Unpacking the pros and cons of UV lighting as a viral treatment in the built environment

In order to minimize the viral spread in the built environment, designers across the world are exploring a vast array of strategies from space planning, to finishes to lighting. In today’s episode we are going to unpack UV lighting to understand the pros and cons of introducing it into mainstream built environments. UV has traditionally been used in health care applications such as surgical exam rooms to remove virus from surfaces. As designers explore how this technology translates to other market sectors we will unpack:

· Effectiveness of UV lighting as a viral treatment

· Safety concerns with using UV in public spaces

· Safe ways UV lighting can be introduced into interior environments

· Clients interest in UV lighting and predictions for technology advancement

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