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 well-being. These spaces often include sensory tools, comfortable seating, and adjustable lighting. However, lighting is typically limited to changes in color or brightness, lacking the high-melanopic circadian lighting crucial for supporting, mood, alertness and regulating […]
A Window on Melanopic Light: How View Direction Dramatically Impacts Natural Light Exposure
One might say that the healing power of nature is real, but it depends on your point of view. This is particularly true of the health benefits of natural light. If we can see the daytime sky, even indoors through a window, we can be reasonably sure that we are getting the melanopic light we […]