Why do we tolerate bad lighting but demand clean water?
Lighting is often dismissed as an invisible, negligible detail, yet it drastically impacts daily health and productivity. There is a strange cultural acceptance of low-quality illumination that would never be tolerated with drinking water or air quality. This perspective challenges the common tendency to prioritize budget over environmental wellness, suggesting that lighting is a powerful, undervalued metric. Elevating lighting standards isn't just about brightness; it is a competitive differentiator that signals expertise and a commitment to quality environments. #LightingDesign #Architecture #WellnessInDesign #Productivity #BuildingScience
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Lighting seems to be that invisible metric that folks just take for granted. We all seem willing to accept subpar, low-quality light — but we won't accept subpar, low-quality drinking water. The conversations that sound like you're having are really focusing a lot on just the cost of a project, not necessarily valuing light in a similar way.
I think it's understandable based on the history of what we've seen. We just want to run electricity into an office, turn on the lights, and have people get to work. But this is a good reminder that that's the struggle and that's the problem.
A solution like this could be a real value-add — a reason your organization stands out amongst peers and competitors. It signals that you know what you're doing and that you're committed to better environments. That's how you differentiate yourself in a meaningful way with Human ROI at the center of the argument.
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