Lighting design plays a significant role in promoting wellness and health in various environments, from homes and offices to healthcare facilities and outdoor spaces. Here are some principles and considerations for creating lighting setups that enhance well-being:
Circadian Lighting: Mimicking the natural changes in daylight throughout the day can support the body's circadian rhythm, which regulates sleep-wake cycles. Tunable LED lighting systems which is incorporated in our Planlicht range, can adjust color temperature and intensity to simulate daylight variations, promoting alertness during the day and relaxation in the evening. Smart lighting systems offer advanced control capabilities, allowing users to program and automate lighting schedules that align with their circadian rhythms. These systems often include features such as preset lighting scenes, timers, and integration with sensors to adjust lighting levels based on occupancy or ambient light conditions. This harmony should amplify comfort and productivity and create a healthier visual environment and experience. Planlicht
Colour Temperature: Plays a crucial role in health and wellness lighting as it influences circadian rhythm regulation, mood, and visual comfort. Here's how different color temperatures affect our well-being:
Cool White (5000K and above):
- Daytime Alertness: Higher color temperatures (>5000K) mimic natural daylight, promoting alertness, concentration, and productivity during the day.
- Circadian Rhythm Regulation: Exposure to cool white light in the morning helps suppress melatonin production, signaling wakefulness and resetting the body's internal clock.
Neutral White (3500K - 5000K):
- Balanced Ambiance: Neutral white light offers a balanced ambiance suitable for various tasks and activities, providing good color rendering while maintaining brightness.
- Mid-Day Productivity: It supports cognitive tasks and visual acuity, making it ideal for work environments where focus and productivity are important.
Warm White (2700K - 3500K):
- Evening Relaxation: Lower color temperatures create a cozy and relaxing atmosphere, making them well-suited for evening relaxation and winding down before bedtime. Not only this, but it is perfect for a relaxing environment such as in Merse Wellness Spa and for everyday general lighting in Residential applications.
Glare Reduction: Minimizing glare from light fixtures reduces visual discomfort and fatigue, particularly in environments where people spend extended periods, such as offices and classrooms. Indirect or diffused lighting techniques help distribute light evenly and reduce harsh shadows and reflections. Our Honeycomb Louvres are a great way to minimise this.
Biophilic Design Elements: Integrating biophilic elements such as natural materials, textures, and plant life alongside appropriate lighting enhances connections to nature and promotes stress reduction and emotional well-being. David Trubridge Products are not only inspired by Nature but are made from Bamboo, which is a renewable material. Sinus Quiet features a slim aluminium body with organic acoustic surfaces to reduce sound travel and echo incorporating natural fibres which include; Moss, Wolla and Wildspitz. Designed by Mermelada Estudio, for Estiluz, the Bols Floor Lamp integrates a tray for flower pots with vegetation.
Natural Light Integration: Incorporating natural light whenever possible can positively impact mood, productivity, and overall health. Maximizing daylight through windows, skylights, and light wells reduces reliance on artificial lighting and helps regulate circadian rhythms. Our dedicated Lighting Designers are able to assist you on your projects to ensure you have a balance of LED lighting throughout your spaces. It is vital to not overpower the space and/or not have enough LED lighting with the natural light your space has.
