Educational Lighting
Learning
A truth shared by everyone,
It is privilege and entertainment.
Smart lighting design supported by sufficient natural light provides many advantages for students and teachers.
A well-planned learning environment increases the student's potential for participation in education and enables him/her to maintain concentration during long study hours.
Flexible lighting solutions suitable for different age groups and educational subjects should be designed.
Energy consumption can be reduced with controllable lighting systems.
Light also affects mood. While cool daylight white increases attention, warm white light has an inspiring and relaxing effect. Biodynamic lighting supports learning and renewal by adapting to human rhythm throughout the day.
Classroom Lighting
- Brightness Level (Em)500 lx
- Glare Value (UGrL)19
- Colour rendering index (ra)>80
There are many different activities taking place in learning spaces, and whatever the role or age of the user, flexible lighting designs must accommodate this diversity.
Lighting in classrooms should be homogeneous and not affect focus.
Glare should be avoided in areas such as blackboards and desks, and a lighting design should be designed to prevent shadowing.
Solutions that support people's circadian rhythm should be used in lighting.
Laboratory Lighting
- Brightness Level (Em)500 lx
- Glare Value (UGrL)19
- Colour rendering index (ra)>90
Homogeneous illumination should be provided on horizontal working planes.
In laboratories, fixtures should be preferred to be dirt and moisture resistant.
To ensure focus, the color temperature of the lighting should be chosen close to cold colors, and the color rendering value should be high for examination studies.
Amphitheater Lighting
- Brightness Level (Em)500 lx
- Glare Value (UGrL)19
- Colour rendering index (ra)>80
Large areas such as conference halls and lecture halls require lighting systems that provide both good light and high light comfort without glare.
There is also a need for flexible lighting, and in this environment, lighting control is preferably done with pre-programmed scenarios.
Staircase and circulation lighting should be supported by wall and floor lighting elements. In this way, security is ensured and an architectural dimension is added to the space.
Library Lighting
- Brightness Level (Em)500 lx
- Glare Value (UGrL)19
- Colour rendering index (ra)>80
Adequate and effective general lighting must be provided based on the shelf heights, 200lux must be provided on the shelf surfaces.
Eye comfort is very important in reading areas and color temperature should be chosen to maintain attention.
Good lighting is recommended in work areas, preferably with direct/indirect lighting to minimize the risk of glare. How screens reflect light should also be taken into account to avoid annoying glare on the screens.
