UFC 3-530-01
22 August 2006
EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES
Classrooms
Uniform ceiling brightness.
Introduce daylight
(preferably on north and
south facades) and control
A
glare. Integrate with
electric lighting system.
Pendant mounted direct /
B
indirect luminaires
selected and located to
avoid direct and reflected
glare.
Chalkboard light adds
extra brightness to board
when necessary.
EQUIPMENT RECOMMENDATIONS:
LUMINAIRE
LAMP
CONTROLS
Pendant mounted linear fluorescent,
4' linear fluorescent T8 or
Manual dimming or
A
indirect / direct luminaire, mounted
T5HO lamps, 3500K color
switching.
0.5 -0.9m (18" 36") below ceiling
temperature, 75 CRI +
Linear fluorescent chalkboard light
4' linear fluorescent T8 or
Manual ON / OFF
B
T5HO lamps, 3500K color
temperature, 75 CRI +
CRITICAL DESIGN ISSUES:
Daylight Integration: Students perform better in classrooms with daylight.
Good quality daylight that comes from south and north facing view windows
and clerestories is preferred. Glare needs to be controlled, and lighting
controls should reduce electric lighting when not required.
Direct Glare: Since students are viewing the teacher and observing either
whiteboard or overhead projector information, minimize glare from
overhead electric lighting. Indirectly lighting the classroom with minimal
direct light is the most effective glare free environment.
Reflected Glare: Reflected glare occurs with overhead lighting reflecting on
the student's desk and reading material. Indirectly lighting the classroom
with minimal direct light reduces reflected glare.
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