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4 STATE OF THE ART tailored lighting design. Specifications take account for the implemented light quality but not lighting quality. (Interview G, 00:12:27-00:13:36) Dynam- ic lighting varies from different companies within Denmark and lighting de- signers have different opinions and ideas for suitable solutions for health care, offices and schools. Despite this, there is a lack of evaluation on the outcomes and more research is needed in the field of dynamic lighting, for the industry to approach a best practise and design e.g. circadian lighting with research based knowledge. 4.4.1 Different light in Danish psychiatric treatment An investigating of currently build psychiatric facilities in Denmark shows a tendency towards an acceptance of the effect and healing qualities of light, but presents no common denominator. Twelve psychiatric facilities either have or have planned to install dynamic lighting, HCL or CL from 2011-2022, but to this day, no formal evaluations of comparisons has been published, stating outcome and effect from different designs. This could suggest that the effects of light on mind and body are well accepted in Denmark. Not only patients will benefit from the dynamic light installations, but also the employees. The new light installations post and emphasis on support- ing the biological clock for the patients and at the same time not disrupt- ing the sleep pattern for the people working night shifts, like in Bispebjerg and Sydjylland. (Rusbjerg, 2017) Research in night shift workers show that the red/amber light schemes used at night is the best light combination, to support the work tasks without disrupting the circadian rhythm [section 2.6.5]. (Figueiro et al., 2009; Figueiro and Rea, 2010; Münch et al., 2014) In an evaluation of the installed dynamic lighting in Region Syd, staff reported predominantly positive experiences, but a lack of knowledge of the system, prevented optimal usage. In most cases, the night light was evaluated as mostly positive, but in some cases the red or amber light had negative ef- fects on patients with anxiety and the ability to perform work tasks during night shifts. (Syddansk Sundhedsinnovation, 2012; Dalkjær, Mikkelsen and Clemmensen, 2016) A number of psychiatric facilities report of reduced restraining episodes and reduced drug use, and this can be a direct effect of the new architec- ture, happier staff or better access to nature and daylight, just as well as a direct effect of the dynamic lighting. Master thesis · MSc Lighting Design · Pernille Bech-Larsen · Fall 2017 60

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