Office Lighting that Enhances Operations & Improves Well-Being

Tuesday, 21 October 2025

The Benefits of Smart Illumination

A research poll by Future Workplace on over 1,600 employees in North America found that access to natural light was the top attribute these workers desired. Additionally, almost 50% said they felt tired and blamed it on the absence of natural light or a window in their office. Over 40% reported feeling gloomy.

Increasingly, whether at home or at the workplace, people are putting extra emphasis on their well-being. Companies in Cass County, MN, are responding by creating spaces designed to enhance wellness and increase productivity.

Additional research at Cornell University found that over 60% of office workers reported a decrease in headaches and more than a 50% reduction in drowsiness when the office they worked in optimized natural light.

But what do you do when windows are at a premium and natural light is hard to come by?

That’s where Lutron office lighting comes in. Not only do employees experience greater well-being, but you’ll also reduce energy consumption and enhance operations.

Natural Light to the Rescue

Lutron’s Ketra created one of the most advanced LED lighting systems in the world. Part of their proprietary technology is their natural light feature, a system that mirrors the light in your office with the daylight outside your windows. As natural light changes from a golden glow to white-blue and back to a soft amber hue, so does the interior lighting.

This results in a sensation of bringing daylight indoors, elevating the well-being of those who work there.

Managing Natural Light

For offices that benefit from natural light, motorized shades make managing it effortless. In many offices, as direct sunlight enters the rooms, the shades are lowered and remain there for the remainder of the day. Motorized shades automate the task, lowering window coverings when sunlight causes glare and opening them when sunlight brings diffuse natural light. In response, the interior lights brighten or dim, maintaining the ideal level of light at all times and reducing energy use.

Lighting Based on Occupancy

Lighting accounts for about 20 to 40% of an office’s energy consumption. Leaving lights on when no one’s in the room has a significant impact and is particularly wasteful. A smart lighting system addresses this common problem by using sensors that detect when everyone leaves a room and, in response, turns the lights off.

Operational Efficiency

By creating scenes, your lighting and shades adjust based on the activity. For instance, pressing “Presentation” in a room will lower the shades and dim the corresponding lights to ensure everyone can easily see the video screen.

When the first employee to arrive presses “Begin,” the shades open and the lights turn on to the ideal setting. When everyone leaves, tapping a button will turn off all the lights, except for the security lighting, and lower the shades. Many companies add AV to the mix to effortlessly create the ideal atmosphere.

And we’ve only scratched the surface of the benefits and features of intelligent office lighting. At Audio Video Extremes, we elevate offices and the well-being of those who work in them while enhancing overall efficiency. To learn more about the possibilities in today’s office lighting or to schedule a complimentary consultation, contact Audio Video Extremes today.