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Light that
creates trust
The kindergarten is one of the first places young children explore and learn new things. It is,
therefore, particularly important that the environment conveys an atmosphere of trust. Bal-
anced lighting makes a significant contribution to this.
Indirect light and the use of incidental daylight create a pleasant atmosphere. With the aid of
brightness sensors, the light intensity and colour temperature of the artificial light can be dy-
namically adjusted to suit daylight. This saves energy, and the natural lighting conditions make it
easier for children to feel comfortable in unfamiliar surroundings.
Kindergarten lighting should also meet various requirements. The EN 12464-1 standard
stipulates light intensity of at least 300 lux where people play, sing, do handicrafts, or draw.
The luminaires should be glare-free, with UGR ≤ 19 or UGR ≤ 22 depending on the visual task
requirements. The aim is to create visual comfort and to respond flexibly to the needs of chil-
dren. With the right lighting management system, different lighting scenes can be programmed
and changed according to the occasion. In this way, lighting can be used to create differenti-
ated zones even in a large, multifunctional room. This grants the children an intuitive sense of
orientation.
A friendly, warm white light colour increases the sense of well-being and gives children a
feeling of security and comfort. The design of the luminaires can contribute to this. A lighting
concept for kindergartens and nurseries dispenses with technical appeal and instead focuses
on soft, open forms.
Lighting requirements (EN 12464-1)
• playrooms: light intensity of at least 300 lx, high
uniformity (at least 0.4), good glare control
(UGR ≤ 22)
• craft rooms: light intensity of at least 300 lx,
high uniformity (at least 0.6), good glare control
(UGR ≤ 19)
• balanced light distribution and use of daylight
for improved well-being
• lighting scenes for multifunctional rooms
• direct-indirect lighting for pleasant conditions
• friendly and warm white light colours
(2700K / 3000K) for improved well-being
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