The International Energy Agency’s (IEA) Energy Efficient End-Use Equipment (4E) Platform on Smart Sustainability in Lighting and Controls (SSLC Platform) has published a comprehensive review of the scientific knowledge acquired over the last decade on the effects of solid state lighting (SSL) on human health. This report is primarily intended to support policymakers but can [...]

  The American Lighting Association (ALA) has launched a program designed to define and promote circadian lighting for the home. The program is called Better Light, Better Sleep, and it was created with technical support from the Light and Health Research Center (LHRC) at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, in New York [...]

  ArchLIGHT Summit, the two day lighting industry event held each fall at Dallas Market Center, has developed a reputation for curating quality educational sessions and offering unique, experiential displays to expand attendees knowledge, understanding and professional skills. This year’s event offers three immersive experiences: Behavioral Health Experience – sponsored by Visa Lighting UGR Experience [...]

  The US General Services Administration (GSA) announced on July 18th that its Green Proving Ground (GPG) program collaborated with the US Department of Energy (DOE) to select 17 emerging sustainable technologies for installation and evaluation. 2 of the 17 technologies are lighting related: A wearable light exposure measurement system from Blue Iris Labs, and [...]

On June 4, 2024, Fitwel, a leading global healthy building certification, released Version 3 (“v3”) of its standard. This update strives to incorporate the latest public health research to optimize real estate assets for health and quality of life, future-proof them for climate adaptation, and maximize real estate value. Overall, the Fitwel standard is guided [...]

Long-Day Lighting (LDL) is an established strategy in the dairy farming industry, but not universally implemented. LDL uses lighting to boost both productivity and animal welfare. This lighting strategy seeks to create the optimal light-dark cycle for heifers’ health and productivity. LDL as a lighting strategy seeks to elongate the day using artificial lighting. LDL [...]

  By Namrata Naidu, Digital Marketing Team, Comet Lighting Ceiling lighting plays a pivotal role in any architectural or interior design project. It sets the mood, illuminates spaces, and even contributes to a building’s energy efficiency. Ceiling lighting has seen significant advancements, creating a broad range of innovative solutions. This post will examine the latest [...]

Here is a summary of the WELL Building Standard Version 2.0 Lighting Requirements: Feature L01: Light Exposure – Provide indoor light exposure through daylight and electric light strategies. Option 1: Daylight simulation The project demonstrates, through computer simulations, that one of the following conditions are achievedOption 2: Interior layout One of the following requirements is [...]

    A small town in the Netherlands, Zuidhoek-Nieuwkoop, has become the first town in the world to install red street lights. The primary motivation was to protect local, rare bat populations. The red light isn’t perceived by the bats but allows humans to see at night. The red street lights are manufactured by the [...]