Yah Li Toh | Exploring Biophilic Design: A Balance for People and Nature

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We're excited to bring you Yah Li Toh's fascinating keynote presentation, "Exploring Biophilic Design: a Balance for People and Nature." Which was recorded at the Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition, June 2023.

Yah Li takes us on an insightful journey through her biophilic design project in Singapore within the hotel space, sharing the triumphs and challenges she and her team faced.

“In biophilic design, as lighting designers we need to bridge the gap in the different conditions considering the wellbeing of the guests and not having excessive light for the plants.”

“Usually grow lights are not well suited for the hotel setting. They consume a lot of energy and have poor optical control. We researched many brands to be able to understand this and to find something where we could control the beam, something that’s focussed. The best part is, that everyone told us they could produce grow lights!”— Yah Li Toh

Short Bio:
Yah Li's background in architectural lighting design and extensive experience has helped her receive commendations, like being named a top 40 under 40 lighting designer by the Lighting Design Awards 2019. Additionally, Yah Li is involved in the International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD) as the regional coordinator for IALD SEA.
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Be sure to also listen to our interview with Yah Li and get her thoughts on the GILE 2023 event and more.
More by Yah Li on VLDC:

Yah Li was one of our early Thought Leaders and provided us a brilliant presentation in Season One, The Business of Lighting Design on Light Design Practice: A Survivors Guide. 👀

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