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You may have wondered what glare is. The answer is: Glare is an unpleasant visual phenomenon caused by intense, direct light or reflection from shiny surfaces. This can cause reduced vision, increased eye fatigue, and visual discomfort. Glare control is very important in various spaces such as work and sports environments, as it ensures increased comfort and productivity for users.
What is glare?
Continuing with the question “What is glare?”, we come to the answer that glare (or glare) is light that causes discomfort or reduced vision in people. This phenomenon usually occurs due to intense and direct light or its reflection from shiny surfaces. Glare can occur in various spaces such as work, educational and sports environments and causes problems such as eye fatigue, decreased concentration and increased errors.
What are the types of light glare?
Now that we understand what light glare is, we can get to know its types. Light glare is categorized into two main types:
- Disability Glare: This type of glare directly reduces visual performance. For example, it can occur while driving at night and facing the high beams of other vehicles, which reduces the driver’s visibility.
- Discomfort Glare: Discomfort glare causes feelings of discomfort and eye fatigue but does not significantly impair visual performance. This type of glare often happens in the presence of bright lights in indoor spaces, such as offices with illuminated monitors.
Additionally, other types of glare can also be considered:
- Direct Glare: Glare caused by direct light from a strong source hitting the eye, such as looking directly at the sun or streetlights.
- Indirect Glare: Light reflecting off shiny surfaces like glass, floors, or walls and reaching the eye. This type of glare can occur in indoor spaces with marble floors or glossy walls.
- Daytime Glare: Typically caused by sunlight and natural light sources, such as sunlight directly hitting a monitor screen in a room.
- Nighttime Glare: This type of glare is mostly related to artificial light sources at night, like traffic lights, streetlights, and neon signs.
Overall, controlling and reducing these types of glare, especially in work and educational environments, is of great importance to maintain people’s comfort and efficiency.
5 Ways to Prevent Light Glare in Lighting Design
- Using a Diffuser:
- Light Dispersion: Diffusers distribute light evenly throughout the space, reducing the intensity of direct light and preventing glare.
- Types of Diffusers: Matte and semi-transparent diffusers are the most common types, which can be installed in ceiling and wall fixtures, as well as desk and rail lights.
- Adjusting Light Angles:
- Precise Placement of Light Sources: Position light sources in a way that the light’s angle does not directly hit users’ eyes, minimizing glare.
- Adjustable Lights: Using adjustable lamps and LEDs allows you to change the light’s angle based on the needs and the space.
- Choosing Lamps with Appropriate Color Temperature:
- Lower Color Temperature: Lamps with lower color temperatures, such as 2700K to 3000K, create a warmer and more pleasant atmosphere, reducing glare.
- Natural or Soft White Light: Opt for soft white (neutral) lights instead of cold white (fluorescent) lights for a better visual experience.
- Installing Matte Reflective Surfaces:
- Reducing Light Reflection: Use matte-coated surfaces instead of glossy ones, like on desks, walls, and floors, to significantly reduce light reflection and glare.
- Special Matte Coatings: There are specific materials available in the market for reducing reflections that can be applied to various surfaces.
- Controlling Natural Light Sources:
- Curtains and Blinds: Use heavy curtains or adjustable blinds to manage sunlight and prevent its blinding glare indoors.
- Frosted or Reflective Glass: Employ frosted or reflective glass for windows to minimize glare caused by sunlight.
Final Words
Shamim Andisheh Company is one of the leading companies in the field of building facade lighting in Tehran. Established in 2000 (1379 in the Iranian calendar) with the goal of consulting and implementing professional lighting projects, Shamim Andisheh has, over the years, leveraged its extensive experience and professional experts to undertake the design and implementation of lighting projects. In some projects, the company has used customized equipment produced in-house.
Services and Expertise of Shamim Andisheh Company
- Facade Lighting: Design and implementation of lighting for building exteriors.
- Green Space Lighting: Creating lighting effects in green spaces and gardens.
- Lighting Systems: Providing and installing modern and energy-efficient lighting systems.
- Specialized Consulting:
Contact Methods for Shamim Andisheh:
- Phone: You can call using the following number:
- Head Office: 12-44071011 (021)
- Email: You can send your email to the following address:
- shamim@shamimco.com
- Website: Through the official website of Shamim Andisheh, you can send your message.
- Website Address: www.shamimco.com
- Social Media: Shamim Andisheh is active on social media platforms such as Instagram and LinkedIn. You can connect with them through these platforms:
- Phone for Social Media Contacts: 09394121002
