improved lighting control = improved learning

Today’s classrooms require a light control system that is flexible enough to support any lesson or classroom activity. With the infusion of computers, video-media presentations and other creative teaching techniques, having the right light to enhance the learning environment has never been more important. At the same time, energy costs continue to rise, so school administrators require a lighting system that is more efficient. In addition, studies show that proper lighting improves student development by increasing student attention spans, motivation, behavior and test scores. Which means today’s classrooms have many diverse needs. Classrooms require:

• A balanced environment that takes advantage of daylight, but evenly illuminates the space;
• Control of the lighting to enhance the environment and meet the needs of different visual tasks;
• Energy-efficient control that dims or turns off lighting when the space is vacant;
• Simple, easy-to-use control.

 

The Lutron solution for these requirements is Balance LC, the fluorescent light control system for classrooms that improves student performance and reduces energy costs. Utilizing building blocks from Lutron EcoSystem™ technology, this new and innovative solution combines occupancy sensing, daylight dimming, and manual control to reduce electricity usage. In addition, the Balance LC Teacher Control Station helps teachers manage the classroom while providing the right light for any task.

To find out more about the many benefits of Lutron’s Balance LC, continue to the Balance LC product page or click here to view the Balance LC product demonstration. This is a 1.5MB Flash presentation, which requires the Adobe Flash player, available without charge at www.adobe.com. 

Estimate how much Balance LC can save your school on energy costs by using our Return on Investment (ROI) Calculator (207KB Excel). For a detailed cost-benefit analysis tailored to your project, contact your Lutron representative.

Solar shading can also contribute to proper classroom lighting, as it eliminates glare on desks, chalkboards and screens from direct, reflected and diffused light. The Lutron solar shading solution for classrooms is Sivoia QED™ (Quiet Electronic Drive).

Your project may benefit from Quantum™, a more robust classroom management control strategy. This solution integrates solar shading and light control into one user interface. You can learn more by visiting the Quantum product page, but we also suggest you call 1.888.LUTRON1.