How lighting affects workplace productivity
Installing the right LED lighting in offices has a positive effect on employee concentration and productivity. On top of that, several scientific studies have shown that our mood and health are directly influenced by light. While the wrong lighting can cause fatigue, headaches, sore eyes and lethargy, good lighting helps to promote well-being. And people who feel good have more energy and are more alert, creative and productive!
Too many employees still find themselves working in poor lighting conditions, with lighting being too bright or too dim, too weak or too yellow. Moreover, many employees struggle with overly bright fixtures and glare on their computer monitors. It is clear to all that there is work to be done, but where do you start? What is good workplace lighting? In this blog, you’ll find out all about the basics!
Getting your workplace lighting right has a major effect on the comfort, well-being and performance of your employees. That is why it is so important to match the color temperature (or light color) to the type of work they do. Do your employees read and write a lot at their workstations, or do they work with small parts? In that case, cool white light (4000 to 6000 Kelvin) is very suitable, while warm white light (3000 Kelvin) is a much better option for brainstorming sessions, presentations or meetings, for example. With flexible color temperature control, you can even use spaces for multiple purposes and allow employees to set their own preferences.
Did you know that studies have shown that older employees have different lighting preferences than their younger counterparts? Whereas older people generally like warm white light, because it is more gentle on the eyes, younger employees often feel more comfortable with cool white light. Respect everyone’s preferences to keep everyone as comfortable and productive as possible!
Light intensity (lux) is also an important factor to consider. A well-lit office should be anywhere from 400 to 750 lux. While precision tasks require greater light intensity (500 to 1000 lux), lower light intensity levels (400-750) are usually fine for meeting rooms. Installing dimmable fixtures gives you flexible control over light intensity.
The Unified Glare Rating (UGR) is another important factor to keep in mind. In office spaces, glare caused by poorly-placed fixtures is still all too common. Glare occurs mainly when hard, directed light is transmitted from the ceiling to a monitor. The UGR system is a way to help prevent glare, with lower UGR levels indicating lower levels of glare. While workstations with a monitor should ideally have a UGR <19, workstations for people who make technical drawings should have a UGR value of <17. Tronix Lighting offers matching LED downlights and LED panels in warm white and cool white for both UGR requirements.
Following the interest in good lighting, healthy lighting in the workplace is also getting more attention. Human Centric Lighting, also known as biodynamic lighting, is one of the key trends. The idea behind this lighting technique is that light has an undeniable influence on our daily rhythm and well-being. The gradual change from light to dark not only controls our biological clock, but also affects our health, mood and productivity. This cycle can be supported by artificial lighting, for example by gradually transitioning from cold (6000 Kelvin) to warm white (2700 Kelvin) during the day. Just like real daylight. Biodynamic lighting demonstrably helps employees get their day off to a more energetic start. At the end of the day, they go home relaxed, sleep better and start the next work day well-rested... And Tronix Lighting can make it all possible with a tuneable LED panel with eldoLED DUALdrive and Casambi module.
For optimal results, it is essential to take the location, type, and beam angle of lighting fixtures, requiring a sophisticated lighting plan. Tronix Lighting offers a wide range of lighting solutions to enhance employee well-being and productivity. From LED panels to LED downlights, LED highbays and LED line lighting with intelligent control systems. We have comprehensive data files for all fixtures with voltages, lux, lumens, beam angles, IP ratings and other selection criteria, which lighting consultants can use to develop a custom lighting plan.
Want to learn more about our solutions? Visit our showroom in Uden or contact our lighting specialists by sending an email to sales@tronixlighting.com or +31 413 330 380.
The right color temperature
Getting your workplace lighting right has a major effect on the comfort, well-being and performance of your employees. That is why it is so important to match the color temperature (or light color) to the type of work they do. Do your employees read and write a lot at their workstations, or do they work with small parts? In that case, cool white light (4000 to 6000 Kelvin) is very suitable, while warm white light (3000 Kelvin) is a much better option for brainstorming sessions, presentations or meetings, for example. With flexible color temperature control, you can even use spaces for multiple purposes and allow employees to set their own preferences.
Did you know that studies have shown that older employees have different lighting preferences than their younger counterparts? Whereas older people generally like warm white light, because it is more gentle on the eyes, younger employees often feel more comfortable with cool white light. Respect everyone’s preferences to keep everyone as comfortable and productive as possible!
The right intensity
Light intensity (lux) is also an important factor to consider. A well-lit office should be anywhere from 400 to 750 lux. While precision tasks require greater light intensity (500 to 1000 lux), lower light intensity levels (400-750) are usually fine for meeting rooms. Installing dimmable fixtures gives you flexible control over light intensity.
Beware of glare
The Unified Glare Rating (UGR) is another important factor to keep in mind. In office spaces, glare caused by poorly-placed fixtures is still all too common. Glare occurs mainly when hard, directed light is transmitted from the ceiling to a monitor. The UGR system is a way to help prevent glare, with lower UGR levels indicating lower levels of glare. While workstations with a monitor should ideally have a UGR <19, workstations for people who make technical drawings should have a UGR value of <17. Tronix Lighting offers matching LED downlights and LED panels in warm white and cool white for both UGR requirements.
Human Centric Lighting
Following the interest in good lighting, healthy lighting in the workplace is also getting more attention. Human Centric Lighting, also known as biodynamic lighting, is one of the key trends. The idea behind this lighting technique is that light has an undeniable influence on our daily rhythm and well-being. The gradual change from light to dark not only controls our biological clock, but also affects our health, mood and productivity. This cycle can be supported by artificial lighting, for example by gradually transitioning from cold (6000 Kelvin) to warm white (2700 Kelvin) during the day. Just like real daylight. Biodynamic lighting demonstrably helps employees get their day off to a more energetic start. At the end of the day, they go home relaxed, sleep better and start the next work day well-rested... And Tronix Lighting can make it all possible with a tuneable LED panel with eldoLED DUALdrive and Casambi module.
The right lights in the right place
For optimal results, it is essential to take the location, type, and beam angle of lighting fixtures, requiring a sophisticated lighting plan. Tronix Lighting offers a wide range of lighting solutions to enhance employee well-being and productivity. From LED panels to LED downlights, LED highbays and LED line lighting with intelligent control systems. We have comprehensive data files for all fixtures with voltages, lux, lumens, beam angles, IP ratings and other selection criteria, which lighting consultants can use to develop a custom lighting plan.
Want to learn more about our solutions? Visit our showroom in Uden or contact our lighting specialists by sending an email to sales@tronixlighting.com or +31 413 330 380.
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