Comments on: The Role of Lighting http://www.productivity501.com/the-role-of-lighting/37/ Pieces of the productivity puzzle. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:55:26 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Greg Smithhttp://www.productivity501.com/the-role-of-lighting/37/comment-page-1/#comment-199986 Greg Smith Mon, 11 Apr 2011 06:49:00 +0000 http://x.xeric.net/productivity501/?p=37#comment-199986 Lighting plays an important part in all our activities, and there are a lot of cost-efficient and eco-friendly options in the market too. Lighting plays an important part in all our activities, and there are a lot of cost-efficient and eco-friendly options in the market too.

]]> By: Bruno De Barroshttp://www.productivity501.com/the-role-of-lighting/37/comment-page-1/#comment-152553 Bruno De Barros Tue, 01 Jun 2010 13:17:13 +0000 http://x.xeric.net/productivity501/?p=37#comment-152553 I actually agree with this post completely. Over the past few days, I've been using a laptop rather than a desktop, which has given me the freedom to get outside and get my work done in a much better lit place, and I have felt the difference not only in terms of productivity, but also in terms of stress levels. When I'm outside, getting stuff done on my laptop, I instantly feel much more relaxed and much less worried. I actually agree with this post completely. Over the past few days, I’ve been using a laptop rather than a desktop, which has given me the freedom to get outside and get my work done in a much better lit place, and I have felt the difference not only in terms of productivity, but also in terms of stress levels. When I’m outside, getting stuff done on my laptop, I instantly feel much more relaxed and much less worried.

]]> By: Megan Zunigahttp://www.productivity501.com/the-role-of-lighting/37/comment-page-1/#comment-152224 Megan Zuniga Fri, 28 May 2010 08:24:15 +0000 http://x.xeric.net/productivity501/?p=37#comment-152224 I agree. Nothing beats natural light. I agree. Nothing beats natural light.

]]> By: Mark Sheadhttp://www.productivity501.com/the-role-of-lighting/37/comment-page-1/#comment-152194 Mark Shead Thu, 27 May 2010 19:13:06 +0000 http://x.xeric.net/productivity501/?p=37#comment-152194 Brian - There are some new tube bulbs that replace fluorescent lights that you might check into. They come in different spectrums and should last for a very long time--plus there is no buzz and virtually no heat. Brian – There are some new tube bulbs that replace fluorescent lights that you might check into. They come in different spectrums and should last for a very long time–plus there is no buzz and virtually no heat.

]]> By: Brian Landihttp://www.productivity501.com/the-role-of-lighting/37/comment-page-1/#comment-152192 Brian Landi Thu, 27 May 2010 18:44:40 +0000 http://x.xeric.net/productivity501/?p=37#comment-152192 Great post! I recently attempted to slay the lighting dragon myself. Personally, I cannot stand fluorescent light and find it somewhat depressing. It was especially bad when I had an office with no window. I noticed that you talk about the spectrum of light which I found to be key for me as well. I added an incandescent lamp with really no difference. Then I switched that out for a 300w halogen which I thought could light the whole room on its own. Turns out it could not but it did change the frequency of the light to a much warmer and less harsh presence. Now I have a window which is great (nothing beats natural light). However, one days, like today, where it is overcast I still use the halogen. Thanks for the post. I think this is a great topic for productivity. Check out this Wikipedia link to the Hawthorne Effect based on lighting experiments in factories. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hawthorne_effect Brian Great post! I recently attempted to slay the lighting dragon myself. Personally, I cannot stand fluorescent light and find it somewhat depressing. It was especially bad when I had an office with no window. I noticed that you talk about the spectrum of light which I found to be key for me as well. I added an incandescent lamp with really no difference. Then I switched that out for a 300w halogen which I thought could light the whole room on its own. Turns out it could not but it did change the frequency of the light to a much warmer and less harsh presence. Now I have a window which is great (nothing beats natural light). However, one days, like today, where it is overcast I still use the halogen.

Thanks for the post. I think this is a great topic for productivity.
Check out this Wikipedia link to the Hawthorne Effect based on lighting experiments in factories.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hawthorne_effect

Brian

]]> By: Megan Zunigahttp://www.productivity501.com/the-role-of-lighting/37/comment-page-1/#comment-152097 Megan Zuniga Wed, 26 May 2010 13:20:23 +0000 http://x.xeric.net/productivity501/?p=37#comment-152097 Interesting article. I've known lighting has always been crucial to setting the mood which is why cinematographers and professional photographers are over paid. I guess I never thought they have an effects on one's productivity. And that's a good trick with the indirect lighting. I always thought they do that because it looks better and more stylish. I guess it has more practical uses. Interesting article. I’ve known lighting has always been crucial to setting the mood which is why cinematographers and professional photographers are over paid. I guess I never thought they have an effects on one’s productivity. And that’s a good trick with the indirect lighting. I always thought they do that because it looks better and more stylish. I guess it has more practical uses.

]]> By: Lightinghttp://www.productivity501.com/the-role-of-lighting/37/comment-page-1/#comment-18447 Lighting Wed, 16 Jan 2008 18:35:06 +0000 http://x.xeric.net/productivity501/?p=37#comment-18447 Lighting plays such an important role in our day to day health and well being. Try setting a lamp behind you, or off to the side, where the illumination from the light source lights up your area, where you need to see, but doesn't glare at you at all. You'll notice a world of difference in your attitude towards life and a reduction in your irritability. Lighting plays such an important role in our day to day health and well being. Try setting a lamp behind you, or off to the side, where the illumination from the light source lights up your area, where you need to see, but doesn’t glare at you at all.

You’ll notice a world of difference in your attitude towards life and a reduction in your irritability.

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