The optimal office lighting system

It is a well-known fact that 30% of the electrical bill for commercial buildings comes from lighting; very often, these buildings are equipped with traditional fluorescent fixtures that often consume more energy than necessary. You could reduce power consumption costs by 50% simply by changing the old technology for LED.

Did you know that advanced lighting is essential for the comfort and well-being of employees? In fact, poorly fitting lighting can cause headaches, eye strain, and irritability, factors that can affect employee productivity.
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Here are some ways to choose an office lighting adapted to the needs of workers, while reducing your energy bill.

Create a combination of different types of lighting

To illuminate sufficiently, it is recommended to use at least two types of lighting: first, general lighting that provides a uniform brightness and perfectly distributed; then, individual lighting specific to each work area. For more information on basic lighting types, please refer to 3 basic types of lighting.
In the case of the office, the use of localized and general lighting is recommended since, on the one hand, the general lighting makes it possible to avoid the glare effect and on the other hand, the direct illumination makes it possible to illuminate an area in a precise and targeted way.

To achieve this, an optimal combination could contain different types of lamps: ceiling lights, wall lights, track lights, floor lamps, recessed lights, desk lamps, etc.

Finally, the use of light management systems saves energy by turning on, off, and dimming the light as needed.

Take into account the technical specificities of lighting

Selected lighting solutions should be able to provide adequate and sufficient levels of illumination, distribution and light intensity to create an environment that is conducive to work and non-irritating to the eyes.

Lighting level

In general, it is recommended to provide a lighting level of 500 lux for work in front of computer screens. The more complex the visual task, the higher the level of illumination should be. To learn more about how to measure light, check out our blog.

The color

The color rendering index and the color temperature also play a vital role in the comfort of office workers. For the color rendering index, an index of more than 70 (on a scale of 100) is recommended for this type of building.

The power

Finally, the necessary light output varies according to the work. In general, tasks performed in offices require 300 to 1,000 lumens of power, depending on the visual accuracy required task.
For more tips and tricks to increase your level of work focus through lighting, check out our Light & Focus article on our blog.

Analyze lighting by zone

It is essential to illuminate all areas of the workspace strategically rather than illuminate the entire office in a consistent manner. Zone lighting consists of analyzing users' lighting needs according to the specificities of each area.

Reception

Since receiving is often the first point of contact with customers and suppliers, it is essential that the light is both warm and adequate. A mix of natural lighting, if possible, and lamps can create this effect while ensuring that lighting is sufficient.

Open office space

Open-plan offices require flexibility in the type of lighting, a glare-free work environment and a pleasant light of at least 500 lux. Photo-sensors and occupancy sensors can also be installed to adapt the lighting according to traffic and natural light levels.

Conference rooms and closed offices

Here again, a combination of general and individual light of 500 lux can enhance the comfort of the employees. This mixture can be created, inter alia, by the installation of suspended luminaires accompanied by wall lighting.

Corridors

Since there is no work done in the corridors, it is suggested to opt for safe and economical lighting solutions in these areas of the building. However, it is important to comply with safety lighting standards and regulations. In this way, people will be able to move around safely and easily.

In short, the combination of different types of lighting and a good understanding of needs will create an environment conducive to work. An adequate and adapted brightness will create a pleasant atmosphere, appreciated by all office users!

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