One of the most important stages of office design and fit out is the lighting.
This is because lighting can have an immense impact on your staff, as well as the look and feel of your new office.
One trend that has become popular in recent years is the concept of ‘human centric lighting’.
There has been plenty of research to back up the positives of implementing this type of lighting… but what is it exactly?
What is Human Centric Lighting?
Human centric lighting involves focusing on both the visual and non-visual effects of lighting.
That means, thinking about the way light affects people’s internal clocks, as well as how effective it is at brightening the office itself.
Extensive research has been performed on which types of lighting are best for all sorts of workplaces. In offices, when it comes to artificial light, these are LED lights.
Whilst research is ongoing, LED lighting offers a fantastic combination of positives; it’s less harsh on the eyes of your staff, and better for their circadian rhythms
Furthermore, human centric lighting can incorporate extremely useful technology. For example, the lighting system in your office can be linked to your IT network.
Through this connection, employees can control their own light levels, as well as the colour temperatures of the light nearby.
Blue colours are great for the daytime hours, and will stimulate your staff. Red and amber work better at night, relaxing the eyes and the mind.
What are the Benefits of Implementing Human Centric Lighting?
By implementing these particular lights, you’ll be prioritising the health and wellbeing of your staff members.
For instance, by using human centric lighting, the sleeping patterns of your workers will be more stable, and it will help to maintain a steady bodily schedule. That includes sleep, digestion and other functions.
Better sleep also means less instances of minor illness, and therefore less days missed due to sickness.
Even more importantly, stable sleeping patterns also mean your staff are less inclined to develop mental health issues. This includes depression and anxiety, which are unfortunately on the rise in offices around the world.
At the end of the day, healthier and happier staff are more productive, and make for a far more pleasant working environment.
To discuss the lighting arrangements in your office, get in touch with Niche Projects here.
