light control
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July 22, 2022
Window blinds are more important than you think, especially in a work environment. Controlling the light in a room affects the way you work. If there's too much you can get glare and it could strain your eyes. Too little light and you could also strain your eyes. Window blinds help control this. You should always be able to see objects clearly in a room without visual glares. Visual comfort enables you to view with minimal discomfort (e.g., TV, laptop screens).
Take a look at this video from the British Blinds and Shutters Association (BBSA):
The Technical Bit
Light is measured in Lux. A working computer is usually around 500 lux. On a bright day, the sun can generate 100,000 lux. On a cloudy day, it can be 10,000 lux.
The amount of light in a room can affect how well you can work effectively. The openness coefficient