LIGHT & HEALTH LIGHT & HEALTH
EMILY YOUNG
10.12.23
NAME AGE LOCATION
OCCUPATION
MARITAL STATUS KIDS Amanda Spencer Information Technology Fort Worth, TX 28 Single No
BACKGROUND
CHALLENGES
Just returned from 5 years deployment and currently transitioning back to civilian life. Has been living with her parents, and is now moving out on her own. Amanda works in Information Technology, so she spends much of her day indoors and on the computer.
Recent Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) diagnosis; experiences insomnia, anxiety, panic attacks, nightmares, and depression. Has an irregular sleep schedule, and mostly gets poor quality sleep. Experiences eye strain and headaches from working with computers.
7:00 AM wake up 7:30 AM medication 8:30 AM leave for work 9:00 AM work day starts (indoors) 1:00 PM lunch (indoors) 2:00 PM resume work (indoors) 6:00 PM return home 11:00 PM - 2:00 AM go to bed A M A N D A A M A N D A
PROPOSED SOLUTIONS
GOALS
Utilize daylight coming into the space, place general daylight mimicking fixtures. Warm night lighting throughout the space for wayfinding, insomnia, panic, confusion, and PTSD episodes.
Set up and maintain a regular sleep schedule, ease moments of distress, and offset negative effects from working with computers.
SCHEDULE/ROUTINE
P R O J E C T S C O P E P R O J E C T S C O P E
DAYLIGHTING
Utilize existing daylight in the space in order to support the circadian rhythm when the user is in the space.
NIGHT LIGHTING
1800-2000K night lighting in order to avoid circadian disruption during episodes of insomnia and anxiety. Dimmed but still useful for wayfinding.
ACOUSTICS
Implement acoustic control with the use of panels, acoustic recess fixtures, & acoustic carpeting and tiles. Intended to reduce noise in the event of insomnia and anxiety attacks.
ADJUSTABLE COVE LIGHTING
Cove lighting throughout all the spaces to create a warm/calming atmosphere. RGBW color choices for decorative purposes. Can also be used to accentuate daylight.
AMBIENT LIGHTING
Recess fixtures that provide warm white & tuneable white light that can be set to mimick daylight conditions throughout the day.
CONCENTRATED LIGHT THERAPY
Bedroom can be converted to a blackout space, where the user can use built-in light therapy features. The room is convertible in order to support light therapy.
