You know - sleep was OK, coffee went through, but my brain is still idling. Maybe it's not Monday's fault. Actually, it's the light.

In fact, lighting is an often underestimated factor that has a profound effect on our energy, focus and mood. It's not just about how much light is around us, but also what kind of light it is - what colour it is, how intense it is and when it affects us.

Circadian rhythms are not esoteric. It is a biological clock.

Our body functions according to a natural rhythm. The light in the morning wakes us up, while the light in the evening tells us it's time to slow down. If instead of natural daylight we spend our days under fluorescent lights without a soul, our body and brain begin to lose track of what is actually happening.

A study (Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine) even says that people who are exposed to daylight during the day sleep better and work up to 15% more efficiently. That's not a detail anymore - it's a head start.

Cognitive and biodynamic lights: the light that knows what it is doing

Technology today goes hand in hand with biology. Cognitive lights limit daylight, stimulate the brain and promote concentration. Ideal for meetings, planning or times when you need to perform.

Biodynamic lights then respond to the time of day - cooler, activating tones in the morning, warmer, calming light in the evening. This is what light should look like in places where you relax or create.

Healthy environment = healthy company

Lighting is not just about light bulbs. It's a tool for better mood, higher productivity and lower turnover. A well-adjusted lighting ecosystem can be the difference between a team running at full speed or playing zombie.

How do we address this at Spectoda?

At Spectode, we're obsessed with light. In a good way. We're developing technologies that can dynamically control light to respond to people, space and time of day. With our system, you can control the light via an app, sensors or completely automatically - whatever suits you.

In our client's office, we implemented pro-cognitive lighting in the work area and biodynamic lighting in the rest area. The result? More energy, better concentration and a happier team.

Light that works with you, not against you

Wondering how to turn your office, workshop or home office into a place that really works for people? Get in touch. We'd love to show you what light can do.