Lightcap 3: Light in outdoor contexts
Learn how outdoor lighting affects human safety, alertness, and environmental impact in urban and road settings.
Learn how outdoor lighting affects human safety, alertness, and environmental impact in urban and road settings.
This comprehensive course explores the principles of outdoor lighting and its effects on human behavior and safety. Students learn about urban lighting design, road safety standards, cognitive workload for drivers, and environmental impacts. The course emphasizes psychological aspects of lighting while considering energy efficiency and light pollution.
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What you'll learn
Understand urban lighting and perceived safety
Apply road lighting standards effectively
Analyze cognitive workload in driving contexts
Implement energy-efficient lighting solutions
Assess environmental impact of outdoor lighting
Design lighting for pedestrian safety
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This course includes:
3 Hours PreRecorded video
6 assignments
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There are 7 modules in this course
The course provides comprehensive coverage of outdoor lighting principles through seven detailed modules. Students learn about perceived safety, road lighting standards, cognitive workload, urban design, energy efficiency, and environmental impacts. The curriculum combines psychological theory with practical applications.
Introduction
Module 1 · 33 Minutes to complete
Chapter 1 - Urban lighting to feel safe: pedestrian safety and alertness
Module 2 · 35 Minutes to complete
Chapter 2 - Road lighting, pedestrian safety and alertness
Module 3 · 34 Minutes to complete
Chapter 3 - Cognitive workload and driving
Module 4 · 48 Minutes to complete
Chapter 4 - Urban lighting design: alertness and aesthetics
Module 5 · 45 Minutes to complete
Chapter 5 - Road lighting & energy saving
Module 6 · 30 Minutes to complete
Chapter 6 - Exploring the non-visual effects of light in architecture
Module 7 · 35 Minutes to complete
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Instructor
Expert in Light and Environmental Psychology
Professor Yvonne de Kort is a full professor of environmental psychology at Eindhoven University of Technology, where she leads research within the Human-Technology Interaction group and serves as vice dean of the Department of Industrial Design. Her work focuses on understanding how environmental factors, particularly lighting, influence human behavior and well-being. With a strong emphasis on the contextual nature of human interactions with technology, Professor de Kort explores the interplay between physical environments and psychological responses, contributing valuable insights into design practices that enhance user experience. She is actively involved in interdisciplinary projects and has taught multiple online courses, sharing her expertise on the effects of light in various settings. Through her research and teaching, Yvonne de Kort plays a pivotal role in advancing the field of environmental psychology, particularly in relation to how lighting can be optimized to improve both functionality and comfort in everyday environments.
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