Lighting plays an important role in this equation too
It seems that lighting plays an important role in mood and health conditions. According to a study done by Mariana Figueiro, the director of the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute’s Lighting Research Center and a professor of architecture, our energy is influenced by the colors of the light that surround us during the night.
“Lighting can help increase energy and reduce sleepiness. It is like a cup of coffee. It increases brain activities, makes us feel less sleepy, and increases our energy levels and vitality… Being daytime species, humans need high levels of light during the day to maintain alertness. It seems like our brain is designed to ‘see’ bright light during the day,” said Figueiro.
