Smart lighting application for energy saving and user well-being in the residential environment

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Summary

This literature review examines smart lighting systems in residential environments, finding that research has predominantly focused on energy savings in commercial/industrial settings while well-being and comfort outcomes in homes remain underexplored. Designers and developers of residential lighting systems should prioritize human-centric metrics alongside energy efficiency, as current smart lighting capabilities offer significant untapped potential for improving comfort and well-being at home.

Key Findings

Current smart lighting research is predominantly focused on energy saving in non-residential environments, with residential well-being applications largely unexplored.
Most existing studies are limited to controlled environments with minimal evaluation of well-being and comfort outcomes.
Smart lighting technology has advanced to offer dual benefits of energy saving and well-being support in home environments, but these are not yet widely or thoroughly studied.

Categories

Sleep & Circadian Health: Smart lighting systems in residential environments have potential to support circadian health and user well-being through dynamic light control.

Workplace Performance: Review touches on alertness and comfort outcomes relevant to home-based work and general performance in residential settings.