Full Spectrum: Benefits of Daylight vs. Electric Light

We catch up with Jay Goodman to discuss a full spectrum of lighting-related considerations Jay Goodman is an entrepreneur and Founder of Apres Illumination. ================== Topics we explore: ================== 1. Big picture thoughts on natural sunlight and electric light.  (0:55) 2. Why should the LED lighting conversation embrace more parts of the lighting spectrum?  (2:25) 3. Do lumens per watt matter?  Lumens per square foot?  (4:14) 4. How does lack of daylight affect students who occupy classrooms or patients who occupy hospital patient rooms?  (6:15) 5. How can lighting makers address these intertwined benefits of daylight and electric light?  (9:20) ============ We have a conversation with lighting entrepreneur, Jay Goodman, to discuss the connection between natural sunlight and electric light, particularly in the context of human health and well-being. Goodman talks about the importance of considering both visible light (blue light) and non-visual light (infrared) from the sun. He emphasizes that the majority of the sun's energy is non-visual, which is often overlooked in discussions about circadian lighting and human health. Goodman believes that while blue light is essential for triggering certain responses in the body, it needs to be supplemented with the non-visual energy from the sun to achieve overall health benefits. He discusses the reliance on the metric "lumens per watt" as it only measures visible light and hinders the integration of non-visual energy into indoor lighting. The discussion also highlights the impact of natural and electric light on various real-world applications, such as classrooms, hospitals, and other indoor environments. The absence of non-visual light indoors can lead to imbalances in hormones, increased stress (cortisol) production, and potential health issues, as demonstrated by research findings on higher mortality rates for patients recovering in hospital beds further away from windows. Lastly, the conversation touches on Jay Goodman's new entrepreneurial venture called Apres Illumination, which aims to address the issue of integrating natural and electric light to provide better lighting options for people. Overall, the discussion sheds light on the importance of considering both visible and non-visual light from the sun in indoor lighting design and its impact on human health and well-being. ================= More 5 Big Questions interviews: inside.lighting/resources/5-big-questions-insideli… #ledlighting #lighting #lightingsolutions #commerciallighting #led #lightingdesign #lightingdesigner #ledlighting #architecturallighting #ledlights #construction