As the evenings draw in and the seas get a bit rough (it’s still warm though!) I’ve put together some papers about managing that shift back to school after the summer break … Setting them up for success Going back to class is daunting enough – especially if it’s a new school. But walking back […]
The recent House of Lords report on light pollution – The neglected pollutants: the effects of artificial light and noise on human health – is a sobering and frustrating read – a catalogue of physical and mental health impacts and a complete lack of systematic measurement policies – or appetite for regulation. Decades of reports and recommendations have
Light at night- the good, the bad and the ugly Read More »
If your birthday is around now, you may not be surprised to know that there are more babies born in the summer in the USA than any other season. The amount of light in your birth season shapes summer babies’ lives in subtle but powerful ways… 1. Longer days mean they’re more likely to be evening
Summer babies and biting bugs Read More »
Eating breakfast is good for beach bodies If you’re keen to get in shape for a trip to the sun, meal timing could be as important as the calorie count for you – and for the kids. The key is to set your body clock – a protein-rich breakfast and a light dinner at least
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Summer is the most popular time for maintenance and repairs at home and at work. It may seem odd to take a look at the lights while the sun is shining outside, but using the summer break could be a great investment in a brighter and more sustainable winter. For a warehouse, a straight switch
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80% of Americans plan to take a road trip this summer – Summer Travel Survey 2022 — Nearly 81% to Travel, 42% to Travel More than Last Summer, Nearly 51% to Fly on a Plane, 80% to Road Trip And… 74%- or 50 million Brits are planning to do the same – More than 50 Million Brits
Lessons from the open road – can light help? Read More »
I’ve been reading a lot about ‘Smart Buildings’ recently. Lots of information out there including this event on Thursday – IES Webinar Series – Toward to “Lighting 4.0” Era, the SSL2 (Sustainable Smart Lighting x Solid State Light sources) Concept It’s easy to see why – Building Management Systems can cut energy use from lighting by
Occupant-Centred Controls for Human-Centric lighting? – and notes for sun-seekers Read More »
I’m often asked whether Human-Centric lighting is just healthwash and marketing hype? To quote Houser, Boyce, Zeitzer & Herf – Human-centric lighting: Myth, magic or metaphor? human-centric lighting has sound motivations, despite being tainted by misleading marketing claims… they prefer the term Integrative lighting and stress that good lighting is not a product, it’s a solution led
Light = Caffeine? – Put the kettle on and see if you agree! Read More »
I’ve been on the road a lot these past few weeks – and the one thing that comes up time and again is the cost of going above and beyond the standard specification. ‘The competitors will come in cheaper’ is the constant refrain. Of course, the cost per calorie or per lumen, a better-quality lighting
Apples or Mars Bars? – It depends what you value Read More »
Post-exam recovery – sleeping in is not the best solution Lots of young people around me have finished their exams and don’t see the sun before noon. It may feel like a daily battle to get them out of bed- but here’s why it’s worth the fight – and some tips that will help. Irregular
Pacing yourself with light – post-exam recovery, micro-breaks and the summer solstice Read More »