FHEEAATLUTRHE TDECH
Improving Our ‘Well State’
Mimicking Outdoor Light for Productivity and Health Benefits in Commercial and Residential
Spaces
By Mark Moody
Human-centric lighting (HCL) is gaining
popularity in the home for its ability not only to
set the mood and bring out the best qualities of a
space but to emulate natural daylight patterns to
help affect physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing.
Smart homes aren’t the only places that
benefit from this approach to lighting, however.
HCL technology is showing up in all spaces
where humans spend their time, including
commercial meeting spaces. That’s because it can
create a better lit environment for the tasks at
hand and reset our circadian rhythms (body
clocks) to match how we live and what we want
to accomplish throughout the day.
Control Lighting Based on
the Activity
HCL systems combine intelligent lighting
control with LED lamps and fixtures that have
the ability to change their color temperature and
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intensity. In residential
applications, HCL enables scenic
presets that give users a simple
one-touch override of the natural
environment. Homeowners can
easily create a more stimulating or
relaxed environment by tapping
the appropriate scenic preset
button. Multifaceted controllers will
In offices and schools, HCL can increase alertness and
concentration, resulting in higher performance and productivity from
employees and students.