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August 02, 2019 6 min read
The global population is expected to reach almost 10 billion by 2050, with approximately 7 out of 10 people residing in cities. This substantial growth in population and constant urban development will likely change the lives of people worldwide. Climate change and inevitable human migration will present humankind with countless new challenges. Forced to spend more and more time indoors between moving to urban areas and the increase in remote employment, humanity’s connection to nature, or “biophilia” will see a significant shift. But if history is any indicator, the resiliency of human nature will rise to the challenge. Technological advancement has the potential to sustain and support our ways of life as they constantly progress. One such advancement includes lighting that accurately mimics the outdoor environment for the growth and nourishment of plants indoors. The importance of technology to mimic nature indoors is expected to rise significantly as the physical and mental health benefits of keeping plants in living and workspaces are well documented. Interior designers and architects have long used foliage and living plants as focal points of design. Consequently, constructing buildings incorporating specialized lighting that supports the growth of plant life has the potential to vastly alter the international architectural landscape.
Photo of a plant-filled living space powered by the LED Highland track growing light, by @mrossmark via Instagram.
An example of green landscaping in an urban environment. Photographed by Ricardo Gomez Angel.
The Aspect Plant Light’s photosynthetic spectrum
Photo of the Calienna Plant Bar in Vienna, Austria. Photo provided by Calienna.
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