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NatureConnect and daylight N atureConnect by Signify is a cutting-edge lighting solution that replicates the benefits of natural daylight indoors. In modern
experience that closely mimics daylight. Its advanced lighting settings enhance sleep, mood, and productivity, energising occupants and improving comfort and well-being in workplaces and public spaces. Although not classified as natural daylight, it offers the next-best alternative for modern indoor environments.
Daylight is our primary source of illumination. Many specifications for artificial lighting, such as Correlated Colour Temperature (CCT) and Colour Rendering Index (CRI), use daylight as a benchmark.
buildings where daylight is often limited, NatureConnect helps boost productivity, alertness, and well-being by simulating the dynamic qualities of sunlight. This technology addresses the challenges posed by limited daylight and aligns with health-focused building standards. Daylight comprises both direct and diffuse sunlight, varying throughout the day in response to environmental factors. It is the benchmark for high-quality indoor lighting because of its dynamic intensity and colour, which influence energy, mood, and circadian rhythms. The intensity of daylight can vary from more than 100,000 lux on a bright, sunny day to 1,000–2,000 lux on a typical overcast day, and to less than 1,000 lux at sunrise or sunset. Daylight is our primary source of illumination. Many specifications for artificial lighting, such as Correlated Colour Temperature (CCT) and Colour Rendering Index (CRI), use daylight as a benchmark. Daylight in buildings Daylight is highly valued in indoor environments for its natural colour rendering, varied illuminance, and positive physiological effects. However, in many spaces—especially those far from windows or in heritage buildings—access to daylight is limited or impractical. Factors such as room layout, window placement, weather, and building orientation all affect how daylight is distributed indoors. Even in rooms with windows, daylight can be uneven, causing glare or overheating and making consistent exposure challenging. For any space with daylight openings, it is recommended to use shading devices to reduce the risk of glare and to avoid direct sunlight or reflections. Personal lighting control can include daylight control via shading systems. Many interior rooms lack direct access to daylight, and adding windows is often restricted or cost-prohibitive. As a result, artificial lighting is essential for occupant comfort and health in these areas. NatureConnect and the WELL Standard The WELL Building Standard promotes lighting that enhances sleep, mood, and productivity by supporting circadian health. NatureConnect meets and exceeds these requirements, delivering optimal light levels for health and comfort in indoor environments. NatureConnect delivers horizontal and vertical light levels that are more than adequate relative to the WELL requirements set out in WELL section L03, Circadian Lighting Design. Conclusion While daylight is ideal for health and well-being, it is often unavailable in many modern interiors. Recognising this, regulations and standards permit artificial lighting solutions that can replicate daylight’s benefits where needed. NatureConnect by Signify bridges this gap by delivering a human-centric lighting
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SPARKS ELECTRICAL NEWS
SEPTEMBER 2026
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