New Age Lighting Integration for the Age of Aquarius Generation

Description

Proper lighting has a huge influence upon the aging population's health and quality of life. This session provides a fresh, well-illustrated perspective on lighting technique, lighting quality issues, and an exploration of the responses that elderly people display to various lit environments. Presenters will offer vision, sleep, and neuroscience research along with in-the-field design work over the past decade that shows a direct correlation between the quantity and quality of illumination and a person’s health, productivity, and safety. Discuss how sustainability and cost reduction can also be achieved without sacrificing performance by using various lighting techniques and myriad innovative products.

Learning Objectives

Discuss the common clinical problems enountered as we age and their effect on the visual system. Promote well-being by ""bringing the outside in"" with simulated daylighting techniques. Learn how to evaluate the newest LED technology and where best to employ them to create value-added design. Understand how improved lighting techniques combine for greater client satisfaction.