Navigant Research Finds Technology to Measure and Quantify Human-Centric Lighting Is Underutilized

Standards organizations provide a starting point for understanding
human-centric lighting and healthy buildings, but a clear measurement is
still needed to impact the industry

BOULDER, Colo.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#HealthyBuildings–A new report from Navigant
Research analyzes the role human-centric lighting plays in healthy
buildings, discussing challenges around standardization and providing
recommendations for stakeholders.

Growing interest in healthy buildingsÔÇöwhich focus on occupant
well-being, health, and productivityÔÇöis paving the way for new
opportunities in the commercial lighting industry. Light-emitting diodes
(LEDs) and lighting controls are some of the technologies helping to
provide actionable data that can influence the relationship between
occupants and buildings, in addition to providing cost savings. Click
to tweet: However, according to a new report from @NavigantRSRCH,
technology to measure and help quantify human-centric lighting is
underutilized, and no clear standard measurement for human-centric
lighting has been agreed upon.

ÔÇ£Human-centric lighting has been a growing buzzword within the lighting
industry and is gaining attention by manufacturers, building owners,
operators and occupants, and researchers,ÔÇØ says Krystal Maxwell,
research analyst with Navigant Research. ÔÇ£But while interest and
available products are increasing, there is still a lack of research
available on human-centric lighting, how to quantify the benefits of it,
and the best way to measure it.ÔÇØ

While standards organizations provide a starting point for understanding
human-centric lighting and healthy buildings, lack of agreement on
measurement is expected to delay industry progress, according to the
report. In the meantime, government organizations can work to make the
components of green and healthy buildings the norm, which is expected to
be crucial for the long-term success of these types of certifications.

The report, Quantifying
and Standardizing the Measurement of Human-Centric Lighting,
examines the growing interest in occupant health and well-being,
focusing on human-centric lighting and the role it plays in the healthy
building. The study discusses the building types that are a key focus
for human-centric lighting and lack of agreement on standardization for
quantifying how this type of lighting can influence productivity.
Recommendations are provided on how stakeholders can help ensure
human-centric lighting plays a positive role in healthy buildings. An
Executive Summary of the report is available for free download on the Navigant
Research website.

About Navigant Research

Navigant Research, the dedicated research arm of Navigant, provides
market research and benchmarking services for rapidly changing and often
highly regulated industries. In the energy sector, Navigant Research
focuses on in-depth analysis and reporting about global clean technology
markets. The teamÔÇÖs research methodology combines supply-side industry
analysis, end-user primary research and demand assessment, and deep
examination of technology trends to provide a comprehensive view of the
Energy Technologies, Utility Transformations, Transportation
Efficiencies, and Buildings Innovations sectors. Additional information
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* The information contained in this press release concerning the
report, Quantifying and Standardizing the Measurement of
Human-Centric Lighting, is a summary and reflects Navigant ResearchÔÇÖs
current expectations based on market data and trend analysis. Market
predictions and expectations are inherently uncertain and actual results
may differ materially from those contained in this press release or the
report. Please refer to the full report for a complete understanding of
the assumptions underlying the reportÔÇÖs conclusions and the
methodologies used to create the report. Neither Navigant Research nor
Navigant undertakes any obligation to update any of the information
contained in this press release or the report.

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