Summary
This paper examines how office lighting can be optimized by leveraging the spectral sensitivity of intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells (ipRGCs), which differs from standard visual sensitivity curves. Practical lighting design for offices should account for melanopic content of light sources, not just visual illuminance, to support occupant circadian health and well-being.
Categories
Workplace Performance: Paper addresses lighting design in office buildings to improve employee well-being and performance.
The Science of Light: Discusses ipRGC spectral sensitivity and how it differs from visual sensitivity, relevant to circadian-effective lighting design.
Sleep & Circadian Health: Addresses circadian entrainment mechanisms relevant to office lighting design.
Author(s)
A Mateos Cabria
Publication Year
2019
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