The benefits of good office lighting
When people think of work, they often think of an office. After all, that's where you spend most of your time on a weekday, and where most people work around 32 to 40 hours a week. Yet, we often think less about the importance of good lighting in the workplace than we do at home, where we set the mood with the right lighting. But isn't this just as important at work?
Factors of good office lighting
When we think of the word 'office,' we often envision a nearly clinical environment, with white fluorescent tubes overhead and employees divided into cubicles. However, this is no longer the ideal workplace. Just like at home, it is important for the lighting to contribute to a comfortable workspace, where both the body and mind are stimulated to stay productive.
To get a positive effect from office lighting, there are several factors to consider. First, it is important that your office lighting is adjustable. In the workplace, there are often different people around, and different people benefit from different types of lighting. A young employee who spends a lot of time in front of a computer does not need the same light intensity as an older employee or one who works without screens. That’s why it’s important to be able to adjust the lighting in several places so that every employee can get the most out of it.
Second, it is crucial to use the right light color. Each type of workspace benefits from a different light color. For example, in a warehouse or workshop, a neutral white (4000K) or cool white (6500K) light color is ideal. There is usually little daylight coming in, and whiter light keeps us alert, while warmer light colors can make us tired more quickly. This way, the workspace remains well-lit for employees.
Finally, it is useful to provide the workspace with a mix of different light sources. You can think of this as combining the first two factors into one. By combining different direct and indirect light sources, you can meet both factors and keep the workspace dynamic and adaptable for all employees. You might consider LED panels in a suspended ceiling as an indirect light source, combined with desk lamps, LED recessed spots, or another light source that is closer to the employee as a direct light source. For the best experience at the office, it’s recommended to use flicker-free LED panels.
Benefits of modern office lighting
Today, it’s not only about getting the most out of the people on the workfloor with the right lighting, but modern office lighting, such as LED panels or LED tubes instead of old-fashioned fluorescent tubes, also brings financial benefits.
To start, it is well known that LED lighting is much more cost-effective than old-fashioned incandescent bulbs, compact fluorescent lamps, or fluorescent tubes. Replacing outdated office lighting with LED panels and other types of LED lighting can easily reduce energy costs for lighting by 50%. On top of that, LED lighting makes the previously mentioned factors of good office lighting much easier to implement. LED lighting can be dimmed and adjusted with little effort, making it versatile in fulfilling different roles in the workplace. For example, you can start the week with daylight-white lighting on Monday morning and finish the week with warm-white lighting during the Friday afternoon social!
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