Harnessing the Power of Digital Tools for Lighting Design Innovation

Anna Zuercher, Stantec | Alison Fiedler, Stantec

Virtual

Friday
March 14, 2025
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm EST

Credits TBD

Introductory

In today’s rapidly evolving lighting design landscape, digital tools are no longer a luxury but a necessity. From 2D and 3D visualization to complex lighting simulations and analysis, software such as Revit, Enscape, Ideate, LightStanza, and AI tools like ChatGPT, Midjourney, and more are revolutionizing the way we design and implement lighting solutions. Join us to explore how these cutting-edge tools can streamline your workflow, enhance collaboration, and enable you to create more innovative and visually stunning lighting designs. Discover the latest techniques for previsualizing scenes, assessing light distribution, and evaluating aesthetic impact.

Learning Objectives

  • Attendees will discover new lighting documentation tools for more efficient daily project workflows.
  • Attendees will learn how to develop contemporary & professional presentation materials.
  • Attendees will learn to improve multi-disciplinary integration skills by utilizing collaboration and design tools.
  • Attendees will learn new tools to inspire innovative lighting design applications.

Speakers

Anna Zuercher
Anna Zuercher
Lighting Designer
Stantec

Anna Zuercher, an alumna of Kansas State with a degree in Architectural Engineering, specializes in architectural lighting and electrical design. Her engineering background informs a methodical approach to her projects, ensuring that design solutions are both integrated and efficient. At Stantec's Specialty Lighting studio, Anna collaborates with architects and interior designers to strategically implement lighting systems that elevate architectural spaces. Her portfolio showcases a diverse range of projects across multiple sectors such as corporate offices, government buildings, and aviation facilities. Anna's expertise reflects a harmonious blend of technical proficiency and creative vision, contributing to the enhancement of environments through the thoughtful application of light.

Alison Fiedler
Alison Fiedler
Associate, Senior Lighting Designer
Stantec

Alison Fiedler has over 12 years of lighting design experience, covering a wide variety of projects from workplace to transportation and almost everything in between. She continues to thrive in a career that allows her to tap into her talents to create lighting environments that enhance the architecture of buildings and landscapes, provide enchantment, comfort, and safety to users, and bring the unique visions of architects and owners to life. Alison loves learning about how people work and live and puts this to use in her designs. She is enthusiastic about learning, educating, and sharing her experiences to help lighting professionals of the future, and she demonstrates this through local mentorship and speaking engagements. Outside of the office, Alison is passionate about enjoying the outdoors, investing in relationships with her family and community, and relaxing with a great cup of coffee.

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