With increasing amounts of time being spent indoors, we are almost always in the presence of artificial lights these days. But did you know that they have a direct effect on our health? Vikram Jain, Director, Innovative Lighting Designs Limited (ILDL) takes us through how lighting impacts human health and behaviour, for designing a better space.

Text: Mr. Vikram Jain, Director, Innovative Lighting Designs Limited, New Delhi

Today, we spent most of our indoor time in natural and artificial light. Light adds definition to spaces, accentuating textures, layers, and colors. Apart from that, it comes with several biological and psychological benefits for occupants – cementing its role in spatial design apart from aesthetic effects. As we are not biologically built to live in artificial lighting, natural light directly impacts our circadian rhythms. The right circadian rhythm ensures sound sleep, a balanced mood, improved cognition, and overall wellbeing. Research shows a clear relationship between good lighting and elevated moods, energy, concentration, and appetite levels

Lighting is an indispensable element in the design of a space. It not only defines our perception of it but can significantly affect us biologically and psychologically. This happens because light influences the serotonin and melatonin levels in our body that govern our sleep patterns, moods, productivity, cognition and overall well-being.

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As furniture and accent pieces anchor an area in a hierarchy of proportion and volume, lighting layouts define and enliven it. Lighting is regarded as an essential component of any functioning space. But, when strategised well, the installations can meld with the space to create an interesting crossplay of light and shade that lends a touch of playfulness to the ambience. 

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As furniture and accent pieces anchor an area in a hierarchy of proportion and volume, lighting layouts define and enliven it. Lighting is regarded as an essential component of any functioning space.