IES Seattle – The Next Generation in Circadian Lighting with Robert Soler – OCT 16th

Join IES Seattle for an educational lunchtime event.
Lunch is included with your ticket price. This event will be in-person only.

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About this Course:
Certification: AIA/HSW 1 LU

Circadian lighting is an innovative approach to lighting design. However, traditional lighting practices often require very high light levels and energy consumption to meet the standards outlined in RP-46-23. This session will delve into the design parameters necessary to meet the requirements of RP-46-23 and introduce a formula for achieving this standard, known as application efficiency. This will provide practical insights for professionals implementing circadian lighting. It isessential to recognize that measuring circadian supportive lighting differs from measuring conventional lighting. It is crucial to consider the role of color and spectrum, as different light colors and spectrums impact circadian rhythms.

See further below for course objectives.

About the Speaker

Robert Soler is a leading expert in circadian lighting and its effects on human health and performance. He has served as a subject matter expert for NASA and has advised organizations such as the Los Angeles Dodgers and the U.S. Olympic Ski and Snowboard Team, providing strategies to combat jet lag. Additionally, he collaborates with the International WELL Building Institute™ to enhance global health standards related to lighting.

Through a National Science Foundation (NSF) fellowship, Robert conducts research on circadian rhythms and works with the National Institutes of Health (NIH) on various studies in this field. He has also partnered with Cincinnati Children’s Hospital to develop specialized lighting for neonatal intensive care units (NICUs), improving outcomes for premature and newborn babies.

Recently, he received a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy for his work on circadian lighting strategies in retrofit lighting applications.

Course Objectives 

Learning Objective 1:1. Gain an understanding of the profound importance of circadian rhythms for health and well-being. Learn how lighting influences these natural cycles and how to incorporate these strategies into design.

Learning Objective 2:2. Summarize the key requirements outlined in the RP-46-23 guidelines and discuss their implications for traditional lighting practices in various environments.

Learning Objective 3:3. Evaluate circadian supportive lighting by considering application efficiency, including assessing the role of light color and spectrum in design.

Learning Objective 4:4. Utilize a novel formula to achieve RP-46-23 criteria in your projects, enabling you to create effective circadian lighting solutions for diverse spaces.