A Human Centric Lighting solution is designed with the ability to control the intensity of the light and also the colour temperature at particular times. On a very basic level, human centric lighting strategically controls blue wavelengths, which are beneficial during daylight hours because they boost attention, reaction times and mood.
The ‘blue light’ can be utilised more during daytime hours and transitioning to a more ‘warm light’ as the day time ends, simulating the natural cycle of the day. Being asleep at night and being awake during the day is a simple example of a light-related circadian rhythm.
Designers and specifiers are now considering the circadian rhythm when choosing the lighting for many office lighting applications and increasingly home application due to more and more people working from home.
A number of RICOMAN luminaires feature tunable white light engines, which when connected to controls are able to follow a pre-set pattern of colour temperature change. Others feature a simple RF remote control for simple adjustment of colour temperature and dimming levels. This can help to mimic our natural outdoor environment.