Getting the best possible light

Of all the information that we take in from our surroundings, 80% comes through our eyes. On average, central Europeans spend 90 % of their time indoors. In many cases, daylight is at least supplemented by artificial light throughout the day; in some cases it is replaced entirely.
 
Artificial light therefore has an important role to play. Its prime functions are undisputedly to allow people to find their way around and to offer them a high level of safety.
 
In addition, by making the right use of light (at workplaces for example) it is possible to reduce fatigue and encourage concentration.
 
In some situations, emotional effects are important. Light can be used, for example, to create an atmosphere of comfort, or relaxation or trust. Appropriate lighting can help people recover from illness or fatigue. Light can also be used to create active zones for greater awareness and decision-making.

Review

Artificial light makes us independent of natural daylight, whatever the season and whatever the location. It enables cultural and technical advances to be made and prolongs production times.

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The perfect light design

Lighting design can be said to be optimum when it has taken account of the nature of the space, its purpose, the special features of the building and the intentions of the architect, and has treated light as an additional material and design element.

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Intelligent controllers

The requirements being placed on control systems in buildings are becoming more and more complex. Bus systems can control the heating, air conditioning, blinds, timers, access systems, cameras and video machines and of course also the lighting.

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Outlook

From the dawn of time, light has been man's constant companion. There is definitely a strong mutual link between the development of light and man's cultural, scientific and economic achievements.

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