LIGHT FOR EDUCATION AND SCIENCE

The future of schools
Issues and trends
Ecology Because of continuously increasing
energy costs, the issue of energy consumption
has become significantly more important.
The aim is to budgetise energy in a responsible
way and to operate the complete building
complex as efficiently as possible. In connection
with lighting, decisive aspects are
the use of daylight and the efficient control of
temperature.
Solution principle The combining of efficient
luminaires and intelligent control systems
to give a consistent lighting concept, reduces
energy consumption to below statutory requirements.
Ergonomics Performance, the ability to
concentrate and a sense of wellbeing all
depend strongly upon the physiological and
psychological condition of those learning. The
influence of light upon health is undisputed,
meaning that the quality of lighting becomes
ever more important, and in this sense the
right light is a question of the type of activity
and the visual task involved.
Solution principle Good lighting conditions
are more than just the basic prerequisites for
concentrated reading and writing; appropriate
lighting scenes can also demonstrably promote
learning success.