What’s Human Centric Lighting?

HCL, also referred to as Circadian Lighting is a type of lighting system that is designed to have a positive impact on human health and well-being.

Human Centric Lighting is an approach to lighting design that prioritizes people’s health and well-being by taking into account the natural patterns of human circadian rhythms. This approach improves human performance, comfort, health, and well-being.

While light’s primary effect on humans is vision. Human Centric Lighting recognizes that humans have an innate biological connection to the natural world and that light plays a crucial role in regulating circadian rhythms. Our bodies use light cues to control our sleep-wake cycle, hormone production, and other physiological functions. Our bodies function optimally when exposed to the right type and amount of light.

This knowledge is incorporated into lighting design by using light sources that mimic natural light spectrums and vary in intensity and colour temperature throughout the day. Lighting systems can be designed to be tunable or automated, allowing them to adjust throughout the day according to the natural light available.

In practical terms, Human Centric Lighting can be used to create lighting environments that are more conducive to productivity during the day and relaxation at night. It can also be used to reduce the harmful effects of artificial lighting.

Human-centered lighting solutions enhance productivity, promote good health, and improve overall well-being.

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Revolutionizing Architecture: Richard Kelly's Illuminating Legacy at the Seagram Building

Have you ever heard of Richard Kelly? He's considered one of the pioneers of architectural lighting design, and his work on the Seagram Building in New York City is particularly notable.

Built-in 1958, the building was designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Philip Johnson. We’ve been fascinated by his approach to lighting and how it can enhance the aesthetics of a building while also improving its functionality.

Kelly’s design for the Seagram Building was revolutionary for its time, as he sought to break away from traditional lighting methods in favor of a more cohesive and integrated light system. He intended to create an “all-encompassing environment” by highlighting the building’s architectural features and creating a mood that complemented its design.

Kelly’s lighting design was both innovative and striking, as it employed both artificial and natural light to create a striking visual effect. As a result of reflecting light off nearby surfaces, he was able to enhance the texture and color of the building’s surfaces using a technique called “ambient luminescence.”

A significant aspect of the Seagram Building’s lighting design is the use of an innovative sunshade system. It consists of a series of bronze fins that are attached to the glass façade of the building, providing shade as well as reflecting light into the building.

To further enhance the building’s aesthetic, Kelly used a combination of artificial and natural light to highlight the building’s structural elements, such as the distinctive I-beams that run the length of the building. He also used recessed lighting to create a soft and diffuse glow highlighting the building’s interior spaces.

One of the most impressive lighting design elements in the Seagram Building is the lobby’s iconic bronze-and-glass lighting installation. The installation consists of a series of bronze discs suspended from the ceiling, lit from above to create a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Ultimately, Kelly’s lighting design for the Seagram Building exemplifies how to enhance a building’s aesthetics and create a functional and inviting environment.

For exceptional, professional lighting design advice contact us today:
Call between 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. IST, Monday through Saturday.
solutions@anthemlumiere.com
+ 91 8999 057 902

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What’s Human Centric Lighting?

HCL, also referred to as Circadian Lighting is a type of lighting system that is designed to have a positive impact on human health and well-being.

Revolutionizing Architecture: Richard Kelly's Illuminating Legacy at the Seagram Building

Have you ever heard of Richard Kelly? He's considered one of the pioneers of architectural lighting design, and his work on the Seagram Building in New York City is particularly notable.