Brahe Panel is a LED-panel equipped with two 300x60 mm downlights with the latest LED technology for maximum efficiency and optimal light distribution. Its high-quality lens and reflector technology minimize glare and provide precise and pleasant lighting.
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Cellini Panel is an elegant, recessed luminaire with a special center grid and lens optics that provides guaranteed glare-free illumination. With excellent color rendering and center louvre in black, gray or white. This is a perfect high-quality solution for new design and architectural lighting. Cellini Panel is available in two versions where 2-ch allows to control the centrally located light module and microprismatic panel individually and thus create different character in the room based on needs.
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Aura Light manufactures classroom luminaires suitable for a wide range of educational environments, including libraries, dining halls, and gymnasiums. We have always focused on long service life, low energy consumption, and light quality that supports well-being and performance. Our goal is to deliver a complete, flexible, and cost-effective solution – from LED panels in classrooms to spotlights in common areas.
School lighting is a collective term for the systematic planning and installation of lighting in educational environments. It is a specialized branch of lighting design that goes far beyond simply mounting luminaires in the ceiling. At the core of modern educational lighting is the creation of a visual environment that is safe, comfortable, and stimulating for learning.
Choosing the right luminaires—such as LED luminaires or linear fixtures—and placing them correctly is essential to achieve uniform light distribution without disturbing glare. A critical metric in this context is the UGR value (Unified Glare Rating), which in classrooms should be below 19 to maintain a glare-free environment.
In addition, the lighting must provide good colour rendering (CRI/Ra) so that colours are perceived accurately, which is crucial in subjects such as art and chemistry. Today’s LED lighting for schools is often adaptable, with features such as dimming and adjustable colour temperatures, allowing the lighting to be tailored to different activities.
Proper lighting in schools is important because light directly affects students’ ability to concentrate, their academic performance, and their overall well-being. The light we are exposed to regulates our internal clock, the circadian rhythm, which in turn controls everything from hormone levels to alertness. Old, flickering fluorescent lighting can cause headaches and fatigue, while modern, well-designed classroom lighting can make students more attentive and receptive to information.
Here are some of the reasons why investing in good lighting for schools pays off:
Improved concentration and learning:
Dynamic lighting, often referred to as Human Centric Lighting or Tunable White solutions, can actively support learning. By using a cooler, more daylight-like light with higher intensity during lessons, students’ concentration levels and alertness can be increased. During calmer activities or breaks, the lighting can be adjusted to a warmer color temperature to create a more relaxed atmosphere. Studies have shown that this type of adaptable lighting can improve academic performance.
Better well-being and circadian rhythm:
Human biology is closely linked to natural daylight cycles. Good school lighting aims to mimic natural daylight to support a healthy circadian rhythm. This not only helps students feel more alert during the school day but can also improve sleep quality at night. Flicker-free and glare-free lighting also reduces the risk of eye strain and headaches.
Increased safety and visual comfort:
Proper lighting in corridors, stairwells, and other common areas is critical for safety. Even light distribution without dark corners reduces the risk of accidents. In classrooms, the focus is on ensuring good visual acuity so that information on whiteboards or in books is easy to read from all parts of the room.
Energy efficiency and sustainability:
Replacing outdated technologies such as fluorescent lighting with modern LED lighting for schools is one of the most effective ways to reduce operating costs. LED light sources have an extremely long lifespan and consume significantly less energy. Combining LED lighting with smart controls, such as occupancy sensors and daylight harvesting, can reduce energy consumption even further.
Flexibility for the future of learning:
Today’s schools are not static environments. Classrooms are frequently reconfigured for group work, projections, and digital presentations. A modern lighting solution must therefore be flexible. Systems such as LED track lighting with spotlights, or suspended luminaires with both uplight and downlight, make it easy to quickly adapt the lighting to changing needs.
Choose high-quality LED lighting with a low UGR value (below 19 in classrooms) and good colour rendering (CRI/Ra above 80, preferably above 90). Opt for flexible and dimmable luminaires, such as LED panels or linear systems. Consider a Human Centric Lighting solution with varying colour temperatures to maximise the impact on learning and well-being.
LED lighting is chosen for schools due to three main factors: exceptional energy efficiency that reduces operating costs, a very long lifespan that minimizes maintenance, and superior light quality with opportunities for smart controls, flicker-free lighting, and adjustable colour temperature.
Light affects the production of hormones such as cortisol (stress/alertness) and melatonin (sleep). Daylight-like lighting during the day can make students more alert and focused. Poor lighting, such as flickering or glaring light, instead creates stress and physical discomfort, which directly impairs both well-being and the ability to concentrate.
