Light in its third dimension.

The biological aspect of lighting design for better quality of life.

The discovery of human well-being.

Up to now, the principal function of artificial light was to assist our visual perception. Knowledge gained through research into this function has traditionally provided the basis for planning lighting systems. Recent studies have shown however that there is another dimension to light, namely its considerable influence over our well-being. The new activating OSRAM SKYWHITE takes this into account. Its white light boosts concentration improves quality of life at the workplace.

The three dimensions of light.

The 1st dimension:

The theory of optimum vision with the aid of artificial light sources; a corpus of legislation and standards on the basis of scientific findings.

The 2nd dimension:

Implementation of this theory in the form of lighting systems that improve human perception.

The 3rd dimension:

Research into the biological effects of light – for improved well-being, greater powers of concentration and better quality of life.

Scientific findings

We need good quality light – but not just to see well. Light controls important biological processes in our bodies and therefore our internal clock.

Impact on lighting design

Lighting management systems in combination with biologically effective light can convincingly simulate daylight in its natural progression through the day and perfectly adjust artificial room lighting according to the amount of available sunlight.

Benefits for property developers

In rooms in which people work the amount of natural daylight coming through the windows generally needs to be supplemented by artificial lighting. The EASY Color Control system is a truly impressive solution not just for its biological effects but also for its economy.

Experience at the workplace

Light similar to natural daylight is not just brighter, it stabilizes the circadian rhythm, helping us to be active during the day and sleep better during the night.

The medical view

The day/night cycle caused by the Earth’s rotation is an important factor in the regulation of biological processes in the human body.

New opportunities for lighting designers

Lighting designers should be integrated into building projects at an early stage. This is because the geographical location of the building, its compass orientation, window sizes and shading by other buildings are important criteria for successful planning of daylight-dependent energy-efficient lighting systems.

Dynamic lighting solutions

A biologically effective lighting system provides ideal support for working people. It dynamically follows the changing light patterns of the day without having to be manually controlled.

Technology

A functional lighting solution comprises a variety of components. OSRAM offers specially matched systems from a single source for various areas of application to ensure efficient troublefree operation.