Can Lighting Improve a Person’s Well-Being, Mood and Health?
The short answer is yes. According to an article from the American Institute of Architects, titled “Innovations in lighting technology impact more than efficiency,” some measured benefits of LED lights include not only healthier brains and access to a deeper sleep, but also improved concentration & energy, lower stress & anxiety and increased motivation. Return-on-health: […]
Home Lighting Hacks for Healthier, More Beautiful Living Spaces
All too often, certain interior design features can get all the glory when it comes to creating a truly inviting living space. But, interior lighting can be just as important. Thankfully, the experts at HGTV understand the impact that effective lighting can have. An article written by Jill Connors, titled “Lighting Tips for Every Room,” […]
How Do I Optimize Treatment Received for Sleep Apnea
“You have no idea how bad you sound at night. You sound like you are going to die!” The wife of my patient glared at her husband, who until her outburst was doing an outstanding job of minimizing the concerns both she and his primary care doctor had about his sleep, breathing, and choking episodes […]
Nighttime is Blue-Free Light Time
Decreasing exposure to harmful blue light has to be sought beyond limiting screen time with your television, laptop computer or smartphone. Realistically, your job or need to communicate outside of in-person interaction can make disconnecting from your tech devices nearly impossible – even when we know that prolonged exposure, especially in the evening hours when […]
Perfect Lighting Brings Sophistication to an Elite Fitness Club
SORAA Illuminates the Gravity Club a premium, invitation-only fitness club in the heart of Singapore’s central business district. Gravity Club owns Fitness First, one of the largest fitness brands in the world and the largest in Southeast Asia, worked with Illuminate Lighting Design to create an atmosphere where lighting helps define the club’s sophisticated brand and style, […]
Sleep Habits of the Rich and Famous
At times, celebrities may appear to be superhuman. It can sometimes seem as if they never miss a beat, or a breath, in pursuit of fame and fortune. One might surmise that our favorite celebrities and titans of industry simply never sleep. But, as the saying goes, “Stars – they’re just like us,” and that’s […]
Now, Even Adults Can Be Tucked into Bed
As part of a greater focus on health, last year Apple released a slew of functions with its latest mobile operating system to allow users to keep track of their sleeping habits and to remind users when to go to bed to ensure a full night of rest. According to the native Clock app, going […]
The NBA Eyes Sleep in Their Quest for Success
Evidence that the science of sleep is slowly moving into the world of elite athletics is everywhere. The strategy of resting players during games seems to generate a tremendous amount of attention. Both the San Antonio Spurs and more recently the Cleveland Cavaliers have made headlines by resting their key players during games. While ticket […]
The Easiest Way to Improve Energy Efficiency
The answer is simple: switching from filament to LED lighting. According to an article from Great Eastern Energy, titled “15 Benefits of LED Lighting,” as a result of lowering prices for LED lights along with new federal regulations, tax benefits, state rebate programs and utility incentives, it is now easier than ever to upgrade to […]
Lighting Revives 2 Million Years of History
Western Australian Museum in Perth, Western Australia. Exhibit – A History of the World in 100 Objects, a collection of the British Museum. From the earliest tools made of humble stone to colorful Javanese shadow puppets, the objects in the exhibit provide an unwritten insight into human cultures across time, from two million years ago to […]