Working in an underground environment is a great challenge both physically and mentally – and even biologically. The constant lack of daylight, and connection to the world, during work hours may cause disorders in the innate biological clock. Hear Henrika Pihlajaniemi, M.Sc. (Arch), D.Sc. (Tech) University of Oulu, describing the attempt to mimic daylight 1 400 meters underground.
Interior design company Kinnarps originated as a family owned business (and still is to this day) from the country side - and is now a synonym internationally for ergonomics and quality. We have met with Henrik Axell, Workplace strategist, and Johanna Walden, Brand and concept marketing manager, to hear their thoughts on how we can redefine the workplace post-pandemic.
This autumn 2021 a revised version of EN 12464-1 is published, which sets requirements for Lighting of indoor work places. We met with Tommy Govén, Senior Designer and Adviser in Light and Lighting, and Klas Rejgård, Standard Specialist at Fagerhult, to learn more.
Our flexible and digital way of working during the past year has changed the way we perceive what can pass as a work space. But, post-pandemic, what is really the purpose of a physical office space? We need a place where we can collaborate, have a good working environment - and come home from, and separate work and free time.
Sprung out of research, the innovative Notor 65 Dynamic has now seen the light of day – as the first of its kind. With a clear focus on our perceived well-being, it brings the light qualities of nature to our indoor environments. With a diffuse direct/indirect light, combined with directional light from a spotlight mounted on the side, dynamic and natural-like lighting is created.
Since the Chamber of Commerce Jönköpings County and Fagerhult began a dialogue regarding mentorship, there has been a clear common purpose - to do the opposite. That is why they are now initiating Reverse Mentorship - a cross-generational mentorship program starting 2021.// Nu inleder Handelskammaren och Fagerhult ett samarbete kring Omvänt mentorskap - ett generationsöverbryggande ledarinitiativ.
Sustainability and environmental awareness are (thankfully) on everyone’s agenda these days. And for real change to happen, we all need to make new choices. Meet some of the people at Fagerhult, that has challenged themselves into thinking outside the box, resulting in - a little box.
Our popular flatpanel Multilume Slim has seen the light of day in a new skin; Multilume Re:Think. By replacing the material in the luminaire body with renewable resources in one of our best-selling products, we reduce the climate impact from the luminaire body by 83% (compared to a Multilume Slim). An environmental take on a versatile luminaire, where the waste is now the win.
Through a new collaborative initiative, Fagerhult's wireless lighting control system, Organic Response, and Sony's navigation system for large offices, Nimway, can now work together to provide better overviews and control of flows in larger buildings. This gives direct benefits for the employee working environment, saving time and increasing efficiency.
Together with Securitas, Fagerhult is presenting a collaborative solution where we combine smart lighting control with security. By taking advantage of existing lighting architecture, with extended functionality, the systems' management of flows and resources in the event of incidents and evacuations is facilitated. All to increase the feeling of security and safety in the premises.
In a time of global disruption, ambitious climate action is as urgent as ever. The United Nations has therefore worked continuously to unite business efforts with governmental initiatives, for the past 20 years. But in order to meet the 17 UN Climate Goals, and reach the 1,5˚C by 2030, we need to Recover Better. This is how the lighting industry may contribute.
Even though we consider ourselves modern people, our brains are really not that up to date. We are still biological creatures, affected by the shifts in nature - something that is very apparent in the Health and Care sector.
Apart from its central role in vision itself, light is important for many physiological and psychological processes for us humans. It can improve concentration, affect our
When lighting expert Shelley James realized how lockdown affects the wellbeing of kids and teenagers, she was shocked. Now she is joining forces with Fagerhult to improve the light health of the TikTok-generation.
This year was our 75th anniversary, and we would have loved to celebrate it with you. But in the current situation there has not been a safe way of doing so. Instead, we hope to be able to celebrate our 76-year anniversary in 2021, while aiming for another 75 years together.
The electric Advent candelabra are a Swedish lighting tradition that cannot be experienced anywhere else in the world. December is a true light feast in the western world. As people are decorating their homes and cities for the festive season nothing is spared when it comes to volts and wattages.
Advances in neuroimaging allows us to have a more indepth understanding of how our brain processes impressions. We now know more of how the brain perceives form, symmetry and colour. We even know what the brain’s favourite shape is, an innate preference from mans early age.
Double Dynamic Lighting (DDL) is a lighting design concept for dynamic indoor lighting. In short, you adjust the electrical lighting in real time so that it complements daylight. This is to be able to create more motivating and engaging environments and increase well-being in indoor spaces. Meet professor Ellen Kathrine Hansen, one of the forces behind it.
A new approach to lighting design and technology is the focus of the Double Dynamic Lighting project conducted by the renowned Aalborg University (Copenhagen), supported by several leading lighting companies. The research team is exploring the combination of dynamic daylight and artificial light in a spatial context, opening up a new dimension in supporting different working requirements.
Bring peace and harmony to your premises, with a luminaire family that highlight the brains favourite shape.
Daniel Johansson has been appointed the new Managing Director for Fagerhults Belysning AB. Daniel is taking over after Anders Fransson May 1st, 2020. Anders Fransson is moving on to a new role within Fagerhult Group, after four successful years as Managing Director for Fagerhults Belysning. He will be succeeded by Daniel Johansson, currently MD of Fagerhults Belysning Sweden.
