A prescription for quality lighting in hospitals
The Sun produces a full spectrum of electromagnetic waves, from cosmic rays to radio waves. Visible light is only very small segment of the electromagnetic spectrum that the human eye can perceive. Good quality lighting is of great importance to all of us, whether in the work place or at home. Light can have a positive effect on our behavior, productivity and health. It influences our health, how we feel, think, learn and work. Light is used beneficially in the treatment of disease, disorders and max even influence recovery times for patient care. Lighting is also a major consumer of energy`, and as such, offers a unique opportunity to improve energy efficiency while enhancing the environment. It is therefore essential in the development of a system approach toward quality lighting that you promote good health and a sense of well being while concurrently optimizing energy efficiency.
- OSTI ID:
- 227093
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-951173-; TRN: 96:000139-0058
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: 18. world energy engineering congress, Atlanta, GA (United States), 8-10 Nov 1995; Other Information: PBD: 1996; Related Information: Is Part Of Vision 2001: Energy & environmental engineering; PB: 638 p.
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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