Tag: energy consumption
According to some research, the emission spectrum of artificial light at night (ALAN) can affect biological phenomena, including physiology, behavior, community structure, and ecosystems. Some phenomena, such as melatonin …
Title 24, Part 6: Building Energy Efficiency Standards, is a code developed by the State of California, that regulates energy use in commercial buildings and is updated every three …
We are starting the new year with good news in lighting: the phase-out of fluorescent lighting from August 2023 in the EU. The last changes in the RoHS directive …
Because energy costs are expected to rise through 2023, building owners and operators have more than one good reason to increase their project’s energy efficiency. New high-quality building materials …
Lighting designers select the most suitable lighting control to satisfy the building owner’s requirements. However, these requirements are usually focused on visual and cost-saving conditions, and do not even …
Hospitals continuously face multiple challenges, such as patient care, infection prevention, hospital security, and patient safety while reducing costs. These challenges are significant, but patient satisfaction is also a concern for …
Lighting is the second most important expense in any building after HVAC systems. Replacing old incandescent and fluorescent lights with LED lights can save up to 80% of lighting …
Circadian lighting is good lighting for people’s health, but when we talk about good lighting we need to include the impact of current lighting systems on the planet. So, what …
Lighting quality and energy efficiency are not conflicting goals. Thanks to the advances in lighting technology, we can develop solutions based on circadian rhythms that help us to improve …