Human Centric Lighting

From the growing concern about the imbalance of our circadian rhythm, Human Centred Lighting (HCL), was born.

The influence of light on human beings and the way it contributes to their well-being has been scientifically proven. Today, we spend most of our time indoors with artificial lighting, where the difference between day and night is often not even perceptible, thus contradicting our natural cycle - The Circadian Rhythm.

Circadian Rhythm

The circadian rhythm, or circadian cycle, is the body's rhythm. Thousands of years of human evolution have perfected the close relationship between human activities and physiological processes and sunlight. The secretion of hormones that promote sleep-wake alternation, the regulation of body temperature and blood pressure... all these processes were governed by sunlight.

With the introduction of artificial light, this relationship is no longer so strong - today we can, for example, simulate the maximum brightness of the sun, which is naturally reached around 12 noon, at any time of day. The loss of this natural link has left us with effects such as the deregulation of sleep patterns, manifesting itself in symptoms such as difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep and excessive daytime sleepiness, resulting in greater difficulty in carrying out normal tasks.

Human Centric Lighting

Human Centric Lighting aims to improve well-being by regulating the colour temperature and level of illuminance in indoor environments in such a way as to simulate the course of natural light.

Getting closer to the body's natural rhythm has the potential to increase feelings of well-being and mood, as well as improving sleep quality by regulating sleep-wake cycles.

This new perspective on lighting can be applied to a huge variety of spaces and environments, such as:

• In offices and schools where the regulation of lighting can help to create more productive and comfortable spaces and reduce eye fatigue;

• In hospital environments, improving the general well-being of patients can contribute to their recovery and comfort;

• In residential settings, the positive effects of HCL are enhanced by its long-term use.

Human Centric Lighting represents an innovative approach to lighting design by seeking to synchronise artificial lighting with the circadian rhythm. By replicating the characteristics of natural light in indoor environments, Human Centric Lighting allows us to create healthier and more productive spaces in which to live and work.