With a Bachelor degree in Architectural Engineering (B.Sc) specializing in Building Services, Energy and Indoor Environment, Pernille Krieger has gained knowledge within the field of lighting as well as how to create innovative lighting design solutions. Previously she has completed a seven-month internship at Grontmij in Copenhagen, and a two-month Multidisciplinary Australian Danish Exchange (MADE) in Sydney working as part of a design team completing a real life project at Sydney Opera House. Pernille is currently working together with Eik Lykke Nielsen on their Bachelor’s thesis on lighting design for independent living of elderly citizens.

Eik Lykke Nielsen is studying Architectural Engineering at Aarhus University (starting august 2011 – graduating as B. Sc. January 2015). With his specialization in Building Services, Energy and Indoor Environment, he has gained basic knowledge of working with lighting and integrated lighting design in buildings. Eik has previous worked as an intern and student employee at Bravida Denmark; project DNU (The New University Hospital) in Skejby, Aarhus. Eik is currently working together with Pernille Krieger on their Bachelor’s thesis on lighting design for independent living of elderly citizens.

Lighting design for the elderly
As people age, they have a higher risk of developing age-related eye diseases and conditions all having an impact on everyday life. As the elderly sector grows, there is an increasing need to describe how effective lighting design can contribute to an independent life of older people. By analyzing the actual lighting conditions and develop general guidelines for innovative lighting design solution, it is possible not only to improve life quality and prolong independent life of elderly citizens but also to minimize the economic impact on society. With our presentation, we hope to inspirer to an acknowledgement of the need for improved lighting design in elderly care homes.