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 that surrounds you 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?
Bridging The Gap Between Lighting Design & Research
Lighting designers have a keen eye for conceptualizing how light will impact a space, including evaluating optimal lighting placement, understanding color quality, and the impact of color temperature on materials. Visual appeal and visual comfort are usually top priorities for lighting designers, but is it time for them to also consider the health implications of lighting?
How to Measure Light Intensity
In architectural lighting, light intensity or light output is measured to understand whether a particular light source provides enough light for an intended application. The lighting industry has well-established light level recommendations for a wide range of applications and space types. It is especially useful to understand light intensity in order to properly evaluate whether or not a space has adequate lighting conditions.
This article will cover a few basic principles related to light intensity – how to measure light intensity, the difference is between lumens and illuminance (and what they mean), plus we will discuss the ways in which artificial light has become so critical to our daily lives and well-being.
Space Station engineer says indoor lights are making us sick. Here’s why
Those fluorescent lights hanging above your cubicle might be making you sick, depressed and obese, according to ex-NASA scientist Robert Soler.
The Carlsbad resident is an expert on how sunshine — or lack thereof — affects our biology. He designed the lighting system on the International Space Station, helping astronauts stay healthy while living in the perpetual darkness of space. Today, Soler has turned his attention to more terrestrial needs. He’s launched a startup in North County called Bios Lighting, where they’re making new-age lights more suited for keeping people and plants healthy — lights that bring the health benefits of real sunlight indoors.
The Biology Behind Productivity: Why Lighting Plays A Critical Office Role
Renovating or moving your office? Careful consideration of lighting can greatly impact the overall health and happiness of employees. When you think of an office setup, you typically imagine a workplace equipped with standard chairs, desks, and cubicles. However, in recent years, the introduction of standing desks and adjustable workstations has made a significant transformation in the office environment. With sitting no longer being the sole option, standing desks – used as a ‘healthier’ option and opportunity to break out of your chair without interrupting workflow – are even becoming a perk highlighted in job listings.