Dynamic Lighting Services
Light Affects Every Aspect of our Lives.
It affects our seeing, feeling, thinking, interacting, sleeping, safety – our wellbeing. Having the right light at the right time as our eyes age is an essential part of being able to safely stay in our homes (“aging-in-place”).
Consider some U.S. statistics about seniors falling: more than 2.8 million fall each year – 40% never return to independent living – 25% die. (Source: National Council on Aging). The average hospital cost for a fall injury is $30,000 (Source: 2015 study from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control). Consider that the national annual cost of being in a semi-private room in a nursing home is $82,125.
Unfortunately, too often we have inadequate & incorrect lighting that is wrong for us – too dim or too bright, not where we need it, no controls, not layered, causing glare & reflections, producing inaccurate colors, using too much electricity, causing heat, short lived, disrupting our natural sleep/wake patterns (circadian rhythms), et cetera.
The wrong lighting is more than an inconvenience – it’s dangerous and expensive.
The right lighting at the right time is essential for your wellbeing.
If the lighting is right for seniors – it’s right for everyone.
Our expert NVS Lighting Practitioners team specialize in lighting for seniors.
Lighting Services
NVS Residential Lighting Audit ™
Our comprehensive report gathers and organizes information about your current lighting (interior and exterior) and gives you recommendations. It provides you the information you need to make informed decisions. Some of the major categories covered are:
— Rooms/Areas: dimensions, layout, major objects & materials ...
— Illumination: levels, distribution, glare ...
— Luminaires (“light fixtures”): types, locations, purpose, zones ...
— Lamps (“light bulbs”): types, wattage, lumens, color temperatures ...
— Controls: types (e.g., fixed/variable, dimming, etc.), network & home integration ...
— Energy Efficacy: usage, costs ...
— Recommendations.
Dynamic Lighting – For Your Health & Wellbeing
Life is dynamic – our lighting should be too. Our bodies are designed to be in sync with the natural light/dark cycle of the day (circadian system). This connection between lighting around us and our wellbeing has been extensively researched and proven.
However, most of our lives are spent indoors (87% of the time). For seniors, who spend much of their days in their homes, lighting comes from low intensity, amber incandescent bulbs during the day and white light (television) screens at night.
Dynamic (aka “tunable white”) LED lighting can automatically deliver the right quality of light at the right intensity and at the right time.
We believe that dynamic lighting is the future of lighting – and it is available today. But it requires a team of knowledgeable lighting practitioners, reliable lighting products, and skillful installers. We have assembled that team. We are committed to bringing dynamic lighting to everyone, especially seniors. Not only will you see better, your energy costs will be lower and you’ll feel better.
Retrofitting Lighting
Everyone wants to have more energy savings and better lighting. Sometimes it’s a simple as upgrading an old light fixture, adding a control, or changing to a better light bulb. Other times it takes a more comprehensive approach. Whatever your need or budget we can help you get the most out of any retrofit or upgrade.
Design & Lighting Plans
The right lighting requires the right design. Our team begins with a detailed look at your home, each room’s (or area) aspects (colors, materials, major objects, reflectances, windows, etc.), how you live & your requirements. We look at the lighting that needs to be delivered and available daylight. We draft your lighting plan with Universal Design principles in mind and exact lighting locations & specifications. We take into account any “smart home” or internet-of things (IoT) devices or systems you currently or intend to have. Then we narrow down the selection of luminaires (“light fixtures”), lamps (“light bulbs”), and controls for you to choose. The result is you get a plan that delivers the right lighting tailored for your life and home.
Lighting Installation
Our installers make sure that your lighting is working properly: installed & up to code; located & positioned according to the Lighting Plan; and working as intended – all of it (fixtures, lamps, controls, integration). And we clean up after ourselves. The right lighting working as intended.
Contact Us Today!
Phone: 941.685.3556
Email: info@newviewservices.com
We accept all major credit cards.
