Effects of different types of lighting on human performance

Abstract

This thesis discuses the effects of different types of lighting on human performance in working environments. Different interior lighting types may be effective on improving performance or on the contrary hindering the performance. Another point that is considered is psychological, physiological and visual effects of different lighting types on workers which may hinder or improve performance. This work is trying to find out the proper working conditions for good performance in relation to lighting. Also human performance models, visual performance and relations with lighting and conditions for improving performance are discussed.