Go Green in the Workplace
As more work places and office spaces “go green,” we have learned there are significant health benefits and increased productivity levels for employees!
Researchers at Harvard Chan School of Public Health conducted a study and found cognitive test scores of office workers in5 Top Benefits of Natural Sunlight in Building Designs
Over the last decade, many of the world’s biggest businesses have made daylighting in the workplace a priority. From improved productivity to better sales, turning off artificial lights and opening the curtains has been a huge help for businesses.
Now, a growing number of schools and colleges are taking the initiative (Nanowerk Spotlight) Moderate exposure to sunlight has significant health benefits – vitamin D production, beneficial modulation of blood pressure, and psychological effects of well-being. However, exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation also is a major risk factor for most skin cancers.
That means that, while moderate exposure to sunlight is recommended, thereNatural Light and Education: The Benefits of Daylighting for Schools and Colleges
HOW IMPORTANT IS NATURAL LIGHT FOR YOU & YOUR HOME?
Natural light best for office workers’ productivity
Workers in daylit office environments tend to suffer less physical stress and tend to be more productive, according to a new study.
The Cornell University report found that in those facilities with natural light pouring in, there’s a 51 percent drop in symptoms of
5 ways light affects you
Regardless of your profession there's no denying that light affects our lives in many ways. That's why people hire lighting experts and designers to generate exactly the right atmosphere in homes, restaurants, and theaters; even in groceries stores.
Here are 5 ways light
UV Transmittance and Fading
Fading of interior furnishings is often attributed to ultraviolet radiation (UV) from the sun passing through windows onto interior surfaces. However, UV is not the only portion of the solar spectrum which can damage artwork or furnishings inside buildings. Virtually the whole
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Bang On: Let there be light in your home or office
It’s no secret that our brains perform better, we feel happier and healthier in a well-lit space.
Research and manufacturing changes have produced better and better choices for inside lighting, but the best light is still what filters through your windows