In recent years, open office spaces have become increasingly popular in the corporate world. They are designed to encourage collaboration, communication, and creativity among employees. However, they can also pose a few challenges when it comes to lighting design. Open office spaces require a lighting design that is functional, aesthetically pleasing and efficient – This is where acoustic lighting comes in.

Acoustic Lighting Co. is a light manufacturer that designs their lights with acoustic materials. This unique approach to lighting design can help solve the lighting challenges that come with open office spaces. In this blog, we will explore some lighting design ideas for open office spaces using acoustic lighting.

Create Layers of Light

An important consideration when designing the lighting for an open office space is to create layers of light. This means using a combination of ambient lighting, task lighting and accent lighting etc. Ambient lighting provides overall illumination for the space, while task lighting is used to light specific work areas. Accent lighting is used to highlight certain features or objects in the space. 

Using these three types of lighting will assist in creating a balanced and comfortable environment for employees to work in.

Acoustic Lighting Co. offers a variety of fixtures that can be used for ambient, task and accent lighting. Their fixtures come in different shapes, sizes, and colours, making it easy to find the right fit for any space.

Warm Lighting

Another important aspect of lighting design for open office spaces is the colour temperature of the lights. Using warm lighting contributes to a more comfortable and inviting atmosphere. Warm lighting has a colour temperature of around 2,000 Kelvin (K) to 3,000K, which is similar to the colour temperature of natural light during sunrise or sunset. This type of lighting affiliated with improvements to mood and reduced stress levels.

Acoustic Lighting Co. offers a variety of warm lighting options, including their “Sunset” collection. These fixtures have a warm colour temperature and a soft glow, creating a calming environment for employees to work in.

Dimmers

In addition to creating layers of light and using warm lighting, incorporating dimmers can also help create a comfortable environment for employees. Dimmers allow you to adjust the brightness of the lights, making it easy to control the lighting levels in the space. This is especially important in open office spaces, where different areas may require different lighting levels.

Acoustic Lighting Co. offers fixtures with dimming capabilities, making it easy to adjust the lighting levels in any space.

Define Spaces

It is important to use lighting to define different areas of the space. This can be done by using different types of lighting or by adjusting the brightness of the lights in certain areas.

Acoustic Lighting Co. offers fixtures that can be used to define different areas of the space. For example, their “Beam” fixtures can be used to highlight specific work areas, while their “Pendant” fixtures can be used to create a more intimate setting in break areas.

Create a Statement Piece

Finally, using lighting as a statement piece can enhance and provide an element of design to open office spaces. A statement piece can be a fixture that is unique, colourful, or visually striking. This type of lighting can create a focal point in the space, adding visual interest and personality to the environment.

Acoustic Lighting Co. offers fixtures that can be used as statement pieces. Their “Halo” fixture is a visually striking piece that can be used to add a touch of personality to any open office space. Available in a range of vibrant colours, Acoustic Lighting Co. fixtures can be bold and provide a point of contrast to the remainder of the interior colour palette or be softer and accentuate the backdrop.   

Conclusion:

Open office spaces present unique challenges when it comes to lighting design. Consideration needs to be given to various types of lighting working in concert with respect to the function and use of various spaces. 

Rather than lighting being a conventionally drab feature or second thought, Acoustic Lighting Co. offers fixtures that can fulfil lighting needs and assist with acoustic performance whilst making an architectural statement or accentuating the colour palette of your space.