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Encounter and regeneration:
A matter of light
Cafeterias are communication hubs. They bring people in educational institutions together and
offer a spatial and mental time-out. Pupils, students, and teachers often only have short breaks
between lessons. An atmospheric lighting concept is thus all the more critical.
Increased natural light in a canteen boosts the quality of stay. Dynamic lighting management
systems balance available daylight with artificial light to create a bright, friendly atmosphere
with optimised energy consumption. The most pleasant lighting is a combination of indirect
lighting and accent lighting.
Table lighting is particularly important in cafeterias and canteens. To ensure good visual
conditions, tables should be illuminated with 200 lux (according to EN 12464-1) without glaring
or concealing those sitting at the table. Lighting with balanced direct and indirect light shows
faces, facial expressions, and gestures clearly and distinctly and makes people stand out from
the background without casting shadows.
The canteen is often a multi-purpose room that is also used for events or celebrations – in
such cases, changeable lighting scenes for different lighting moods are ideal. Luminaires with
high colour rendering properties (CRI ≥ 90) stimulate the appetite by presenting food and the
ambience in a particularly appealing way while allowing those at a shared table to appear in
natural light.
The cafeteria has an important role to play as a place where learners can stay. With a well-
thought-out lighting design, your premises will be conducive to long-term relaxation and good
communication.
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Lighting requirements (EN 12464-1)
• A light intensity of at least 200 lx, uniformity
of 0.4 / glare reduction of UGR ≤ 22
• Higher colour rendering of CRI ≥ 90 for a good
visual ambience
• Warm light colours (2700 K / 3000 K) for a
pleasant lighting mood
• Mixture of accentuated and indirect light
• Different lighting moods delivered by lighting
scenes for varying uses of the space
• Use of daylight for improved well-being and to
save energy
