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Create comfort and improve circadian rhythms with HCL

Human-centric lighting (HCL) is a preferred solution within businesses to maximize the comfort and performance of their employees. This type of lighting cleverly mimics daylight, connects us closer to nature, and improves circadian rhythms. 

Circadian rhythms are the natural responses the human body makes towards light and dark. This includes our physical and mental well-being – the core of our health. 

Light is an essential and fundamental factor in a human’s life. It provides our bodies with visual, emotional, and psychological support. Without it, we as humans would not thrive. 

Light is so important; our recovery processors and immune system heavily rely on it. It is imperative that there is sufficient light within our workspaces to provide adequate working conditions to our employees. 

The focus on workplace health and safety is being encouraged at multiple levels and is a major part of lighting design. Insufficient and inappropriate lighting, not only does it impact our efficiency, but also negatively affects our sleep patterns. In fact, HCL can improve deep sleep and wakefulness. 

By implementing HCL into your space, we can also mitigate glare and direct the light where it is most needed. This will increase the overall satisfaction of both employees and customers. 

There are many products available that support human-centric lighting.

5 types of products for successful human-centered lighting.

1/ Lighting Control Systems 

Lighting control systems adapt to the surroundings and only utilize artificial lighting when natural resources are limited. Dimmers, timers, and sensors take advantage of the natural light, which we all require for optimizing our health and our energy consumption.  

2/ Tunable Light Systems

RGBW and tunable light systems allow the consumer to create multiple scenes and scenarios. For each scene, we can assign different color temperatures and brightness levels according to their needs. These scenes can support daytime hours (mimicking daylight patterns) or can create ambiance for specific tasks.

3/ Cove or Strip Lighting

Cove or strip lighting is another great way to introduce indirect lighting to a space. They use less energy, generate less heat, and create environmental friendliness. Their long lifespan is an additional benefit to choosing these fixtures.

4/ Dimming Technology 

Another fantastic product available is dim to warm dimming technology. These gliders simulate the dimming effects of an incandescent bulb but offer exceptional color rendering consistency. They provide seamless control for sophisticated and natural dimming. 

5/ Acoustic Panels

To achieve complete satisfaction, one area to consider is the acoustic balance of a space. Light and sound work together to increase productivity and concentration. Acoustic panels can be integrated with human-centric light fixtures, giving you well-rounded comfort. 

Many businesses are already applying HCL to their spaces, including schools, hospitals, assembly lines and residential offices. A lighting solution with the right lighting design, fixtures and control systems, can make our workspace a better place for all.  

Contact our experts and start designing your human-centric lighting plan today.