Effects of light
The best visual, emotional and biological quality of lighting
Sustainable lighting solutions are judged not only by their energy efficiency but also by their lighting quality. Good lighting can promote human wellbeing, creating the ideal setting for high performance, satisfaction and health. A good lighting solution also guides users and helps ensure their safety (consider road lighting at night or emergency and escape-route lighting in a power cut).
Development of a standard for assessing the effects of light on humans
With the aim of creating a uniform basis for assessing the effects of light on humans, the Zumtobel Group also participated in the development of a corresponding standard. June 2009 saw the proposal, with the German Institute for Standardization (DIN), of standard DIN V 5031:100, which is now to be transferred to European level by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). In addition, the committee is currently also working on a standard for planning guidelines (DIN V 5031:101) that take human biorhythms into account.
The trade associations, including ZVEI, are also raising awareness of the EU Energy Services Directive.Since early 2009, ZVEI has been organising regular information events to inform German local authorities about sustainable indoor and outdoor lighting.
Sustainable lighting solutions are judged not only by their energy efficiency but also by their lighting quality. Good lighting can promote human wellbeing, creating the ideal setting for high performance, satisfaction and health. A good lighting solution also guides users and helps ensure their safety (consider road lighting at night or emergency and escape-route lighting in a power cut).
Development of a standard for assessing the effects of light on humans
With the aim of creating a uniform basis for assessing the effects of light on humans, the Zumtobel Group also participated in the development of a corresponding standard. June 2009 saw the proposal, with the German Institute for Standardization (DIN), of standard DIN V 5031:100, which is now to be transferred to European level by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). In addition, the committee is currently also working on a standard for planning guidelines (DIN V 5031:101) that take human biorhythms into account.
The trade associations, including ZVEI, are also raising awareness of the EU Energy Services Directive.Since early 2009, ZVEI has been organising regular information events to inform German local authorities about sustainable indoor and outdoor lighting.
