From outer space to office space, we have a problem with getting enough healthy blue light indoors.
Modern Lighting Practices Fall Way Short of the Wellness Mark
When we look at modern illumination practices through the lens of the wellness criteria, we find standard lighting astonishingly deficient. Field measures show that a standard office building typically provides you with one third of the wellness lighting needed to meet these new minimum criteria. In fact, Michael Rosbash, a circadian rhythm Nobel laureate, stated that lack of light during the day is even worse than issues of light at night.
Light & Wellness: The Science
Our eyes contain specialized receptors that detect blue sky light, signaling the brain to boost alertness, mood, and focus during the day.
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Because these receptors are non-visual, scientists developed a new health-focused light metric: Melanopic Equivalent Daylight Illuminance (melanopic EDI).
- The Standard: Global experts agree that wellness lighting requires a minimum of 250 lux melanopic EDI on the vertical plane of your eyes.
- The Adoption: This benchmark is officially adopted by leading global lighting, building, and wellness authorities (including IES, CIE, IWBI, and GSA P100).
Humans are naturally drawn to blue sky light.
Spending time under a blue sky energizes us. The standard electric lights we use indoors lack this natural blue light, which prevents us from feeling our best.
Blue Light: A Direct Line to Your Brain
New recommendations from lighting authorities (IES, CIE, WELL) agree that daytime blue sky light is important for health and wellness.
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Why SkyView™ ?
SkyView™ is the only product line that effectively brings the magic of a blue sky day indoors to boost mood, focus and alertness.
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Ultra high light quality (CRI > 90, R9 >80)
Daylight replication
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Uniform coverage
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FAQs
Do I need SkyView™ if my space has windows?
Windows are great sources of blue sky light, but you have to be within about 5 feet and facing them to benefit.
Do I need SkyView™ if my space has skylights?
Skylights work well for blue sky light provided you are nearby and they are not significantly louvered. There are also cost and maintenance considerations for implementing skylights.
How long do I need to get blue sky lighting for maximum benefit?
First couple hours for circadian benefits. All day long for mood, performance, and safety as recommended by Illuminating Engineering Society guidelines.
Does SkyView™ require special installation or proprietary controls?
No. SkyView™ is designed to use commonly existing infrastructure and controls.
Does SkyView™ support 24 hour use spaces?
Yes. SkyView™ has the ability to modulate between daytime mode and evening (blue-depleted) mode, which can be automated.