Essays about: "Melanopic Lux"

Found 4 essays containing the words Melanopic Lux.

  1. 1. Energy and Circadian Assessment of a Combination Between Integrative Lighting and Daylight Harvesting

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö; Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Energi och byggnadsdesign

    Author : Ribhi Attar; Omar Al Mawla; [2021]
    Keywords : ALFA; Circadian Entrainment; Correlated Colour Temperature; Cortisol; Daylighting; Daylight Harvesting; Energy efficiency; Integrative lighting; Intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells; Melatonin; Melanopic Lux; Photopic Lux; Spectral Power Distribution; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : This study deals with the health and wellbeing of humans who work in offices as well as the energy use for the lighting. The focus is on how integrative lighting and daylight harvesting can be combined in an attempt to reduce the energy consumption while still eliciting a circadian response for the workers. READ MORE

  3. 2. Assessment of the circadian stimulus potential of an integrative lighting system in an office area

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Energi och byggnadsdesign; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö

    Author : Elif Ceren Yilmaz; Rawan Abdulhaq; [2020]
    Keywords : Alertness; Circadian Rhythm; Circadian light effect; Daylighting; Energy efficiency; Entrainment; Health; Intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells; Light response; Melanopsin; Melatonin suppression; Photometric; Sleep quality; spectral sensitivity; Wavelength.; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Nowadays, people spend 90% of their time indoors, thus creating a healthy indoor environment for occupants is of great importance. Lighting in office spaces is an important aspect when it comes to occupant health and well-being. READ MORE

  4. 3. Lighting Evaluation and Design for the Stockholm Metro System Based on Current Models for Non-visual Responses

    University essay from KTH/Ljusdesign

    Author : Tong Liu; [2020]
    Keywords : Non-visual Effects; Circadian Lighting; Equivalent Melanopic Lux EML ; Circadian Stimulus CS ; Melanopic Equivalent Daylight Illuminance M-EDI ; Stockholm Metro System; Light-Emitting Diode LED ;

    Abstract : Light has a wide and profound non-visual impact on the human body. It is related to the suppression or synthesis of a hormone called melatonin which regulates the human circadian clock. In Nordic countries like Sweden, lack of natural light in winter may lead to negative health effects such as circadian disorders or depression. READ MORE

  5. 4. Daylighting and Electric Lighting Integration in the Retail Sector

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Energi och byggnadsdesign; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö

    Author : Rafael Campama Pizarro; [2019]
    Keywords : daylighting; electric lighting; lighting controls; integration; human centric lighting; circadian potential; melanopic lux; non-visual effects; energy saving; retail; case study; IEA-SHC; furniture store; shopping experience.; Arts and Architecture; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : The retail sector represents 11% of the GDP and employs 15% of the workforce in the European Union. To tackle growth of e-commerce, physical retail stores need to be reviewed; both to decrease operating costs, increase productivity and to make the shopping experience more appealing. READ MORE