LIGHTING

Poor lighting in schools can have a negative affect on children’s health and academic performance.

Children have higher sensitivity to light because they have smaller pupils and less melatonin-suppression than adults, affecting their sleep/wake cycles and circadian rhythm. Schools can improve their lighting through thoughtful school design which balances daylight and energy-efficient artificial light.

Exposure to daylight has proved to be beneficial to children, as it reduces low-activity time and increased weekend physical activity.

What’s more, blue spectrum LED light in the morning could make children more stimulated and alert at school compared to those exposed to dim light.

LED lights use significantly less energy than older technologies, thereby reducing building energy consumption.