ARTEKS : Jurnal Teknik Arsitektur
Vol 10 No 2 (2025): ARTEKS : Jurnal Teknik Arsitektur | May 2025 ~ August 2025

Optimising the usage of artificial lighting for managing sleep disorder among Universiti Sains Malaysia students

Nurfarah Eliyana Binti Rusdin (BSc Hons in Interior Architecture, School of Housing, Building and Planning, Universiti Sains Malaysia)
Safial Aqbar Zakaria (BSc Hons in Interior Architecture, School of Housing, Building and Planning, Universiti Sains Malaysia)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Aug 2025

Abstract

Nowadays, students spend more time inside, and their exposure to artificial light increases. This light regulates circadian rhythm, an essential element for improving the environment and providing better illumination. Nevertheless, inadequate artificial lighting settings with improper illumination spectrum and colour temperature may disturb the circadian rhythm and impact sleeping habits. Researchers need to examine artificial lighting sources based on light fundamentals in order to enhance sleep quality, particularly for individuals who keep lights on while sleeping. To improve sleep quality, researchers must analyse artificial lighting sources based on light fundamentals, and lighting product current. The study aims to optimise artificial lighting environments for individuals with sleep disorders, specifically targeting Universiti Sains Malaysia students' sleep habits during university. It investigates whether light fundamentals affect psychological and scientific health aspects. A review of literature investigates appropriate artificial lighting for treating sleep disorders, with a focus on explaining the circadian rhythm and applying the right spectrum, offering important information. The researcher's final argument asserts that the quality of sleep can be enhanced by proper lighting design, especially for those suffering from insomnia. Adequate lighting, with proper lux levels, can improve sleep by establishing a suitable atmosphere, leading to improved overall health and well-being.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ARTEKS

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Subject

Civil Engineering, Building, Construction & Architecture

Description

ARTEKS : Jurnal Teknik Arsitektur is a medium of scholarly publication published by Architecture Study Program of Universitas Katolik Widya Mandira in collaboration with Indonesian Architect Association. It serves several goals i.e. being a medium of communication, dissemination and exchange of ...