Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that typically occurs during fall or winter. The shorter days and less daylight can trigger a mood change. Major symptoms of SAD include feeling sad, sleep problems, changes in weight and appetite, irritability, feeling useless or hopeless, and more. SAD can upset a person’s biological clock and disturb neurotransmitter functions. Lighting is one of the main treatments for SAD. Salex offers a variety of lighting that can help improve wellness:
Axis Lighting offers two types of technologies, CoeLux and BIOS SkyBlue™. CoeLux uses the latest LED technology to create the full
spectrum of sunlight, which features nano-structured materials to replicate the Rayleigh scattering affect. This allows us to experience the perfect replica of blue skies on a sunny day. With CoeLux, you feel the physical and psychological effects of daylight.
BIOS SkyBlue is a circadian lighting tool that aligns our bodies with the 24-hour day. The human eye contains a protein called melanopsin
which is highly sensitive to blue-sky wavelengths. Melanopsin can be stimulated by light to send a signal to the body’s master clock – this signal triggers biological processes including hormone production (e.g. cortisol for alertness in the morning and melatonin in the nighttime to promote sleep). It works in conjunction with traditional white light LEDs, so it appears like white light, but the actual spectrum is different. SkyBlue lighting systems aim to deliver the benefits of natural light such as improved alertness, better sleep, health, and well-being.
Axis Lighting offers two types of technologies, CoeLux and BIOS SkyBlue™. CoeLux uses the latest LED technology to create the full spectrum of sunlight, which features nano-structured materials to replicate the Rayleigh scattering affect. This allows us to experience the perfect replica of blue skies on a sunny day. With CoeLux, you feel the physical and psychological effects of daylight.
BIOS SkyBlue is a circadian lighting tool that aligns our bodies with the 24-hour day. The human eye contains a protein called melanopsin which is highly sensitive to blue-sky wavelengths. Melanopsin can be stimulated by light to send a signal to the body’s master clock – this
signal triggers biological processes including hormone production (e.g. cortisol for alertness in the morning and melatonin in the nighttime to promote sleep). It works in conjunction with traditional white light LEDs, so it appears like white light, but the actual spectrum is different. SkyBlue lighting systems aim to deliver the benefits of natural light such as improved alertness, better sleep, health, and well-being.
Lightglass recreates the light and spatial experience of an actual window. Lightglass simulates daylight and changes colour and intensity throughout the day replicating sunlight through a real window. Lightglass implements the latest research on circadian lighting, seasonal affective disorder, and biophilic design. These lights are encased in aluminum and glass, not plastic or acrylic
Viscor and BIOS have partnered to provide wellness lighting solutions. BIOS illuminated solutions bring the natural brilliance of the outdoors where it is needed the most – for human health and beyond. Research has shown that our circadian system has its peak sensitivity in the ‘sky blue’ region near 490nm. BIOS SkyBlue delivers a distinct peak in the ‘sky blue’ region at 490nm where traditional LEDs (used for colour tuning) have a significant drop in their sky blue content, regardless of temperature. BIOS SkyBlue surpasses traidional white LEDs in melanopic content regardless of CCT.
Salex is excited to announce a new partnership with RVE, bringing their intelligent energy management solutions to customers across Southern Ontario. As a Canadian manufacturer, RVE helps maximize existing electrical capacity through innovative energy management technology. Their patented solutions reduce the need for costly infrastructure upgrades while supporting the growing power demands of residential, commercial, ... Salex Partners with RVE to Expand Energy Management Solutions
Salex Ottawa welcomed engineers, architects, and designers to Sandbox VR for its first-ever VR networking event, featuring immersive virtual reality experiences, food, drinks, and friendly competition. For many attendees, it was their first time experiencing virtual reality, making for a thrilling and memorable evening. The interactive challenges encouraged teamwork, and created a unique opportunity for ... Salex Ottawa VR Experience for Specifiers
We are proud to once again support meaningful design for a greater cause through our sponsorship of KPMB Architects at CANstruction Toronto 2026. Each year, CANstruction Toronto brings together professionals from the architecture, engineering, and design communities to create large scale sculptures entirely out of canned food in support of the Daily Bread Food Bank. ... Salex Proudly Sponsors KPMB at CANstruction Toronto 2026
On Thursday May 7th, Salex SW hosted its 3rd Annual Specifier Go Karting event, bringing together 60 guests for a night full of racing, networking, and friendly competition. With close lap times across every heat and an exciting atmosphere from start to finish, the event once again proved to be a highlight of the year. ... Salex SW 3rd Annual Specifier’s Go-Karting