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transparent or translucent walls and natural and artificial light, as natural light
desks with integrated screens and provides many health benefits including
storage. These private workstations will regulating the body’s circadian rhythm,
provide office employees with a sense reducing stress and boosting mood.
of security, comfort and identity while Lighting should also be designed to
also facilitating communication and accommodate different tasks and work
collaboration with their peers. stations in the office. Task lighting is
essential for areas in modern office designs
Lighting in modern office design. where employees need to read or work on
Lighting is an essential aspect of detailed tasks, while ambient lighting is
modern office design and it plays a crucial important for creating a comfortable and
role in the productivity, health and well- relaxing atmosphere.
being of employees. Good lighting can Additionally, energy-efficient lighting
improve concentration, reduce eyestrain solutions are becoming increasingly
and headaches, and enhance mood while popular in modern office design, as
poor lighting can lead to fatigue, eyestrain they can help reduce energy costs,
and headaches. Hence it is important to and contribute to a more sustainable
consider lighting aspects in modern office workplace. Therefore, it is important to
designs. Lighting in modern office designs consider lighting as an essential element
is often used to create a comfortable in modern office design to help promote a
and productive work environment. It is healthy, productive and sustainable work
important to strike a balance between environment. dw

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