mate. Announces Pilot Program with Acuity Brands at Houston Methodist to Deliver Sustainable Lighting Solutions in Healthcare
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Summary
- Pilot Program Announcement:
- mate. partners with Acuity Brands at Houston Methodist.
- Focus on enhancing patient experience and promoting sustainability.
- Technology and Benefits:
- Dynamic CCT control to mimic natural solar cycle.
- Aligns with patients’ natural daily rhythms.
- Improves patient recovery, sleep quality, and overall well-being.
- Lighting system adjusts throughout the day to mimic natural light patterns.
- Impact on Healthcare:
- Enhances patient comfort and recovery.
- Demonstrates a commitment to patient well-being and environmental stewardship.
- Cost and Efficiency:
- Estimated 50-60% cost savings over time due to energy efficiency.
- Reduces construction costs by eliminating the need for conduit, improving ROI.
A Pilot Program between mate. and Acuity Brands at Houston Methodist to Provide Sustainable Lighing Solutions
mate., a leader in low voltage lighting technology, announced a pilot program with Acuity Brands to implement its innovative technology to enhance the patient experience and promote sustainability in the healthcare setting. Houston Methodist is a leading health system in the U.S. with eight hospitals in the Greater Houston area and a ninth location set to open in 2025.
Designed with dynamic CCT control to emulate the natural solar cycle, mate.’s low voltage lighting technology aligns patients’ natural daily rhythms, which has shown promising effects on patient recovery, sleep quality, and overall well-being. The lighting system dynamically adjusts throughout the day, mimicking natural light patterns, which is essential in a healthcare setting where patient comfort and recovery are paramount.
We are enthusiastic about broadening the impact of sustainable, patient-centric healthcare innovations. Our collaboration with Acuity Brands will focus on integrating low voltage lighting solutions into healthcare infrastructure, furthering our commitment to patient well-being and environmental stewardship.
Jennifer Upton, co-founder of mate.
In addition to positively impacting the patients’ daily rhythm, it’s estimated that the mate. low voltage lighting solution and Lithonia Lighting® can provide 50-60% in cost-savings over time due to energy efficiency. In addition, this solution dramatically reduces construction costs by removing the need for conduit which rapidly increases the ROI.
About mate.
mate. is a US based manufacturer, specializing in low voltage circadian rhythm lighting
solutions, emphasizing energy efficiency, construction cost savings, and sustainability in
healthcare settings. Their innovative technology, designed to emulate the natural solar cycle,
plays a pivotal role in enhancing well-being. For more information about mate., visit
matecontrol.com.