Wellbeing through light
Buildings are designed for people. Lighting should be too.
Project Nekton
Lighting and wellbeing
Many offices, healthcare facilities and hospitality environments contain spaces with little or no access to natural daylight.
This results in lower comfort, reduced vitality, less attractive spaces. And valuable square metres that are underused.
Project Nekton helps organisations create healthier and more enjoyable indoor work environments through Human Centric Lighting.
From daylight simulation with NatureConnect to biological lighting solutions such as VitaUp, we bring the benefits of natural light indoors.
The problem
We spend more time indoors than ever before.
People spend the vast majority of their day inside buildings. Yet many workplaces, meeting rooms, care facilities and hospitality spaces were never designed with human wellbeing in mind.
- Common challenges include:
- Meeting rooms without windows
- Internal offices with no daylight
- Outdated waiting rooms and treatment rooms
- Staff areas deprived from light
These spaces often meet the technical lighting standards. But they don’t always feel comfortable. People report:
- Lower energy levels
- Reduced alertness
- Less pleasant environments
- Lower occupancy and utilisation
- Reduced workplace attractiveness
The issue is often not the room itself – it’s the absence of natural daylight.
The principle
What is Human Centric Lighting?
Human Centric Lighting starts with a simple principle: Light influences more than vision.
Natural daylight helps regulate our biological rhythms and affects how we feel, work and experience a space. A Human Centric Lighting approach considers:
- Visual comfort
- Biological impact
- Emotional wellbeing
- Experience of the space
Instead of designing lighting around the building, we design it around the people using it.
The solution
Bringing daylight indoors
At Project Nekton, we help organisations improve wellbeing through carefully designed lighting environments.
Depending on the challenge, we deploy different solutions.
- NatureConnect: Recreates the experience of natural daylight indoors
- VitaUp: Delivers ultra-low doses of UVB light indoors
Signify
NatureConnect
For spaces with little or no daylight.
NatureConnect recreates the experience of natural daylight indoors through a combination of:
- daylight-like light scenes
- dynamic changes throughout the day
- simulated views of the sky
Ideal for:
- meeting rooms without windows
- internal offices
- healthcare environments
- hospitality spaces
Signify
VitaUp
For environments where people spend long periods indoors and have limited exposure to sunlight.
Sunlight is the body’s primary source of vitamin D. Yet many people spend most of their day indoors, especially during autumn and winter when natural UVB exposure is limited.
VitaUp is an innovative lighting module from Signify that delivers ultra-low doses of UVB light to support the body’s natural vitamin D synthesis indoors. It can be integrated into ceilings and existing indoor environments while remaining within strict safety standards.
Ideal for:
- Healthcare facilities
- Elderly care environments
- Residential care centres
- Rehabilitation centres
- Indoor workplaces with limited daylight exposure
Combined with NatureConnect, VitaUp adds an additional wellbeing layer: not only creating the experience of daylight, but also supporting one of sunlight’s natural biological functions.
Offices
Problem: Internal meeting rooms and focus spaces are often unpopular and underused.
Result: More attractive workplaces and better use of available space.
Healthcare
Problem: Patients, residents and staff spend long periods indoors.
Result: More comfortable environments focused on wellbeing.
Hospitality
Problem: Conference rooms, event spaces and basement areas lack daylight.
Result: More pleasant guest experiences and higher perceived quality.
Why Project Nekton
Why implement Human Centric Lighting with Project Nekton?
Technology alone doesn’t create wellbeing. Experience does.
Project Nekton provides:
- Independent advice
- Wellbeing-focused lighting design
- Light studies and simulations
- Installation and commissioning
- Calibration of lighting scenes
- Smart Building integration
- Local support and service
We design environments people enjoy spending time in.
Curious whether Human Centric Lighting could improve your building?
Let’s explore the possibilities together.
Book a free wellbeing scan and discover which spaces could benefit most from daylight-inspired lighting.
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LED's talkFrequently asked questions
What is Human Centric Lighting?
Human Centric Lighting is a lighting approach that takes into account both visual comfort and human wellbeing.
What is NatureConnect?
NatureConnect is a daylight simulation system from Signify that recreates the experience of natural daylight indoors.
Which spaces are suitable for NatureConnect?
Meeting rooms, offices, healthcare facilities, waiting rooms, treatment rooms, hospitality spaces and other areas with limited access to daylight.
Can NatureConnect be installed in existing buildings?
Yes. NatureConnect can be integrated into both renovation and new-build projects.
Can NatureConnect be combined with building management systems?
Yes. Integration with Smart Building platforms and lighting controls is possible.
How does a project start?
We typically begin with a site visit or wellbeing scan to assess opportunities and discuss objectives.
Can we experience NatureConnect before purchasing?
Yes. Demonstrations and reference visits can be arranged.
What is the difference between NatureConnect and VitaUp?
NatureConnect focuses on recreating the experience of natural daylight. VitaUp adds an additional wellbeing layer focused on biological benefits.
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What our satisfied customers say
Satisfied customers are our best ambassadors. So we are very proud to have the trust of some wonderful customers.
"Clear communication, helpfulness and assistance at all stages of the project and execution within the agreed deadline. " - Simon – Vlerick Business School
"When Nekton came to introduce their company and their solutions to us, we initially thought it was going to be one of so many sales pitches. Pretty soon we got the impression that they were coming ... Read moreup with solutions and could help us replace our old lighting. So the trust was quickly there and it was not damaged later on. Thank you very much for this fine and correct experience." - Royal Yachting Club Belgium
"Thanks to his many years of experience within the lighting sector and his pragmatic approach to relighting, Cédric is the ideal teacher for a practical session on lighting control systems within th... Read morehe Specialization Course in Lighting organized by KU Leuven - Ghent in collaboration with Groen Licht Vlaanderen." - Catherine Lootens
"Project Necton did a fantastic job installing our LED lighting. The team was professional and efficient, with minimal disruption to our operations. In addition, they helped us perfectly with grant ... Read moresubmissions. Very satisfied and definitely highly recommended!" - Jeroen Van Diest – Tops Foods
"Project Nekton replaced all existing fixtures in our production hall with LED fixtures resistant to the atmospheric conditions of our acid department. A clear lighting study was made beforehand. In... Read more good consultation and with knowledge of the matter, the price calculation and planning were discussed. At our request, work was done in two phases. first phase during summer closing and second phase in fall 2023. In both phases the planning was meticulously respected by Nekton. The works were carried out professionally with respect for our infrastructure and safety rules. A compliment to the entire team! And now we are enjoying a better-lit hall that provides a more pleasant and above all safer working environment, with more sustainable consumption. WIN-WIN-WIN!" - ZINQ Antwerpen
"In addition to achieving considerable energy savings and improving comfort levels, the project was also executed with excellent compliance. " - Roy Van den Wyngaert
"Correct advice adapted to customer needs. Fluent communication about execution deadlines, which were perfectly respected. Smooth, correct installation by professionals. " - Gizy Lamaire
"Professional and flexible team, both in sales, planning and execution. Broad product knowledge and experience in installation. A good solution is sought in function of the available budget. Nice co... Read moreoperation!" - JVDM
"Thank you for your knowledge and competencies in the field of Light and the corresponding solutions and controls. " - Eric Gielen
"Good execution, technical knowledge and adherence to agreed timing " - Geert Merckx
"The cooperation with Nekton went very smoothly. A knowledgeable quote was followed by proper installation. Communication throughout the process was smooth and efficient. " - PDB
"Great service, quality lighting! " - CP
"Professional, everything as agreed upon " - PT
"Quick quote with very good prices, quick installation. Very friendly people! Just very good! " - Parfumerie AURA, Kapellen
