How to light educational spaces & why it pays to get it right
The Vital Role of Light in Education Wellbeing and mental health are important pillars of sustainability in WELL standards. One key aspect from the WELL standard is LIGHT. In all...
T-Word & The Light Review: How to light hazardous areas & the regulations you need to know about
Tamlite Lighting and The Lighting Review have a discussion how to light hazardous areas and the regulations that have to be considered. The first question has to be – what...
T-Word & The Light Review: What role can lighting play in getting children back to school?
At the time of writing the Big Conversation is all about getting our children to school safely and getting their education back on-stream. But what do we mean by...
What affect can aesthetic experiences have on wellbeing?
When a person’s aesthetic experiences are positive, this can have a profound positive effect on their mood and emotions. This in turn influences their health, learning and wellbeing. Put...
What is the future of office lighting?
The Covid-19 lockdown created a storm of comments about what the future of office work will look like. Did we all eventually wander back to our desks as if...
How can we use lighting to improve wellbeing at home?
We spend much of our time out of the house, in the workplace and on the move. But, when we are at home, we often want to relax, unwind...
How to minimise light pollution?
Outdoor lighting has many specific requirements, from making people feel safe at night to creating stunning visual displays. But it is the responsibility of those creating urban luminaires and lighting designs...
Can lighting support sustainability?
Recent findings by global design and architecture firm Gensler highlighted the dramatic impact of the built environment sector on the climate, with existing buildings and new construction projects accounting for 40%...
T-Word Explains: What is smart lighting?
Traditionally, creating a smart lighting network involved using wired connections between luminaires. While the benefits of such networks – often controlled using the DALI protocol – can be considerable,...
3 Big ‘lessons’ for Perfect Lighting in Educational Spaces
When specifying a lighting system for educational spaces like universities, colleges and schools, building engineers and consultants can rely on the fact that educational establishments are increasingly seeking out...