IES Webinar: Fire below, Sun and Stars above: Biophilic Lighting
August 29, 2024
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST
From fire to candles, gas lanterns, and the first electric light bulb in 1879, humans have evolved around warm wavelengths of light. Our bodies are accustomed to the positions of our natural light sources, like fire on the ground or daylight high in the sky during midday. The invention of the fluorescent lamp however, made cooler and brighter light sources available from above throughout the nighttime environment. Fluorescent lighting allowed humans to work late into the night which disrupted sleep patterns, and therefore interfered with our bodies biological recovery time. Understanding human development in the context of our natural environment is the heart of biophilic design. This discussion will inspire shaping our environment around our biological needs, utilizing electric and smart lighting for biophilic designs, and fostering well-being while deepening our connection with nature.
PRESENTERS
Nicole Craanen
Nicole’s passion for biophilic design is rooted in her connection to nature and her expertise in commercial interior design and human ecology. As the founder and owner of The Biophilic Design Institute, she is committed to transforming our relationship with our environments. She guides architects and designers to integrate our innate connection with nature directly into the core principles of our design approach. Her influential roles on advisory boards for both Living Future Europe and the WELL Building Standard, as well as her experiences as a yoga instructor and Nature & Forest Therapy Guide, inform a philosophy that promotes health and well-being while also working to mitigate the human impact on the non-human world.
Lauren A. Schwade
