Office Lighting Design Guide: Layout, Glare & Productivity
Good office lighting design balances four things: enough light for focused work (typically around 500 lux at the desk), glare control so screens stay readable (a UGR below 19 is the workplace standard), the right colour temperature for alertness (neutral 4000K), and even, comfortable distribution across the space. Poor office lighting causes eye strain, headaches, and fatigue that quietly lower productivity. Well-designed office lighting does the opposite — it keeps people comfortable, alert, and able to work all day without noticing the light at all. Office lighting is rarely thought about until it’s wrong — until staff complain of tired eyes, squint at glare on their screens, or feel drowsy by mid-afternoon. Good lighting design prevents all of that. This guide covers how to light a workplace properly: the levels, the glare control, the colour, and the zones. Who Is This Guide For? Business owners, facility managers, and developers fitting out or upgrading offices in Noida, Greater ...