Summary
This paper discusses the modulation of the intensity of the spectral components of polychromatic light within certain regions in space by passive methods by strategically using material optical properties and texture.
Categories
Lighting Design Considerations: The paper discusses how the spectral composition of an indoor light environment can be modulated by passive methods, such as reflections of light off different surface materials with different optical properties and textures.
Alertness and performance: The paper mentions that light affects our circadian timing, alertness, core body temperature, heart rate, cortisol production, and objective alertness.
Cognitive function and memory: The paper mentions that bright polychromatic light during daytime increases alertness and cognitive performance.
Mood regulation: The paper mentions that bright polychromatic light during daytime enhances mood and vitality in healthy office workers during winter time in the northern hemisphere.
Hormone regulation: The paper discusses how light affects the melatonin level in blood, which is regulated by the circadian system.
Author(s)
A Lira-Oliver
Publication Year
2018
Number of Citations
1
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