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We crave daylight – but not just to see

Marilyne Andersen
2022
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New insights into the psycho-physiological effects of (day)light on humans. How much do these effects matter in our indoor environment, wherein we spend 90% of our time nowadays? Through this talk, Marilyne Andersen establishes connections between architectural, environmental and human-well-being concerns through the lens of our daily light exposure.

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2022
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