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Hospital lighting can be harsh and unpleasant. The light may be necessary for medical examinations, but even at night, lighting in wards and corridors can create a rigid, institutional look. The lighting company Philips is set to change this with its innovative use of LED light bulbs. LED light bulbs and healing Philips’ starting point was its awareness of the way light affects people. These effects can be emotional and biological. With this in mind, the company considered whethe …

In an effort to reduce energy consumption and promote more environmentally friendly lighting options, the UK and EU have announced a ban on fluorescent tubes and compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs). This ban will have a significant impact on businesses and households, as these types of lighting have been widely used for decades. In this article, we will discuss the details of the ban and explore alternative lighting options. The Ban The ban on fluorescent tubes and CFLs will come into effect …

Have you noticed how the food on the supermarket’s ready meal’s packaging always looks far more delicious than the end product when it reaches your plate? This is largely down to the use of lighting. Light is an essential aspect of photography – in fact, the word ‘photography’ literally means ‘writing with light’ – and it is manipulated to great effect by food photography specialists. How Lighting Can Be Used The positioning and angle of …