Putting the human into light.
Wednesday 30 January – 6.00pm registration
Venue: Emrill Services Head Office, 23 11b, Al Quoz Industrial Area 4, Dubai
Session Overview
• Wellness
• What is Human Centric Lighting and what are the potential benefits
• Understanding LED in conjunction with Human Centric Lighting
• Effects of light on workplaces and employees
• How do organisation and FM departments benefit
Artificial lighting has always been “human centric” as it has allowed us to perform tasks in reduced or no natural light. However, over the years, lighting has become focussed on the ability to perform the task. More recently, it has been recognised that lighting, both natural and artificial, has effects upon us and our increased activity outside of daylight hours can have negative effects on our physical and metal wellbeing. When we talk about human centric lighting (HCL) now, we mean lighting which has positive effects upon well-being and productivity, to the extent that it is incorporated into recognised wellness programmes. Daylight gives the body cues for certain functions to happen and triggers cycles within the body and mind, known as Circadian Rhythms. In order to balance out these cycles, we need to be exposed to more natural colours and intensities of light throughout the day. In this talk David Clements, CEO of lighting designers manufacturers FUTURE Designs, will debunk the myths about HCL whilst outlining how the FM World can capitalise on its benefits for the wellbeing and productivity of its workforce.
Speakers
David Clements, Managing Director, FUTURE Designs
David Clements is an expert in light. He founded FUTURE Designs 27 year ago, creating an organisation that designs and delivers cutting edge lighting solutions through the UK, Europe and the UAE. David and FUTURE Designs have been an integral part of the seismic shifts in lighting technology and innovation, most recently the advent of LED and HCL.
The lecture will start promptly at 6.30pm with refreshments from 6.00pm
