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How can we light indoor spaces in the most psychologically beneficial way possible whilst still keeping sustainability in mind?

As part of my final year interior architecture degree, I'm studying light and how it effects us psychologically in the context of indoor spaces. I'd love to know your thoughts on how light can and does effect our positive well being and the most effective ways we can achieve this. I'd also like to know your suggestions on if we can achieve this whilst also being sustainable both economically and environmentally.

Any examples, research or other interesting information you can add would be greatly appreciated!

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Topics: Office design Psycology alternative sustainability architecture emotional well being light
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    Varlan Allan 10+

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    Feb 5 2012: Well lets think of the ways that light can affect peoples thinking and work.

    Colour
    Diffusion
    Ambiance
    opacity

    Not only do we have to consider the light but what the light is going to interact with. Glass, walls, ceiling staircases, and humans, plants, and other items.

    I think you could learn a lot from learning about psychology of colour and how it's related to people's moods. As well as secondary refractive lighting ( how light changes when it bounces off things)

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