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GREEN BUILDING 101: Environmentally Friendly Lighting for Health and Well-Being

06/10/2014
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  • Environmentally Friendly Lighting
    Lighting is one of the most critical—and most visceral—qualities of an indoor space, and the difference between good and bad lighting can make or break comfort, mood and overall happiness in your home. Exposure to natural light affects your immune system as well as your circadian rhythms, sleep cycle and hormones, and studies have linked lack of sunlight to depression (S.A.D), immune problems, diabetes and cancer....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/green-building-101-environmentally-friendly-lighting/'>READ ARTICLE</a>
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  • Sun
    Lighting is one of the most critical—and most visceral—qualities of an indoor space, and the difference between good and bad lighting can make or break comfort, mood and overall happiness in your home. Exposure to natural light affects your immune system as well as your circadian rhythms, sleep cycle and hormones, and studies have linked lack of sunlight to depression (S.A.D), immune problems, diabetes and cancer....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/green-building-101-environmentally-friendly-lighting/'>READ ARTICLE</a>
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  • Luke Lamp Pendant Lights
    Lighting is one of the most critical—and most visceral—qualities of an indoor space, and the difference between good and bad lighting can make or break comfort, mood and overall happiness in your home. Exposure to natural light affects your immune system as well as your circadian rhythms, sleep cycle and hormones, and studies have linked lack of sunlight to depression (S.A.D), immune problems, diabetes and cancer....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/green-building-101-environmentally-friendly-lighting/'>READ ARTICLE</a>
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  • CFL bulb
    Lighting is one of the most critical—and most visceral—qualities of an indoor space, and the difference between good and bad lighting can make or break comfort, mood and overall happiness in your home. Exposure to natural light affects your immune system as well as your circadian rhythms, sleep cycle and hormones, and studies have linked lack of sunlight to depression (S.A.D), immune problems, diabetes and cancer....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/green-building-101-environmentally-friendly-lighting/'>READ ARTICLE</a>
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  • Phillips Bulb
    Lighting is one of the most critical—and most visceral—qualities of an indoor space, and the difference between good and bad lighting can make or break comfort, mood and overall happiness in your home. Exposure to natural light affects your immune system as well as your circadian rhythms, sleep cycle and hormones, and studies have linked lack of sunlight to depression (S.A.D), immune problems, diabetes and cancer....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/green-building-101-environmentally-friendly-lighting/'>READ ARTICLE</a>
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  • Columbia County Habitat Passive Duplex
    Lighting is one of the most critical—and most visceral—qualities of an indoor space, and the difference between good and bad lighting can make or break comfort, mood and overall happiness in your home. Exposure to natural light affects your immune system as well as your circadian rhythms, sleep cycle and hormones, and studies have linked lack of sunlight to depression (S.A.D), immune problems, diabetes and cancer....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/green-building-101-environmentally-friendly-lighting/'>READ ARTICLE</a>
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  • Skylight
    Lighting is one of the most critical—and most visceral—qualities of an indoor space, and the difference between good and bad lighting can make or break comfort, mood and overall happiness in your home. Exposure to natural light affects your immune system as well as your circadian rhythms, sleep cycle and hormones, and studies have linked lack of sunlight to depression (S.A.D), immune problems, diabetes and cancer....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/green-building-101-environmentally-friendly-lighting/'>READ ARTICLE</a>
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Environmentally Friendly Lighting

Lighting is one of the most critical—and most visceral—qualities of an indoor space, and the difference between good and bad lighting can make or break comfort, mood and overall happiness in your home. Exposure to natural light affects your immune system as well as your circadian rhythms, sleep cycle and hormones, and studies have linked lack of sunlight to depression (S.A.D), immune problems, diabetes and cancer....

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