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Good light is essential for recognition of visual tasks. It promotes
visual performance and enhances visual comfort, which is
important for unimpaired vision. Too much light, glare and not
enough light can be harmful.
Visual light effect
Light intensifies our emotions. Daylight and artificial lighting
cast architecture and the workplace environment in the right light,
make for atmosphere and a sense of wellbeing.
Emotional light effect
Light importantly affects human circadian rhythms, sleep and
mood. It regulates waking and sleeping phases and has a major
influence on health and performance. During a day it should be
stimulating, whereas in the evening it should be calming.
Biological effect
Effects of light on humans
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