Unveiling the hidden value of lighting design though life-centric approaches Scientific research has unveiled the vast potential of lighting design to go beyond mere illumination. Through life-centric design approaches, we can harness lighting’s ability to enhance visual comfort, influence mood
What is Sustainability? Sustainability is maintaining our natural resources and environment to maintain ecological balance. We all enjoy living as part of a connected system of biodiversity but this enjoyment comes with a responsibility of care.At DJCoalition we actively promote
We know that light gives more than visual amenity. Recent scientific studies have shown light also has an effect on our our health and mood. But do we know how coloured light effects our physiological wellness? Colour is determined by
Social researchers advise us that in 2020 we have seen a shift in our society’s concerns toward an appreciation of personal health and sustainable existence with nature. As we open our boarders to travel we believe wellness travel will increase
As we spend up to 80% of our day under artificial lighting, it is easy to see the benefits that can be attained by a system of artificial lighting that mimics the natural change of daylight in nature. Human centric
Circadian comes from the Latin ‘circa’ meaning’ ‘about’ and ‘dies’ meaning ‘day’. So, a circadian rhythm is a repeating pattern based on the natural progression of night and day. Our internal clocks are still regulated by the rise and fall
Successful workplace lighting facilitates connection. We know as a proven fact that when we are connected to our office environment, in tune with our surroundings, we are more productive, happier and healthier.Biophilic design principles, which advocate a closer connection with
The global pandemic made us increasingly aware of wellness and quality of life issues. In the greater pursuit of connected ‘wellness’, we have come to understand more about our need for human and environmental connection with the diversity of life around us.
We know from studies in our education system that light quality in teaching spaces has a big effect on student health and that this effect is more pronounced in younger students. Children are more sensitive to light exposure than adults as they have larger pupils and significantly greater light-induced melatonin suppression.
Artificial light at night provides for human safety, amenity and increased productivity. Artificial light also diminishes the natural environment as it consumes energy and, in the night environment, disrupts the natural balance of the ecosystem. Plant centric lighting design starts
