Summary
This literature review examines how smart lighting systems can be designed by architects to optimize both energy consumption and human health outcomes across various spaces. The study concludes that smart lighting has potential to reduce energy costs while improving physiological and psychological wellbeing through context-aware lighting control.
Key Findings
- Smart lighting systems have the potential to simultaneously reduce building energy costs and improve human health, based on qualitative and quantitative literature review.
- Improper lighting has known negative physiological and psychological impacts, making intelligent lighting control a significant design consideration for architects and end users.
Categories
The Science of Light: Reviews artificial light properties and their physiological and psychological impacts as a basis for smart lighting design.
Workplace Performance: Discusses how smart lighting systems can be designed to optimize lighting conditions for user tasks and improve health outcomes.
Author(s)
K Abdaei
Publication Year
2019
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