Researching cutting-edge lighting technology for occupant health and wellbeing
When The Light Center sought to understand firsthand how BIOS, an innovative circadian lighting technology, impacts occupant health and wellbeing compared to conventional LED lighting, they turned to IBE to help quantify the difference. The newly renovated Community Impact Center located in north Fort Collins and owned by the United Way of Larimer County offered the perfect research site because it was already undergoing a lighting upgrade. IBE designed a study that used occupancy surveys, a mood tracking mobile app, and site visits across over time. Data analysis included the relationships between various lighting configurations (LED versus BIOS, windows versus no windows, dimmers versus none) and factors such as occupant health, mood, and productivity.
Key Outcomes
- Supported The Light Center in understanding the impact of new BIOS lighting technology on the health and wellbeing of their customers
Deliverables
- Research plan
- Occupancy surveys
- Research summary