Have you been tossing around the idea of upgrading your school’s interior lighting? If so, you and the other decision makers may want to consider incorporating LEDs into your school district’s plans. There are many advantages to using LED lighting in an educational setting. Read on for a quick overview of the benefits:
To begin with, it has long been established that select lighting situations may exacerbate the signs and symptoms of certain neurological disorders. Those disorders include, but are not limited to, ADHD, autism, PDD, and Asperger’s syndrome. The reasons why such individuals’ symptoms may worsen are often connected to the light fixture’s inherent design. For example, some light fixtures emit noises, UV rays, infrared lights, and pulsating illumination that can overload the senses. Some light fixtures contain neurotoxins (mercury), which would be harmful to those with neurological deficits.
LED lights, on the other hand, do not have any of those undesirable characteristics. Thus, they are ideal for use in special needs and combination classrooms. In addition, the light that emanates from LEDs is also directional, sufficiently bright, and glare-free. All three are features that may help to reduce eye strain for students and staff alike.
A better environment for students, staff, and visitors is not the only advantage that may be gained by updating a school’s lighting elements. Installing LED school lighting may also help districts to minimize operational costs, improve safety, and become more eco-friendly. That’s because the lights do not increase room temperature, use a lot of electricity, or burn out quickly. They are also shatter-resistant and cool to the touch. As such, there is less of a chance that your staff will experience school lighting-related lacerations and burns.
For more information on how installing LEDs can improve your school’s lighting, contact us via the Relumination website.
