The Healthy Home: Lighting to Support the Health of Each Member of the Family

Presented by: Mark Rea, PhD
Light and Health Research Center
Icahn School of Medici

Offered Once Wednesday, February 18, 2026
8:30am-9:30pm – 60 Minute Session – $40 (Fee Increases to $60 December 1st and $80 January 1st)

Level: Intermediate to Proficient
For: Architect, Design, Engineering, Interior Designer, Sales

Homes today are being built to support the needs of a wide range of family members from small children and teenagers to adults, and grandparents. Each of these family members have individual lighting needs and preferences. How can we design a home lighting and control system to support the health and well-being of each of these individuals living under one roof? 

This presentation will provide information on how, in the not-too-distant future, lighting can be designed to integrate information gathered from smart wearable devices like personal light and activity meters with controls within the home that can tailor the lighting in individual spaces to support the health and wellbeing of the particular family members using each space