Chris Johnston
Username
Chris Johnston
Proposer First Name
Chris
Proposer Email
cjohnston@energyfocus.com
Proposer Last Name
Johnston
Boston 2021 Areas of Focus
Proposer Company/Organization
Energy Focus
Proposer Phone
(516) 993-8085
Proposer Job Title
Director of Sustainability
Proposed Session Description
Lighting is hands down the most “visible” and universal technology humans are exposed to in the built environment. While energy savings often initiate the discussion to switch to LEDs, lighting can deliver far more than just light and energy savings. The growth of human-centric lighting over the past 8 years has led to an increasing focus on the visual and non-visual effects of light. From alleviating headaches through flicker-free lighting to improving sleep quality through circadian lighting, advanced lighting systems can provide more amicable and productive environments.
Diversity and Inclusiveness
One of our speakers (Chris Johnston) is an emerging professional in the Lighting & Sustainability industries.
Learning Objectives
What is Human-Centric Lighting.
The influence of light on health.
How to employ lighting that can maximize health and wellness for a facility’s occupants.
How modular lighting systems (such as tubular LEDs) can reduce lighting’s long-term environmental impact.
Has this session been presented before?
No
Target Audiences Level of Expertise
Level 1 - No prior knowledge needed.
Recommended Length
60-minute session
Reviewer 1
Mruk, Frank
Proposal #
149
Committee Decision
Rejected
Presenters
Full Description
Organizations intending to progress sustainably must take into account not only the energy impacts of their lighting but also the human impacts. Recent advances in modular lighting technology enable facilities to implement more human-centric lighting without hindering their ability to upgrade or replace the lighting in the future.