Ph . Didier Boy de la Tour
Lighting up educational buildings
The relationship between education , well-being and visual comfort
Mediateca Les 7 Lieux , Bayeux , Francia / France
Ph . Daniel Sumesgutner
For more than 40 years , Performance iN Lighting has made its know-how available to develop lighting projects aimed at creating spaces of well-being for people . Technology and well-being are indeed a combination offering in the field of light the possibility to constantly research , innovate and experiment for cutting edge lighting equipment , also in terms of energy saving , lifespan and use of increasingly sustainable and recyclable materials . A specific attention is paid to the educational environments , which are fundamental in the lives of children , young people and students in general . In fact , space and light work together in symbiosis to encourage creativity and the ability to learn .
An appropriate lighting system , adapted to spaces such as kindergartens and schools , is a key factor in improving the physical well-being of young people and influencing their cognitive functions and productivity . Environments and people are intertwined : thanks to the energy released by light , a place ceases to be just a physical space and becomes an emotional habitat . In fact , light arouses emotions in people . It promotes concentration , makes people feel at ease and increases their productivity . It is therefore essential for both the architecture and the lighting in places of education and training to be highly innovative . This also means choosing the right intensity , direction and colour for the space , so that studying is perceived as a pleasant activity , in a perfect balance of perception , emotional support and health . Artificial light also complements natural light , which is characterised by continuous changes in brightness and colour , and has a significant influence on the human biorhythm . In the morning , productivity is at its highest ; it increases until midday and then gradually decreases until the evening . This process is greatly influenced by light . That is why it is important to support it . Luminaires equipped with the HCL ( Human Centric Lighting ) option vary their brightness over the course of the day , recreating a natural atmosphere with artificial lighting . This is controlled by means of freely configurable software , which , depending on the time of day , changes the light intensity and colour temperature of the lamps . Another option for controlling artificial light is Tunable White , which allows the colour temperature of the light to be dimmed between 2700K and 6200K according to personal requirements . Performance iN Lighting is partner to major international design studios ; with its wide range of luminaires suitable for this kind of project , it offers its experience , expertise and know-how with a Made in Italy quality .
Handelskammer Innovations Campus , Amburgo / Hamburg , Germania / Germany
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