Rethinking Indoor Light: How NatureConnect by Signify is Transforming Interior Spaces

In today’s built environment, lighting extends far beyond visibility; it has a direct impact on health, well-being, performance, and design quality. Achieving the right balance between technical compliance and human needs has become a key focus in modern interior design. That is where NatureConnect by Signify stands out as a transformative solution.

Bridging the Gap Between Natural Light and Design Constraints

 

Daylight is the gold standard in lighting design. However, reaching ideal daylight levels in every interior space is not always feasible due to structural constraints, facade orientation, or the preservation requirements of existing buildings.

 

NatureConnect offers a compelling solution by mimicking the dynamic qualities of natural daylight indoors. It delivers high melanopic values to support circadian rhythms, meets the elevated horizontal illuminance levels of 750 lux as recommended by EN 17037, and enhances well-being, all without requiring formal daylight access.

 

Key highlights include

 

  • Meets or exceeds EN12464 1 and EN17037 illuminance requirements
  • Provides WELL-aligned melanopic EDI above 250 for circadian lighting design
  • Delivers glare control and immersive sky-like visuals

 

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Optimised for Low or No Daylight Zones

 

NatureConnect is particularly valuable in interior areas that lack sufficient daylight, such as:

 

  • Meeting rooms
  • Internal offices
  • Basements or core zones

 

These spaces, often exempt from daylighting regulations, are still frequently used and therefore deserve the same high-quality lighting. NatureConnect brings a sunlike experience to these areas, helping improve alertness, mood, and productivity.

 

It also aligns closely with the WELL Building Standard and supports features such as:

 

  • L03: Circadian Lighting Design
  • L01 and L02: Indoor and Visual Lighting Design
  • L07: Visual Balance
  • L08: Electric Light Quality

 

NatureConnect can contribute up to 14 WELL points, providing a competitive edge in certification-driven projects.

 

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Engineered for People, Designed for Performance

 

Unlike basic human-centric lighting kits or standard tunable white luminaires, NatureConnect offers:

 

  • Dynamic sky-like lighting patterns across the day
  • Flicker-free performance and high colour rendering
  • A visual and psychological view of the sky experience

 

This is more than just lighting; it is about creating environments that support how people feel, function, and thrive.

 

Why NatureConnect is Gaining Industry Momentum

 

NatureConnect combines innovative engineering with human-centred design to deliver lighting that works for both compliance and well-being. Key benefits include:

 

  • Creative flexibility, supporting innovative lighting strategies even in retrofit or constrained environments
  • Compliance confidence, fully aligned with EU workplace lighting regulations and standards
  • Health-focused design, scientifically developed to support sleep, focus, and stress management
  • Sustainability readiness, contributing toward WELL, LEED, and other green building certifications

 

Lighting for a Brighter, Healthier Future

 

NatureConnect by Signify redefines what is possible in interior lighting design, particularly in spaces that have historically lacked access to natural light. With its human-centric approach and robust technical performance, it enables buildings to meet both modern performance standards and the emotional needs of their occupants.

 

Discover more about NatureConnect:

https://www.signify.com/global/innovation/natureconnect

 

About the author:

Greg Nelson

 

Darren Smith

Sales Manager - Specification Sales - Professional Sales UK&I

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About Signify

 

Signify (Euronext: LIGHT) is the world leader in lighting for professionals and consumers and lighting for the Internet of Things. Our Philips products, Interact connected lighting systems and data-enabled services, deliver business value and transform life in homes, buildings and public spaces. In 2022, we had sales of EUR 7.5 billion, approximately 35,000 employees and a presence in over 70 countries. We unlock the extraordinary potential of light for brighter lives and a better world. We achieved carbon neutrality in our operations in 2020, have been in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index since our IPO for six consecutive years and were named Industry Leader in 2017, 2018 and 2019. News from Signify is located at the Newsroom, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram. Information for investors can be found on the Investor Relations page.

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