Blue Sky Lighting
Robert Soler
Robert Soler is a leading expert in circadian lighting and its effects on human health and performance. He has served as a subject matter expert for NASA and has advised organizations such as the Los Angeles Dodgers and the U.S. Olympic Ski and Snowboard Team, providing strategies to combat jet lag. Additionally, he collaborates with the International WELL Building Institute™ to enhance global health standards related to lighting.
Through a National Science Foundation (NSF) fellowship, Robert conducts research on circadian rhythms and works with the National Institutes of Health (NIH) on various studies in this field. He has also partnered with Cincinnati Children’s Hospital to develop specialized lighting for neonatal intensive care units (NICUs), improving outcomes for premature and newborn babies.
Recently, he received a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy for his work on circadian lighting strategies in retrofit lighting applications.
Presented by Robert Soler
Join the IES Calgary Section for our March Technical Luncheon as Robert Soler explores the science and standards behind circadian supportive lighting. This session will examine the requirements of RP-46-23 and introduce application efficiency as a practical framework for achieving compliant, energy-conscious designs.
Attendees will gain insight into how circadian lighting is measured differently from conventional lighting, with particular focus on the role of color and spectral composition. Ideal for designers, engineers, and lighting professionals seeking to implement healthier, standards-aligned solutions.
CEU Credit: 1.0 AIA/HSW LU
Learning Objectives
Gain an understanding of the profound importance of circadian rhythms for health and well-being. Learn how lighting influences these natural cycles and how to incorporate these strategies into design.
Summarize the key requirements outlined in the RP-46-23 guidelines and discuss their implications for traditional lighting practices in various environments.
Evaluate circadian supportive lighting by considering application efficiency, including assessing the role of light color and spectrum in design.
Utilize a novel formula to achieve RP-46-23 criteria in your projects, enabling you to create effective circadian lighting solutions for diverse spaces.
Lunch is included, please advise dietary restrictions at checkout.
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