Light impacts everything we do every single day. It helps us perceive our surroundings, affects our mood and well-being, strengthens our body’s natural circadian rhythm, increases productivity and more.
The effect of light is immense, but rarely fully explored when designing spaces. It’s often the last consideration, while it should be one of the first.
Join AiSPIRE and David Warfel, from Light Can Help You, as they discuss:
- The Importance of Lighting and the Perception of Light in a Space
- Optimizing Illumination: Harnessing Proper Lighting Investment for Maximum ROI
- Streamlining Lighting Control with Seamless Integrations
- Breakthrough Lighting and Control Technologies Reshaping the Industry
Speakers:
David Warfel, Chief Evangelist of Light, Light Can Help You
David Warfel is Midwestern farm boy turned lighting designer, author, and educator who passionately shares the gift of light. Whether blogging at languageoflight.blog, writing for Fine Homebuilding, Designing Lighting, Technology Designer, and Houzz.com or designing residential and entertainment experiences from coast to coast, David simply wants to help others live better lives through the scientific and artistic application of light. From the local theatre to Carnegie Hall, from his parent’s kitchen to multi-million-dollar homes, from local pizza joints to the Las Vegas Strip, from school cafeterias to Royal Caribbean Cruise Line projects, David is endlessly fascinated by the power of light to reveal and transform space. David is founding designer of Light Can Help You.
Dimauro Edwards, Product Manager, WAC Lighting/AiSPIRE
Dimauro Edwards, product manager for WAC Lighting and AiSPIRE, brings over a decade of expertise in the lighting industry. After graduating from Stony Brook University with a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) and a Master of Science (MS) in Mechanical Engineering degrees, Dimauro began his career at Cooper Lighting prior to joining WAC in 2015. During his time at WAC, Dimauro has been instrumental in several key initiatives, including the successful launch of WAC/AiSPIRE’s premier modular architectural lighting, power, and control system and the development of AiSPIRE products at the brand’s launch.
Based in Queens, NY, he remains rooted in the vibrant energy of the city while exploring his hobbies in physical workouts and travel. A fitness enthusiast, Dimauro enjoys activities such as calisthenics, running and cross training, continually pushing his boundaries both mentally and physically.
Patrick Laidlaw, Director of Business Development-Integration, AiSPIRE/WAC Lighting
Patrick grew up in the lighting business working in lighting showrooms and supply houses at an early age. He began his professional career as a Lighting Sales Representative in Michigan, which spanned 30 years. In 2016, he sold his Agency and transitioned to the manufacturing side, with WAC. Patrick joined as Director of Business Development for the Distribution and Specification channels. In 2021, AiSPIRE was launched and he now runs this integrator channel.
Patrick has a passion for lighting and sharing how it can improve people’s lives. “We know more about the human body and how it’s affected by light than we ever have in the history of human-kind. Proper lighting can make ALL the difference.”
Mark Moody, Product Manager – Controls & Integration, WAC Lighting/AiSPIRE
Mark grew up in the UK, graduated from the University of Birmingham. He began his career at Legrand where he started his lighting control journey working alongside central London Specifiers and Electrical Contractors deploying a unique line of commercial controls. As Product Manager, he had the opportunity to share these experiences with Legrand in Europe ultimately arriving at Legrand North America in 2008, supporting the continued development of their residential lighting controls category. In 2020 Mark was recruited by WAC Lighting to help guide their Integrator only brand, AiSPIRE.
