timothy Pool
Technology Design
Timothy G. Pool, PE, RCDD
Mr. Timothy Pool is the Director of Technology Design for Tec Studio. He has more than 20 years experience as an Electrical Engineer and Project Manager in design of building electrical systems, information technology systems and industrial/process design. As a technology designer for Tec Studio he is responsible for the design of data, A/V, security and fire alarm control systems designed for commercial, industrial and institutional type buildings.
Mr. Pool is actively involved in the industry. He has been teaching classes relative to technology and building code for more than 10 years. He holds a NCCER Trainer - National Center for Construction Education and Research certification, and is a licensed Safety Inspector for the State of Ohio.
Presentation Experience
Electrical Code Updates for Healthcare
NOSHE, Cleveland, OH | 2012
NOSHE, Cleveland, OH | 2017
National Electrical Code Recertification
ElectroExpo 2012, Cleveland, OH | 2012
ElectroExpo 2015, Cleveland, OH | 2015
Electrical League of Ohio Continuing Education Instruction
Major Lighting Updates in the NEC
Low Voltage Electronic Technician Training Courses for Electricians