I’ve always been keen on going camping and often I’ve noticed how refreshing it is to live by natural light, perhaps supplemented by a campfire or candles. Indeed, I’ve often advised people to follow my example if they regularly have trouble sleeping. Don’t take my word for it, in 2013 Kenneth Wright, a researcher at the University of Colorado Boulder sent eight volunteers on a week-long summer camping trip to see what effect living only under natural light would have. He found that this had a greater effect than expected, with their natural sleep cycle being reset 2 hours 36 minutes earlier after a week spent under canvas.
I realised that you don’t have to actually go and live in the wild to achieve the same results, if only you could have a simulation of the light conditions you are exposed to in the outdoor life. Of course Human-centric and Circadian Lighting has been around for a few years now, and most of us have seen light that goes from cool white to warm white over time, if only during plane flights.
What makes respond:react different?
- Our unique mix of specially selected colours.
- Light profile tailored to precise circadian requirements.
- Beautiful lighting to encourage you to let it work its magic.
- Style with technology – automatically provides the right light at the right time.
- Responds to your needs – tell respond:react about your routine and it will work with you.