Effects of nature-adapted lighting solutions (“Virtual Sky”) on subjective and objective correlates of sleepiness, well-being, visual and cognitive performance at the …

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This paper investigates the effects of nature-adapted lighting solutions on alertness, well-being, visual and cognitive performance at the workplace, finding that while such lighting did not significantly improve daytime alertness and cognitive performance, it did result in lower levels of perceived tension and less effort to concentrate compared to static lighting scenarios.

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Alertness and performance: The paper investigates the effects of different lighting scenarios on alertness and performance at the workplace, finding no significant improvement in daytime alertness and cognitive performance with nature-adapted lighting conditions.

Employee satisfaction and retention: The study found that dynamic light scenarios were associated with lower levels of perceived tension and less effort to concentrate, which could potentially impact employee satisfaction and retention.

Cognitive function and memory: The study investigates the impact of different lighting scenarios on cognitive performance, finding no significant improvement with nature-adapted lighting conditions.

Lighting Design Considerations: The paper discusses the design and implementation of a light-panel ('Virtual Sky') that reproduces nature-adapted light scenarios, and compares its effects with standard office lighting.

Well-being: The study investigates the effects of different lighting scenarios on well-being, finding that dynamic light scenarios were associated with lower levels of perceived tension and less effort to concentrate.