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One of these is having the correct lighting are made using a non-hazardous metal, which
in the office. This sets the tone for higher makes them easy to dispose of when they
productivity levels, while also suggesting that need to be replaced.
the wellbeing of the team is a priority. If you’re
looking to upgrade your work environment Fluorescent and compact fluorescent light
this year — potentially with one of our flexible (CFL) bulbs
office spaces — we’ve got five transformative Fluorescent bulbs pack a punch and last
office lighting ideas right here to make the longer than their incandescent counterparts.
final decision a simple one. Typically sold in tube form, they are easy
to install, making them a versatile option
CHOOSE THE BEST BULBS FOR THE to consider. They also burn at cooler
TEAM temperatures, while still offering a decent
Moving to a new office creates a fresh lumen output.
opportunity to explore different types of
lighting for the space. Deciding what to go That said, because they use mercury, they
with should factor in cost, energy consumption can be a health hazard in the event of
and total output to start. breakage. It also makes them more difficult to
dispose of in an environmentally-friendly way.
You should also choose a type that benefits
the efficiency of the team. The three most Compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs,
commonly found modern office lighting therefore, are an energy-efficient “upgrade”.
options are incandescent, (compact) These are sold in more types than just tubes,
fluorescent and light-emitting diode: conveniently slotting into the same traditional
fittings as incandescent bulbs.
Incandescent bulbs In a setting with white walls, fluorescent
Incandescent bulbs are slightly more lighting tends to create a slightly clinical
old-school and typically a fixture of older atmosphere. Softening the space with
buildings. From an output perspective, unlike greenery, colourful furniture and decorative
their counterparts, they reach their maximum furnishings to fill the space is essential to
output levels very quickly. reduce glare and subsequent eye strain.
Doing so will boost employee productivity and
They also burn at higher temperatures, have may well lead to fewer complaints to HR, too.
relatively short lifespans and tend to consume
more energy. In a sustainability-driven world,
this should be factored into your planning. You Light-emitting diodes (LED)
may want to use these bulbs as decorative or The last of the “big three” options to consider
accent lighting, to be used rarely, rather than in your new office space is light-emitting
in the primary fixtures around the office. diodes (LED) bulbs. These dependable,
long lifespan, energy-efficient bulbs offer
In spite of their high energy consumption, consistent output quality. They also operate
incandescent bulbs do get at least one at cool temperatures, so are less likely to
thumbs-up in terms of eco-friendliness. They overheat and shatter.
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