Lighting Solutions in Schools Help Create Effective Study

Modern education is rapidly evolving, and with it, the requirements for school infrastructure. One crucial aspect of this evolution is the implementation of dynamic lighting solutions in schools that can adapt to future needs and various educational activities. These solutions not only enhance the learning atmosphere but also significantly reduce energy consumption by up to 60%, with a quick amortization time, said Zumtobel, an Austrian company specializing in lighting. 

The traditional view of classrooms is being transformed. Learning is increasingly seen as an enjoyable and engaging activity. Classrooms are now designed as vibrant living spaces where comfort and performance are interlinked.  

As digitalization becomes more prevalent, existing infrastructure faces new challenges. Zumtobel said in a statement in July 2020 that it has developed innovative lighting solutions to address new demand by creating efficient, adaptable environments that support modern learning concepts and digital tools.  

The company's dynamic lighting structures enhance lessons and add variety to the school day, accounting for seasonal daylight variations and classroom layouts. 

Zumtobel provides many effective lighting solutions in schools. 

Three primary factors define Zumtobel's lighting solutions are flexibility through advanced technology, improved room atmosphere for a better learning environment, and maximum energy savings.  

These elements ensure that the lighting can be tailored to various activities and times of the day, creating an optimal setting for both teaching and learning. 

Let's take a look at several cases where school lighting renovations prove a success.  

The Volksschule Herrenried in Hohenems, Austria, is a prime example of how an energy efficiency upgrade can revitalize an older school building. Originally constructed in the 1960s, the school was supplemented with a new wing to accommodate modern teaching methods.  

The new and old sections of the school now share the same high-quality lighting, thanks to Zumtobel’s MIREL evolution glare-free luminaires.  

By replacing outdated fluorescent lamps with these modern luminaires, energy consumption was cut by more than 60 percent.. Additional savings were achieved through control units and sensors.  

The long lifespan of LED lights further reduces maintenance and replacement costs, making this investment highly cost-effective. 

Zumtobel’s lighting solutions in schools can be applied for various ages. 

At the Höhere Technische Lehranstalt TGM Wien, the use of flat LED ceiling luminaires creates a bright, natural skylight effect.  

Zumtobel said its  LIGHT FIELDS micro-pyramidal luminaires provide efficient, glare-free, and homogeneous lighting. Sensors detect incident daylight and automatically adjust the luminaires, optimizing the lighting throughout the day.  

With three predefined light scenes accessible via a simple control panel, the school can tailor the lighting to different activities. This system not only enhances the learning environment but also reduces energy consumption and maintenance costs, leading to significant CO2 emission reductions. 

Zumtobel's lighting concepts are based on extensive research and studies. For instance, researchers at Aalborg University Copenhagen developed design criteria for classroom light scenes, which Zumtobel implemented at Herstedlund Primary School in Albertslund, Denmark.  

The Active Light concept uses tunableWhite technology to adjust light color and intensity, supporting the body’s natural biorhythms. This dynamic lighting helps create a stimulating or relaxing environment depending on the activity, fostering better concentration and creativity.  

Teachers can easily control the lighting scenarios, adjusting settings to suit the lesson and time of day. 

A future of school lighting by Zumtobel. 

The “Schule am See” in Hard, Austria, exemplifies how innovative lighting solutions can complement progressive architectural and educational approaches. Designed as a cluster school, each of the nine identical clusters functions as a small, autonomous unit.  

This design fosters a sense of community and flexibility, allowing for reconfigurable spaces. Zumtobel's ultra-streamlined, white PICO LED light lines in tunableWhite are integrated into the ceiling, providing optimal lighting without visible fixtures. These lights adapt to the biorhythms of teachers and students, enhancing well-being and concentration. 

The closer artificial lighting mimics natural daylight, the more beneficial its effects on people. Zumtobel’s innovative lighting solutions are transforming schools into environments that support both academic and personal growth.  

By integrating advanced technology, improving room atmospheres, and maximizing energy efficiency, these systems are setting new standards for educational spaces.  

As head teacher Christian Grabher of Austria's “Schule am See” school observes, the unique atmosphere in the school is the result of the seamless interplay of architecture, lighting, and interior design. These elements combine to create bright, airy, and inspiring learning spaces that meet the needs of modern education. 

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