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Posted on the: May 15, 2020

How Lighting Ramps Up Office Productivity

The lighting design of an office can have a huge impact on people’s mood, cognitive function and overall health—all of which have a significant impact on their work productivity. But facilitating peak productivity among employees with the “right” light requires more than investing in an LED tunable white lighting system,[...]

Posted on the: April 8, 2020

How Poor Office Space Lighting Hurts Productivity

Americans, on average, spend approximately 90 percent of their time indoors, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. A good portion of that time is at work—and reportedly in discomfort. A study by the American Society of Interior Design says 68 percent of employees complain about the lighting situation in[...]

Posted on the: April 8, 2020

Four Examples: How Tunable Lighting Improved Workspace Productivity

It’s important to get the light just right in an office to maximize productivity. Too little light, too much light or poor-quality light can all cause physical, emotional and cognitive health problems. Alternatively, a good-quality light has the opposite impact. Consider this: Researchers at the Interdepartmental Neuroscience program at Northwestern[...]

Posted on the: March 9, 2020

Why Are More Entertainment Venues Using LEDs?

San Francisco’s gleaming new arena, the Chase Center, features an array of posh luxury suites equipped with state-of-the-art LED lighting fixtures and capabilities. Over on the East Coast, Pier 17, a renowned cultural and entertainment hotspot in New York City, built a new green room space to support open-air concerts.[...]

Posted on the: March 2, 2020

What Are 8 Common Retail Lighting Mistakes?

Research shows lighting impacts how customers perceive a store’s quality, space and character. It influences how much time they spend shopping, where they stroll, what items they look at, and how likely they’ll go from “just browsing” to buying. Most architects, designers and building owners are aware of lighting’s ability[...]

Posted on the: February 25, 2020

How Does Tunable White Lighting Improve Patient Outcomes in Health Care?

Picture this: You’re sick at the doctor’s office, in dire need of something to make you feel better—fast. But instead of giving you a prescription for medicine at the pharmacy, the doctor prescribes light. Yes, light. Increasing a patient’s exposure to light is fast becoming an effective, go-to therapy tool[...]

Posted on the: February 25, 2020

How Does Tunable White Lighting Combat Jet Lag?

Lighting has always been critical for hotels and other hospitality settings. For example, it’s instrumental in showcasing unique artwork and architecture. It also can make a cold, dingy room look warm, cozy and inviting. But the importance of lighting for hospitality is starting to extend far beyond ambience and visual[...]

Posted on the: February 25, 2020

What’s the difference between full gamut LEDs, standard LEDs?

When it comes to setting a stage, few technologies make facilities and products shine like energy-efficient, high-performing LED lights and controls. This easily-to-customize, low-maintenance technology is helping retail, hospitality, office and commercial spaces of all sizes hit on various types of lighting, in turn drawing more occupants and increasing value[...]

Posted on the: February 25, 2020

How Does Lighting Fit with WELL Building Standard?

Americans spend a lot of time indoors. How much? About 90 percent, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. This lack of sunlight can contribute to disrupted sleep patterns and vitamin D deficiencies, among other health complications. Buildings also require vast resources and a lot of energy to construct and operate,[...]

Posted on the: February 24, 2020

Amerlux Presents: How Lighting Boosts Productivity

Free Webinar Approved for AIA CES Credits Set for 2/25 OAKLAND, N.J. – Feb. 24, 2020 – Amerlux, an award-winning design-and-manufacture lighting company, announced today that it will present a forward-thinking webinar about how light can improve employee productivity in the workplace. Amerlux’s free webinar series, “eLumenNation,” goes live tomorrow[...]