1、DESIGNING HOMES CREATING EMOTION THROUGH LIGHTADELE LOCKE,MIESOWNER/DESIGNERMINT LIGHTING:PROFESSIONAL LIGHTING CONSULTANTSWHY LIGHT MATTERS Visual Performance Regulates sleep&alertness Essential for a healthy rest-activity pattern Essential for cognition and mood Enables production of melatonin and

2、 cortisol Creates aesthetically pleasing architectural environments and affects emotionsWORK AND PLAY image image sourceLIGHT&EMOTION AT HOME Function is an incomplete answer What do you want to see?Every home and family is unique You transform lives with light,and control of light.APPEARANCE QUALIT

3、YL image sourceX image sourceGLARE!All images sourced from Google for inspiration and are not owned by Mint Lighting DesignCONTROLLED CONTRASTAll images sourced from Google for inspiration and are not owned by Mint Lighting DesignCOLOUR QUALITYAll images sourced from Google for inspiration and are n

4、ot owned by Mint Lighting DesignWHAT DO YOU WANT TO SEE?All images sourced from Google for inspiration and are not owned by Mint Lighting DesignAll images sourced from Google for inspiration and are not owned by Mint Lighting DesignWHAT DO YOU WANT TO SEE?Ambient Luminescence Focal Glow Sparkling Br

5、illiance People,sense of space,decoration,artwork,textures,architectural features,where to goAll images sourced from Google for inspiration and are not owned by Mint Lighting DesignAll images sourced from Google for inspiration and are not owned by Mint Lighting DesignHOW LIGHT AFFECTS US Poor light

6、ing can cause eye fatigue and headaches,which make us feel depressed or ill in the space constantly.Poor natural lighting can trigger depression and actually has a negative effect on our immune systems.Bright lighting stimulates our mind(which is why its great for task illumination)whilst dim illumi

7、nation quiets our senses and can actually make us feel drowsy(which is why its great for the bedroom).Dim lighting and harsh contrast can cause us to strain our eyes when being used in place of task illumination.HOW LIGHT AFFECTS US Excessive artificial lighting can cause rooms to appear overly brig

8、ht,which actually hurts our eyes and can cause us to feel nervous and on edge in the space.Insufficient lighting can cause us to suffer emotional stress and even physical illness if we are exposed for long periods of time.Natural lighting through windows and skylights has calming effects on our mind

9、s and emotions.Uncovered globes can actually cause irritation(to both our eyes and our mood),as well as disturbing the harmony of the space.TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENTSAll images sourced from Google for inspiration and are not owned by Mint Lighting DesignTHANK YOU Every home is unique Simplicity is key in technology for homes Quality is critical and non-negotiable Great lighting is rarely seen it is always felt.