Balancing Natural and Artificial Light

One of the features of a residential project is that nearly every space has an architectural element such as a window or skylight, providing natural light and a connection to the outdoors. A human-centric design plan will consider the interaction between artificial and natural light to meet the functional, aesthetic, and psychological needs of the residents.

You can install dimmer switches or smart home lighting control systems to adjust light levels based on the time of day and activity to achieve dimming. This way, the interior lighting can mimic the natural cycle of the exterior for a more natural experience. To go further with this concept, install tunable white or Dim-to-Warm lighting. USAI’s Color Select^® tunable white LED technology offers a wide range of color temperatures (2200K-6000K) and dimming capabilities, allowing you to mimic natural daylight for enhanced well-being or create specific moods throughout the day. This option is ideal for spaces where a seamless connection between the outdoors and indoors is desired.