Lighting is crucial in designing and operating a healthy building because it can directly impact our health and well-being. On average, we spend about 90% of our time indoors — separated from the ...

Lighting has the ability to tell a story all on its own. It has the ability to provoke a certain emotion from audience members without having to say anything. With that said, many don't realize the ...

Light is an invisible influencer on productivity. Organizations and leaders invest heavily in talent, technology, and training. Yet, they often overlook the environments where they expect high ...

Flat and polished surfaces tend to evoke feelings of coldness and sterility, while raw, natural materials can create a sense of warmth and connection. Textures can trigger memories and emotions, ...

Lamps in all shapes and sizes can be used to recast the feel of a room, brighten dark corners and illuminate your treasures. By Tim McKeough Lighting can have a dramatic effect on the way a room looks ...

A well-lit workspace is essential to maximize accuracy, productivity, and safety. If there's an old corded work light in your shop—or if you've made do with a headlamp or a rigged up flashlight—you ...

As part of their guest editor week at WhatsOnStage, Curve Leicester's Chris Stafford and Nikolai Foster have invited a number of creatives who have worked with the venue to give career tips to ...

Six-time Tony Award winner Natasha Katz’s work is synonymous with theatrical lighting design. This season alone, her credits include Broadway’s “MJ the Musical” and “Diana: The Musical”—both about ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jamie Gold writes about wellness design and related housing topics. This article is more than 2 years old. First floor living ...