Circadian lighting aligns indoor light with the human biological clock — enhancing energy, focus, and rest, especially in spaces with limited natural daylight.
It’s more than illumination. Light affects how we feel, sleep, and perform. Circadian rhythm lighting brings that influence indoors through tunable white luminaires and smart control. Subtle shifts in tone throughout the day help regulate our natural rhythm — for comfort and clarity, without distraction.
From wellness areas to hotel rooms, lounges or workspaces, circadian lighting creates atmosphere that adapts to people — not just function. For example, Dea Amata M brings precise, mood-sensitive lighting into elegant form.
What exactly is circadian rhythm lighting?
The term circadian comes from the Latin circa diem — “around a day.” Our internal clock regulates sleep, alertness, mood, and hormone levels. And light is the strongest external cue. In nature, daylight gradually shifts in colour temperature and intensity — from sunrise to sunset. Circadian lighting recreates that indoors, using tunable white luminaires combined with intelligent control systems like DALI DT8.
How does it work?
Circadian rhythm lighting uses two main elements:
Tunable white luminaires with a CCT range of approx. 2700K–6500K
A control system that adjusts brightness and colour temperature over time
These shifts can follow a fixed time schedule or adapt to local sunrise and sunset. Morning scenes use cooler, energising light to reduce melatonin and boost focus. Evening scenes transition to warm tones, supporting rest and relaxation. The effect is subtle — but biologically powerful.
Why use circadian lighting in design?
It’s a quiet tool for health, rhythm, and emotional comfort. Circadian lighting brings natural structure to architectural environments. In offices, it improves concentration. In spas and lounges, it helps create a calming mood. Each zone can follow its own daily light curve — no manual input needed.
Luminaires like Dea Amor M or Caro combine architectural elegance with precision control — ideal for layered concepts focused on human well-being.
Karizma Luce luminaires that support circadian systems
All are compatible with DALI DT8 and support smooth, circadian-friendly light transitions. Perfect for wellness centres, hotel rooms, workspaces, and premium interiors.
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