Lighting for smart working
Smart working has become popular among businesses and in the workplace in general. The number of workers requesting the opportunity to carry out their tasks through smart working is growing yearly. Various companies are developing new hybrid working models that combine days in the office with days working remotely.

Different possibilities have emerged over the years, and one of the most intriguing ideas is smart working in hotels. The office of the future is a dynamic and changeable space that can find different locations and is no longer just a predefined physical space. In recent years, many alternatives to working from home have developed that are not always considered as the best alternative to the classic office, one of the most interesting solutions being smart working in hotels.

In recent years, hotels have transformed their rooms and common areas into environments with everything needed to work at best, high-speed Wi-Fi, multiple sockets, the possibility of printing documents, and the availability of food and drink. Another perk is access to all the hotel’s facilities, the swimming pool, the gym, the spa, and the restaurant. Working in hotels has become an integral part of the hospitality offering for business travelers.

Equipped with an LED light source, it combines design and essentiality and is suitable for any decor. A main element that can improve the effectiveness of smart working is definitely the workstation; creating a suitable, comfortable and ergonomic work environment is of utmost importance. Lighting management for a space dedicated to smart working is a key aspect; in fact, lighting also determines our productivity and helps create a pleasant and comfortable environment.

For proper lighting of dedicated smart working environments, the balance between artificial and natural light is one of the main aspects to be taken into account; it is not always possible to rely on a sufficient level of natural lighting to ensure visual comfort so as not to strain the eyes. In these cases, the use of artificial lighting solutions is necessary to compensate for the missing brightness by balancing direct and indirect light in order to achieve ideal visual comfort. There are various ways to illuminate workstations, from wall lights to pendant lamps to LED spotlights. The ideal lighting for a work area is a combination of general and accent lighting. Una postazione di lavoro intelligente dovrebbe fornire un tipo di luce uniforme con una temperatura di colore non inferiore a 4000 Kelvin per favorire la concentrazione senza affaticare gli occhi.

A smart workstation should provide a uniform type of light with a color temperature of no less than 4000 Kelvin to promote concentration without straining the eyes. Indeed, it has been proven that productivity and concentration, can be enhanced by cool white light with a high percentage of blue. If there is little natural light, a color temperature of about 6500 Kelvin can also be used for a brighter light. Regarding brightness, a value of 500 lx (a bulb of about 1000 lumens) is ideal for work, according to the guidelines provided by the European standard DIN EN 12464-1, which covers indoor lighting in workplaces.

Another important aspect is the glare index that arises from the types of lamps that are used in the spaces in which people work. Lights that are placed above the workstation should not produce glare or flicker effect especially on the computer monitor. In addition to being distracting, other unfavorable effects come into play, such as headaches and fatigue.
LED light is an ideal solution because it is more energy efficient and durable than any other lighting technology, has a better output, and reduces the risk of flicker.

The different types of lamps offered by Egoluce allow smart working environments to have appropriate illumination and efficiency while providing a touch of style. Whether table, wall, floor, or pendant, Egoluce lamps meet different needs, guaranteeing optimal lighting of spaces together with maximum visual comfort.

A table lamp with simple and essential shapes, such as Zeta is a solution that illuminates punctually to direct the light where it is needed while working. LED light is an ideal solution because it is more energy efficient and longer lasting than any other lighting technology, has a better light output, and reduces the risk of flicker.

Thanks to its small size, it takes up little space and can be moved anywhere according to our needs. Floor lamps are recommended in a dimmable version to adjust the light intensity according to the time of day. Equipped with an LED light source, it combines design and essentiality and is suitable for any decor.