Human Centric Lighting

Create healthier, more productive spaces with scientifically proven light.

Circadian rythm and dynamic lighting

The sun is the basis of all biological life on earth and light is an important part of everyday life. The natural light is dynamic from sunrise to sunset and it has a great impact on our sense of well-being. To "mimic" these important signals we would typically get from the sun, we need dynamic artificial lighting, which is where human centric lighting (HCL) comes in.

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The biological effects of light

Since the 2017 Nobel Price in Medicine was awarded for the discovery of the molecular mechanisms that regulate our circadian rythm, we know that light is crucial for the daily synchronisation of our internal clock. 

Benefits of HCL

Bringing natural dynamic light indoors

  • Well-being

    Boost your mood, energy, and regulate biological clock

  • Focus

    Help you with concentration, accuracy, efficiency and performance

  • Rest

    Sleep better, control the wake cycle, and ensure deeper relaxation

Different applications of HCL

Many people are spending more than 90% of their lives indoor. Traditional artificial light is fixed from the moment we wake up in the morning at home until we go to bed. It doesn't reflect the intensity, timing, colour and dynamics of natural light.

Tunable white lighting can support natural daylight either by automatically "mimicking" sunlight or by some fixed light scenes to support different situations throughout the day.

In SG we have unique solutions for ‘mimicking’ sunlight during the day and creating the best possible conditions for people staying indoors. We call it Tunable White Lighting. Below you will find some examples of applications.

The Right Light for a Brighter Workday

By intelligently mirroring the daily cycle of natural sunlight, HCL supports your team's biological needs. It delivers cool, energizing light to boost concentration for demanding tasks, and transitions to a warmer, softer glow to reduce stress and foster collaboration.

The Right Light for a Brighter School Day

By mirroring the natural rhythm of daylight—providing cool, energizing light in the morning to increase focus and a warmer, softer glow in the afternoon to promote calm—HCL actively supports students' biological needs.

The Right Light for a Brighter Workday

By intelligently mirroring the daily cycle of natural sunlight, HCL supports your team's biological needs. It delivers cool, energizing light to boost concentration for demanding tasks, and transitions to a warmer, softer glow to reduce stress and foster collaboration.

The Right Light for a Brighter School Day

By mirroring the natural rhythm of daylight—providing cool, energizing light in the morning to increase focus and a warmer, softer glow in the afternoon to promote calm—HCL actively supports students' biological needs.
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Human Centric Lighting (HCL) is a lighting design that mimics the natural light variations of the circadian rhythm and adapts brightness and color temperature to the body's needs throughout the day. The result is increased well-being, better concentration and a healthier indoor environment.

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