Fixing the Fundamental Flaw in Indoor Lighting
Step outside from a well-lit office into the daylight, and you’re met with a world hundreds of times brighter. Your eyes adjust quickly, so you may not think twice. But that blue sky day tends to bring joy and energy; a gloomy day – not so much. With outside light having such effects on mood and energy, have you ever considered what the effects are of spending so much time under electric lighting?
The Super Bowl and Sleep
Did Your Super Bowl Watch Party Mess with Your Sleep? Probably Not the Way You Think!
Millions of fans huddled around big-screen TVs to catch the Super Bowl, and you might be wondering if that exposure to blue-light-at-night (BLAN) fumbled your sleep. Turns out, it’s not as big a tackle as you’d think! Research shows that a 50-inch TV viewed from 6 feet away delivers about 13 lux of melanopic Equivalent Daylight Illuminance (m-EDI). At 7 feet, its half that. So, how does this play into your body’s circadian rhythm?
Putting a number on wellness: Why you should care about Melanopic Equivalent Daylight Illuminance (M-EDI)
Ever wondered why you feel more energized on a sunny day or why staring at your phone late at night messes with your sleep? It’s all about how light impacts your body’s internal clock. Since the dawn of time, our bodies cleverly used the rising and setting of the sun to set our daytime and nighttime physiology. Electric lights effectively broke our connection with the sun and this has caused problems with health and wellness. So, more and more frequently, the question “Is my light healthy?” is being asked by the public, architects, lighting designers, and regulatory agencies around the world.
This is where Melanopic Equivalent Daylight Illuminance (m-EDI) comes in—a science term that’s actually really important for your health and well-being.
SkyView™ and Delta Airlines Highlight Expanding Partnership to Showcase Circadian Lighting at CES 2025
Earlier today, Delta Airlines introduced SkyView’s circadian lighting technology during their keynote presentation at CES 2025 in Las Vegas, NV. This marks an exciting step in the ongoing discussions between SkyView and Delta, as we explore the potential to collaborate on enhancing passenger wellness through innovative lighting solutions in Delta’s in-flight cabins and airport lounges.
Creating a Productive Work From Home Office
In the past few years, working from home has become the new normal. Remote work offers flexibility and convenience, but it also demands a strategic approach to maintain productivity and achieve your professional goals. It can be tempting to work from the couch or even in bed, but it’s essential to establish a space where you can stay focused and motivated during the workday. Here are 7 tips to create a productive working environment when you work from home.
SKYVIEW™ Pendant Pro Launches at 2024 Forbes Travel Guide Summit
This year, Resorts World in Las Vegas hosted the annual Forbes Travel Guide Summit. SKYVIEW had the great opportunity to showcase our products at the biggest event in the hospitality industry.
The theme for the 2024 summit was wellness; so it was the perfect place to launch the SKYVIEW Pendant Pro.
Why Do We Dread Daylight Savings Time?
It’s that time of year again, where we get all that beautiful daylight back in the evening. But it always comes with a shock to your morning routine. Those groggy mornings might have you thinking to yourself “why are we still doing this? I thought we voted to get rid of daylight savings long ago.” And there’s good reason to ask this question.
Sleep Well: Melatonin, Serotonin, and the Healing Power of Sunlight
Let’s cut to the chase, we don’t prioritize good sleep. Whether it’s because we’ve got a big project at work to finish or we’re just regular night owls, we’re not getting the sleep we need. And getting enough restorative sleep is essential for peak performance and our overall health.
That’s why it’s important to understand how our hormones and sunlight play a part in our sleep. When the sun sets and your day comes to an end, the pineal gland in our brain activates, starting the melatonin production process. This signals to our body that it’s time to sleep.
How to Use Light to Help Your Baby Create a Sleep Schedule
Why does your baby fight sleep during nap time or at night? Babies haven’t fully developed their circadian rhythms yet, which is why they often have erratic sleep patterns. This is one of the most formative times in their lives and creating a circadian rhythm is crucial to their development. Parents often find themselves trying everything in the book to establish a consistent sleep schedule for their little ones. By understanding light and the circadian rhythm, you can help your baby find their ideal sleep schedule.
5 Health Benefits of Natural Light and Sunlight
93% of our lives are spent indoors. You’ve most likely heard this statistic from us a million times, but we can’t stress it enough! Because of this, we often overlook the profound impact that natural light and sunlight can have on our well-being. Everything from enhancing our mood to fine-tuning our body’s master clock, the benefits of natural light are limitless. So, let’s dive into the science of it all and go through some of the benefits we can get from natural light and sunlight.
