Dr. Jennifer Veitch
This week on Better Buildings for Humans, host Joe Menchefski sits down with Dr. Jennifer Veitch, a leading expert in environmental psychology and current President of the International Commission on Illumination (CIE). With over 30 years of research at the National Research Council of Canada, Dr. Veitch delves into the profound impact of light on our health, mood, and performance. In this episode, she shares her journey through groundbreaking research on how lighting quality and control can enhance occupant well-being and productivity, and discusses her vision for the CIE's future. Dr. Veitch also emphasizes the importance of natural light in our daily lives, addressing common misconceptions about artificial lighting. Whether you're an architect, building manager, or simply passionate about creating healthier spaces, this conversation offers invaluable insights into the power of light in shaping our built environment.
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Dr. Jennifer Veitch serves as the President of the CIE for the 2023-2027 term. She is a psychological scientist with expertise in environmental psychology, and has been a Research Officer at the National Research Council of Canada since 1992.
Dr. Veitch investigates interactions of people and their physical environments, including lighting quality and light source effects on performance, mood, and health. Her research is published in scientific journals and also influences recommendations and standards through the CIE, ISO, and the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES). Dr. Veitch is a Fellow of national and international associations in lighting and psychology. She received the Waldram Gold Pin for Applied Illuminating Engineering from the CIE in 2011 and the IES Medal Award in 2018.
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