“The Future of LEDs”
Did you know that LEDs can be programmed to a light sequence that helps cure jet lag? Studies show that they can mimic natural light that helps aid in. recovery in hospitals, and can even help with diseases such as Alzheimers and PTSD.
I attended a day-long CEU called “The Future of LEDs” presented by Professor Joseph Rey-Barreau, an architect and lighting design specialist who teaches at the University of Kentucky College of Design. Professor Rey-Barreau predicts that 70% of residential lighting will be LED by 2020 due to it’s incredible efficiency and versatility. LEDs have a life of 50,000 to 100,000 hours, which means 20 years or more. Small in size, they can be any color, and used to create artistic displays and light shows on buildings and bridges.
When shopping for LED replacement bulbs look for a color temperature rating of 2700 to 3000K to give a warm light that resembles incandescent lighting.