A research study recently released by LightingEurope, the German Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers’ Association, greatly emphasizes on the business opportunity that is associated with the vast emergence of human centric
The US Department of Energy came out with a new study regarding recent studies that have raised concerns over the possible health implications of light at night (LAN). They mention
NEWS+NOTES A study conducted by the Lighting Research Center at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and published in the International Journal of Endocrinology indicates that exposure to short-wavelength light can potentially
Anjali Joseph, Ph.D., the Director of Research for The Center for Health Design, compiled a report on how light impacts human health in healthcare settings. Funded by a grant from
Effects of Dynamic Lighting on Student Learning An abstract published in 2012 by Michael S. Mott, Daniel H. Robinson, Ashley Walden, Jodie Burnette and Angela S. Rutherford titled Illuminating the
A study by Brian Liebel, Sam Berman, Robert Clear, Rita Lee and Marc Fountain examined the hypothesis that light with relatively higher bluish color content constricts the pupil, which improves
The article below provides information regarding classroom lighting and its link to student performance. Based on a number of formal and informal studies by various researchers and lighting companies, it
According to the Centers for Disease Control, almost 70% of school-aged children get insufficient amounts of sleep, and this lack of sleep has been linked to behavior problems, poor school
Sundowning refers to a condition in which individuals with Alzheimer’s or dementia become agitated, confused, forgetful, anxious or restless when the sun goes down. It is estimated that nearly 20%