^{Signa Weise} | ^designer

Signa began her lighting design career in Minneapolis after graduating from the University of Minnesota in Interior Design. She worked for two years as a design assistant at a lighting design firm in Minneapolis and has been with h.e. banks since September 2007.

Signa has experience with a variety of projects, particularly event centers, offices, retail stores, educational facilities, and libraries. She has worked on energy audits for major corporations and universities around Minneapolis/St. Paul and has a strong interest in energy conservation and sustainable design. During her time at h.e. banks, she has delved into the world of hospitality and residential lighting design, therefore giving her a well-rounded background in a variety of lighting applications. She is always looking forward to a challenge, and is particularly interested in custom lighting details and fixture design.

Education
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities – B.S. Interior Design
IESNA Lighting Education, ED-100 Course

Awards
EnvironDesign 8 Conference, Trash to Treasure Competition – Minneapolis, MN (2004 Best in Show)

Notable Projects
Breck School, Minneapolis, MN*
Gabberts Furniture & Design Center, Energy Audit – Edina, MN*
The Hartford Insurance Group, Energy Audit – St. Paul, MN*
Hastings Street Lighting – Hastings, MN*
Montessori Training Center of Minnesota – St. Paul, MN*
Private Cabin – Northern Minnesota*
RSP Bridgewater – Bridgewater, MN*
University of Minnesota Gopher Stadium – Minneapolis, MN*
University of Minnesota Twin Cities Campus, Energy Audit – Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN*
Xcel Energy Executive Offices – Minneapolis, MN*

* Projects completed with Lighting Matters prior to joining h.e banks + associates

Projects Under Development
Golden Gateway Lobbies and Landscape – San Francisco, CA
Mills Peninsula Hospital Campus - Burlingame, CA
MGM Mirage Citycenter – Executive Offices – Las Vegas, NV
Oakland Parcel T12 – Oakland, CA
Private Residence – Kentfield, CA
Private Residence – Tiburon, CA
Private Penthouse Residence – San Francisco, CA