The Ups and Downs of Lighting

摘要

Being a facilities manager, chances are you've heard a building occupant complain of fatigue, blurry vision, headaches, or back and neck pain. Before you call the doctor, consider your building's lighting system ― it could be to blame. With 68 percent of employees complaining about the lighting in their workspace, facilities managers are constantly being challenged to re-evalu-ate their current lighting situations. Most professionals recognize the obvious differences between direct and indirect lighting systems ― but there are other benefits, drawbacks, and points to consider before deciding which is best for your particular situation. No single type of fixture is appropriate for every application.