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Melanopic EDI — Circadian Stimulus

Melanopic Equivalent Daylight Illuminance (EDI) measures how strongly light stimulates the eye's non-visual, circadian-regulating photoreceptors, expressed in lux.

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Adequate melanopic stimulation during the day supports alertness and healthy sleep-wake rhythms — increasingly treated as a core design target for schools alongside visual lux.

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