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School Lighting Solutions

How Should School Lighting Be?

School lighting products must be carefully planned to ensure that students can study comfortably, teachers can teach effectively, and the overall safety of the school environment is ensured. In this context, first of all, the lights used in the school should be energy efficient, long-lasting and low-maintenance LED lighting. Secondly, cold white lights (approximately 4000K-5000K) should be preferred in classrooms and areas where teachers teach. Because these lights increase students' alertness, enable them to focus and support concentration. In addition, a homogeneous distribution should be ensured so that the light does not tire the eyes, and direct glare should be avoided. In addition, special lighting solutions are required for different areas in the school, especially corridors, laboratories, gyms and libraries. At the same time, emphasis should be placed on the use of natural light; If possible, natural light intake should be increased through windows, but the direct effects of sunlight should be avoided. As a result, these elements protect the health of students and ensure that the school provides an efficient, safe and aesthetic environment.

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Areas Where School Lighting Is Used

There are certain areas where school lighting is used. The lighting preferred for these areas varies depending on the needs of the space and aesthetic preferences. In this context, the areas where school lighting systems are used extensively are as follows;

Classroom Lighting

Classroom lighting is critical for students to focus on lessons and for teachers to teach effectively. In this environment, adequate lighting levels must be provided and the light must be distributed so that it does not hit the eyes directly. Generally, cool white lights between 4000K-5000K should be preferred. Because this color temperature increases students' alertness and supports concentration. Additionally, the adjustable light level is useful to meet different light needs, especially in the morning and afternoon. In this context, LED panel lighting placed on the ceiling or hanging type lighting are the most suitable options depending on the size of the classroom. Good placement and suitable lamps should be preferred to avoid light reflection and glare.

Corridor Lighting

Since school corridors are often areas where large numbers of students move, it is important that these areas are adequately and safely illuminated. Corridor lighting plays a critical role in ensuring school safety, especially at night or in low light conditions. For this purpose, sufficient illumination can be provided with low energy consumption by using LED fixtures or ceiling type lighting. Additionally, the distance between luminaires should be carefully adjusted to ensure homogeneous distribution of light in long corridors. In this way, unnecessary lights in the corridors can be kept off with motion sensors. Finally, for safety reasons, it should not be forgotten to illuminate emergency exit points and directional signs.

Library Lighting

Libraries offer students a quiet environment to study and read books. For this reason, library lighting should be preferred to be soft and homogeneous. These preferred library lighting should also be placed in a way that allows students to read for long periods of time without tiring their eyes, and cold white lights with a color temperature of 4000K-4500K should be used. At the same time, LED spotlights placed on the bookshelves provide effective lighting as they prevent shadows between the shelves. In addition to all this, although the use of natural light is recommended in the library, the harmful effects of direct sunlight should be avoided.

School Exterior Lighting

The school exterior is an important area to ensure safety and aesthetically emphasize the external appearance of the school. For this reason, high-efficiency, durable and weather-appropriate LED floodlights or directed outdoor lamps should generally be used in exterior lighting. This type of lighting provides security by increasing the visibility of the school at night and also emphasizes the architectural structure of the school. It also helps to clearly illuminate school entrances, security points and emergency exit routes. It is important to position the lights used outdoors in a way that does not disturb the environment in order to prevent light pollution.

Nursery Lighting

Nursery lighting should be specially designed to protect young children's eye health and provide them with a comfortable environment. In this context, the lights should not be too bright and should not tire children's sensitive eyes. Therefore, warm white lights (around 3000K) may be preferred. In addition, soft and homogeneous lighting allows children to spend time in a harmonious and peaceful environment. Additionally, different light levels should be adjustable for different parts of the nursery. Thus, the environment can be made more fun with colorful or patterned lighting in playgrounds and activity areas.

Administration Room Lighting

The administration room is an area where school management activities are carried out and important meetings are held. Therefore, lighting should be designed to create an environment that is both functional and professional. For this reason, soft and balanced lights should be preferred in the room to prevent eye fatigue. At the same time, LED panel lights and hidden lighting systems create a modern atmosphere in the administration room, making it easier to focus and the environment can be made more spacious with windows that can receive natural light. Finally, the illumination level of the administration lighting should be adjustable. This can provide lower light levels for meetings.

Conference Hall Lighting

In conference rooms, lighting is important both to ensure the visibility of presentations and to enable participants to focus easily. Lights should be spread homogeneously in the hall and placed in a way that does not directly disturb the eyes. Using dimmable LED lights ensures that the lighting can be adjusted according to the type of event. At the same time, spot lights can be used for the screen or projection in the hall. Additionally, light level adjustments should be made according to the nature of the activities; For example, low light levels may be preferred during a meeting and high light levels during a presentation.

Workshop Lighting

Lighting in workshop environments is very important to ensure safety and to ensure that detailed work can be done easily. Workshop lighting should consist of lights that have high illumination power and provide the correct color temperature. For this reason, cold white lights between 5000K-6000K are generally preferred. Because such lights provide a clearer view and prevent distraction. In addition, light sources in workshops should be properly placed according to different areas of the works and glare should be avoided. In this regard, LED lights are a good choice in terms of energy efficiency and longevity.

Laboratory Lighting

In laboratories, correct lighting is critical for scientific experiments to be carried out safely and accurately. Although cool white LED lights are generally preferred, the intensity and distribution of the lights should be adjusted according to the type of laboratory and the requirements of the experiments being performed. Especially in areas where sensitive measurements are made, the use of homogeneous and non-glare light prevents distraction and increases safety. It is also important to have backup lighting systems in laboratories for emergencies.

Gym Lighting

Since gyms are large spaces, it is very important that they have a good lighting system. Lighting systems must have sufficient light power to ensure that both the actors and the audience can see comfortably. LED projectors are usually used. Because these provide energy saving while illuminating large areas homogeneously. Gym lights should be strong and at the same time not glaring in order to move comfortably through rapidly changing activities. Thus, the most suitable environment can be provided for all kinds of events.

What are School Lighting Products?

When we consider school lighting products, we see that they are preferred according to the size of the area, lighting needs and lighting efficiency. At this point, it can be determined that many school lighting models are designed taking into account the functional uses of the users. In line with this scope, the lighting options preferred in school lighting products are as follows;

Rail Spot Lighting
Linear Lighting
Led Panel Lighting
Recessed Lighting
Surface Mounted Lighting

What Should Be Considered When Choosing Lighting Models for School?

When choosing among school lighting models, you need to choose the fixture that best suits your project. For this, we recommend that you pay attention to factors such as functional needs, energy efficiency, durability and cost effectiveness. At this point, the points you should pay attention to when choosing school lighting products are as follows:

When choosing between school lighting systems, the size of the area to be illuminated should primarily be taken into consideration. For example, if the villa is large, lighting with high lumen value and high color index (CRI) value should be preferred.
School lighting fixtures should generally have environmentally friendly technology. In this way, significant energy savings are achieved.
It is necessary to be very careful when choosing a lighting company for the school. The main reason for this is that companies give guarantees on fixtures. Thus, the service support of the armature company ensures long-term use in your project.
The average color temperature (warm white, neutral white, cool white) and light intensity (lumens) of school fixtures greatly affect the atmosphere of the space. Therefore, it is important to choose the color temperature and light intensity appropriate for the intended use.
The light level in school environments should be such that it does not cause eye fatigue for students while studying. Light intensity should generally be between 300-500 lux.
Lighting must be spread evenly. Point light sources should be avoided and dazzling lights should not be used.
Classroom lighting should be chosen to emit a homogeneous light that will not tire the eyes of the teacher and students. Depending on the height of the ceiling, appropriate spotlights or built-in lighting may be preferred.
Lighting systems suitable for the climatic conditions of the school should be selected. For example, if there is a school in a humid area, durable lighting fixtures that are not affected by humidity may be preferred.
Emergency lighting systems should be installed in the school, taking into account fire safety and emergency exit plans. This both improves safety and helps evacuate school occupants safely in case of emergency.

School Lighting Prices

School lighting fixture prices; It varies depending on model, brand, function and bulk purchasing options. For this reason, VarioLux Lighting, an expert in school lighting systems, offers users quality solutions at affordable prices. You can also examine school lighting fixtures on our website; You can contact us for prices of all school lighting systems.

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FAQ

Which type of light should be preferred in school lighting?

LED lights should generally be preferred in school lighting. LED lights are very advantageous in terms of energy efficiency and reduce costs thanks to their long life. Additionally, cool white light (approximately 4000K-5000K) can often be the most appropriate type of light in school environments. Because this color temperature increases students' alertness and helps them focus.

How to save energy in school lighting?

Several effective methods can be applied to save energy in school lighting. First, using LED lights makes a big difference. Because LED lights consume much less energy than traditional bulbs and reduce maintenance costs thanks to their long life. Additionally, using motion sensor lighting in schools ensures that the lights come on only when necessary and prevents unnecessary energy consumption. In addition, increasing the use of natural light in school design and taking advantage of daylight reduces the use of artificial light and saves energy. Using these methods together increases the energy efficiency of the school, providing significant cost savings in the long term.

Why should dimmable products be preferred in school lighting?

Dimmable (adjustable) products in school lighting offer many advantages. This type of lighting allows the light intensity to be adjusted according to the events or environment requirements. Different light levels may be required, especially in classrooms or activity areas; For example, brighter lights may be preferred during lectures, and lower light levels may be preferred while watching movies or group work. In addition, dimmable systems are also important in terms of energy saving.

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