This article from Health Environments Research & Design Journal (August 2020) is by Lindsay McCunn from McCunn & Associates Consulting. Findings underlined that controllability was among the “best” lighting attributes—although more refinement is necessary for optimal staff productivity and patient satisfaction—and daylighting was also considered to be among the best attributes. The study also found that “trespassing” of light is an issue. more attention can be paid to the ways in which window shades, and light sources outside of rooms, penetrate spaces and affect users. Qualitative analysis of four hospitals with results on lighting control is provided.
Key words: lighting systems/controls, research & development