Light as a modulator of non-image-forming brain functions—positive and negative impacts of increasing light availability

I Campbell, R Sharifpour, G Vandewalle - Clocks & Sleep, 2023 - mdpi.com
Light use is rising steeply, mainly because of the advent of light-emitting diode (LED)
devices. LEDs are frequently blue-enriched light sources and may have different impacts on …

Effects of correlated color temperature of office light on subjective perception, mood and task performance

Y Zeng, H Sun, J Yu, B Lin - Building and Environment, 2022 - Elsevier
Research has shown multiple effects of light correlated color temperature (CCT) on office
staff. However, the CCT ranges in previous research were relatively narrow. This study …

[HTML][HTML] Enlightening wellbeing in the home: The impact of natural light design on perceived happiness and sadness in residential spaces

J Morales-Bravo, P Navarrete-Hernandez - Building and Environment, 2022 - Elsevier
As more people move towards work-from-home options during the COVID-19 pandemic,
residential indoor environments are increasingly becoming places where we spend a large …

Effects of colored lights on an individual's affective impressions in the observation process

X **e, J Cai, H Fang, X Tang, T Yamanaka - Frontiers in Psychology, 2022 - frontiersin.org
The lighting environment has an important influence on the psychological and physical
aspects of a person. On certain occasions, reasonable lighting design can regulate people's …

Urban park lighting quality perception: An immersive virtual reality experiment

M Masullo, F Cioffi, J Li, L Maffei, G Ciampi, S Sibilio… - Sustainability, 2023 - mdpi.com
Green areas and parks are increasingly important in improving citizens' physical and mental
recovery. Lighting systems play a considerable role in affecting city park life and activities …

Virtual reality-based study assessing the impact of lighting on attention in university classrooms

N Castilla, JL Higuera-Trujillo, C Llinares - Journal of Building Engineering, 2024 - Elsevier
This study uses immersive virtual reality technology to evaluate the effects of lighting
environments on cognitive performance. Interaction effects of the variables illuminance …

[HTML][HTML] Acute effects of light during daytime on central aspects of attention and affect: A systematic review

LB Bjerrum, IH Nordhus, L Sørensen, K Wulff… - Biological …, 2024 - Elsevier
Light regulates both image-and various non-image forming responses in humans, including
acute effects on attention and affect. To advance the understanding of light's immediate …

The effects of acoustic-light-thermal environment quality parameters on pedestrians' overall comforts in residential districts

F Zeng, S Liang, J Zhang, Y Chen, S Feng, Q Mo… - Scientific Reports, 2024 - nature.com
This study explored subjective responses towards various environmental quality
parameters. It would be helpful to approach an overall comfort improvement relating to …

[HTML][HTML] A study of the emotional impact of interior lighting color in rural bed and breakfast space design

Y Wei, Y Zhang, Y Wang, C Liu - Buildings, 2023 - mdpi.com
In architectural spaces, the ambiance created by lighting plays a significant role in
influencing people's emotions, often relying on the use of color and light. However, previous …

[HTML][HTML] Impact of daytime spectral tuning on cognitive function

R Lok, DS Joyce, JM Zeitzer - Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology …, 2022 - Elsevier
Light at night can improve alertness and cognition. Exposure to daytime light, however, has
yielded less conclusive results. In addition to direct effects, daytime light may also mitigate …