Alexander Cadisch
DirectorPhos LtdXander is the founder of Light Tribe by Phos, an outfit that collaborates with neuroscientists and designers to improve the health and well-being of people in the built environment. As Sustainability Director and Chief Technical Officer at Phos Light, he leads the development of innovative biophilic lighting solutions while also sharing his expertise through his recent book "The Light Within Us," which explores the neuroscience of light and biophilic design.
Light as a Nutrient: Rethinking Smart Homes for the Indoor Species
Light is not just for seeing. It is biological information. Modern humans spend around 90% of life indoors, yet most smart homes optimise for brightne…Light is not just for seeing. It is biological information. Modern humans spend around 90% of life indoors, yet most smart homes optimise for brightness, scenes and energy codes - not human biology. We automate convenience while ignoring circadian ti…Light is not just for seeing. It is biological information. Modern humans spend around 90% of life indoors, yet most smart homes optimise for brightness, scenes and energy codes - not human biology. We automate convenience while ignoring circadian timing, glare stress and spectral balance. This session reframes light as a nutrient for the indoor species. Drawing on neuroscience and photobiology, it explains how light regulates sleep, alertness, m…Light is not just for seeing. It is biological information. Modern humans spend around 90% of life indoors, yet most smart homes optimise for brightness, scenes and energy codes - not human biology. We automate convenience while ignoring circadian timing, glare stress and spectral balance. This session reframes light as a nutrient for the indoor species. Drawing on neuroscience and photobiology, it explains how light regulates sleep, alertness, mood and recovery - and how poor design can create chronic visual and neural load. Attendees will learn how to apply circadian-aware scheduling, reduce glare, and integrate biologically informed lighting into residential control systems - turning smart homes into environments that actively support human performance and wellbeing.Show MoreClick the title to see all detailsShow More
