5 Steps to a Total Office Lighting Improvement
Effective lighting can shift the entire ambiance of any space. In a work environment, lighting can impact productivity, comfort, team morale, and the overall wellness of everyone around the office.
Whether you work in a large and open group office, a doctors’ office, or you work from home, your lighting can make the difference between a good and bad workday. Ergonomic lighting can even prevent Computer Vision Syndrome, which affects over 60% of adults and can cause blurred vision, dry eyes, and headaches.
Read on for Axiom Power’s tips to effectively light up your office space and get ready for a total lighting improvement!
#1. Capture the Sun
Wherever possible, allow natural light from the sun to flood into your space. Primarily using natural light in an office space dramatically increases employee satisfaction and overall productivity. Because of how sunlight impacts circadian rhythms, natural lighting can improve employee sleep quality at night and alertness during the day.
If your space does not have access to large windows, choosing and positioning a bulb with higher lumens (a measure of brightness) can have a huge impact on ambiance.
#2. Ditch Fluorescents for LEDs
Although natural lighting reigns supreme, we unfortunately don’t have 24/7 access to its brilliance. Your office circumstances may not be suited for large windows or perhaps it’s winter, and the sun sets long before you clock out.
Luckily for you, LED lighting can mimic the hue and intensity of natural sunlight and can even maintain the human body’s natural circadian rhythm. Fluorescent tubes rose to popularity for being cheap, but LEDs are actually more cost-effective than the former.
Most LED setups not only cost less to install but are also significantly more energy-efficient and last far longer. A single T8 LED tube can provide up to 50,000 operation hours, which looms tall over the 20,000 hours of an equal-sized fluorescent tube.
At Axiom Power, we can help you mimic the sun! Call us today to discover how we can amplify your office lighting and bump up the performance of your team—813-308-9328!
A single T8 LED tube can glow up your space
like sunlight for up to 50,000 hours!
#3. Remove Unwanted Shadows
Relying on a single direct lighting source can create countless dark spots and shadows, resulting in illumination imbalance. This can, unfortunately, cause eye strain and headaches. If you work at a computer in a somewhat dark room with only a bright desk lamp, it’s time to switch it up. With a mixture of direct and indirect lighting, you can eliminate uneven lighting and create a balanced environment.
Indirect or “ambient” lighting fixtures can promote a space that is both comforting and activating. Similarly, corrective lighting, such as dual-purpose lights behind screens that are prone to glare, can help reduce eye strain without needing to block natural or direct lighting. Corrective lighting can also be useful for making smooth progressions between areas with different lighting intensities.
There are infinite ways to design your lighting scheme, but Axiom Power can create the plan that works best for your environment. Contact our lighting experts today for a free cost estimate!
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#4. Change Up the Color or Adjust the Temp
Different colored lighting can have fascinating physiological effects. Cooler colors, like blue, can stimulate the mind and promote alertness. If using a lot of cool colored lighting, introducing a warmer color such as orange can balance out any harsh coldness.
On the other end of the spectrum, warm colors such as red can create a sense of comfort and are also effective for stimulating physical activity. In a physically demanding work environment, warmer tones can have a big impact.
Cooler colors promote mental stimulation, while
warmer tones are effective for physical stimulation.
#5. Invest in a Lighting Control System
Lighting control systems can allow you to adjust the ambiance of your entire workplace through subtle shifts in illumination. A light control system can help you be both economically and energetically efficient by allowing you to set life cycles for your bulbs.
Timing controls allow you to adjust your lighting to the sun as it moves in the sky over the course of a day, preventing glares and other lighting concerns.
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Amplify Your Office Lighting with Axiom Power
Lighting can make or break your employee and customer experience. Poor lighting can drain your team, but if done correctly, it can elevate their mood, productivity, and health.
Our experienced electricians can help you develop a proper plan that is effectively optimized to invigorate your team by lighting up their work environment.
Whether you need electrical work done for ground-up construction, lighting installations, or office remodeling, Axiom Power can make it happen. Call our team at 727-687-4452 for commercial services today!