Industrial Design Engineering

Bachelor Assignment

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Bouwman, C.W. (Kirsten)

Applying biodynamic lighting in the parents-lounge and the staff-lounge of a children’s hospital

At: Studio Kleurmerk BV

Biodynamic lighting is lighting that reboots the sun. This light varies in colour temperature and light intensity throughout the day. The lighting we receive in an office or at ours houses is static. Due to light sensitive cells in our eyes, this interferes with our internal clock. Providing the eyes with bio-dynamic lighting improves mental and physical health. In the children's hospital, the parents, patients, and staff should be assisted with smart lighting to support their circadian rhythm. For the parents-lounge this is done by applying biodynamic luminaires in the lounge. There is also a treatment plan for parents and patients who are not able to be in this lounge for most of the day. For staff, this is done by creating specific time schedules for when which light is needed to enhance their current rhythm. 

Exam date: 12-07-2021