Opportunities and challenges of integrating daylight and electric lighting principles to achieve healthy & sustainable environments in the Nordics

Abstract

An office building in Malmö to be LEED and WELL certified, was chosen as a case study to investigate how daylight and electric lighting principles are to be integrated throughout the building design and certification processes. Along the process, challenges when considering energy efficiency and the design of healthy environments were identified, including the need for international certification systems to implement local means for the representation of health and well-being to fit Nordic conditions, where latitude and climate play a major role. As a conclusion, working closely in interdisciplinary teams is crucial when creating lighting solutions that aim to be respectful to our environment and to provide the best possible lighting conditions, fitted for humans needs.