GREEN INSPIRATION HOME
Entry Hall
The Entry Hall is located on the ground floor, and is the family entryway from the covered parking area. The Entry Hall provides easy access to both the stair and an elevator connecting to the upper floors, so that the home can be easily used by people with a range of ages and abilities.
As they reach the Entry Hall, the stairs broaden into an integrated bench for removing dirty shoes or setting down groceries. A significant amount of indoor air pollution is tracked in on people’s feet, so a good entry mat, and an easy place to shore dirty shoes are two simple ways to keep indoor air clean and healthy. Dual coat closets are provided for coats and specialized gear for outdoor activities.
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Our bodies evolved in sunlight. Daylight changes in color throughout the day, from warm morning light, to cooler and brighter mid day light, back to warm evening light. Exposure to those shifting color temperatures defines our circadian rhythms, which in turn regulate our sleep cycles, our weight, and our health. We see technology adapting to recognize this, with phones that change to a warmer screen color in the evening to help prepare people for sleep.
Nora Lighting’s 2” Iolite recessed LED luminaires are equipped with “comfort dim” technology, so that it is “color tunable” from a bright sunny 3100K, to a dimmed glow at 2,000K, which is more like candlelight. This allows the interior lighting to go through the same color shifts as the light outdoors, supporting healthy circadian function and healthy sleep.
The lights also have a color rendering index of 90+ which means they will not distort your perception of color. 90% of all lighting is required to be efficient for Zero Energy Ready Certification. 100% of the lighting in this home uses super efficient LED light sources. Efficient LED Lighting reduces energy use and heat generation associated with lighting. LED’s also have an extremely long life, approximately 50 times longer than a typical incandescent, 20-25 times longer than a typical halogen, and 8-10 times longer than a typical CFL. Depending on how many hours a day the lights are used, a homeowner may only have to change an LED every 11-18 years.
