Why the Right Office Lighting Is Important for Workplace Productivity

How can we create a healthy office space using lighting? The right lighting solutions can have a crucial impact on the way employees think, feel, and work, transforming the wellbeing and productivity of your workplace. Finding the balance between white and yellow light, overhead and task lighting, and knowing where to build in clear paths for natural light are all fundamental aspects of good office design. 

Building sunlight into your workplace

Exposure to the right amount of natural light can have a hugely positive impact on your health and wellbeing outside of the workplace as well as within it: a 2018 study by Cornell University demonstrated that common office-related ailments like eye strain, headaches, and blurred vision are reduced by 84% with the introduction of controlled daylight into a workspace. A 2019 study by Future Workplace found that 1 in 3 of the workers surveyed considered comfortable light important for their daily health, rating lighting as the second most important wellbeing-focused feature in their workplace after air quality.

What is comfortable light?

1. Optimal Color Temperature Range for Eye Comfort

For optimal eye comfort, it’s generally recommended to choose LED lighting with a color temperature between 2700K and 4000K. This range provides a balance between warmth and brightness, reducing eye strain and creating a pleasant atmosphere. BVI’s lighting products are available in three color-temperature options: 3000K, 4000K, and 2700-4000K.

2. Significance of High CRI for Visual Clarity and Comfort

LED lighting with a high CRI ensures that colors appear vivid and true-to-life. This is particularly important in spaces where color accuracy is crucial. Poor color rendering can lead to eye strain and visual discomfort, as the eyes struggle to perceive colors accurately. BVI’s lighting products having a high CRI of 90 or above.

3. Improve Your Clarity of Vision With Anti Glare Lighting

Anti-glare lighting does a lot of great things. One of the most important is that it makes you feel better. When you don’t have a bunch of bright reflections and bright lights, you don’t strain your eyes. That means you can work, read, or focus for hours without your eyes hurting. BVI’s lighting products utilize a variety of optical materials to deliver a uniquely tailored anti-glare experience.

Welcome to contact us at any time to discuss How and Why you should ensure that your workplace is equipped with lighting specifically designed to support employees’ physical and mental well-being—thereby sharpening their focus and, ultimately, boosting productivity.