Lighting in the workplace is as comparable as night is to day.
Think of the 9am first cup of coffee surge of energy versus the 6pm burnout feeling. This is an afternoon fatigue that so many of us can relate to and the biological response that happens as we exert energy throughout the day. As we embark into darker and shorter winter days of the year the quality of indoor light becomes even more important to staying productive and happy. The common denominator being that lighting mimics the patterns to which we operate. VELs space is meticulously engineered to combat this enemy of productivity.
Studies show that dull or dim lighting environments can trigger humans to feel lethargic, unmotivated and unproductive. (Jenson & Jenson, 2022) Whereas, higher color temperature light sources have been found to boost mood, energy, alertness and productivity levels. (How Lighting Affects The Productivity of Your Workers, 2020) This evidence suggests that lighting conditions greatly impact productivity, accuracy, creativity & even morale.
Innovative companies have begun tailoring higher to mid-range color temperature lighting across workstations to act as a solution to the problem. While this is beneficial, research shows that day times natural skylight is the most effective tool for maximizing productivity. (How Lighting Affects The Productivity of Your Workers, 2020) However, the sun cannot always be shining…or can it?
At VEL, we have purposefully implemented a state of the art skylight roof to help simulate a raw response to organic lighting. Additionally, we strategically placed mid-high range color temperature lights across our ergonomic workstations to increase productivity, maximize focus and encourage relaxation. So you can experience that 9am first cup of coffee feeling all day.
