The Modern Dilemma of Lighting - The Solution

{"version":"0.3.0","atoms":[],"cards":[],"markups":[["strong"]],"sections":[[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Architectural lighting is no longer just for the visual system. Our eyes contain non-visual blue-sky photorecepters that help to regulate our circadian rhythms. Modern architectural lighting has been designed to meet the needs of our visual system, however, does not provide the proper light signals our bodies and minds need to properly reinforce healthy circadian rhythms. With growing emphasis on healthy built environments, circadian lighting is a popular topic that many designers and end-users are being asked to explore. We face two major hurdles in circadian health: 1. Lack of proper daytime and nighttime biological light for circadian health. 2. There is a big disconnect between our everyday activity\/rest period and how that relates to the light\/dark cycle. Both of these challenges have been shown to contribute to social jet-lag and circadian disruption, which can result in a series of negative health outcomes, such as disrupted sleep cycle. This seminar explores the science behind the circadian rhythms and outlines the potential for light spectrum to enhance the health of our architectural lighting by reinforcing proper daytime light signals and promote healthy circadian rhythms. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Learning Objectives"]]],[3,"ol",[[[0,[],0,"1. Discuss the current state of research and new work in light and circadian rhythms."]],[[0,[],0,"2. Recall the visual and non visual impact of light."]],[[0,[],0,"3. Identify the design considerations that are important when implementing human centric\/wellness\/circadian lighting."]],[[0,[],0,"4. Identify the important performance characteristics to include when specifying circadian lighting."]],[[0,[],0,"5. How to validate the circadian lighting designed spaces."]]]]]}