Notor 65 Dynamic - With the light qualities of nature
Sprung out of research, the innovative Notor 65 Dynamic has now seen the light of day – as the first of its kind. With a clear focus on our perceived well-being, it brings the light qualities of nature to our indoor environments.
The challenge in our work is to create an indoor light environment that mimics daylight. Is it even possible? With our new luminaire, Notor 65 Dynamic, we have the opportunity to approach this in a completely new way.
With a diffuse direct/indirect light, combined with directional light from a spotlight mounted on the side, dynamic and natural-like lighting is created. This to be able to create more motivating environments and increase well-being at the workplace.
– This is our fruit from what started out as a joined research project for the past few years, says Cecilia Niva, Product & Application Manager, Fagerhult. With this luminaire we can truly talk about dynamic lighting. We try to capture what is natural in daylight – both a cold diffuse light and a warm directed light. The combination of the two creates dynamic and natural-like lighting, giving us more pronounced shadows, contrasts and colours. It also creates a personal light space, its own zone, with high-quality warm light. In addition, details and textures are easier to see.
Notor 65 Dynamic is a part of the familiar luminaire range Notor, and fits perfectly with the rest of the versions included in the in family. It comes in classic black and white, and is a subtle design element in indoor environments such as offices or schools. But despite its appearance, in this case looks is definitely not the main USP – rather than the affect it has on our perceived well-being and comfort.
– We see this innovative luminaire as a means to enhance the indoor environments and increase the mental well-being of people working there, Cecilia Niva continues. It is a part of a holistic and sustainable approach to lighting, with an emphasis on balance and health. For us, sustainability and health are about long-term and proactive initiatives. With our solutions, we want to be involved in creating the best conditions for a healthy indoor climate.
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