Architectural lighting has potent biological effects but applied lighting practices that
capitalize on this potential have been limited. In this review, we endeavor to consolidate and …

Melatonin is an old and ubiquitous molecule in nature showing multiple mechanisms of
action and functions in practically every living organism. In mammals, pineal melatonin …

Periodic, well timed exposure to light is important for our health and wellbeing. Light, in
particular in the blue part of the spectrum, is thought to affect alertness both indirectly, by …

In the past decade there has been increased interest in research on color and psychological
functioning. Important advances have been made in theoretical work and empirical work, but …

Investigating human responses to light can reveal important information with the potential to
improve environmental design, circadian health, cognitive performance, and overall …

Consideration is being given to the adoption of a new metric characterizing light as it affects
the human circadian system. Much has been learned over the past couple of decades about …

At its best, human-centric lighting considers the visual and non-visual effects of light in
support of positive human outcomes. At its worst, it is a marketing phrase used to …

The effects of indoor environmental conditions on human health, satisfaction, and
performance have been the focus of research for decades. This paper reviews and …

Introduction: Blue light from electronic devices has a bad reputation. It has a wavelength
which may influence our circadian rhythm and cause bad sleep. But there are other aspects …

Daylight has been associated with multiple health advantages. Some of these claims are
associations, hypotheses or beliefs. This review presents an overview of a scientific …