What is Circadian Lighting? The experts at the Lighting Research Center say: “When specifying lighting for the circadian system, more specifically, for circadian entrainment, it is important to consider light level, spectrum (color), timing and duration of exposure, and photic history (i.e., previous light exposures).” Color is one aspect of lighting for circadian entrainment, but […]
2019 Winner – Best Architectural Lighting Product by Architectural Record Magazine.
Founded by an architect, Ascent understands and appreciates the importance of lighting for well-being. However, none of the offices or conference rooms in their new 8th story space have any windows. In order to address this challenge and make sure everyone is comfortable and happy at work, the Ascent team selected Lightglass to bring the […]
INTRODUCTIONAt both Lightglass and Luxtech, there is a deep interest in people-centric lighting, the relationship between lighting products, human biology and psychology. There are many LCD-based artificial window and skylight products on the market, but in what ways are they useful? In October 2017, I conducted a series of experiments on LCD screens to better […]
Next week, our Chief Spiritual Officer George C. Bosson will be delivering a lecture for IES San Diego. The subject matter is the profound impact light has on our psycho-emotional and biological systems. Join him to learn more about light in the context of human history, and the careful application of light to improve people’s […]
NOVEMBER 28-29, 2018 – For this show our architect-in-residence, RJ, designed a booth called “The Lightglass Experience”. Looking from above, it is shaped like a ‘T’, made from three 4×8 wall sections. This design allows us to handle any number of visitors because we enter from one side and exit from the other, creating a […]
Illuminate Philly Show Amy, Sean, Jianchuan, and I had a fantastic time at IES Illuminate Philadelphia on October 25th, 2018! It was great to spend time with other lighting manufacturers and specifiers, and learn about the future of our industry. I would like to give a special shout out to the LRC and Dr. Mariana […]
There is much controversy in the field of lighting around the term Human-Centric Lighting. With the advent of research showing the effect of certain applications of light on human biology ( a relatively nascent field of study) there have been numerous claims by lighting product companies about the biological benefits accrued from the use of […]