Class Reflection October 16, 2008

Dr. Mallory-Hill's presentation articulated the importance of light in our environments. I found her description of light pollution, and of the effect of light on our circadian rhythms to be especially interesting. When she informed us of the correlation of shift workers, who are exposed to light during the night, and cancer I became particularly concerned about our own late nights of light exposure! Perhaps we should pioneer the design of a 'sleep environment' in studio, inspired by the concept of sleep rooms for medical residents. This environment would incorporate beds, it would be quiet and it would be dark.