How does light support concentrated work?
Light for office workstations
Light for office workstations
Differentiated lighting for productive work
A clear focus is needed when analysing complex tasks, incisively communicating and working out innovative approaches. High visual comfort from vertical lighting in the background and individual workstation, for example with the combination of horizontal general lighting and task lights, create the basis for sustained concentration and productive work.
Vertical lighting for visually calm surroundings
The lighting level of the background is decisive for a harmonious distribution of brightness when working on computer screens. Uniform wallwashing reduces brightness contrast between the screen and environment to create visually calm surroundings for concentrated work on screens. At the same time, vertical illuminances determine the impression of brightness in the space.
Horizontal lighting for uniform general light
Uniform horizontal lighting aids common ancillary tasks when working with backlit computer monitors, for example producing handwritten notes or sifting through documents on the desk. Good visual comfort is achieved by glare-reduced luminaires and suitable luminaire arrangements on both sides of the desk.
Flexible workstation lighting for individual tasks
Task lights enable employees to comfortably set their own lighting levels—either for reading small print or because personal preferences simply demand more light on particular days. In this way employees are given back control over lighting conditions at their desks, especially in larger offices with centrally controlled lighting installations.
ERCO light guide: Work
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