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The Lighting Handbook
Human Centric Lighting
Human Centric Lighting (HCL) expresses the positive effect of
light and lighting the health, well-being and performance
of humans and thus has both short and long-term benefits.
Light has triple effect
Light for visual functions
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Illumination task area conformity
with relevant standards
– Glare-free and convenient
Light for emotional perception
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Lighting enhancing architecture
– Creating scenes and effects
Light creating biological effects
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Supporting people’s circadian rhythm
– Stimulating relaxing
What light?
