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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nA poorly lit office workspace in the night.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Poor lighting has a significant impact on the office working environment. Primarily, it negatively impacts the employees’ moods, and their productivity is also likely to dip. Other critical effects of low light levels in the office include the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n A workspace with efficient natural lighting.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Like any other animal, humans benefit more from natural than artificial light. Hence, a good lighting designer should set up the space for sufficient natural lighting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Transom windows, large windows, and skylights will significantly improve the workspace area lighting. Alternatively, you can install artificial lighting systems that mimic natural ambient light<\/a>. Such fixtures include automatic dimming options and tunable white lighting features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Besides, task lighting fixtures in place of overhead fluorescent lamps will effectively mimic natural daylight.<\/p>\n\n\n An employee in a good-lit office space. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Illumination serves the visual perception and overall well-being of the body. Therefore, when choosing ceiling fixtures, you must consider the prevailing room conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Also, you must have ergonomically designed lighting to help you achieve optimal quality of illumination. To accomplish that, find the appropriate balance between the following lighting parameters:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Elderly persons need higher illuminance than young people.<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n The optimal lighting level is fundamentally significant in influencing concentration levels and alleviating tiredness. In general, an illuminance of the light level of around 500 Lux<\/a> is ideal for computer workstations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Also, increasing the lux improves the body’s visual information processing. Thus, operating at a Lux of between 500 and 1000 will significantly elevate the moods while working and reduce stress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But a sophisticated visual task requires a relatively higher illuminance than a smaller one. Moreover, when setting up an office space, you must consider the age of the employees. Elderly workers need a higher illuminance than middle-aged and young employees of between 750 to 1000 Lux.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lastly, you can realize mood lighting by manipulating the light color parameter, and you can choose this from three primary colors: neutral white, warm white, and bright white.<\/p>\n\n\n There’s no doubt that natural lighting has remarkable positive impacts on employee productivity and moods over artificial light. But what are some other key lighting quality ideas for office space? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n A young woman in a properly lit office.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n The overall ambient lighting of an office should provide exquisite illuminance and little shadows. Hence, LED lights<\/a> are arguably the ideal office lighting source. Their benefits include the following: <\/p>\n\n\n\n An office space with sufficient natural lighting.<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n There’s no better lighting design than one that embraces natural light as the primary light source. Therefore, while overhead lighting is essential, you must ensure that your workspace receives sufficient direct lighting from the sun. <\/p>\n\n\n Combine natural light with a desk lamp for excellent lighting.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Don’t just limit your office lighting design to desk lighting. Consider installing other quality lighting systems to improve the office’s visual appeal. Thus, consider incorporating indirect lighting features into your office space in addition to overhead lighting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For instance, you can have non-reflective background surfaces such as muted color furniture to provide a warm allure to the office space. <\/p>\n\n\n No one color temperature will suit all office spaces. But white and blue lights will be ideal if you’re setting up workspaces with high concentration levels. Conversely, you can use yellow-toned lights for a relaxing area such as an office waiting bay. <\/p>\n\n\n LED lights are ideal for an office setting.<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n You must ensure that your lighting design is frugal in energy use. Using dimmers and adopting LED technology will come in handy in achieving energy savings. <\/p>\n\n\n Lighting control systems will ensure there’s sufficient lighting while saving energy. An example is the automatic lighting control system that detects the ambient lighting levels and adjusts dimmable light intensity. <\/p>\n\n\n Earlier, we discussed lighting ergonomics and their suitability for proper lighting. Now, let us explore the ideal lighting requirements for different office areas. <\/p>\n\n\n A well-lit office reception.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n For any office space, you must create an excellent first impression. Hence your entrance and reception light systems must provide visitors with a calming effect. It makes downlight the ideal lighting method for the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Such lights will provide exquisite glare control and accent lighting. You can also have pendant light fixtures to improve the ambiance at the reception. <\/p>\n\n\n A busy office corridor space<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n These areas pose the most significant challenge in office workstation lighting since they often don’t receive natural light. But you must also know that these spaces receive relatively low traffic. So, don’t overlight them as it would be wasteful and at the same time, ensure they are adequately lit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The ideal light for corridors and stairways is wall-mounted lights. You can also install floor lamps to improve lighting and act as guidelines for people using the areas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Office Lighting: <\/strong>Natural vs. Artificial Light<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n
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Office Lighting Level & Illuminance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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a.) Use a Suitable Light Source for an office<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
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b.) Use Maximum Natural Light<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
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e.) Save Energy<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
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Office Lighting Design Guide for Each Room<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
Reception and Entrance Lighting<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
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