The Tale of Two Daily Learning Slumps: Can Better Classroom Lighting Help Students Stay Focused?

Every teacher has seen it happen. The first bell rings, and some students are tardy while others look half-awake. Then,...

What is Healthy Blue Sky Lighting–and Why It Matters Indoors

When I was working with researchers at NASA, studying how lighting affects human physiology, one realization stood out clearly: we...

Boosting Healthy Blue Sky in a Tinted Window World

Modern buildings increasingly rely on tinted or coated glazing to control solar heat gain and improve energy efficiency. While these...

Beyond the Classroom: How Healthy Office Lighting Shapes the School Experience

School front office staff play a critical role in home-school relations. While much attention falls on students and teachers, non-teacher...

School and Hospital Wellness Rooms Seen in a New Light

Wellness and calming rooms are increasingly common in K–12 schools and hospitals to reduce stress, improve focus, and support emotional...

What is Circadian Lighting and How Does it Work?

Circadian lighting is a new frontier in indoor lighting design, aimed at supporting the body's natural 24-hour internal clock—known as...