Every school's grounds must have exterior illumination. If done properly, it offers protection, security, and peace of mind to the students, faculty, and nearby residents.
Exterior lighting may now save money and energy thanks to LED technology and lighting controls.
There are several crucial factors to take into account when selecting luminaires for an external lighting project. We've identified three crucial external lighting parameters for elementary and middle schools, high schools, and university campuses to make things easier for you.
Middle and Elementary Schools
The smallest school grounds are seen at elementary and middle schools in terms of square footage. They need specific attention because they are frequently in residential areas.
Glare
For schools, glare is a significant safety concern. Glare can briefly blind drivers and distract them while doing so. Glare should be minimised by outside lighting around a school for the protection of nearby homes and kids.
You should look at a luminaire's BUG rating before buying it. The ability to direct light where it should be is improved with decreasing height.
Durability
A resilient luminaire can withstand rough weather and playground ball activities.
We advise wall packs with die-cast aluminium housing and a polycarbonate lens. A wire guard is one accessory that can increase a luminaire's toughness.
To survive severe weather, certifications like IP65 and Approved for Wet Locations are also crucial.
Light Invasion
In residential neighbourhoods where light trespass is a major concern, elementary and middle schools are frequent. Residents' dwellings should be secure and free from unauthorised light intrusion.
Look for fully cutoff luminaires, or think about installing a cut-off shield attachment.
Another measure of how well a luminaire directs light where it is needed is the BUG rating. The luminaire generally directs light better the lower the BUG rating.
Middle Schools
High schools, which have a considerably larger campus, are frequently found in residential neighbourhoods, just like elementary and intermediate schools.
Due to greater incidences of vandalism in high schools, security is increasingly crucial. Security cameras and a luminaire with a motion sensor work together to detect prospective vandals.
When no motion is present, motion sensors can save energy and assist decrease unauthorised light trespass from security floodlights.
Power Savings
More luminaires are required to cover perimeter lighting, several entrances, and parking lots on a larger campus. Lighting controls can help with significant energy savings in this situation by dimming or shutting off lights when no one is using them.
For even greater energy savings, we advise converting to LED luminaires.
Dark Sky Compatibility
By lowering hazardous light pollution, having luminaires that comply with dark skies benefits both humans and wildlife.
Consider using warm colour temperatures in your installation because blue light contributes significantly to light pollution. To lessen light pollution, full-cutoff luminaires and cut-off shield accessories also direct light only where it is required.
Campuses of Universities & Colleges
Vast, large campuses with various external lighting requirements. Because there are so many different kinds of campus exteriors (such as residential dorms, lecture buildings, parking structures, paths, sports facilities, statues, etc.), it is difficult to name just three exterior lighting aspects. We'll concentrate on general lighting recommendations for a sizable university or college campus.
Security And Safety
On-campus safety and security at night depend on exterior illumination. To give students and faculty a sense of security, pathways, doors, and emergency phones should be well-lit.
Lighting switches
For a large campus, straightforward lighting controls like timers and occupancy sensors can result in significant energy savings. Check your local rebate programme to verify whether controls are eligible as many rebate programmes also include a controls component.
Dependable CCT
A college campus will need a wide variety of luminaires, so be sure to maintain a constant CCT for all of your outside campus installations. A uniform CCT makes the campus look better overall and is more welcoming for faculty and students.
