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Lighting Scenarios and Human Well-Being in Extreme Environments: Insights from St. Kliment Ohridski Antarctic Base Balomenaki, Christina Chrysochoou, Ismene Oungrinis, Konstantinos-Alketas sensponsive design human-centric lighting circadian light colorful lighting Lighting is a critical factor in human well-being, cognitive function, and performance - particularly in extreme and confined environments such as space habitats and Antarctic research stations. Despite its importance, limited research exists on how individuals adapt lighting to meet personal and contextual needs in these settings. This study investigates lighting use at the Bulgarian Antarctic base, focusing on how inhabitants adjusted natural and artificial light to support mood, comfort, and daily routines. Data was collected through on-site observations, qualitative interviews, and structured questionnaires. Results reveal key challenges in current lighting systems, including a lack of flexibility, user control, and emotional responsiveness. Findings suggest that human-centered lighting - especially systems that are adaptable, automated, and user-driven - can significantly improve well-being and operational efficiency in isolated environments. These insights inform future design strategies for space analogues and extraterrestrial habitats, contributing to the advancement of human-computer interaction in space exploration through responsive and personalized lighting solutions. Schloss Dagstuhl – Leibniz-Zentrum für Informatik Christina Balomenaki and Ismene Chrysochoou and Konstantinos-Alketas Oungrinis 2025 Is Part Of OASIcs, Volume 130, Advancing Human-Computer Interaction for Space Exploration (SpaceCHI 2025) InProceedings Text doc-type:ResearchArticle publishedVersion application/pdf doi:10.4230/OASIcs.SpaceCHI.2025.16 urn:nbn:de:0030-drops-240060 https://drops.dagstuhl.de/entities/document/10.4230/OASIcs.SpaceCHI.2025.16 eng https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode