A Knowledge On How Lighting Affects Productivity In Spring TX

Part 2

Natural Light Is The Ideal Solution

While some light fixtures might be capable of producing ‘daylight’ like light, you might want to make maximum use of available natural light. The natural light itself triggers the release of feel-good hormones, as well as reset the body’s internal clock. It is thus known to boost one’s moods, happiness, and energy levels hence increased productivity. The best part about this is that natural light is next to free.

Provide More Lighting Options

Providing more than one lighting option in the workplace gives employees the ability to control their surroundings for optimal performance. Giving them a mix of natural light and artificial light means their environment will be more welcoming and work-friendly. This means they will be able to produce good quality work without straining or complaining of headaches.

Lighting preferences vary from one person to the other, as well as the type of project one is working on. There are times when one will want to work in a brightly lit room and others when a dimmer environment is ideal. Investing in lights with dimmers can thus give these employees more control over their environment, hence give them a reason to work comfortably.

Recommended Office Lighting For Ergonomic Success

Several variables, including the size of the room, light fixtures used, access to natural light, and type of work done, among others, have to be considered to provide optimal lighting. Here are some of the common types of lighting used in workplaces.

1. Ambient Lighting

This type of lighting is mainly adopted in conference rooms, hallways, and reception areas where enough illumination is required. The lighting fixtures used here are usually larger than the regular ones to provide brighter light. Overhead lighting fixtures are preferred for this form of lighting.

Most office setups have multiple fluorescent lighting for this purpose. While fluorescent lighting might help cut down on lighting costs, as well as upfront costs, it does have a significant adverse effect on employees. You can, however, reduce the impact of the fluorescent bulbs by letting natural light in. If this isn’t a viable option, you should then consider warmer incandescent lighting.

2. Task Lighting

This type of lighting is preferred if you wish to illuminate a specific part of the room. This can be your workspace, cooking area, and your study room. Task lighting also comes in handy when natural sunlight is insufficient, such as on a rainy or cloudy day. The light should, however, contrast with the surrounding space for this to be effective. A desk lamp is an excellent example of this.

3. Focal/Accent Lighting

This type of lighting is recommended when you wish to illuminate something on display. This can be a miniature model of a product or building you are looking to build or sell. The light will only illuminate the item and nothing else in the room.

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